World president of the SV de Paul visits Radio Veritas

Three distinguished guests from St Vincent de Paul were interviewed by Fr Emil during his morning show on 14 March. The interview will shortly be available on podcast. It was an honour for us to receive the 16th president of the SVdeP, Brother Renato Lima de Oliveira of Brazil, who was highly impressed with our radio station. Accompanying him was the vice president, Brother Joseph Makwinja of Botswana and our local national president, Brother Peter Keshwa.

A Dialogue with God - Buy Your Copy Now and Radio Veritas gets 80%!

A new book has just appeared on the market by David Sadie. This is a very inspiring book in which he reveals the depth of his spiritual life and relationship with God. It is certainly a book worth reading. We are giving away several copies on air and the book is available from us at R 100+ postage. David has very generously agreed to give R80 to Radio Veritas for every copy purchased. Please contact Lucia at (011) 663 4700 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sunday Mass on Radio

There are many people who live far from Catholic churches and would appreciate sharing in the Sunday Mass.

This can be heard every Sunday at 11 am.

SA Catholic Bishops’ Conference Lenten Appeal

Please remember to support this appeal by contributing generously towards the education of future priests and various other ministries and apostolates of the Church - including Radio Veritas!

Banking details:
Account name: SACBC Lenten appeal
Bank: Standard Bank
Account number. 010009744
Branch: Pretoria Cnr Paul Kruger & Church Streets
Reference: LA, your name, and diocese

Project 6000 (Veritas & St Augustines)

These two Catholic entities struggle financially. An agreement has been reached to launch PROJECT 6000. A telephone app, briefly describing Radio Veritas and St. Augustine's, is presently being designed and will be sent to 6000 people requesting an annual donation of R1000. The proceeds will be divided between the two entities. Once more details are available we will publicise them.

Building operations

Over the next three months, the building which houses radio Veritas and the Knights of da Gama will be up undergoing refurbishing. As you listen to Radio Veritas you will no doubt be hearing hammering and chipping away at the building. Please understand that this is due to the building renovations. It could also reach the stage that we will not be able to do much live broadcasting over the next three months due to the noise. Please bear with us. We will try to do the best we can in the circumstances.

Shepherds on the Green a Resounding Success

Following the inaugural edition in 2016, the Radio Veritas Warriors together with Radio Veritas South Africa hosted their second annual “Shepherds on the Green” for priests from around the country on Monday the 27th of November 2017.

soccer The Benoni Country Club played host to more than 120 priests from around the country in an event organised by local community radio station, Radio Veritas South Africa. The facility was prepared exclusively for the enjoyment of the Shepherds of the Catholic Church for the day.

The special day started out with a nutritious five-star breakfast provided by the country club, followed by the different sports and activities. The priests were able to partake in soccer games, cycling, golf, tennis, bowls, squash and a variety of board games.

Throughout the day, the priests were treated to massages, haircuts and general health check-ups by the Catholic Nurses Guild. Following the activity-packed day, the priests freshened up for the gala dinner. They were treated to a scrumptious three-course meal with entertainment and they were also thanked for their service to the community.

kick Radio Veritas Executive Director Fr. Emil Blaser OP said “The Shepherds on the Green event was a resounding success once more and I hope to see more priests attending the event next year”

This event was organised to show our priests the appreciation that they so often do not get for the work that they do for the church as well as their respective communities. Radio Veritas, as well as the Radio Veritas Warriors, are extremely proud of the way the event turned out.

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Time to treat our Priests
The Shepherds On the Green is back, bigger and better!

After the resounding success of the inaugural edition in 2016, Priests from all around the Country can once again have a day of fun and relaxation at the Radio Veritas Shepherds On the Green at the Benoni Country Club on Monday, 27 November – and you are requested to make it possible for the Priests you love.
shepherds5 Games, pampering, merriment, prayer and a chance to relax await Priests. Parishioners are requested to buy tickets for their Parish Priests and for those Priests who are not in parishes.
The Benoni Country Club is a world-class facility in Ekurhuleni (Johannesburg Archdiocese) in Gauteng and it will be prepared for the exclusive enjoyment of shepherds of the church.
The day will kick off early with a lavish breakfast laid out for the visitors, following which they could take to the Country Club’s scenic trail for cycling, walking and/or running. Golf, soccer, tennis, bowls, squash and a variety of board and table games will also be on offer.
Catholic men’s volunteer group, the Radio Veritas Warriors, organises the Shepherds On The Green, and warrior Boycie Ntlwane encourages the faithful to show their appreciation of their pastors by buying them tickets.
“Our Priests dedicate their lives to us with love and this fun day is one way we could reciprocate that love,” said Ntlwane.
“We would like to have Champions in all parishes around the Country who will ensure that no Priest or Bishop is left out, they will see to it that all Priests from Botswana to Swaziland and Durban; Limpopo to the Cape have a ticket and will be joining the fun.”
shepherds2 Tickets are R1500 and cover all games, grooming and pampering treatments, entertainment, beverages, meals and a three course prize-giving dinner to round off the day.
For tickets please:
1. Pay by EFT to: Radio Veritas, Nedbank account 1128 863 111, Branch code 187 505 (universal code); then
2. Email us the proof of payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and add the Priests’ name as reference; or
3. Buy a physical ticket and pay cash at a promotion event near you.
For more information reach the Warriors by email; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or SMS on 064 890 4810 or contact Mahadi Buthelezi on (011) 663 4700.