The Call – June 2026
The Call is back. Read the first issue of the renewed official newsletter of the Priory for South Africa, June 2026.
EMEA | Master Trainer Programme 2026
From 15 to 19 June 2026, St John South Africa welcomes first aid training leaders from across the region to Fish Hoek, Cape Town, for the next edition of the EMEA Master Trainer Programme
Ms Nolitha Fakude appointed as Prior-Designate
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 Venerable Michelle Pilet appointed as Subprelate-Designate
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
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.…
St John Day Celebrated at Glenshiel, Johannesburg
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…
St John Durban Celebrates 70 Years
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,…
Thozamile Kula: Mr South Africa Finalist and Community Leader
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…
Launching the Master Trainer Programme
St John South Africa is proud to host the inaugural Master Trainer Programme from 24–30 May 2025 in Cape Town.
The Madireng – January to March 2025
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…