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Archbishop of Cape Town marks anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s first speech as a free man

A plaque has been unveiled on the spot where a newly-released Nelson Mandela first addressed the world’s media at Bishopscourt.

13 February 2018

C of E Synod endorses Anglican Communion links as central to mission and discipleship

Anglican primates from Pakistan, Southern Africa, and Polynesia received a standing ovation at the Church of England’s General Synod.

09 February 2018

Archbishop urges reduction in water usage as Cape Town taps set to be turned off

Water taps in Cape Town could be switched off on 16 April, dubbed “Day Zero”, unless efforts to reduce usage are achieved.

05 February 2018

Archbishop of Cape Town’s tribute to anti-apartheid hero and trumpeter Hugh Masekela

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba pays tribute to anti-apartheid campaigner and trumpeter Hugh Masekela, who died yesterday aged 78.

24 January 2018

Anglican Communion primates invited to Church of England’s General Synod

Four Anglican Communion primates have been invited to attend next month’s meeting of the Church of England’s General Synod in London.

19 January 2018

Archbishop of Cape Town calls on MPs to replace South African President Jacob Zuma

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, has called on South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma to be replaced, and for a “carefully targeted Cabinet reshuffle.”

02 January 2018

New ANC leaders will receive support – if they establish ethical and moral leadership

Archbishop says faith community will support the new leadership of the ANC, if it re-establishes values-based, ethical and moral leadership.

19 December 2017

Archbishop of Cape Town urges ANC members to be “architects of a flourishing South Africa”

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has urged members of South Africa’s ruling ANC to “follow their consciences” as they elect a new leader.

12 December 2017

Southern African Primate takes part in 24-hour climate change broadcast

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba takes part in a live 24-hour broadcast to detail how people all over the world are fighting the climate crisis.

05 December 2017

Archbishop of Cape Town calls on churches to pray “Thy Kingdom Come”

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba is asking churches in his province to take part in next year’s Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative.

28 November 2017