Johannesburg, South Africa – May 2024 - The 13th Provincial Chapter of the Blessed Michael Rua Vice-Province of Southern Africa (eSwatini, Lesotho and South Africa) concluded with a Eucharist of thanksgiving, celebrated on 21 May, , at the Bosco Youth Centre in Walkerville, Johannesburg. A total of 18 Chapter members, together with two young Salesians, gathered for four days to discuss the theme: "PASSIONATE ABOUT JESUS CHRIST, DEDICATED TO THE YOUNG. In order to live our Salesian vocation faithfully and prophetically.“ For the first time, the Provincial Chapter of the AFM Vice-Province was prepared by a preparatory commission (comprising the moderator, Fr Lingoane Tlaile and two other members) ,in place since last November. During the Chapter, the focus was on reflection in preparation for the 29th General Chapter as well as the feedback provided by the seven local communities, on the status of the AFM Vice-Province. The Salesians have thought creatively about how to relaunch the Salesian charism, with deliberations on strengthening the Salesian presence in the many schools, with the start of a Youth Centre in Cape Town (Lansdowne) and with the project of a Youth Ministry formation centre in Johannesburg. At the end of the Chapter, Fr Bonginkosi Nhleko was chosen as Delegate to the GC29, while Br Mojela Fihlo was chosen as substitute.