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Southern Africa's Archbishop responds to extremist murders

After two hostages are killed by Al-Qaeda, Abp Makgoba asks: "What is missing in our efforts to end such hostage-taking and killing?" 

08 December 2014

Archbishop to deliver "online" Advent reflections on the web

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba is to "broadcast" a series of Advent reflections over the internet in the pilot programme of a planned audio ministry for the Church.

18 November 2014

Archbishop Makgoba calls for prayer for return of bodies from Lagos

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town has called for prayers for the successful repatriation of the bodies of South Africans who died in the Lagos building collapse two months ago.

13 November 2014

SA Archbishop calls on youth for help with Communion eco-strategy

Anglican youth worldwide have been asked to help determine the Anglican Communion's strategy to protect the environment.

10 November 2014

"Melt down illegal arms" - SA Anglican Archbishop

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has backed a call by South African soccer chief Danny Jordaan for a drive to destroy illegal firearms.

03 November 2014

South Africa's Primate: "Pray for Gaza and Ukraine"

The Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba has made an urgent call for prayer for the war affected Ukraine and Gaza region.

30 July 2014

“No renewal of the Church without renewal of prayer,” - Abp of Canterbury

Abp Justin Welby called attendees at South Africa's Anglicans Ablaze conference to the disciplines of prayer and spending time in contemplation and wonder.

04 July 2014

Archbishop Makgoba Condemns Abductions of Nigerian Schoolgirls as 'Outrage'

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town today called for "all of Africa, and especially South Africa" to rise up and demand the release of hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls who were abducted from their school three weeks ago. 

06 May 2014

Anglican Communion's Eco-bishops' intiative begins to take shape

Bishops have been invited to together discern the Communion's witness and mission in the face of climate change and environmental degradation.

17 March 2014

Southern Africa archbishop launches Africa e-reader project

Southern Africa's Anglican Archbishop has launched a new e-reader project to promote electronic learning in dioceses.

31 January 2014