In numbers

202
faith communities
90
accommodation spaces for victims of domestic violence
3
homes for older people

We have many congregations throughout eSwatini, Lesotho, Namibia, St Helena and South Africa where Christian believers worship, seek salvation and serve their communities.

Our work includes

  • Health services
  • Support for older people
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Modern slavery and human trafficking response

Leadership

Headshot of Commissioner Torben Eliasen

Commissioner Torben Eliasen

Territorial Commander

Headshot of Commissioner Deise Eliasen

Commissioner Deise Eliasen

Territorial President of Women's Ministries

Lieut-Colonel Themba Mahlobo

Chief Secretary

Lieut-Colonel Nokuthula Mahlobo

Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries

Southern Africa Territorial Headquarters

119–121 Rissik Street (Cnr Bheki Mlangeni and Juta Street)
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
2001
South Africa

Postal address:
PO Box 1018
Johannesburg 2000
South Africa

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Torch lighting ceremony
Southern Africa

Southern Africa 140th anniversary celebrations marked by global leaders

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received a heartfelt welcome on their visit to the Southern Africa Territory

South Africa unrest response
Southern Africa

Emergency Food and Psychosocial Support Provided by Salvation Army in Wake of South African Unrest

The Salvation Army in South Africa is working to address the resulting food shortages, especially among the most vulnerable

Southern Africa

The Salvation Army Works with South African Government to Support People Affected by COVID-19 Border Delays

Emergency response teams in the north and east of South Africa are providing support for people stranded at the republic’s borders