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Author Archives: Sibusiso Khoza

Where to when all avenues close?

All avenues closed for Jackie* and her two sons, Timothy* (9), and Michael* (7). From being a happy family, life changed in the instant that Jackie’s husband, John, was killed in a car accident. Jackie became the sole breadwinner – and then she was retrenched. They managed to survive for four months until they hit… Continue Reading

“I couldn’t even sew on a button – now I have the confidence to try anything!”

There was great excitement at Johannesburg City Corps on 28 February 2024 as 13 ladies graduated from the sewing classes held over the last five months. Graduates had received training in pattern making, general sewing skills, designing and creating an item of clothing, and some basics in future business management. Finished garments were modelled, certificates… Continue Reading

How you put the warmth back into winter

Your response of love and support to our Winter Warmth Drive this year meant that hot nutritious meals and a warm welcome brought much needed comfort to the lines of people who queued up at our churches and headquarters. The distribution of clothes and blankets has also been a gratefully received extra. In the worst… Continue Reading

Seen from here

Seeing from here”, is often disturbing and challenging for me. It’s disturbing, because I see the level of need that exists in our country, in our communities, and in the hidden places where people have lost everything and given up all hope. It’s challenging, because I know that much more needs to be done. And… Continue Reading

Do you remember?

Do you remember being a young person? We’ve no doubt that you were filled with hopes for your future. Perhaps you even had ambitions to change the world? You were at the threshold of your adult life. Sadly today, in an environment of no employment for our young people, those hopes and dreams die. Sometimes… Continue Reading

Children suffer most in winter

The time of year when your compassion and generosity is needed most urgently is very close – winter! Usually it’s homeless people who are in the greatest need, coming to our centres for the possibility of a blanket and a mug of hot nourishing soup. But there’s been a dramatic change! More and more it’s… Continue Reading

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Seen from here

In this issue of your Spring Reporter, we shine the light on the young and the elderly that your support brings ...