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26 May 2025

Respect Me: Impacting Lives, One School at a Time


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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24 May 2025

Message Night 2025: Flip the Switch


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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12 May 2025

Hope Rising in Nyanga: Decisions & Discipleship


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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23 Mar 2025

Transformation at the Hub: Growth, Learning, and Leadership


Since the opening of Parkwood Hub for the year 2025, our team have continued running our daily programs, creating a safe space for young people to grow. Our weekly schedule includes: Through these programs, we have already witnessed incredible transformations in the lives of the young people we serve. Many have shown improvements in both […]

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17 Mar 2025

Two Saturdays of Rugby


Over the past few Saturdays, our young rugby players have shown courage, resilience, and teamwork on the field. On the first Saturday, our U13 Sakhumzi Rugby team faced Brackenfell Juniors in a friendly match, securing a 47-17 victory. But this game was more than just about the score—it was about character. Despite facing difficulties through […]

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10 Mar 2025

Bringing Hope & Dignity to Kraaifontein


Recently, our Gangstar Cafe and Creative Mission Team had the incredible privilege of serving in Kraaifontein alongside the amazing team at Viva con Agua South Africa. The Dignity Day event wasn’t just about providing services and restoring hope, care, and connection. Many individuals face daily struggles that strip them of their dignity, but through this […]

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03 Mar 2025

One Year of the Respect ME Girls Course: Building Confidence & Changing Lives


Over the past year, the Respect ME Girls Course has empowered young women to embrace their worth, make informed choices, and develop confidence in who they are. This transformative program has reached girls from diverse backgrounds, providing them with the tools to navigate life’s challenges with strength and resilience. The first one took place in […]

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24 Feb 2025

Young People Should Know This


Nicole recently sat down with our Higher Collective member Alistair Noah to ask him a few questions about his experience of the Higher Tour and why he uses music as a platform to share the gospel!  So Alistair, tell us why you use music to share messages of hope?  “I want young people to know […]

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06 Feb 2025

End-of-year Tax Giving


We, The Message Family, send you warm greetings as we enter the new year. As we reflect on all that our team has accomplished in these last 12 months we are blown away by their dedication and commitment to raising a generation of Urban Heroes. This year your support enabled us to do the following […]

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