Thursday, 16th February 2012  I  For immediate release Religious groups should claim the same responsibility as politicians and local decision makers to reduce poverty and inequality in South Africa, says The Salvation Army’s Territorial Commander for Southern Africa. In a statement commemorating the World Day for Social Justice (20 February 2012), Commissioner André Cox, Territorial… Continue Reading

Wednesday, 18th January 2012  I  For immediate release The Salvation Army is asking South Africans to utilise its SMS service so as to help the children who cannot afford to attend school this year, due to poverty and the high costs of uniforms and books. This plea is influenced by recent studies confirming that millions… Continue Reading

25 July 2011  I  For immediate release The number of South African family members reported to the Salvation Army’s international Family Tracing Service is amongst the highest in the world. According to The Salvation Army’s tracing service statistics, the total number of names received in the beginning of this year amounts to 60, of which South… Continue Reading

Thursday, 30th June 2011  I  For immediate release Human trafficking is still a serious problem in South Africa, says one of South Africa’s leading experts in the field. Major Marieke Venter, The Salvation Army’s Divisional Director for Women’s Ministries and its Anti-Human Trafficking Task Team, was referring to the incident involving two Chinese women who have… Continue Reading

09 June 2011  I  For immediate release The Salvation Army is stepping up its efforts against child labour and invites the public to do the same to fight the extensive violation of children’s rights around the world. “Many children are forced into labour preventing them from getting education, health care and basic freedom,” said Major Marieke… Continue Reading