The black church and family empowerment in South Africa

Abstract

The theme of this article came out of curiosity to trace the continuity of purpose of the liberation struggle against apart-heid after 1994. The Black Churches have played a supportive role in the liberation struggle, and it is time to find out what strategies are in place to guide them after liberation from apart¬heid in South Africa. The new agenda for the Black Church and the black families in South Africa should now be at the top of the programme to improve the Black peoples lives. The struggle in the post-apartheid era needs to be evaluated from the perspective of those who were directly involved in oppo¬sing apartheid. The black denominations and families had to play a crucial role in addressing poverty, joblessness and crime in the urban areas. As a result the role of the Black Churches in South Africa is to pledge support for peace and stability in the black townships. Are there any organised programmes to lead the members of the Black Churches into the post-apartheid era in South Africa? This article aims to find answers to this ques¬tion. The observation method is ideal for this discussion and allows a review of the Black Churches and the role of their communities, especially from the family’s perspective