Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors' wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), is proud and honoured to announce its membership of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). 15 May 2012 Read more >>

Freedom comes at a price, both for offenders who have served time in a correctional facility and for their families and communities who are expected to welcome them back when they are released. Without adequate preparation and support, this transition can be a very difficult time for everyone and often results in a negative outcome. 25 Apr 2012 Read more >>

For the second consecutive year, members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) gave the gift of life-saving blood to help ensure there is sufficient safe blood during the Easter period. More than 100 units of blood were donated and as each unit can save the life of three people, the mobile clinic held by the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) at the UCKG Cenacle of Faith in Soweto, means that almost 350 people will benefit from available blood to save their lives. 4 Apr 2012 Read more >>

Warning: If you are approached by an organisation offering membership of a business club, using the name Universal Church Business Club, be advised that it has nothing to do with the legitimate and registered operations of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG). The business club has misused the church's name and misrepresented its activities. 20 Mar 2012 Read more >>

During a process of upgrading its operational procedures and internal policies to ensure complete transparency and accountability both by the church and its pastors who render voluntary services to the church members, the leadership of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) uncovered some irregularities which required further clarification. 9 Mar 2012 Read more >>

Members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in the Pretoria region donated 160 units of blood at the first blood drive organised by the church in partnership with the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) this year. As each unit of safe blood can save three lives, blood collected at this mobile clinic could save 480 lives. 7 Mar 2012 Read more >>

A diagnosis of cancer is an overwhelming situation for anyone receiving this information, but with early detection, treatment and holistic support through the journey, the outcome can be positive. Unfortunately, with the incidence of cancer on the increase and oncology units treating hundreds of patients a day, doctors and nurses do not have sufficient time to answer patients' questions. A forum for discussion, information sharing and emotional support plays an important role in the family's ability to cope with the disease and the journey through treatment. 29 Feb 2012 Read more >>

One of the government's strategic objectives in the health sector is to improve the well-being of the entire population and deliver on its Negotiated Service Delivery Agreement vision of: "A long and healthy life for all South Africans". Many commentators have indicated that achieving this will only be possible through community initiatives and social mobilisation. 20 Feb 2012 Read more >>

Trained trauma counsellors, some of whom are survivors of abuse themselves, welcomed visitors warmly to the first support group meeting organised by Women in Action (WiA) at the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in Johannesburg last week. 8 Feb 2012 Read more >>

More than twenty-five thousand newly converted UCKG members commit to living a new life spiritually and being good examples of responsible and law-abiding South African citizens. 6 Feb 2012 Read more >>

World Cancer Day - 4 February 2012: Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors' wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), have embraced the 2012 theme of World Cancer Day, affirming the slogan: "Together it is possible". 2 Feb 2012 Read more >>

Women face particularly demanding challenges and pressures on a daily basis and can often lose direction and become overwhelmed by the choices and demands made on them. A new book, launched in August 2011 and written by best-selling author, Cristiane Cardoso, offers practical advice for modern women on how to embrace their multiple roles in the family and workplace. Entitled the "V-woman", the book draws on the Biblical wisdom in Proverbs 31: 10-31, and explores an eye-opening journey of a Christian woman in the 21st century. 12 Dec 2011 Read more >>

In partnership with the Department of Health, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God's Stop Suffering Help Centre (SSHC), has distributed 16 812 000 condoms in the period January - October 2011, as part of its ongoing commitment to provide education and practical intervention to help prevent the spread of the HIV/Aids pandemic. 1 Dec 2011 Read more >>

Human trafficking in South Africa is a significant social problem. This form of modern day slavery, which trades in the lives of children and vulnerable people, is often carried out by trusted community members who are linked to organised crime. 10 Nov 2011 Read more >>

On 9 April 2011 the Saturday Dispatch printed a sensational banner headline on the front page under the headline: "How Church Lied" and a photograph captioned: "Alive: Mthuthuzeli Dukashe was declared dead in an attempted land grab". On page 3, the newspaper printed an article under the headline "Universal Church leaders 'lied' in court". The article stated that the leaders of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God lied about the death of their East London landlord in order to secure the building that housed the congregation. 7 Sep 2011 Read more >>

Responding to a critical stock shortage, and to mark Madiba's 93rd birthday and Nelson Mandela International Day 2011, 125 units of blood were donated by members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) on 18 July 2011. This blood could save the lives of 375 people. 22 Jul 2011 Read more >>

To mark World Blood Donor Day on 14 June and Youth Day on 16 June, nearly 200 young people from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) youth group turned out to donate blood to help save the lives of others. 14 Jun 2011 Read more >>

More than 300 units of blood were donated by members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) at one of the largest and most successful blood drives organised by the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) in Soweto on Sunday 17 April. The blood drive was one of the first to be held during national blood donor awareness week. 19 Apr 2011 Read more >>

In a bid to help save lives over the Easter long weekend, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) will host a large blood collection drive at its cathedral in Soweto on Sunday 17 April 2011. Working with the South African National Blood Services (SANBS), the church is encouraging as many members as possible to donate blood before the holiday period to help SANBS ensure there is sufficient safe blood to assist in any emergencies. 12 Apr 2011 Read more >>

The FNB Stadium rocked with joyous dancing and celebration as some of South Africa's top artists from African Musicians Against HIV/Aids (AMAHA) entertained members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God who had travelled from all nine provinces to welcome the New Year together. 14 Jan 2011 Read more >>