Anglican Church of Southern Africa

18/06/2026

BERNARD MIZEKI MARTYR | 18 June 1896-2026

Today we remember 130 years of Bernard Mizeki (Missionary), martyrdom.

Wishing all members of St Bernard Mizeki Men's Guild a blessed Patronal Festival

17/06/2026

ACSA MOURNS THE LOST OF ABDULLAH IBRAHIM

The Vicar-General, Bishop Stephen Diseko, extends our condolences to all who loved him:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/acsa-mourns-the-death-of-abdullah-ibrahim/

Photo: Tore Sætre/Wikimedia
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16/06/2026

CHURCH STATEMENTS ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTH AFRICA'S JUNE 16 UPRISING

The Vicar-General, Bishop Stephen Diseko, the Liaison Bishop for Youth, Bishop Stafford Moses, and the executive director of the Anglican Board of Education, the Revd Jaques Pretorius, are among those who have commemorated the anniversary.

VICAR-GENERAL +STEPHEN DISEKO'S MESSAGE:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/a-message-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-june-16-youth-uprising-from-stephen-diseko-v-g/

REMEMBERING SOWETO 1976: LANGUAGE AND HUMAN DIGNITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE - ABESA's Revd Jaques Pretorius:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/remembering-soweto-1976-language-and-human-dignity-in-the-digital-age/

14/06/2026

VICAR-GENERAL OF THE PROVINCE, BISHOP STEPHEN DISEKO, SPEAKS OUT ON THREATS AND ANIMOSITY AGAINST MIGRANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Vicar-General, Bishop Stephen Diseko of the Diocese of Matlosane, is speaking out against threats and animosity against migrants in South Africa.

"While we believe that our immigration laws should be enforced, they should be implemented by the proper authorities and not vigilantes," he says.

Bishop Diseko is acting in the place of Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, who is on sabbatical in the Netherlands.

View his full statement here on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Zx4mXD7rZsY?si=1E7CFdUM87SLsrdL

Read or view the statement on the Provincial website:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/vicar-general-bishop-stephen-diseko-speaks-out-on-threats-and-animosity-against-migrants-in-south-africa/

WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?
Read an input from Dr Alan Hirsch, a political economist who has worked on migration governance:
https://theconversation.com/anti-foreigner-violence-in-south-africa-is-easily-sparked-what-hasnt-been-done-to-deal-with-it-284778

South African Council of Churches Archbishop Thabo Makgoba

12/06/2026

DIOCESE OF MPUMALANGA ELECTS NEW BISHOP

The Diocese has elected a new bishop to succeed Bishop Dan Kgomosotho. Read the details here:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/diocese-of-mpumalanga-elects-new-bishop/

11/06/2026

09/06/2026

VACANCY – DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATOR - DIOCESE OF PORT ELIZABETH

The Diocese of Port Elizabeth invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and committed persons for the position of Diocesan Administrator. Read the advertisement, and find an application form below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The document added earlier today has been updated with important new details.

https://anglicanchurchsa.org/vacancy-diocesan-administrator-for-the-diocese-of-port-elizabeth/

09/06/2026

R.I.P. GERALD HENDRICKS, OSC

The The Revd Canon Horace Arenz, Interim Provincial Executive Officer, extends our condolences to the extended family and loved ones of a member of the Order of Simon of Cyrene in Cape Town:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/r-i-p-gerald-hendricks-osc/

06/06/2026

TROUBLED TIMES: CAN WE BE SURPRISED BY HOPE AGAIN?

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba gave the keynote address at the launch of the book entitled "Voices of Hope" in Amsterdam. Read his text here:
https://archbishop.anglicanchurchsa.org/2026/06/troubled-times-can-we-be-surprised-by.html