Not for ourselves, but for others. Today, 11 November, is Armistace Day – better known as Remembrance Day – when we pay tribute and honour those men, women and animals who have served in wars, and those who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed since the end…
Grand Council is a two-day annual event that takes place once a year in a different St John establishment within the worldwide St John family. This year’s Grand Council was held in Cardiff, Wales. by Stuart Waetzel – Chancellor This year I attended my first Grand Council of the Order, the annual meeting which brings…
Saroj Rajoo, Director of Training and Regional Director of St John, Western Cape, is looking imposing as she carries the ceremonial St John sword at the recent St John Investiture held in Cape Town last month. Saroj is following in the footsteps of Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of…
Durban based national director of St John Eye Care, Fatima Hoosen, has been chosen to chair The International Women’s Committee – a huge honour, and an appropriate acknowledgement as South Africa commemorates women’s month. The International Women’s Committee consists of women from St John Priories and oorganizations worldwide. “It is an immense privilege to chair…
People who have done something special for St John are invested into the Order at an Investiture Ceremony. An Investiture and Rededication Ceremony was held recently at the St Oswald’s Anglican Church in Milnerton, Cape Town. It was wonderful to see family and friends of the postulants, both who were admitted into the Order of…
This Thursday, July 18, marks Mandela Day, a global celebration honoring Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy. It’s a day encouraging individuals and organizations to reflect on Mandela’s values and make a positive community impact. This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela’s values and…
Traditionally 24 June is the celebration of St John the Baptist, to whom the Order of St John – one of the oldest NGOs in the world – is dedicated. St John’s Day has been celebrated on June 24 since the fourth Century. It was created by the Catholic Church to honour the birth of…
On Thursday 18 April we celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites or World Heritage Day as it is better known, a day set aside to celebrate the joint history and heritage of the human race. Much is said about the services offered by St John and the incredible personnel who work there, but…
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WELCOME TO JO’BURG, SOUTH AFRICA St John delegates from around the world have arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa to represent their country at the St John EMEA* Regional Conference which kicks off today. Delegates have been tasked with building a supportive peer group for St John Establishments in the region – a place where operational…