The Priory for South Africa is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Nolitha Fakude as Prior-Designate for the Priory for the triennial 24 June 2026 – 23 June 2029. A distinguished and respected business executive and Chair of Anglo American South Africa, Ms Fakude brings over three decades of leadership experience across the Mining,…
The Priory for South Africa is delighted to announce the appointment of The Venerable Michelle Pilet as Subprelate-Designate for the Priory for the triennial 24 June 2026 – 23 June 2029. An experienced and respected member of the clergy, The Venerable Pilet brings a depth of pastoral, spiritual and leadership experience to this important role,…
An investiture and re-dedication service held by The Priory for South Africa The Priory for South Africa held an investiture and rededication service on the 16th of August at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Parkview, Johannesburg. The service also included the laying down of the old Priory Banner and the blessing of a new one.…
On Sunday, members of the St John South Africa team gathered at Glenshiel, our national headquarters in Johannesburg, for a special St John Day Lunch. Each year on 24 June, we celebrate the birth of St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order of St John — a day observed by St John…
Today, 24 June, is St John Day – the celebration of the birth of St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order of St John. It is also the date in 1955 when St John Ambulance and Eye Care moved to its current premises at 129 KE Masinga Rd / Old Fort Rd,…
Mr South Africa is more than just a beauty pageant. Thozamile Lovers Kula is a confident, charismatic young man from Tswelelang, Galeshewe in Kimberley. A proud alumnus of Technical High School, he stood out early on for his talent in debating and public speaking. Today, he is one of the inspiring finalists in the upcoming…
St John South Africa is proud to host the inaugural Master Trainer Programme from 24–30 May 2025 in Cape Town.
From the desk of James Moodie – Chief Commissioner of Brigade As we head into the second quarter of the year, we reflect on a busy and rewarding few months for the St John Brigade. A highlight has been the successful rollout of our Brigade Leadership Training & Information Course, which is already shaping the…
Clear vision is essential for learning, independence, and quality of life. At St John, we are committed to making eye care accessible to all, which is why we partnered with Hope School to provide free comprehensive eye tests for learners with physical disabilities. Through this initiative, we identified 30 children in need of prescription glasses…
St John has been selected as one of the beneficiaries of the proceeds from Lift Up Your Voice, a collection of sermons by Nigel Willis, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal and an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. This special anthology commemorates the 120th anniversary of St George’s…