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Malamulele

The Malamulele Parish has a total of 593 members, which includes youth and Sunday School. The parish has 6 branches, namely, Malamulele, Mahonisi, Nyavani, Shigalo, Tivoneleni, and Tiyiselani. The parish is engaged with the work of recruiting new members, arranging prayers and revivals, running outreach programmes in poor communities, and promoting church projects in the community.
 

Mhinga

The Parish is located at the jurisdiction area of Mhinga Traditional Authority with its Mission Station  at  Mhinga  Village ( Zone  2 ). The parish is under Malamulele Presbytery. The Mission Station is located about 1362m  South-West of the  Mhinga  Traditional  Authority  Offices, and  about  155m  South   of  Sunduza  Primary School. Its Google pin is 220  46’11.7”S 300  53’57.4”E.

The EPCSA  Mhinga  Parish had been part of the  Shikundu  Parish until the year 2000 when it became established as a fully-fledged Parish with constitutional competencies such as calling the Reverend, having its own consistory, being represented at presbytery and synodal levels. Reverends who served the Parish include Rev. Khosa  M.W (1979 - 1995), Rev. Ngwenya  D  (1996 ), Rev. Mculu  (1997 – 2000 ), Rev. Khoza  R.N, Rev. Mashangoane, Rev. Hlantshwayo,  Rev. Hlongwane  C.H ( 2010  -  2020 ) , Rev. Bambisa  M.V  ( 2021 to  date).


The Parish serves  mainly  Xitsonga-speaking congregation. It comprises of both male and female: elderly, adults, youth  and Sunday School children.

Shingwedzi

The Shingwedzi parish Head Office operates from the Pfukani branch situated within the serene confines of Mtititi village. With a membership tally of 386, inclusive of Youth and Sunday School participants, the parish boasts a vibrant community. Its strength lies in the unity fostered across its eight branches: Pfakani, Altein, Hanyanyani, Mphambo, Merwe, Shigamani, Shingwedzi, and Tinyiko. Together, they form a cohesive unit dedicated to the values and teachings of the EPCSA.

Nsami

Nsami parish, a beacon of spiritual guidance and community within Malamulele West in the Collins Chabane Municipality, emerged into existence in 2014 under the visionary leadership of Reverend M.I. Mathebula. Born out of the aspirations of Tlangelani parish, Nsami swiftly established itself as a cornerstone of faith and fellowship in the region. With Reverend Mthabela at the helm as its inaugural minister, the parish embarked on a journey of growth and devotion. Comprising six vibrant branches—Dumela, Mulamula, Muswane, Nkuri, Tanani, and Tomu—the parish boasts a total membership of 318 individuals.

Shikundu

The Shikundu Parish is located in the jurisdiction area of Xikundu Traditional Authority with its headquarters (Mission Station) at Xifaxani Village. The parish is under Malamulele Presbytery. The parish had been part of the Mhinga Parish until the year 2000 when it became established as a full status, calling parish. Reverends who have served the parish over its years of existence include Rev. Makamu M.C, Rev. Kubayi K J, Rev. Mulaudzi MJ, Rev. Mashangoane MM, Rev. Mathebula MI and Rev. Mculu SE. The parish serves a predominantly Xitsonga-speaking congregation which is diverse in terms of gender and age. The Parish is comprised of 7 branches, namely: Shikundu, Tlhelani, Salema, Magomani, Hlengani, Manghena, and Hisekelani. The number of members currently is 279.
 

Tlangelani

Tlangelani was established in 1920 as the work of Swiss evangelism expanded in South Africa. The parish began to grow aggressively between 1930 and 1954 where various structures such as the women guild were starting to form. In this period, a number of church buildings were constructed and the parish attracted many members. In 2013, the parish was divided into 2 parishes, giving birth to a new parish called Nsami. The parish currently has 393 congregants. It is made up of 6 branches, which are Hlawulekani, Phaphazela, Mbhalati, Lulamisani, Hasani and Vuwani.
 

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