Stories
22
Dec
2025
2025 with The Message in Africa
Wow—what a year it’s been! Across Africa, we’ve seen God move in incredible ways, opening doors and building momentum for the Gospel. April kicked off with something historic: our first-ever Africa Leaders Summit in Cape Town. Twenty leaders from 11 countries gathered to dream big and launch the Message Africa Leaders Network. It was a […]
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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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12
Dec
2025
Facilitating My First Job Journey Course
When I first agreed to facilitate a Job Journey course on my own, I imagined it happening in Nyanga. That was the plan. But life—and God—had other ideas. Transport challenges and beneficiary difficulties meant we had to move the sessions to our Message Office. At first, it felt like a setback, but it turned out to […]
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08
Dec
2025
A day in the life of Brandon Qabela, Jozi East Hub Facilitator
When you work with young people, no two days are ever the same, but this one stood out. It reminded me exactly why I do what I do with The Message Trust and GodFirst Church. The day began with our staff meeting from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., where we reflected on the previous week and […]
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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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