KZN Christian Council

20/10/2026

KZNCC, in partnership with Kagiso Trust, is today hosting a Dialogue on Civic and Voter Education in Ntshawini area, kwaDukuza near Stanger, in the iLembe District.

Look out for dialogue sessions in your district this week. Attached is the schedule for this week up to Sunday, 25 October 2026.

15/10/2026

CIVIC AND DEMOCRACY EDUCATION WORKSHOP | PHOENIX, DURBAN

The KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC), in partnership with Kagiso Trust and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), hosted a Civic and Democracy Education Workshop at Christian Charismata Ministry in Palmview, Phoenix, Durban.

The workshop brought together over 100 community members and stakeholders to strengthen civic awareness, promote democratic participation, and encourage informed and active citizenship ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections.

Through these engagements, we continue to emphasise the importance of understanding our democratic rights and responsibilities, participating meaningfully in electoral processes, and building communities that are informed, empowered, and committed to peaceful democratic engagement.

An informed citizen is an empowered citizen!

Together, KZNCC, Kagiso Trust and the IEC remain committed to deepening democracy and promoting active citizenship across KwaZulu-Natal.

Register. Verify. Participate. Your voice matters!

14/10/2026

🔴 Happening Now at KZNCC

The Safeguarding Partners Training is continuing right now at the KZNCC Multipurpose Hall.

We are honored to have among our eminent leaders, our very own Deputy Chairperson, Major P. Ziqubu, and Bishop S. Nhleko, KZNCC Ecumenical Women’s League Chairperson, in attendance.

Together we continue to build safer spaces for our communities.

09/10/2026

The Southern KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (SKZNCC), our ecumenical district office, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at Uvongo Town Hall in Margate.

We give thanks for a fruitful meeting, during which former Director, Apostle Jackson Milton Cele, was elected as the new Chairperson of the SKZNCC.

The Provincial office, KZNCC, represented by Mr Mxolisi Nyuswa, Director of Programmes, shared a Message of Support.

We congratulate Reverend Cele and pray for God's wisdom and grace as he leads the Council in this new season.💫

17/09/2026

MASTER TRAINERS TRAINING | ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP & DEMOCRACY DEEPENING

On 14–15 September 2026, the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) hosted a two-day Master Trainers Training as part of its Active Citizenship and Democracy Deepening Programme.

The training brought together participants from across KwaZulu-Natal to strengthen their knowledge, skills and confidence to facilitate meaningful civic education and community dialogue within their respective districts.

The intensive programme explored key themes including democracy and active citizenship, civic and political education, facilitation, community mobilisation and communication, electoral integrity, inclusivity, misinformation and disinformation, as well as practical approaches to engaging communities.

A key feature of the training was the emphasis on learning through practice. Participants took part in practical facilitation exercises, including hotspot mapping, where they identified and analysed community-level challenges and presented their findings to the wider group. These exercises helped connect the training content to the realities and diverse contexts of communities across KZN.

The Master Trainers will now take the learning forward by cascading civic education and democracy deepening activities within their districts, supporting communities to become more informed, engaged and active citizens.

🤝 Building informed communities. Strengthening participation. Deepening democracy.

13/09/2026

Continuing the Celebration of 30 Years of Excellence! 🎉

Following our auspicious Gala Dinner at the Golden Horse Hotel, we at the KZNCC continued our programme to honour excellence.

It was a profound privilege to award Certificates of Appreciation to more of our phenomenal Women Leaders whose dedication, resilience and vision continue to shape our province:

1. Ms Joyce "T**i" Pitso - full-time Commissioner of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), appointed by President Ramaphosa in Nov 2025. A governance and democracy stalwart whose service strengthens our nation's electoral integrity.

2. Dr Bongi Zengele - UKZN
An esteemed academic and researcher from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, celebrated for her contribution to education, spirituality and community development. Her work on the spiritual development of children remains impactful.

3. Bishop Minah Ngcobo - Our Legendary Active Elderly
A true legend and pillar of faith and community. At her advanced age, Bishop Ngcobo remains actively serving, praying and leading. A symbol of resilience, grace and lifelong service.

4. Ms Busisiwe Mqadi - NAPWA
A fearless activist for HIV/Aids awareness and support, working through the National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA). Her tireless advocacy brings hope, education and dignity to many.

As KZNCC marks 30 years, we celebrate not just an organization, but the WOMEN who built it and carry its future.

Congratulations to all our recipients! Your leadership is our inspiration. 👏

Here’s to 30 years and more!

゚viralシ UKZN Ujamaa Centre

11/09/2026

05/09/2026

KZNCC WOMEN'S DESK IN ACTION

What a powerful time of reflection, planning and sisterhood!

We have just concluded a fruitful 2-Day Strategic Planning Meeting with the KZNCC Women's Desk at the KZNCC offices. It was a time of prayer, honest conversation, and re-imagining our role as women of faith in building our communities.

The meeting was followed by a beautiful and inspiring Book Launch hosted by the KZNCC Women's Wing at KZNCC.

We thank God for the wisdom shared, the bonds strengthened, and the vision renewed. The future of the Women's Desk is bright!

We thank all the women who attended and made this a success.

02/09/2026

A Special Celebration with Our Legendary Women Leaders

Today marks exactly one week since the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) honoured over 30 women in leadership with Certificates of Appreciation as part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations.

Pictured are some of our legendary leaders who were unable to attend the Gala Dinner celebration held on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. To ensure they were also honoured in a special way, we hosted them for an intimate light lunch at our offices.

We are deeply grateful for their unwavering leadership, sacrifice and contribution to the ecumenical movement and to our communities over the decades.

1. Ms M. Veness , CEO of the Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB).

2. Apostle Dr. JC Nyandeni, Founder of Intshukumo Movement

3. Ndlunkulu T. Maphumulo, former Mayor: uMgungundlovu District Municipality

4. Ms T. Zulu, former KZNCC employee

5. Ms J. Kerchoff, legendary wife to the late Peter Kerchoff

28/08/2026

✨ KZNCC 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner & AGM | A Historic Celebration ✨

What an extraordinary milestone for the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC).

The KZNCC 30th Anniversary celebrations brought together church leaders, government leaders, former MECs and Mayors, traditional leaders, community leaders, partners, civil society representatives and other distinguished guests from across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.

We were deeply honoured by the presence and support of our distinguished guests, including:

🌟 KZNCOGTA Honourable MEC T.D Buthelezi (KZN COGTA), who rendered a special message of support;
🌟 Ms Nokuthula Khanyile, Director-General in the KZN Office of the Premier, accompanied by a number of senior provincial government officials;
🌟 Former Deputy Minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo
🌟 Dr Molefe Tsele of Batho-Batho Trust;
🌟 Deputy Mayor Cllr Majola and the Madam Speaker of Msunduzi Local Municipality;
🌟 Mrs Ntombifuthi Masinga, KZN Provincial Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC);
🌟 Former MEC Peggy Nkonyeni; and
🌟 Inkosi S. Gcumisa, traditional leader.

🥂 Gala Dinner | 26 August 2026

The anniversary Gala Dinner was a memorable evening of thanksgiving, reflection and celebration, as we honoured 30 years of ecumenical witness, service, justice, peace and community transformation.

A special highlight was the recognition of 30 remarkable women in leadership whose lives and work have made a meaningful impact in KwaZulu-Natal. Their stories remind us of the power of courageous leadership, faith and service.

30th Anniversary AGM | 27 August 2026

The celebrations continued with the KZNCC Annual General Meeting, bringing together our member churches and leadership to reflect on our journey, account for our work and look ahead to the future.

We are deeply grateful to all our invited guests, member churches, partners, leaders and supporters who joined us to mark this historic milestone. Your presence made the celebration even more special and affirmed the continued importance of KZNCC's work in KwaZulu-Natal.

As we celebrate 30 years (1996–2026), we give thanks for the generations of church leaders, members, partners and communities who have walked this journey with KZNCC.

30 Years of Faith.
30 Years of Service.
30 Years of Ecumenical Witness.

And the journey continues!