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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The Respect Me program has just wrapped up another powerful journey at a local high school—and the impact was deeply felt. Students from Grades 10 and 11 engaged in honest conversations around identity, abuse, relationships, and personal growth. Their feedback speaks volumes: “I enjoyed it, I think it makes everyone think of their actions.” – […]
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We can’t believe we are one month since our 2025 Message Night and it was a powerful evening centred around the theme “Flip the Switch”—a journey from darkness to light, from hopelessness to transformation. The night featured real, raw stories from individuals who once lived in the shadows but now shine with purpose and hope. […]
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There’s something beautiful happening at our Nyanga Hub—and we’re excited to share it with you! Our discipleship class focused on the topic: “The Importance of Celebrating Easter Weekend.” We opened the Bible to John 3, sharing the powerful story of Nicodemus and how Jesus explained the meaning of being born again. The room was filled […]
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From mid-February to mid-April, a group of eight gathered weekly at The Message Trust to take part in something truly special — the Alpha Course. If you’ve never heard of it, Alpha is a series designed to explore the basics of the Christian faith in a relaxed, open, and friendly environment. Think of it as […]
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