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The War Cry – August 2021
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Author Archives: Sibusiso Khoza
A father-figure in spirit
Last year Lindiwe Ngcobo* matriculated with three distinctions, thrilling “Daddy” Owen, formally known as Lt. Owen Mutize. After quite a short time at Carl Sithole he endeared himself so much to the kids, so desperate for a family, that they started referring to him as Daddy. This is how “our children” think of Salvation Army… Continue Reading
The art of handling success
Elizabeth* came to Joseph Baynes Children’s home in Pietermaritzburg as an orphan of just two years old. A happy and cheery child, she always excelled at school and it was no surprise when she passed matric last year with a university entrance. She is now at Pretoria University doing a three-year degree in Creative Arts.… Continue Reading
Kids face terror-loaded transition
There’s a saying that’s attributed to some long-ago movie star “Old age is not for sissies!” Yet, in this day and age the challenges that face the young, who’ve come through massively disadvantaged backgrounds, are terror-filled. Nobody understands these more than The Salvation Army who have nurtured many such young people throughout their lives. Our… Continue Reading
Hope for the future
Passionate and enthusiastic, Lt. Owen believes everyone is born with hope and a need to make a difference, sadly this hope is too often crippled in life by lack of opportunity. The Salvation Army has an excellent reputation for giving our children the kind of caring and attention that makes them excel. Of course, this… Continue Reading
Salvation Army to raise awareness of child sexual abuse in communities
Johannesburg, Sunday 29 May 2022 For immediate release As South Africa’s annual Child Protection Week kicks off today (Sunday 29 May), The Salvation Army has a full line-up of events planned around the country to raise awareness of the sexual abuse of the youngest members of our society. Teams of Salvation Army officers will spend the week… Continue Reading
Salvation Army brings help to flood victims
Johannesburg, Thursday 14 April 2022 The Salvation Army in KwaZulu-Natal is hard at work to bring relief to families and communities affected by the devastating floods in the province. According to Divisional Commander Major Brendan Browski, the immediate need is for warm blankets, and corps (churches) are sourcing these as fast as possible to give to the public.… Continue Reading
Salvation Army calls for end to violence against foreigners
Johannesburg, Friday 8 April 2022 The Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army in Southern Africa, Commissioner Torben Eliasen has called for an end to violence against foreigners, saying that history has shown that such actions were pointless, brutal and primitive. He was speaking in response to reports of the murder of a Zimbabwean in Diepsloot,… Continue Reading
Meet our new Leaders
We’ve recently welcomed our new territorial leaders: Commissioners Torben and Deise Eliasen. Commissioner Torben has served in The Salvation Army since 1983. He and his wife have served together in pastoral, administrative and top leadership positions in South America, Europe and Africa. Commissioner Torben’s kaleidoscopic formal education through Elementary School in Brazil, High School in… Continue Reading
Victims of unspeakable crimes find new life in Beth Shan
There is no worse crime than gender-based violence and human trafficking. The Salvation Army is shouldering responsibility of rebuilding lives at our facility at Beth Shan in Pretoria. The stories are so horrific it even takes guts to read them. The victims, especially of domestic abuse, come to us broken, dehumanised and their fight back… Continue Reading
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