SACBC Justice Commission calls for protection and accountability following Nkaneng mine tragedy

by Sheila Pires | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishop Statements, Featured

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Commission has expressed deep sorrow following the deaths of illegal miners at a disused mine in Nkaneng, near Rustenburg, North West, calling for a transparent investigation and renewed...

SACBC JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION STATEMENT ON THE NKANENG MINE TRAGEDY

by Sheila Pires | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishop Statements, Featured

Pastoral Letter on the 2026 Municipal Elections

by Sheila Pires | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishop Statements, Featured

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SACBC bishops call for renewal of the common good ahead of 2026 municipal elections

by Sheila Pires | Aug 12, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements, Justice and Peace

The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) have called on South Africans to use the forthcoming 2026 Local Government Elections as an opportunity to renew the spirit of the common good, urging citizens to vote, hold leaders accountable,...

Statement on 30th June Protests Against Undocumented Migrants

by Sheila Pires | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishop Statements, Justice and Peace

Bishop Mbuyisa: “Lasting solutions will never be found in violence, scapegoating, or threats against foreign nationals”

by Sheila Pires | Jun 24, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements, Justice and Peace

As South Africa approaches 30 June, a date set by anti-illegal immigration groups as a deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country, the Catholic Church is appealing for calm, respect for human dignity, and adherence to the rule of law. In a...