South African Council of Churches

“The South African Council of Churches exists to lead common Christian action that works for moral witness in South Africa, addressing issues of justice, national reconciliation, integrity or creation, eradication of poverty, and contributing towards the empowerment of all those who are spiritually, socially and economically marginalised.”

The SACC is governed by a national conference that meets once every three years. The resolutions of the conference are implemented by a central committee that meets annually. The committee is chaired by either the president or a vice-president of the Council. An executive committee is elected by the central committee and meets at least four times a year. The officers of the Council include a president, vice-presidents, and a general secretary who acts as executive officer.^[1]

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• Rev. Mzwandile Molo (Methodist Church of Southern Africa), 2024 - current
• Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana (Ethiopian Episcopal Church), 2015 – 2024
• Rev Mautji Pataki (Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa), 2011– 2014^[2]
• Mr Edwin Makue (Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa), 2006^[3]-2011
• Dr Molefe Tsele (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa), 2001–2006^[3][4]
• Rev Charity Majiza (Presbyterian Church), 1998–2000^[5][6]
• Ms Brigalia Bam (Anglican Church of Southern Africa), 1994–1998^[7][8][9]
• Rev Frank Chikane (Apostolic Faith Mission), 1987–1994^[10][11]
• Rev Dr CF Beyers Naudé (Reformed Church in Africa), 1984–1986?^[12]
• Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu (Anglican Church of Southern Africa), 1978–1984^[13]
• Rev John Thorne (United Congregational Church), 1977 (3 months)^[14]
• Mr John Rees (Methodist Church of Southern Africa), 1970–1977^[13]
• Archbishop Bill Burnett (Church of the Province of South Africa), 1967–1969^[15]

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• Bishop Sithembele Sipuka (Roman Catholic Church) 2024 - current
• Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Anglican Church of Southern Africa) 2021 - 2024
• Presiding Bishop Ziphozihle Siwa (Methodist Church of Southern Africa) 2014 - 2021
• Bishop Jo Seoka (Anglican Church of Southern Africa), 2010–2014^[16]
• Prof. Tinyiko Sam Maluleke (Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa), 2007^[17]-2010
• Prof. Russel Botman (Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa), 2003–2007^[18]
• Presiding Bishop Mvume Dandala (Methodist Church of Southern Africa), 1998–2003
• Bishop Sigqibo Dwane (Order of Ethiopia), 1995–1998^[19]
• Dr Khoza Mgojo (Methodist Church of Southern Africa), 1990–1995^[20]
• Dr Manas Buthulezi (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa), 1983–1990^[21][22][23]
• Bishop Peter Storey (Methodist Church of Southern Africa), 1981–1983^[24][21]
• Rev SPE Sam Buti (Reformed Church in Africa), ca. 1979^[24]
• Rev John Thorne (United Congregational Church), ca. 1975–1976
• Rev A.W. Habelgaarn (Moravian Church), 1971–?^[25]
• Archbishop Robert Selby Taylor (Church of the Province of South Africa), 1968