Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town called on the Southern African Development Community to establish mechanisms in Zimbabwe to bring about an end to political violence. He also urged Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF to recognise the legitimacy of its political opponents.
04 July 2008
“Zimbabwe is staring into the abyss. Violence is growing and the people are suffering greatly as a result. It is now vital that we all do what we can to calm the situation.
24 April 2008
The plight of the people of Zimbabwe is heart-breaking. Already bruised, broken and crushed by oppression and economic hardship before the elections, they are now even more divided
23 April 2008
In a four-hour liturgy, amidst clouds of incense, sprinkling of baptismal water, anointing, seven processions and a colourful array of copes and mitres, the Most Revd Thabo Cecil Makgoba, 47, was installed as the 12th Archbishop of Cape Town on 30 March
01 April 2008
Let us pray: Loving Lord, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and those who are near: grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you
01 April 2008
No Easter, no faith. The apostle Paul puts it this way: "And if Christ has not been raised from the dead, our preaching is useless and so is your faith ... If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all people.
19 March 2008
Now is the time of God’s favour’ writes St Paul, reminding us that in every present moment we must grasp the opportunities offered by God’s reconciling grace (2 Cor 5:16-6:2).
16 October 2007
Next steps for addressing global poverty are highlighted in the newly released final report of the ‘Toward Effective Anglican Mission’ (TEAM) conference held earlier this year in Boksburg, South Africa.
10 October 2007
Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, it is a great privilege and joy to share this evening with you.
04 October 2007
Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you in the precious name of our Lord. It is a great joy to be with you this morning.
20 June 2007