At around 5pm on 7 June, Belinda Nhlapo was outside cleaning her yard when she noticed smoke coming from her house. Within minutes, flames engulfed her home and it was completely destroyed, along with all her furniture, clothes and...
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No matter how bad things get, there are those determined and resilient individuals who continue to strive to make a life for themselves and their families. Angela is one such individuals. After lockdown restrictions eased, she was determined to...
One of the recipients of a R500 Christmas shopping voucher, organised by our Howick Conference late last year, literally could not believe her eyes.
Just a quick reminder that the SSVP Council General's news website is full of useful information.
Anyone who’s spent time in Bloemfontein knows that winters can be extreme … with bitter winds sending night time temperatures below zero. With winter well on the way, St Rose Conference has been running regular soup kitchens for the...
March 2020 … national lockdown … our churches were forced to close and our voluntary work and fundraising came to an abrupt halt. But, just as Jesus was able to feed multitudes of people with five loaves and two...
At St Martin de Porres in Worcester, members of St Vincent de Paul recently got stuck into preparing hundreds of tasty meals for homeless people in the community. Chopping vegetables, cooking up huge pots of stew, and then dishing...
The first 2021 issue of Ozanam Network magazine has just been published. We feature the editorial by Brother Renato Lima de Olieveira, 16th President General of SSVP For us as Vincentians, there are no hard times Faced with the...
Dear Brothers and Sisters Greetings from all on the National Council. As Easter draws near and we remember God’s merciful love towards all humanity and His saving love through Jesus’ death on the cross and His resurrection, we are...
For the fifth consecutive year, our brother Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, publishes his Circular Letter in which he addresses the fellow members of the world, contributing themes for...