Every year, Mandela Day invites people across South Africa and around the world to give 67 minutes of their time in service of others, honouring the 67 years Nelson Mandela dedicated to fighting for freedom and justice. For us as The Message Trust team, this year’s Mandela Day held an even deeper significance. Drakenstein Prison, […]
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There is something special about seeing young people come together in the middle of a busy week to connect, worship, and encourage one another. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Christ Church Kenilworth (CCK) to host a midweek concert for the young people of the church that were serving at the holiday club […]
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This year marked a significant milestone for Hebron Community Projects as we celebrated ten years of Holiday Club and partnership. As we looked back over the past decade, we found ourselves reflecting not only on themes, songs, games and activities, but on the lives that have been shaped through this ministry. For ten years, Holiday […]
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Recently, The Message South Africa partnered with the FCD Skills Centre in Durbanville to host a Barista Training Programme designed to equip both youth and adults with practical, employable skills. While participants learned how to prepare quality coffee and develop customer service skills, the training was about far more than coffee itself. For us, barista […]
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When you meet Clint today, you see a leader, a disciple-maker, and someone passionately committed to seeing lives transformed through Jesus. But his journey did not begin there. In a recent episode of the Follow Forward Podcast, Clint shared his story of growing up on the Cape Flats amidst trauma, abuse, addiction, and brokenness. Yet what […]
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As someone who has the privilege of leading a missional organisation, I find great joy in seeing — and sharing — just how active and engaged our teams have been on the ground. Even as I write this, our Creative Missions team is out in the community, connecting with young people, serving faithfully, and preparing […]
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Our latest barista course recently came to a close with a beautiful graduation moment — one that reminded us, yet again, why this work matters so deeply. Five trainees were able to join us in person to celebrate, with a total of eight young people completing the course. Each journey was significant, but one moment […]
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We are just two and a half weeks away from our first Higher Tour of 2026—Higher North, taking place from 17–26 June in the northern areas of Cape Town! We are thrilled to be heading out on mission with our incredible church partners based in the north. These local churches are doing remarkable work in […]
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Our night with AOG Kraaifontein’s iyouth was something special. As KineticIV, we had the opportunity to lead a Youth Takeover, and from the moment we arrived, you could feel the energy. There were around 110 young people in the room, representing 6 different youth groups — many of whom we’d never connected with before. For […]
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The Gangstar Trailer has been on the road in 2026, supporting meaningful events from prisons to churches, and schools to beaches. Gangstar Events has proudly served diverse communities and events across the city of Cape Town, creating welcoming spaces that bring people together and make a positive impact. So far this year, we’ve supported a […]
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