A pastor and his wife in South Africa have been arrested after authorities discovered 200 people - some in chains - being held at a suspected illegal rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga province. The facility, operated out of a church, was raided on Thursday, and officials described the conditions as "gross inhumane." Because nothing says "spiritual healing" like literal shackles.

Police charged the couple with kidnapping, though more charges could follow. The couple has not yet commented, presumably because they're busy lawyering up.

The raid uncovered patients with "sores all over their bodies" and "others chained to each other." The couple had told officials they were housing 60 people, but inspectors found a higher number, including two minors and 30 women. The group, mostly believed to be drug addicts, was crammed into crowded rooms without functioning bathrooms or running water. So, a wellness retreat this was not.

Illegal rehabilitation centres have mushroomed across South Africa as drug use spirals. Last year, the department of social development said it had uncovered over 100 unlawful facilities, mostly in Gauteng province - which is where some of those found at this facility come from, the department noted on Friday.

The couple charged a monthly fee of 3,000 rand ($182; £137) to house the patients, with almost half going to the church. Fourteen of those found have been taken to hospital for further medical treatment. The couple is expected to appear in a local court on Monday.

In related news, the South African men trying to end violence against women say 'every man needs to play a part,' and two Mexicans were arrested after police uncovered a big meth lab on a South African farm. Grim discoveries of murdered women have also sparked fear across the country. It's been a rough news cycle for South Africa, to say the least.