Welcome to Sekhukhuneland URCSA
Sekhukhuneland is named after Pedi chief Sekhukhune who succeeded Sekwati in 1860 and it is the only native region in South Africa named after a famous local chief. Present day Sekhukhune District Municipality in Limpopo Province is named after this natural region.
At the height of the Pedi power under Thulare, about 1790–1820, historical Sekhukhuneland included an area stretching from the site of present-day Rustenburg in the west to the Lowveld in the east, and ranging as far south as the Vaal river.
The area under Pedi control was severely limited after the military campaigns by British troops in 1879. Following their defeat native reserves were created for the Pedi and for other northern Sotho people groups by the Transvaal Republic's Native Location Commission.
The Sekhukhuneland Congregation of Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) was established in 1952 at Klipspruit Mission by the then Dutch Reformed Church Missionaries. The Congregation derived it names from the Regional name “Sekhukhuneland” which referred to an area under the reign of His Majesty Chief Sekhukhune.
Sekhukhuneland Congregation falls under the Northern Synod of the Church, and it is administered by the Burger Presbytery. The congregation consists of sixteen (16) wards, namely: Tafelkop, Sephaku, Motsephiri, Zaaiplaas, Sehlakwane, Monsterlus, Spitskop, Klipspruit, Phokwane, Mohlarekoma, Glen Cowie, Jane Furse, Marulaneng, Schoonoord, Ga Maila and Ga Phaahla.
Each ward is managed by an Elder and administered by the Ward Church council comprising of Deacons and Ministry leaders. Basically, the congregation is constituted of five (5) officially launched Ministries, namely: Christian Men Ministry (CMM), Christian Women’s Ministry (CWM), Christian Women’s League (CWL), Christian Youth Ministry (CYM) and Sunday School (SS).
Since 1952, several Ministers of word rendered a profound service to this congregation. Amongst others, Rev. Malan, Rev, Joubert, Rev Mabuza, Rev. Maphanga, Rev. Mathabathe, Rev. Rev. Bester, Rev. Etsebeth, Dr. Rev. Nchabeleng and Rev. Morabe uplifted the spirit of Sekhukhuneland Congregants and enhanced their understanding of Reformed Theology.
Doctor Reverent Solomon Pitjadi Nchabeleng is the only stalwart and a living legend who served Sekukhuneland Congregation for thirty seven (37) solid years on a continuous period ranging from 1981 until 2018. His passion, academic knowledge, royal background, competence and ability to transform and reform human life through application of theological practices, earned him respect and honour among the entire population of Sekhukhuneland, Limpopo Province, South Africa and Swaziland.
Sekhukhuneland Congregation of URCSA is one of the most progressive and vibrant congregations within the Northern Synod of the Church. All Ministries of the Congregation are active and functional in almost all wards of the congregation.
Sekhukhuneland Congregation believes in the Triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – who revealed Himself in Jesus Christ. This congregation believes that the Bible is the Word of God and is the full and trustworthy (reliable) witness of this revelation. The congregation accepts that at certain times and in accordance with the Word of God creeds came into existence which interprets and state the faith of the Church of Christ.
Compiled by:
Sihlangu SS
Congregational Administrator