50 Years of Bible Translation (2015-2025)
2015-2025: Wycliffe SA programmes multiply
Nzuzo Potsane listening to Siphuthi Scripture on an audio device, at the first Scripture Engagement workshop in 2022
2016
Sharing the Gospel by Telling Stories
The first Bible Storytelling workshop is held in South Africa and facilitated by Wycliffe Australia.
For people who do not usually get involved in ministry, Bible Storytelling becomes a popular and effective tool for confidently sharing the Gospel in a non-confrontational way and for reading or hearing God's Word in a new and interesting way.
Read more here: wycliffe.org.za/what-we-do/bible-storytelling
2016
Bonifacio Paulo becomes the new Head of Translation Services at Wycliffe South Africa.
The New Logo is Born!
Read more here: wycliffe.org.za/who-we-are/our-vision
2017
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, when Martin Luther translated the whole Bible into standardised German. From this, a movement of translating and printing Bibles was fuelled, made possible by the invention of the printing press.
Wycliffe SA celebrates this momentous occasion by holding a Word Alive Benefit Concert, featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir.
Languages without God's Word in South Africa...
Previously, it was believed that all languages in South Africa had a Bible. However, a language survey, led by Linda Jordan, reveals that there are still languages waiting for God's Word.
Find out about our current translations across southern Africa: wycliffe.org.za/what-we-do/ongoing-translations
2019
Stephen Coertze is named the new Executive Director of the Wycliffe Global Alliance.
Read more here: wycliffe.net/about-us/leaders/
2020
LuminAfrica (Formerly the Bible Translation Collaborative)
LuminAfrica is formed, consisting of seven South African Bible translation organisations, committed to working together in the ministry of Bible Translation.
Read more here: wycliffe.org.za/who-we-are/our-team
2020
2021
Alan Webster is appointed the new Executive Director of Wycliffe South Africa.
Read more here: www.wycliffe.org.za/stories-and-news/impact-stories/168-alans-story
2022
Wycliffe Links is born, with the vision to see God transforming lives through the creative development of different elements of Bible translation, to build local capacity and partnerships, and to mobilise for mission.
Read more here: www.wycliffe.org.za/wycliffe-links
2022
2023
Run for the Bibleless South Africa Launches
Inspired by BTL Kenya, who started R4TB in 2008, Wycliffe SA made the commitment to hold our own Run for the Bibleless in South Africa every year for 10 years. Each year, we aim to help bring more African countries on board!
Find out more: www.wycliffe.org.za/r4tb
The first Oral Bible Translation & Transcription (OBT&T) workshop is held, as this approach gains more traction. Alongside OBT&T, Scripture Engagement and Language Development come into sharper focus.
Wycliffe South Africa joins Psalms that Sing as a managing partner. 
2024
Strategy 2024-2030
The Wycliffe SA board met together to plan for the next few years. The Wycliffe SA team also met for a "Dream" session, thinking big for the Kingdom of God
2024
Wycliffe Global Gathering
8 years after the last "in-person" gathering, the Wycliffe Global Alliance met in Johannesburg, the first time in Africa. Hosted by the Wycliffe SA team, we reflected on growing together throught the Bible Translation Movement.
2025
50 Year Anniversary
The Jubilee year was celebrated through a series of interconnected events that captured the theme of jubilation: an art exhibition, a commemorative magazine, the release of a Jubilee music album, and a celebration that brought together friends, partners, and supporters from across South Africa and beyond.
2025
Wycliffe SA continues to send and support missionaries overseas, work with many language groups across southern Africa and have relationships with churches across South Africa. By partnering with many different churches and organisations, God's Word is being translated into the heart language of many communities, bringing new life and transformation!
Our God is Faithful!
