New Centre - Mahlaba

In November 2000 a project to build a centre in the Mahlaba district began. Mr Manfred Ludwig has been handling the building project which is now almost complete. Kwasizabantu Germany and South Africa, together with `Wirtschaftsministerium Baden Wuerttemberg' in Germany, have planned, financed and built the centre.

A community centre is being built and clean water is made available for the whole community of about 50 families. Locals come from at least 4 km away to fetch water (see photos below.) The water is clean and tastes good.

Since there is no electrical power in the area Mr Ludwig is experimenting with `photo-voltage' (solar power) as well as wind energy, for pumping water and providing light.

The community centre is also to be used for training in agriculture, hygiene, Aids counseling, sewing projects and weaving, adult literacy, basic carpentry, and other social upliftment projects. Church services will be held in the hall.

Project managers hope to introduce the planting of various nutritious vegetables and fruits.

One of the aims of the project is to reduce the unemployment and criminality in these areas.

Together with missionary Martin Stegen and other local leaders in the area, including chiefs (amakhosi) and indunas, the project is planned and managed.

Click on map to see where X is placed to show the position of the Mahlaba centre.

We trust that the Gospel can go out with the Lord's blessing. Many have found Christ in these areas, since the revival began 3 decades ago and we trust that the centre will continue the good work which God began.