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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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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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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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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This year marked a meaningful milestone for us as an organisation. In partnership with Scripture Union, we wrapped up the second year of our Youth Leaders Training with the Cape Town Youth Leaders Conference. Held at Jubilee Community Church, the event brought together over 200 youth leaders from churches across Cape Town. The energy in […]
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There’s something sacred about the first time you walk into a new space with a message to share. You never quite know what to expect—but sometimes, the unexpected becomes the most beautiful part of the story. We were thrilled to launch our very first Respect Me session with the incredible youth at New Life Vineyard, diving straight into […]
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Every Wednesday afternoon, something special happens at our Parkwood Hub. At 15:00 sharp, a team of passionate young leaders from YIT (Youth in Transformation) arrives, ready to pour into the lives of our children through fun, learning, and love. Led by Jason, alongside his dedicated teammates Ethan and Gracia, YIT runs a weekly program focused […]
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Running a holiday club always comes with its surprises—but nothing quite prepared us for what unfolded at Vista Nova High School during our Genetik Sessions Day Camp last month. We arrived with a simple plan: spend the day with 16 students from all grades, offering creative sessions in dance and vocals. What we didn’t expect […]
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At a Local High School in Pinelands, something extraordinary is unfolding. In a space designed for girls who are often seen as “on the verge of explosion” or labelled as vulnerable, a quiet move is taking place—one that replaces stigma with strength, and labels with leadership. We never tell the girls they’re at our sessions […]
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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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