Media Releases

WEDNESDAY, 3 JULY, 2019 I For immediate release The arrival of a cold snap has most South Africans reaching for their warm woollies, heaters and hot food. But for people living on the streets, it heralds a fight for their survival in the biting cold winds. The Salvation Army responds to their plight by providing…

TUESDAY, 15 MAY, 2019 I For immediate release As temperatures across the country plummet at the start of another winter season, the Salvation Army has appealed to the public to assist in helping homeless people. Major Carin Holmes, PR Secretary of the organisation, says that an influx of people looking for help is expected in…

SUNDAY, 5 MAY, 2019 I For immediate release The Salvation Army has called on every South Africa to make sure that his or her vote in this week’s elections will help create a better country for all. Speaking in advance of the 8 May elections, Territorial Commissioner Keith Conrad said that South Africans should never…

WEDNESDAY, 3 APRIL, 2019 I For immediate release The Salvation Army has appealed to the South African public to help it bring relief to cyclone victims in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. PR Secretary for the organisation, Major Carin Holmes, said: “The Salvation Army in these countries have been hard at work bringing relief to those…

FRIDAY, 8 FEBRUARY, 2019 I For immediate release The Salvation Army has welcomed President Ramaphosa’s commitment to reviving the economy, but warned that its benefits need to flow to the poor and unemployed of the country. In his state of the nation address last night, the President gave substantial attention to his and government’s plans to…

TUESDAY, 4 DECEMBER, 2018 I For immediate release With the festive season in full swing, the well-known Salvation Army bands will be out in force in various shopping areas of the country. However, members of the public should be sure to only give funds to Salvation Army officers in uniform carrying a locked collection box.…

TUESDAY, 4 DECEMBER, 2018 I For immediate release Two families whose houses were destroyed in the devastating fires of mid-2017 will soon receive brand new homes donated by the Salvation Army. The families were among those whose homes were destroyed during the fires that raged through the Garden Route. At the time, the Salvation Army…

WEDNESDAY, 3 OCTOBER, 2018 I For immediate release As South Africa’s week of awareness about human trafficking in the first week of October gathers pace, the Salvation Army has released a list of practical steps to take to keep children safe from this scourge. PR Secretary of the Salvation Army, Major Carin Holmes, says: “Child…

FRIDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER, 2018 I For immediate release The horrific rape of a 6-year old girl in a restaurant in Pretoria highlights that society is not yet sufficiently aware of the dangers facing children and other vulnerable people, says the Salvation Army. Major Carin Holmes, PR Secretary of the Southern Africa region of the Salvation…

TUESDAY, 3 JULY, 2018 I For immediate release With icy cold weather gripping most of the country, The Salvation Army is one of the organisations to which people living on the streets or in need turn for help. The organisation receives many calls warm clothing and blankets at this time of extreme cold in the…