Wikus and Carina van der Walt Wikus and Carina started their journey together in 1986, first as friends in a ministry, and married in 1991.   They have two daughters, Lara and Emelia, studying communication and the arts at Nelson Mandela University in Gqebera (formerly Port Elizabeth).   At university, Wikus and Carina both received […]

Good morning everybody! I am writing this from the Hole in the Wall Hotel where we are spending the weekend with a prayer team from Global Challenge in Jeffreys bay. We spent yesterday visiting all our Transkei workers, having a brief look at what they are doing, and introducing the visitors to our work. It was a […]

We Have a Chance to Do Something New! We Want You Along Claiming Victories in the Midst of a Pandemic Visit our website August 24, 2020 Dear 25:40 Partner and Friend, We are writing to you today with thanks for your generous past support of 25:40, as well as with a unique and timely opportunity […]

25:40 South Africa Caring for vulnerable children in South Africa –  Restoring Godly Fatherhood and Motherhood  with 25:40 July 2020 News 1 We break out of lockdown at last with a real hands-on piece of Kingdom work outside of Jeffreys Bay! Nickey, Calvin, Jonothan, Simeon, Gareth and Eduard – About a quarter of the Global […]

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Isaiah 41:10 Clouds and Silver Linings During the COVID-19 pandemic, our staff, children and communities we serveare experiencing both hardships and blessings The Clouds The […]

How does a boy who grew up fatherless learn how to be a good husband and father? Without a role model, there is a blank space in a young man’s heart and soul. Many young men in the rural Eastern Cape grow up without their fathers, leading to a gaping hole in families and communities […]

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! We are excited to announce that 25:40 has officially opened a new after school care program for orphans in vulnerable children in a nearby village. The Nomadolo Aftercare program is now serving 22 students in Grade 1-8. This came about […]