A South African pastor is being bashed for spraying insecticide on people's eyes and other body parts to cure diseases like HIV and cancer.

Lethebo Rabalago uses an insect spray called "Doom," which he claims can free his people from several illnesses. Amid criticisms, the "Prophet of Doom" remains firm in his stand that his ways and actions glorify God.

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The 24-year-old pastor of the Mount Zion General Assembly (MZGA) in Limpopo said that "It's not a matter of inspiration." He elaborated that "when one is inspired you are copying. It's not a matter if inspiration. No one inspired me. I just believe in God for anything. We can use anything that you believe to heal people."

The Freedom of Religion SA Group, which is composed of 88 churches and denominations, has voiced disapproval over the pastor's "unlawful and illegal" actions.

"While we believe that the Bible teaches that the Lord Jesus Christ healed people of all manner of diseases and ailments during His earthly ministry, He always did so in a way that protected their dignity as human beings made in the image of God," the group said.

Photos of Rabalago spraying insecticide on people have been circulating online. He has personally uploaded some of these images on his Facebook page. Meanwhile, a post from a member of the church said "I came here with a pain on my back and stomach. Now, after the prophet sprayed me with Doom I am healed."

The manufacturer of the insecticide Tiger Brands said that the prophet's acts are "alarming and extremely concerning." The company also emphasized that it is "unsafe to spray Doom Super Multi Insect Killer or any other aerosol spray for that matter, into people's faces." Users are advised to immediately wash their body parts if exposed to the chemical.

Many South Africans have condemned the prophet's use of insecticide to heal diseases. The South African Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) described the practice as repugnant and that "no one should be subjected to conditions that are detrimental to their health and wellbeing."