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The devastation of fire can begin with a tiny spark or a small flame which gathers momentum and races into a runaway fire.  The flames quickly eat up the fuel around them and hungrily move on. This is what happened in the Selby community in January, where the fire wrought total destruction.  All that remained…

Now – during our lifetime we gather much along the way.  Some of it can’t be seen, like our values, our wisdom and our expertise in living life. Once our life is over, these aspects of our life are held and treasured in memory by our loved ones, and others who knew us. But what…

No sooner was Christmas over, when parents everywhere started to feel the anxiety of ‘back to school’, and the costs of that – especially in disadvantaged communities. We understand that, and are committed to removing some of the barriers to ‘back to school’ for families who simply cannot afford the basic requirements including a school…

Manenberg in the Western Cape is a place where substance abuse and gang violence are daily realities for many.  It’s also a community suffering from poverty, where the majority of people exist on social grants and pensions. Christmas Day for most families there was a question mark. There was no certainty of even some food…

This year, we are excited to launch the ‘Proudly Salvationist’ campaign, a heartfelt initiative that celebrates and promotes the core values, rich history, and vital mission of The Salvation Army. We invite you, our loyal and valued supporters, to join us in this campaign and make a difference. The Salvation Army is dedicated to saving…

The sadness of Christmas for many elderly people is in having limited or no family contact. They feel forgotten, unwanted, and invisible. But one of the places where your Christmas generosity changed that was the Imbali Old Age Home in Pietermaritzburg. Your kindness allowed us to organize a special Christmas meal, with residents coming together…