South African evangelism ministry In His Name Ministries ended 2023 with what was literally a “dream crusade” in the town of Metu in south western Ethiopia. The four-day evangelism outreach from November 30 to December 3, during which thousands of people turned to Jesus, came about after In His Name […]
South Africa
ACDP, SAFI condemn ANC hosting Hamas leaders
The hosting of a senior Hamas delegation in Cape Town by the ANC in the Western Cape is an insult to Israel and to the Jewish people of South Africa, says Rev Kenneth Meshoe in a press statement released on Saturday (December 2). The Hamas group which met ANC representatives […]
ConCourt ruling leaves independent candidates at disadvantage
The Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed a challenge to the Electoral Amendment Act by the Independent Candidate Association (ICA) which argued that the law required independent candidates to win many more votes than political parties in order to secure a seat. Dr Michael Louis chairman of the ICA said in […]
Mighty Men Western Cape back next year — at new venue near Robertson
Mighty Men Western Cape announced today that men are invited to a Mighty Men Conference from September 6 to 8 next year at a new venue near Robertson. “We are very excited. The Lord has provided us with a beautiful venue on a farm, surrounded by mountains, right on the […]
Christians called to stand with Israel at reconvened Cape Town prayer rally
Christians are invited to participate in an “SA Stands With Israel” prayer rally in Goodwood, Cape Town from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday. Space is limited at the venue, which will be announced closer to the date, and so it is essential to register online at https://qkt.io/israel. For security reasons […]
Good news and bad news for independents in ConCourt rulings on electoral law challenges
The Constitutional Court yesterday delivered good news and bad news for independent candidates who will make history next year when they contest the national poll. In its long-awaited rulings on challenges to the Electoral Amedment Act regarding how independents will participate in general elections, the ConCourt: ruled that independents need […]
SA government doesn’t plan to completely cut ties with Israel — Presidency
Originally published in Eyewitness News The Presidency said government does not plan to sever diplomatic ties with Israel. This despite Parliament last week adopting a motion that government close its embassy in Tel Aviv, and that Israel be forced to close its mission in Pretoria. Speaking at a press briefing in […]
‘Logos Hope’ on mission to get Africa to tell world what God is doing in continent
God has given a theme for OM mission ship Logos Hope’s current African voyage, OM South Africa coordinator Francois Pienaar told church and ministry leaders in Gqeberha today. The theme is “Our Story, God’s Story”, he said, at a briefing on the ship’s South Africa visit early next year. Logos […]
SA MPs vote to close embassy, break ties with Israel
The South African House of Assembly yesterday passed a non-binding resolution calling for breaking of diplomatic ties with Israel. A motion to close the Israeli embassy, proposed by the EFF and amended by the ANC, who both accuse Israel of war crimes and genocide, was carried by 248 to 91 […]
Organisers of ‘blessed’ Joburg prayer rally for Israel plan similar events throughout SA
A multicultural crowd of about 900 people sang, prayed and proclaimed Scripture together “with fervour” at a prayer rally for Israel at the Redemption Church, Johannesburg on Sunday, said Vivienne Myburgh national director of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, South Africa (ICEJ). She said that the event, which was organised […]