Dr Wallace Mgoqi, who earned a reputation as an advocate for human rights and social justice during his long public career which included stints as a legal practitioner, a gender equality commissioner and head of the South African Land Claims Commission and acting judge in the Land Claims Court, shares […]
Margaret Ferguson, a former teacher and politician in the United Kingdom, shares her testimony of being called by God to move to South Africa 18 years ago — and a word God has given her for her adopted country while under lockdown in her apartment in Cape Town. Ferguson, who […]
First published by Thislife Online, a not-for-profit magazine sharing stories of hope from Cape Town and beyond. Tumaini Raymond from Arusha, Tanzania, has experienced more trauma and humiliation in her 31 years than many of us do in a lifetime. Yet look at what she’s done with her life! She […]
Jesus was literally lifted high before the world last Saturday when photographers snapped a photo of Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi displaying the name of Jesus on his wristband as he held up the Web Ellis Cup. Speaking to SportGo Mag just prior to the World Cup, the rugby star opened up […]
Originally published in Christian Headlines In an op-ed piece with Fox News, Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, shared from her new book Jesus in Me: Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion how the Holy Spirit encouraged her during her cancer journey. As Christian Headlines previously reported, […]
By Katy Macdonald — originally published in Thislife Online An act of kindness by South African Shell petrol attendant Nkhosisikho (Nkosi) Mbele hit headlines after he paid for the petrol of young Monet Deventer because he was concerned she’d be in danger if she ran out of petrol. The story, […]
Pedro Campbell was sent to prison for the ninth time early last year — but this time was very different. He was back behind bars because of a crime he had committed, as was the case with all of his previous prison stretches. But this time the 35-year-old former gangster […]
How a teacher brought hope to a suicidal young boy When a distraught ten-year-old held a gun to his head wanting to end his short life, it seemed like his family’s American dream had turned into a nightmare. But something stopped him, and God soon began speaking to him through […]
Alta Smith has followed the Lord all her life and has experienced some powerful healing miracles over the years — but she says it has taken a revelation about forgiveness and a word about diamonds to give her a fresh boost of faith and boldness. Her new season began at […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Christelle du Toit and I did some incredible work together when I was still in the newsroom. I knew her as a stunning person — down-to-earth and incredibly hard working. And yet, even with those fantastic attributes, I’m one of […]