A united day of worship, music, and prayer led by churches, faith organisations, and spiritual leaders from across the country.
Below is the complete, public-facing programme, including all churches, all leaders, and all prayer moments taking place on stage.
Morning Session
08:00 — Opening Worship
The day begins with live musical worship led by:
- Zion Christian Church Brass Band
- St John’s Apostolic Faith Mission Brass Band
08:50 — National Anthem
Performed by the Letsibogo Girls Secondary School Choir.
08:55 — Opening Prayer
Led by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale.
09:00 — Welcome Address
Delivered by Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe.
09:05 – 10:35 — Messages and Prayers from Church Leaders
Throughout the morning, the following churches and leaders deliver individual messages and prayers on stage:
Salvation Army
Prayer and message from the Salvation Army leadership.
United Apostolic Faith Church
Prayer delivered by the United Apostolic Faith Church representative.
St John’s Apostolic Church of Prophecy
Message and prayer by the church leader.
Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church
Short message and prayer from the Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church representative.
Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika
Prayer and message by the NHKA leadership.
St John’s Apostolic Faith Mission
Individual prayer by the representative of St John’s AFM.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa
Message and prayer from EPCSA leadership.
Live Worship
09:40 — Worship led by Sbu Noah.
Additional Prayers and Messages
(10:00 – 10:35)
Greek Orthodox Church
Message delivered by Father Ephraim.
Shembe Nazareth Baptist Church (Gauteng)
Individual prayer and message.
Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa
Message and prayer.
Tyrannus Apostolic Church
Short individual message.
African Methodist Church
Prayer delivered by the AMC representative.
South African Hindu Maha Sabha
Prayer and reflection.
Muslim Judicial Council
Message of peace and unity.
Nazareth Baptist Church (Ekuphakameni)
10-minute message from Reverend Bhekithemba Zikhali.
10:50 — Live Worship
Worship by Dumi Mkokstad.
Midday Session
11:00 – 12:10 — Prayers from Additional Faith Leaders
Ethiopian Episcopal Church
Message and prayer.
Nazareth Baptist Church (Ginyezinye)
Individual prayer moment.
Bantu Church of Christ
Prayer and blessing.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa
Message and prayer.
South African Council of Churches
National prayer segment.
Rhema Church
Message of encouragement and prayer.
South African Hindu Maha Sabha
A second prayer moment by its representative.
12:10 — Live Worship
Performance by Bucy Radebe.
12:20 – 13:20 — Continued Messages and Prayers
Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa
Message delivered by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein.
Nazareth Baptist Church (Themb Ezinhlé)
Prayer from the representative.
Methodist Church of Southern Africa
Message from the Methodist leadership.
Dutch Reformed Church
Address and prayer.
Nazareth Baptist Church (Ebuhleni)
Individual message and prayer.
13:35 — Live Worship
Performance by Dr Hlengiwe Mhlaba.
Afternoon Session
13:45 – 14:20 — Messages from Major Church Bodies
Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Prayer led by Bishop Charles May.
Roman Catholic Church
Message and prayer by His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Brislin.
International Pentecost Holiness Church
Message delivered by His Grace Comforter Modise.
14:45 — Live Worship
Performance by Dr Winnie Mashaba.
15:00 — Prayer of Unity
All church leaders listed above return to the stage for a collective prayer for South Africa.
15:10 — Worship
Zion Christian Church Brass Band returns for a 15-minute performance.
Closing Session
15:25 — Closing Blessing
Delivered by His Grace Bishop Dr B. E. Lekganyane of the Zion Christian Church.
16:30 — Word of Thanks
Delivered by Dr Patrice Motsepe.
16:45 — Closing Remarks
Final dismissal and conclusion of the programme.
Thank you to the Motsepe Foundation for bringing His Grace The Right Reverend Dr BE Lekganyane and other religious leaders. We are looking forward to 2026 National Prayer Day.