Archbishop Alex Thomas on Sunday, July 7, blessed and officially opened a new priests' house at St. John the Baptist Parish in Nkulumane. The house was built by parishioners with support from the Archbishop's office.

The blessing and opening of the building coincided with the parish's annual feast day which saw parishioners celebrating in unison after the Mass by sharing food and refreshments. The archbishop expressed his gratitude to parishioners for their dedication and ardent work over the years, under difficult circumstances - to ensure that the house is completed.