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National Church Leaders meet to discuss the role of Churches and Faith Communities in the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP).

National Church Leaders meet to discuss the role of Churches and Faith Communities in the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP).

by Phuti Makgabo | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

National Church Leaders’ Consultation (NCLC) Date: 28-29 October 2019 Consultation Statement National Church Leaders and other Faith Leaders gathered in Johannesburg on 28-29 October 2019 for their annual meeting and reflected on the theme: Promoting an economy of...
Meet the New SACBC Associate Secretary General

Meet the New SACBC Associate Secretary General

by Phuti Makgabo | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

Fr Hugh Patrick O’Connor is the son of Patrick and Virginia O’Connor. He was born on the 2nd January 1968, Baptised at St Theresa Catholic Church in Camp Bay in Cape Town. He was later confirmed at St Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Green Point Cape Town...
Sr Hermenegild Makoro CPS retires as the SACBC Secretary General at the end of 2020, Sr Tshifhiwa takes over her place, Fr Hugh O’Connor, the new Associate Secretary General

Sr Hermenegild Makoro CPS retires as the SACBC Secretary General at the end of 2020, Sr Tshifhiwa takes over her place, Fr Hugh O’Connor, the new Associate Secretary General

by Phuti Makgabo | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized

Re: End of Sr. Hermenegild Makoro’s term as Secretary General of the SACBC In December 2020, Sr. Hermenegild Makoro CPS will have served 3 terms (9 years) as Secretary General of the SACBC. From the 1st of October 2020 she will be handing over to Sr. Tshifhiwa...
Bishop Sithembele Sipuka reflection on Corruption in the Church

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka reflection on Corruption in the Church

by Phuti Makgabo | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized

Taking the log out of my eye to see the splinter in my neighbor’s eye The ended month of September saw the Churches issuing harsh statements, writing newsletters, holding services and publicly protesting against corruption in government and in business. There are many...
“There is discord between culture and corruption”, Fr Thabiso Ledwaba as South Africa celebrates Heritage Day

“There is discord between culture and corruption”, Fr Thabiso Ledwaba as South Africa celebrates Heritage Day

by Phuti Makgabo | Sep 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE OF CULTURE 24th September each year South Africans celebrate the best of her Cultural diversity, it is that time of the year a nation that has been devastated by difference is united and rejuvenated by the same difference of identity and...
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