The Message SA stories

10 Jul 2026

Celebrating 10 Years of partnership with Hebron Community Projects


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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03 Jul 2026

More than Coffee: Using Skills Training to Share Hope


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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26 Jun 2026

From Brokenness to Mission: How God Used Clint’s Story to Bring Hope to Others


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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19 Jun 2026

What an incredible start to the year.


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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09 Mar 2026

Run100 Give100 Is Back – And We’re Running for More


Run100 Give100 is back for 2026, and this year we’re stepping into the challenge with a bigger goal, more runners, and even greater impact. What began as a simple idea — to run 100km and raise R100 or more for youth transformation — has grown into a movement of people choosing to turn their kilometres […]

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17 Feb 2026

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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29 Dec 2025

We Love Message Sundays!


If you’ve spent any time with us, you’ll know this: we are passionate about the local Church. It’s at the heart of everything we do. This year alone, we’ve had the incredible privilege of partnering with churches across South Africa to host 13 Message Sundays—and every single one has been a celebration of God’s goodness. But […]

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15 Dec 2025

Shaun’s Review of 2025


Looking back on 2025, I’m amazed at the breadth and depth of what God has done through The Message South Africa. This year wasn’t defined by a single moment but by a collection of powerful highlights that together tell a story of transformation and hope. One of the most significant impacts came through our work […]

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24 Nov 2025

Introducing Mamma Linda


Before the first meeting kicks off, one person has already started shaping the atmosphere of our office—Linda Ndzala, or as we all call her, Mamma Linda. For the past nine years, she’s been a steady, joyful presence at The Message Trust. Originally from Langa, Cape Town, and a proud mom, Linda joined our team and has […]

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17 Nov 2025

We are The Messengers


In April, we stepped into a new and exciting chapter with CCFM 107.5 FM, launching a weekly radio show called “We Are the Messengers.” It’s been an incredible journey so far, and every week brings fresh stories, new voices, and a growing sense of what God is doing across our city. The show is hosted by Shaun Pretorius and Keenan Farquhar. […]

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