Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy

Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy

Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy

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Hope For The Homeless

Hope For The Homeless

“To see commitment to the poor only in terms of social issues is not enough,” says Gustav Gutierrez OP. The (…) Read More

Refugees And Asylum Seekers In South Africa

Refugees And Asylum Seekers In South Africa

South Africa continues to be the final destination of choice for many asylum seekers throughout the African continent.  Most flock (…) Read More

The World Looks At Trafficking Of People

The World Looks At Trafficking Of People

“In 1810, Saartjie Baartman, a 21-year-old South African Griqua woman, employed as a servant on a farm Near Cape Town, (…) Read More

Mercy Response To The Need For Care Of Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Rural South Africa

Mercy Response To The Need For Care Of Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Rural South Africa

The scourge of HIV/AIDS with all its ramifications in Sub-Saharan Africa is well known throughout the world:  South Africa, unfortunately, (…) Read More

Christmas Spirit In July

Christmas Spirit In July

For people in Europe, July means holidays, relaxation, travel. For people in Southern Africa, July means cold weather and, for (…) Read More

Modern Day Slavery Elicits An Active Response From South African Province

Modern Day Slavery Elicits An Active Response From South African Province

The Chapter takes cognisance of the many situations and events which contribute to the abuse of women. We therefore take (…) Read More