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Iranians in SA ‘grateful’ for few in Parliament with courage to call out brutal Tehran regime

SEE ALSO: Middle East crisis debate highlights need for SA Christians to pray, advocate strategically — Marie Sukers The statement below was released today by Shervin Ghorbani, on behalf of the Iranian community in South Africa Today, as Iranians around the world mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, this should […]

‘Cautious’ optimism as faith leaders engage ANC leadership on religious freedom concerns

Freedom of Religion South Africa has expressed “cautious” optimism after attending a constructive engagement on Tuesday between senior leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) and senior leaders representing a broad coalition of South Africa’s faith communities. The meeting, held at Luthuli House and led by ANC Deputy Secretary General […]

Civil society group urges president to intervene in Nelson Mandela Bay service delivery crisis

A broad coalition of civil society organisations in Nelson Mandela Bay has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently intervene in what it describes as a deepening service delivery crisis in the metro. In a letter addressed to the President, the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition warns that the […]

Christians take stand for religious freedom during mass march in Durban

The centre of Durban was yesterday filled with Christians — many dressed in yellow and holding placards — participating in a mass provincial march for religious freedom hosted by South African Church Defenders (SACD). “The KZN Provincial Christian March was nothing short of powerful and historic. This was the Church […]