Easter weekend restores hope
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development, Mbali Shinga, emphasised the vital role that churches and religious leaders play in supporting families, guiding youth, and addressing the social challenges faced by communities.
Churches are not just places of worship but are pillars of hope and healing.
This is something that the KZN MEC for Social Development, Mbali Shinga, believes in.
Shinga said this while visiting the Thy Will Ministries International as part of the 2025 Easter celebrations in Port Shepstone last Friday.
At the Easter service, Shinga was welcomed by Prophet Sandile Msimanga, who leads Thy Will Ministries International.
She said the visit formed part of the KZN Department of Social Development’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with the faith-based sector in promoting social cohesion, spiritual wellness, and moral regeneration within communities.
Addressing congregants, Shinga emphasised the vital role that churches and religious leaders play in supporting families, guiding youth, and addressing the social challenges faced by communities.
“Our churches are not just places of worship; they are pillars of hope and healing. The Department of Social Development deeply values its relationship with faith-based organisations like Thy Will Ministries International. Together, we can fight social ills such as substance abuse, gender-based violence, and poverty,” said Shinga.
She added that the engagement also served as a platform to promote community-based programmes and encourage active citizenry, as the Department is committed to working hand-in-hand with churches to reach vulnerable and marginalised groups.
The visit concluded with a prayer for peace, unity, and resilience across the province at Easter and beyond.
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