Catholic Church prepares young people for active citizenship ahead of local government elections

by Sheila Pires | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace, Youth Department

As South Africa prepares for local government elections on 4 November, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), through its Commission for Justice and Peace, is intensifying civic education efforts to encourage young people to participate in...

Fr Motankane Mahlako concludes youth ministry with a call to remain rooted in faith and unity

by Sheila Pires | Jul 31, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

After two and a half years of accompanying young Catholics across Southern Africa, Fr Motankane Mahlako is returning to parish ministry, bringing to a close his service as the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Interdiocesan Youth Chaplain and...

Bishop Vanqa calls young Catholics to lead with faith and active citizenship

by Sheila Pires | Jul 27, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

On the eve of the election of the new leadership team for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Youth and Young Adults Ministry, Bishop Siphiwo Devilliers Paul Vanqa SAC called on young Catholics to embrace leadership rooted in faith, service...

Catholic youth in SA encouraged to become ambassadors of democracy ahead of local elections

by Sheila Pires | Jul 23, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

As South Africa prepares for its local government elections in November, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Commission has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging greater youth participation in the democratic...

On World Youth Skills Day, a Catholic skills centre offers South Africa’s young people a pathway to hope

by Sheila Pires | Jul 15, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

In South Africa, where almost half of young people aged 15 to 34 are unemployed, learning a practical skill can mean the difference between dependency and dignity, despair and hope. On 15 July, the international community marks World Youth Skills Day, observed...

South African Catholic youth challenged to become active builders of democracy

by Sheila Pires | Jul 2, 2026 | Featured, News, Youth Department

Forming young people to become responsible citizens is an essential part of the Church’s mission, participants at the Association of Catholic Tertiary Students (ACTS) Annual National Conference heard during a civic participation session jointly organised by the...