Movement that build bridges and pursues social transformation (unemployment, moral challenges, inequality, racial strife, economic stagnation)
SACLI Engaging society Dealing with racism Addressing corruption Enterprise development Youth development
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For official information and updates regarding COVID-19, visit the Department of Health’s website at www.SAcoronavirus.co.za
Our Services
Engaging society
Dealing with racism
Youth development
Enterprise development
Addressing corruption
History of
South African Christian Leadership Initiative (SACLI)
The year was 2012, and South Africa was going through its worst experiences of graft since the dawn of Democracy in South Africa. The Church in the nation was at its weakest institutionally because traditional sources of funding were in decline. Keeping hope alive in communities was an in teasingly difficult ultimate challenge. It is in that context that SACLI was launched.
OUR BLOG
Do BLACK LIVES MATTER or do ALL LIVES MATTER? (a discussion note for South African Christians via SACLI)

By Rev Edwin Arrison A basic statement of faith is that ALL PEOPLE ARE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD. And all people have God’s breath within us. (Gen 1 and 2) But what happens if, over hundreds of years, this image is denied within black people and a…
A letter from a black friend

Over the last few days, I have been in agony as to whether I should write about George Floyd’s killing or not, for several reasons. One, so much is being said so eloquently and powerfully already. Do you need one more voice on this? Secondly, I have not been…
Worship in times of COVID 19

Has the Lockdown in South Africa served it’s purpose? There is strong debate amongst many South Africans whether the Lockdown implemented from midnight 26 March 2020, should continue. While a few adjustments have been made as from 1 May 2020, bringing it down to Level 4, generally…
We must act now to prevent food riots

By: Marius Oosthuizen* Our problem is not that we don’t have enough food in South Africa. Our problem is that the food is only available to those who have cash, and the poorer you are, the less likely you are to live near a retailer. It pains me to…
Life after lockdown: Reopening SA safely

By: Marius Oosthuizen* What we need is to think now about what a safe reversal of the lockdown might mean. The reality is that in the absence of a medical breakthrough, such as a cure or therapy which mitigates the risks of Covid-19, the reality of opening up our…
A Christian Creed against Racism

I believe in a Creator God For whom all of life is beautiful A God who is diverse yet united within God-self Who created and holds in perfect unity the wonderful diversity that is all around us I believe in a God who does not regard one person or…
Information about COVID-19

For official information and updates regarding COVID-19, visit the Department of Health’s website at www.SAcoronavirus.co.za
Our Commitment
Building a movement that would draw from the energy of Christian leadership wherever they are in their sphere of influence.
Movement that build bridges and pursues social transformation (unemployment, moral challenges, inequality, racial strife, economic stagnation)
Movement that speaks into the nation at appropriate times
Contact us
info@sacli.org.za