Author: St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Hatfield

It with deep sadness that we announce the deaths of two of our senior and retired ministers, as follows: The Rev Michael Moore passed away early today. A message about his illness had been shared with all recently. The plans to celebrate his life will be communicated as soon as the family is ready. For… Continue reading UPCSA – Notices of Bereavement – The Rev Michael Moore and The Rev Johan Swanepoel

It is with sadness that I announce the passing away of Mrs Irene Sayimani yesterday after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of the Rev Wilbert Sayimani, a UPCSA minister from the Presbytery of Zimbabwe who is currently seconded to the United Reformed Church (URC) in the United Kingdom (UK). Mrs Sayimani passed… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Irene Sayimani

SACC Saddened by Passing of Ms Zindzi Mandela Media Statement 13 July 2020Issued by the office of the SACC General Secretary, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana. The South African Council of Churches (SACC) is saddened by the sudden passing of former Ambassador to Denmark, Ms Zindziswa “Zindzi” Mandela.She lived a life of great resilience, just like her mother and… Continue reading SACC Saddened by Passing of Ms Zindzi Mandela – Media Statement

The funeral service of the Rev Muzi Majola will be conducted according to the following details: Date: Thursday, 16 July 2020. Place and time: The service will be at his home in Daveyton from 11:30 then proceed to Crystal Park Cemetery for 12:00 Burial. The virtual memorial service will be held on  ZOOM on Wednesday, 22… Continue reading Funeral Service – Rev Muzi Majola

The outbreak and spread of coronavirus and the lockdown restrictions and regulations make it impossible for the ministers and members of the UPCSA to pay their last respects to the deceased ministers by attending the funeral services. The UPCSA leadership determined the need for the UPCSA to honour its fallen servants by conducting the virtual… Continue reading UPCSA – Memorial Services – Rev SX Malindi and Rev M Majola

Dear All it is with sadness to inform you that our Minister’s step-father passed away this morning. Our prayers and thoughts are with Craig, Jenny, Amy, Stuart and the entire family during this time.

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It is with a heavy heart to announce that the Rev Similo X-mas Malindi passed away last night after a short illness. The Rev Malindi was a minister of Columba Mission in the Tiyo Soga Memorial (Transkei) Presbytery. He fell ill over the weekend and succumbed to death last night. May his soul rest in… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – The Rev Similo X-mas Malindi

It is with deep sadness to announce that Elder Thoko Rampai passed away last night. Ms Rampai was a commissioner to the 2018 General Assembly from Trinity Presbyterian - Katlehong, Highveld Presbytery. She was elected at that Assembly to serve as a member of the Court of Assembly/ Assembly Appeals Review Panel (AARP). Just about… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Elder Thoko Rampai

It is with deep sadness that we intimate the passing away of Mr John Vieira on 25 June 2020 in his 79th year.Mr Vieira was the Chief Finance Office of the UPCSA before Mr Geoff Jooste. He had been residing in East London, Eastern Cape. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Marion; children:… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mr John Vieira