Stories
01
Dec
2025
Citrusdal 2025, God makes all things new, again and again
Two weeks in Citrusdal—and I’m still trying to find the words to describe all that God did. What began as a simple mission trip quickly became a tapestry of transformation, hope, and divine timing. Our theme, “making all things new,” wasn’t just a slogan—it was a reality we witnessed in every corner of the town. One of […]
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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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18
Nov
2025
KineticIV No Fear Press Release
KineticIV to Release New EP No Fear — Press Release KineticIV returns with a bold new EP, No Fear, dropping December 3rd. This genre-blending project fuses House, Amapiano, Gqom, and Conscious Hip-Hop into a vibrant soundtrack of hope. Anchored in the truth of 1 John 4:18 — “Perfect love casts out all fear” — the EP delivers five powerful tracks […]
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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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10
Nov
2025
Love Nyanga Holiday Club 2025
This past school holiday, our Nyanga Community Hub hosted a holiday club for the young people in our community—and it was a beautiful, joy-filled time of connection, learning, and faith. Around 80 children and youth joined us each day for a mix of fun activities, meaningful conversations, and moments that reminded us why we do […]
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03
Nov
2025
You were made to Shine – Bloom 2025
Over the past several months, the BLOOM team has had the privilege of standing in front of just over 320 young girls and young women, creating spaces where they could be inspired, encouraged, and encounter the love of Jesus. Each event has carried its own unique flavour, but together they tell one powerful story — of […]
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03
Nov
2025
Celebrating Ten Years of Mission with KineticIV
Ten years ago, I showed up to an audition with The Message Trust SA. I didn’t know what to expect—just that I wanted to use music to make a difference. That day marked the beginning of KineticIV. We started as four young people with a shared passion for Jesus and a love for music. We […]
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31
Oct
2025
The Nyanga Community Hub Feat. SMASH
From the Heart of Nyanga: Sakumzi Vapi’s Perspective This year I had the privilege of working alongside the SMASH team—Students Ministering and Serving Him—at our Nyanga Community Hub. This year’s mission week was nothing short of a epic. The energy, the joy, and the spiritual hunger among our young people were deeply moving. The SMASH […]
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29
Oct
2025
Meet our Messenger of the Month
Every month, our team takes time to recognise someone who has gone above and beyond in living out our values and serving with excellence. For September, we’re thrilled to introduce Mishay as our Messenger of the Month! Originally from Cape Town, Mishay has only been with The Message Trust for three months, but her impact […]
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