Bible Society of South Africa

The Impact of the Bible

A journey with the Bible

The Bible Society of South Africa donated Bibles to the members of the research team of the South African National Antartic Programme that left for Marion Island on the research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, in April this year. Two of the Bible recipients explain what the Bible means to them.

A message of hope amid the Covid-19 crisis

The CEO of the Bible Society of South Africa, Reverend Dirk Gevers, shares a message of hope with his fellow South Africans as the country prepares to enter 21 days of lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of the deadly Covid-19 coronavirus.

All the answers are in The Book

The General Secretary of the Bible Society of Uganda, Simon Peter Mukhama, explains what the Bible means to him.

Brewing around the Bible with Hrayr Jebejian

Dirk Gevers, CEO of the Bible Society of South Africa, chats to Hrayr Jebejian, Executive Secretary of the Bible Society in the Gulf, about Bible distribution in this part of the world.

Justice through the lens of Bible ft Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng

The CEO of the Bible Society of South Africa, Rev Dirk Gevers, discusses the topic, Justice through the lens of Bible, with the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, the Honourable Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.

Light in the darkness

The Bible Society of South Africa recently donated 18 Audibibles, a device preloaded with a complete audio Bible, to students of the Institute for the Blind in Worcester, South Africa. Joseph Matheatau, one of the recipients, tells us what having the Bible on a device like this means for someone who is blind.

Lunch with Lucky: Youth Month 2020

Mary Jones and her Bible (Animation)

In 1800, 15-year-old Mary Jones walked 40 km to buy herself a Bible. Mary's passion and commitment led to the founding of the first Bible Society in Wales. This is her story.

Social justice for women through the lens of the Bible

In celebration of Women's Month, the Bible Society of South Africa is proud to host the former Public Protector, Professor Advocate Thuli Madonsela, to discuss social justice for women through the lens of the Bible. Joining her is Advocate Natasha Potgieter, a Board member of the Bible Society of South Africa.

The Bible equips me for every good work

The Executive Director of the Bible Society of Malawi, Clapperton Mayuni, tells us why the Bible is so close to his heart.

The Bible is my life

During a recent visit to South Africa we asked the General Secretary of the Bible Society of Ghana what the Bible means to him.

The Bible our heritage

In celebration of Heritage Day when made this clip of Psalm 23:1 being read in all 11 of our country's official languages, showing what wonderful diversity we have in South Africa.

The Bible: A manual for leaders

Gabriel Tuaneng, General Secretary of the Bible Society of Botswana shares his thoughts about the Bible.

The Bible: Changing lives

Watch how the introduction of the Bible brought new life to a struggling school in the Eastern Cape and its surrounding community.

What are Catholic Bishops of South Africa saying about the Bible?

Roman Catholic Bishops give their opinion of why the Bible is so important.

Why Catholics should read the Bible

South African Catholic Bishops explain why every Catholic in South Africa should engage with the Bible on a personal level every day.

Women and the Bible: Ministry Webinar 2020

The Bible Society of South Africa is celebrating 200 years of Bible work in South Africa. This webinar will explore what the impact of the Bible is on the lives of women in the ministry, as well as how it is used to keep them firmly focused on their individual journeys in this role.

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