MAF SA Newsletter Vol.7 No.1 2024

Just Landed! Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy a curated collection of our latest stories showcasing the impactful work happening in MAF programmes across the globe. Gain insight into the endeavors of our dedicated missionaries, and tap into the prayer requests spanning the MAF community. All in MAFSA’s first-quarter digital magazine for 2024.

We never travel alone

Flying for Life, MAF South Africa’s local initiative is reaching the isolated in Limpopo. Working in unity with each partner is key to seeing our vision of help, hope and healing materialise.

We honour you, Dr. Polla Roux

Dr. Polla Roux is an excellent example of someone using their gifts for the Lord. He was the head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Pretoria University, and the Chief Consultant at the Pretoria Academic Hospital for twenty-one years, where he acquired extensive experience in a wide field of ophthalmology. He currently practices in Pretoria and Johannesburg and has been flying with us from the very beginning.

A unique purpose

Many people spend their life searching for purpose. Fortunately I found mine. It all started one Friday the, 17th November 2017, when I received a phone call from MAF about a trip to Limpopo. I listened to the schedule about the experience that would change my life forever…

Smile, your plane has arrived

The Venters live in Goroka in the Eastern Highlands. Brad is a pilot and training pilot on the Twin Otter aircraft and is also currently the Flight Operations Manager (Chief Pilot). Michelle looks after our home and family and is involved in ladies’ ministry and in many other areas as needed.