Photo: Prayer service at Velddrif/Laaiplek harbour
Communities along South Africa’s South and West Coasts continue a powerful tradition of gathering at fishing harbours to pray for the safety and wellbeing of seafarers and fishers. In places like Gans Bay, Laaiplek, and Velddrif, churches, port chaplains, and local communities work together to support those whose lives and livelihoods depend on the sea. Discover how this shared commitment is making a difference—and how your community can be part of it.