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The Sri Sarada Ma Sewing and Craft Course was a 10‑week skills development programme conducted at the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa. The programme was designed to equip women with sustainable sewing and craft skills, fostering self‑reliance, confidence, and meaningful opportunities for income generation within a structured and supportive environment. A total of 23 women…

The 190th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Sri Ramakrishna was held at The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa, Glen Anil on 21 February 2026 in the Swami Nischalananda Hall. The programme featured an introductory address by Revered Swami Swatmaramanandaji Maharaj, followed by the keynote address delivered by the Honourable Justice Mr Ranjiv Nirghin. A captivating Bharatanatyam…

Medical Outreach in Etete The Ramakrishna Clinic of SA Durban held its medical outreach on Sunday, 8 February 2026, in Etete. A total of 495 patients were attended to across multiple disciplines, including Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, ENT, Audiology, and Optometry, supported by both pharmacy and laboratory services. Patients received free spectacles, with additional scripted spectacles…

Sri Sri Saraswati Puja and Havan was observed on Sunday, 25 January 2026, at The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa. The programme included a discourse and bhajans by Revered Swami Swatmaramanandaji Maharaj. Thereafter, a certificate presentation for learners of the Hinduism for Children Classes took place. Children then presented items in the arts, including music,…

Youth‑Led Satsang Initiative As part of the Birth Anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda, a youth member of the Functions Committee initiated and led a special youth‑driven satsang. The vision behind this initiative is simple yet meaningful: to give young devotees the opportunity to take full responsibility for the various aspects of the satsang. This included…

163rd Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda The 163rd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was observed at the Centre on Saturday, 10 January 2026. The morning programme included Tithi Puja, a special havan, and Satsang held in the Shrine. The evening programme, held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, took the form of a celebratory cultural…

Kalpataru Day was observed on Thursday, 1 January 2026, with a Satsang held from 10:00 to 11:30 am. The programme included a discourse by Revered Swami Swatmaramanandaji Maharaj, President of the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa.   The Satsang was attended by over 500 devotees of Sri Ramakrishna, who gathered to mark this sacred occasion…

Most Revered Srimat Swami Suhitanandaji Maharaj, Vice-President of The Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, India, visited South Africa from January 24 to February 4, 2025. Most Revered Maharaj was accompanied by Revered Swami Chandrakantanandaji Maharaj and Revered Swami Sevatmanandaji Maharaj. The visit began with a warm welcome reception on January 25 as part of…

From July 18 to July 31, 2025, Revered Swami Shantatmanandaji Maharaj, President of the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Institute of Values, Gurugram, India, visited the Centre and its various Sub-Centres and Satsang groups. His visit began with a Welcome Satsang on July 19 at the Durban Centre, where Revered Swami Shantatmanandaji Maharaj delivered a keynote address on…

Revered Swami Medhanandaji Maharaj, a Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at the Vedanta Society of Southern California, visited South Africa from August 1 to August 13, 2025. He was accompanied by Revered Swami Swatmaramanandaji Maharaj (President of the Ramakrishna Centre of S.A) throughout his extensive program. The visit began with a Welcome Satsang at the Durban…