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We Are The Message


Through community projects, creative mission work, prisons, enterprise and equipping people to share the good news of Jesus, we’re seeing lives transformed by God’s love.

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The Message Trust is a worldwide movement passionately sharing the love of Jesus Christ in words and actions with the hardest-to-reach young people and communities.

We are passionate about reaching young people in South Africa – seeking to break the cycle of poverty, unemployment, gangsterism and crime. Our purpose is to raise up generations of urban heroes. Thousands of youth from the margins who have found their hope and purpose in Jesus. They are transformational leaders who are emotionally, socially and spiritually mature. Urban Heroes are not only transformed but transform others, creating ripple effects of change in their families, communities and nation.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:19

Respect Me and confirmation classes!


After some time away from schools and youth spaces over the holidays, it’s been so good for the Respect Me team to be back in the classroom and with young people across Cape Town. We’ve really missed the energy, the questions, the laughter — all of it. So far this year, we’ve been able to […]

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How your Donation can make a difference this tax year-end!


How your Donation can make a difference this tax year-end! Understanding Section 18A — and Why Your Giving Matters More Than Ever! As we approach the end of the tax year in South Africa, many people begin exploring ways to maximise their tax benefits while contributing to meaningful causes. The good news? When you give […]

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KineticIV Pre‑Release Concert: A Night I’ll Never Forget


After ten years of serving with KineticIV, I’ve seen God move in countless ways—but our recent pre‑release concert may go down as one of the most special moments in my journey with this team. As we prepare to drop our brand-new EP on 20 February 2026, we wanted to give young people a first listen and […]

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