Naomi Engelbrecht Stories


23 Mar 2025

Transformation at the Hub: Growth, Learning, and Leadership


Since the opening of Parkwood Hub for the year 2025, our team have continued running our daily programs, creating a safe space for young people to grow. Our weekly schedule includes: Through these programs, we have already witnessed incredible transformations in the lives of the young people we serve. Many have shown improvements in both […]

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17 Mar 2025

Two Saturdays of Rugby


Over the past few Saturdays, our young rugby players have shown courage, resilience, and teamwork on the field. On the first Saturday, our U13 Sakhumzi Rugby team faced Brackenfell Juniors in a friendly match, securing a 47-17 victory. But this game was more than just about the score—it was about character. Despite facing difficulties through […]

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10 Mar 2025

Bringing Hope & Dignity to Kraaifontein


Recently, our Gangstar Cafe and Creative Mission Team had the incredible privilege of serving in Kraaifontein alongside the amazing team at Viva con Agua South Africa. The Dignity Day event wasn’t just about providing services and restoring hope, care, and connection. Many individuals face daily struggles that strip them of their dignity, but through this […]

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03 Mar 2025

One Year of the Respect ME Girls Course: Building Confidence & Changing Lives


Over the past year, the Respect ME Girls Course has empowered young women to embrace their worth, make informed choices, and develop confidence in who they are. This transformative program has reached girls from diverse backgrounds, providing them with the tools to navigate life’s challenges with strength and resilience. The first one took place in […]

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24 Feb 2025

Young People Should Know This


Nicole recently sat down with our Higher Collective member Alistair Noah to ask him a few questions about his experience of the Higher Tour and why he uses music as a platform to share the gospel!  So Alistair, tell us why you use music to share messages of hope?  “I want young people to know […]

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06 Feb 2025

End-of-year Tax Giving


We, The Message Family, send you warm greetings as we enter the new year. As we reflect on all that our team has accomplished in these last 12 months we are blown away by their dedication and commitment to raising a generation of Urban Heroes. This year your support enabled us to do the following […]

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05 Feb 2025

Sakumzi Rugby Sprints to Victory


Since its launch in 2019, the Nyanga Hub has been a source of hope and opportunity in the community, supporting young people through education and sport. The Hub offers science and maths tutoring to equip students with the skills needed to succeed academically, while sports—especially soccer—serve as a powerful tool for engagement, relationship-building, and sharing […]

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04 Feb 2025

Happy New Year


Hey all, It is wild that we’re already in 2025, as we reflect on our theme for 2024, “Holding onto Hope”, we see how God was true to His Word. The scripture found in Hebrews 10:23, called us to “hold unswervingly to the hope we profess” and ties to this instruction a very valid reason, […]

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18 Dec 2024

Merry Christmas from The Message Family


I can’t believe it’s that time of the year already… 2024 where have you gone???  This has been another amazing year of mission, dare I say, it’s been one of our best to date. We’ve seen Jesus move in the lives of so many people across the country and we’re so humbled that we got […]

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04 Dec 2024

Run100 Raise R60000


This November, a total of 35 runners took to the streets, forests, parks and beyond as they set out on a challenge to run 100kms in November.  The Run 100 Give 100 challenge was a massive success, raising over R65,000 for The Message Trust South Africa! With participants running, walking, cycling, and swimming their way […]

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