On Saturday, 13 September 2025, Hillsong Africa Foundation hosted its first-ever Prison Ministry Seminar at Hillsong Church in Century City, Cape Town. This landmark event brought together organisations, thought leaders, and change-makers working in the field of prison reintegration to explore how we can collectively make a lasting impact in South Africa and beyond. The seminar was […]
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From 28 May to 30 July 2025, something extraordinary unfolded behind the walls of Drakenstein Prison. A group of 22 participants embarked on a transformative path through the Job Journey: Becoming Work Ready program. Over the course of two months, they didn’t just learn about employment readiness—they rediscovered purpose, and the power of second chances. On graduation day, 17 participants proudly […]
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Over the past few years, our prisons work has evolved—shifting at times and focusing on the reintegration process. Today, our focus is on helping young men transition from prison or gang life into meaningful employment, faith, and family. Recently, our team began running a “Job Journey” inside Drakenstein Prison, walking alongside a group of young […]
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From mid-February to mid-April, a group of eight gathered weekly at The Message Trust to take part in something truly special — the Alpha Course. If you’ve never heard of it, Alpha is a series designed to explore the basics of the Christian faith in a relaxed, open, and friendly environment. Think of it as […]
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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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At Gangstar Café, mornings begin long before our doors officially open at 7 a.m. As one of the first to arrive, I’m often met by the quiet stillness of the shop—a calm moment before the day begins. My day kicks off with a few routines that set up everything for success. First up, I get […]
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Today The Message truly is a worldwide movement, with seven international hubs passionately heading into schools, communities and prisons every day with the gospel, whilst also training up the next generation of evangelists through Advance. Find out what’s been happening.
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We’re passionate about supporting those with barriers to employment as they turn their lives around with Jesus on our enterprise programme. To hear some of the stories, we caught up with two of our Oaks Discipleship House residents in South Africa, Chika and Tsepho.
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As we now look back on the year, we are grateful for all God has done – beyond what we imagined. Here are some of the highlights
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There are two things that the end of a year brings: reflection and expectation. So, as our team wraps things up before the holiday season, we thought we would share some of our 2021 reflections as we stand in great expectation for the new year.
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