JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The ‘Map of Heaven’ creator, Sibusiso Mthembu, 65, has captured the imagination of South Africans with his extraordinary claim of having visited heaven not once but four times.
Mthembu insists his experiences, spanning a decade between 1998 and 2008, are genuine and has taken to creating a detailed ‘map of heaven’ to share his celestial knowledge with the world.
A Divine Invitation
Mthembu, a resident of KwaZulu-Natal, says his journey began in 1993, when he was visited by a man he later identified as an angel.
According to Mthembu, the angel informed him that he was needed in heaven.
Five years later, his first visit took him to Crista, one of what he describes as 11 distinct heavens.
In Crista’s city of Sharmoy, he says he met Jesus, whom he describes as white.
Mthembu’s subsequent visits in 2004, 2006, and 2008 introduced him to other spiritual realms and notable figures, including Moses, Elijah, and Abel.
A Celestial Cartographer
Mthembu’s most ambitious project is a “map of heaven,” which he claims will offer a guide to the various heavens he has visited.
According to Mthembu, the main heaven is Salem, home to God’s temple. He describes God as youthful and of a “grayish complexion.”
During his second visit, Mthembu says he saw God on Jadalem, a planet primarily covered in water and ice.
He also claims to have visited Marshnode City, a place where souls allegedly prepare for reincarnation.
Mthembu’s map, while not yet complete, has already sparked interest and skepticism. He warns against counterfeit versions, insisting that his work be recognised as an authentic South African creation.
“People must come and see the map,” he says.
“One day, someone from Japan or China or Britain will design a map of heaven, and the people of South Africa will have forgotten that the map was originally made in South Africa.”
Apocalyptic Insights
Adding to his tale, Mthembu claims to have overheard a heavenly meeting discussing a war against Satanism, launched on May 23 of an unspecified year.
He believes the world is now counting down to its ultimate end.
Mthembu’s extraordinary accounts have drawn both curiosity and amusement, with some suggesting his tales would make for a compelling fantasy novel or movie.
While his stories remain unverified, they have sparked lively discussions about spirituality, creativity, and the boundaries between belief and imagination.
Whether Mthembu’s “map of heaven” becomes a cultural phenomenon or remains a curiosity, his celestial journeys continue to intrigue and entertain.
For now, his vision offers a glimpse into one man’s unique understanding of the cosmos.
