On 18 July 2025, the spirit of Mandela Day rallied through the streets of Parkwood as The Message Trust Hub became the heart of a big act of service. In collaboration between the Insurance Institute of the Western Cape (IIWC), Gangstar Café, and The Message Trust, the “Love Parkwood” holiday programme joined hands to show […]
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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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From the 14th to the 18th of July 2025, the Parkwood Hub came alive under the banner of ‘Love Parkwood.’ We hosted a holiday club that welcomed between 40 to 45 children each day. And thanks to the generous support of Boxer Store, which donated a R2500 voucher, we were able to provide meals and supplies that […]
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After the incredible energy of our recent BLOOM YA event, we were honoured to receive a heartfelt invitation to host a Mini BLOOM session in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The opportunity came as part of a youth gathering, and we were given a two-hour window to pour into the lives of over 20 young […]
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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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There are days that feel like a spark—where something shifts, hearts open, and stories begin to unfold in powerful new ways. Our recent BLOOM Young Adults Event was one of those days. We had the joy of welcoming 70 young women into a space designed not just for learning, but for becoming. These were women on the edge of leadership, […]
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This year marked the eighth annual Holiday Club in Citrusdal — and it was unlike any before. Not only did we experience unforgettable moments of fun, worship, and Genetik Sessions, but we also witnessed something beautiful: former young people returning as leaders. We sat down with four of them — Jorusha, Aiden, Roslyn, and Gretchen […]
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We’re filled with gratitude as we reflect on all that God has done through the Higher initiative so far this year—and we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates with you. Since January 2024, our team has been on the move, bringing the message of hope to young people across Cape Town. From the communities of […]
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The following story is written by Naomi Engelbrecht, Chief Operations Officer at The Message Trust South Africa. Yesterday, I was chatting with Candice, and she shared a story that completely stopped me in my tracks—a story too beautiful, too powerful not to share. It’s about a young girl who’s been coming to the Parkwood hub […]
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Holding onto Hope, what a fitting theme for 2024. While reflecting on the scripture verse of the theme, found in Hebrews 10:23, the latter part of this rings true… “He who promised is faithful”. In 2024 we got to celebrate 10 years of God’s faithfulness toward us as an organisation, and what encouraged me was […]
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