Southern Africa: Archbishop's Response to the Election of Pope Leo XIV

On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV and pray intensely for him and for the Roman Catholic Church which he now leads. Read more »

Southern Africa: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Appeals to Episcopalians in New York to Save Pepfar, AGOA

The Church Club of New York Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Cyclists Visit Bishopscourt After Ride to Raise Awareness of GBV, Social Ills

Gauta BMX cyclists continue their mission to inspire and raise awareness in Cape Town Read more »

South Africa: 'The Greater Christian Family Will Miss Him as a Great Human Being and a Great Church Leader'

Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town has described Pope Francis as “the last globally-recognised moral voice in our confused times,” and as a leader who gave… Read more »

Southern Africa: A Prayer for the Victims of Rape in Schools

Amid a national outcry over the rape of learners at school, and the slow response in investigating the cases, the Archbishop has issued the following prayer: Read more »

Africa: Southern African Anglican Bishops Resolve to Establish Church-wide Network of Safeguarding Officers

The Synod of Bishops has resolved that every parish in the Province should appoint safeguarding officials dedicated to keeping people safe from abuse, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has… Read more »

South Africa: Bring to Justice the Killers of Imam Muhsin Hendricks - Archbishop Thabo Makgoba

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town has joined the Muslim Judicial Council in condemning the murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks in the Eastern Cape at the weekend. Read more »

Southern Africa: A Call to Prayer and an Appeal to the World After the Deaths of South African Soldiers in the DR Congo

Grieving for the loss of South African soldiers defending the people of the eastern DR Congo, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, who himself has family in the SA National Defence Force, has… Read more »

South Africa: Archbishop Makgoba Addresses Abuse in the Anglican Church

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba today announced an inquiry into whether the Anglican Church in Cape Town has met its obligation to keep its members safe from abuse. Read more »

South Africa: Prayer for South Africa's 2024 National and Provincial Elections

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba prayed the following prayer at the Western Cape offices of the Independent Electoral Commission in his capacity as chair of the Electoral Code of Conduct… Read more »

South Africa: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Issues Prayer for the ICJ

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town issued the following prayer to the church today, ahead of the case in The Hague on Thursday and Friday in which South Africa will ask the… Read more »

South Africa: Archbishop Extends Condolences to Families of Miners Killed at Implats Mine

To all those touched by the heart-wrenching tragedy at Impala Platinum, Read more »

South Africa: Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba's Message to Palestine Solidarity March In Cape Town

The text of a message read for Archbishop Thabo Makgoba at a march in solidarity with Palestine in Cape Town on Saturday November 11: Read more »

Southern Africa: Archbishop Conveys Condolences to the Family of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Osc

On behalf of my family, the Synod of Bishops and the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I offer our deepest condolences to the family of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who died in… Read more »