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Wednesday, 28th August 2013 I For immediate release Taking up the responsibility for making the world a better place, The Salvation Army, led by its Territorial Commander, Commissioner André Cox, spent its 67 minutes of community service today at Diepsloot Combined School, north of Johannesburg, to commemorate Nelson Mandela Day. A firm conviction that if… Continue Reading
Sunday, 28th July 2013 I For immediate release The Salvation Army’s home for abandoned and abused babies, Ethembeni, in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, yesterday officially welcomed the 1000th baby to come under its care since 1995. Baby Promise (not her real name) was born on 1st June 2013, and arrived at Ethembeni through the intervention of the… Continue Reading
Friday, 14th June 2013 I For immediate release Coping with fast-changing technology is one of the biggest challenges faced by older people, The Salvation Army has said on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June). Speaking on the eve of the United Nations’-designated day, Major Collette Leitch of the Emmarentia Eventide Home, said that older… Continue Reading
Monday, 10th June 2013 I For immediate release Winter for many South Africans means burrowing down in the warmth of home, snuggling up in soft clothes and sipping hot soup. But for the many homeless people who trudge the streets of our cities and towns by day and sleep on its pavements by night, winter… Continue Reading
Monday 09 April 2013 I For immediate release LUYOLO MKENTANE – Labour Department says it’ll make a major announcement regarding its plans for the abuse SOUTH Africa has some of the most progressive labour laws and labour practices in the world yet child labour continues to persist in the country. The government is committed to… Continue Reading
Friday 05 April 2013 I For immediate release The Salvation Army has announced the closure of its corps (church) in Worcester, Western Cape, with immediate effect. The closure is the result of dwindling membership numbers that have brought about leadership and financial challenges. Major Carin Holmes, PR Secretary of the Southern African Territory of The… Continue Reading
Thursday, 4 April 2013 I For immediate release To mark World Health Day on 7 April, The Salvation Army is calling on members of the public to promote the health of women and children by reporting suspected human trafficking through its toll-free hotline, 08000 RESCU (08000 73728). The hotline provides a safe and confidential platform… Continue Reading
Thursday, 14 March 2013 I For immediate release The Southern African Territory of The Salvation Army sends greetings to the newly-elected Pope Francis 1, assuring him of its prayers as he takes up leadership of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church. We are delighted at the appointment of the first ever Pope from the Global South.… Continue Reading
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 I For immediate release Members of The Salvation Army will gather at Cape Town’s Waterfront on Saturday 30 March to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the organisation in South Africa. The celebration will take the form of a public witness service at the plaque which honours the arrival of the first… Continue Reading
Thursday, 22 November 2012 I For immediate release The Salvation Army has again called on the public to report suspected cases of human trafficking through its hotline, 08000 73728. The call was made on the eve of the annual “16 days of activism against gender violence”, which starts on 25 November and runs to 10… Continue Reading
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