BY TANDZILE DLAMINI
MBABANE – A three-day Youth Revival Crusade and Gathering will be held from 7 to 9 August 2025 at the Prince of Wales Stadium, Schools Mission announced during a press briefing held today at the Mbabane Municipal Council offices.
The event, hosted by Schools Mission, will feature renowned ministers and gospel artists from Eswatini, South Africa, and Nigeria, and aims to draw young people back to God through preaching, worship, and testimonies of transformation.
Speaking during the briefing, Brother Solomon Zikalala of Schools Mission said the movement is committed to reaching the inner person, targeting schools, tertiary institutions, and even correctional facilities across the country. The ministry has visited schools in all four regions of Eswatini, and has also expanded to South Africa, Botswana, and Kenya ,with plans to visit Lesotho in two weeks.
“This mission is about saving young people, not just from sin, but from dangerous influences such as gangsterism, which has become widespread in the country,” said Brother Zikalala. “I’ve received real testimonies from students who were trapped in gangs and found deliverance through Jesus Christ. The power of the blood of Jesus is changing lives in our schools.”
The Youth Revival Crusade will begin on Thursday and Friday, 7 and 8 August, with a massive evening crusade starting at 5:00pm. On Saturday, 9 August, the programme will shift to a daytime youth gathering and worship experience starting at 10:00am.
The lineup includes:
- Victoria Orenze (Nigeria)
- OnceMore Six (South Africa)
- Bhelekazi
- Apostle Dr. M.A. Simelane
- Apostle P.P. Zikalala
- Frans Mkhaliphi
Entrance is free, and Schools Mission has arranged free return transport for all attendees. To ensure safety throughout the crusade, Brother Solomon revealed that the Royal Eswatini Police Service will provide full security support as an official partner of the event. Mbabane CEO Gciniwe Fakudze expressed full support for the initiative, highlighting its alignment with the city’s commitment to youth development and spiritual renewal.
“The Municipal Council of Mbabane is proud to partner with Schools Mission in shaping a generation that honours God,” she said. “As a city, we care for the youth, and we want it known that God is present and can bring order to the lives of young people.” The event is expected to attract hundreds of youth from across the country and beyond, offering a powerful platform for worship, healing, and transformation.
