Movie Review by Andre Viljoen NOTHING FOR MAHALA Genre: Comedy Directed by Rolie Nikiwe Screenplay by: Darrel Bristow-Bovey A Heartlines co-production Nothing For Mahala is a really funny, entertaining South African movie that opens in cinemas throughout South Africa on Friday. Go and see it! If you have heard anything about […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Blessing back from US with vision to provide solar power to shanty towns
Blessing (Lehlohonolo) Motale, 33, is completing his electrical engineering degree with renewed enthusiasm because he has discovered his God-given purpose in life: to provide solar electricity to poor communities. He discovered his life’s mission while at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) in Redding, California where he studied for two […]
Salvation Army sharing ‘hope and light’ at Sexpo
Salvation Army (SA) representatives who spent their first day at the Sexpo sex and lifestyle expo in Johannesburg today (Thursday, September 26) were upbeat about the start of their historic mission. The SA has a prominent stand at Sexpo where they are raising awareness about the evil of sex trafficking. “What […]
‘Militant atheist groups using SAHRC to attack church’
Militant South African atheist groups that are supported by international anti-church groups are using the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to attack the Church, said Andrew Selley, Senior Pastor of Joshua Generation Church (JGC). JGC has been under investigation by the SAHRC for the past month following a complaint by […]
Home Run an inspiring story of self-destruction and redemption
Movie (DVD) Review by Andre Viljoen HOME RUNDirector: David BoydGenre: Drama Home Run is a well-made family drama about a pro baseball star, Cory Brand (Scott Elrod) whose drinking problem has started to control his life. He shows little remorse or concern when his team management suspends him after an […]
PE man’s descent to tik hell, and return as anti-drugs crusader
Anybody observing Reeze Telling coaching young cricketers, counselling juvenile drug abusers, or introducing school learners to the Lord Jesus Christ would conclude that he is a young man with a passion to serve and disciple young people. It would be hard to believe that just two and a half years […]
Ministry ships help spread God’s love for individuals
[notice]Part 2 of an article by ANDRE VILJOEN based on a recent interview with Peter Nicoll, CEO of OM Ships International. (See Part 1) [/notice] “So the ships ministry has literally touched millions of people,” I remarked as I perused a brochure with impressive facts and figures about the activities […]
Church leaders, lawyers meeting to defend religious freedom
6,2m Christians standing against State interference — Selley Senior Christian leaders and Christian attorneys are meeting in Pretoria tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss the Church’s response to growing attacks on its beliefs and freedoms. The group previously met in June and July after the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) found the […]
Christian leaders in Middle East largely opposed to US military strike in Syria, says WEA
Originally published in Christian Post Christian leaders in the Middle East believe that a US military intervention in Syria will have a “detrimental effect” on Christians in the region, Geoff Tunnicliffe of the World Evangelical Alliance said in a statement to the White House on Thursday. Tunnicliffe, who serves as […]
God moves mountain for mission ship
[notice]ANDRE VILJOEN interviewed OM Ships International Chief Executive Officer Peter Nicoll during his recent visit to South Africa. In Part 1 of a two-part report, Nicoll shares on a daunting faith challenge that threatened to run-aground the ministry that has been bringing knowledge, help and hope to the people of […]