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By Michael Swain, executive director Freedom of Religion SA ALSO READ: NPA must apologise for failing victims in televangelist Omotoso case, says ACDP Many people are aware that on Wednesday, 2 April, after a trial that lasted eight years, Judge Irma Schoeman handed down a “not guilty” verdict to Timothy […]
Last week, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs descended into Gqeberha for public hearings on the Marriage Bill [B43—2023]. The public participation process is a constitutional mandate, as determined by Section 59 of the Constitution, which compels Parliament to ensure public participation in its processes, including lawmaking. According to Parliament’s […]
’n Rubriek waarin Marzanne Slabbert die enigmatiese samesmelting van geloof en kuns in Suid-Afrika ondersoek. Kom saam met haar op ‘n artistieke reis en verken die baie maniere waarop God die visuele kunste gebruik! In hierdie maand se blog-inskrywing deel ek kortliks graag ‘n paar interessante feite oor profetiese kuns, […]
’n Rubriek waarin Marzanne Slabbert die enigmatiese samesmelting van geloof en kuns in Suid-Afrika ondersoek. Kom saam met haar op ‘n artistieke reis en verken die baie maniere waarop God die visuele kunste gebruik! In hierdie maand se blog-inskrywing deel ek kortliks graag ‘n paar interessante feite oor profetiese kuns, […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. The film will begin shooting this August at Rome’s renowned Cinecittà Studios, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of the studio. “I […]
Originally published in Christian Today The first complete version of the Bible in Chinese has sold at auction for over £56,000 (R1 317 136) after being given to an Oxfam store in Essex. The Chinese edition Bible was translated by John Lassar and Joshua Marsham and published as a series […]
Praise South Africa is the name of an event with a difference that is taking place on Friday April 11 at Moreleta Campus, Pretoria On stage will be a line-up of prominent South African artists from diverse cultural backgrounds – among them Dr Tumi, Khaya Mthethwa, Retief Burger, Refentse, Karlien […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Campaigners supporting improved palliative care have voiced their sadness after the Isle of Man parliament approved a draft bill to legalise assisted suicide. Members of the parliament’s upper chamber passed the Assisted Dying Bill 2023 on Tuesday and it will now be put forward […]
Originally published in Worthy News A young Christian worker is in critical condition after he was reportedly attacked at his factory in Pakistan’s Punjab province for alleged “blasphemy against Islam.” Waqas Masih, 22, was still in hospital Monday after a Muslim colleague at the Subhan Allah Paper Mills in the […]
Originally published in CBN A Christian teacher in the UK has been found guilty of “‘unacceptable professional conduct” by a high court for telling students about her biblical beliefs on gender and sexuality, all while teaching at a Christian school. Glawdys Leger was a Modern foreign languages teacher for 12 […]
Originally published in My Christian Daily US heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, and his life was one marked by unwavering faith. George Foreman is a name synonymous with power, resilience and success, both inside and outside the boxing ring. Born on January 10 […]
“Are you ready to stand in the gap and bring transformation to your city?” says Janet Bran-Hollis in this episode of Transforming A Nation podcast. View the podcast to learn how to approach the Court of Heaven on behalf of your city and experience the power of Identificational Repentance — […]
In today’s episode of the Transforming A Nation podcast, Janet Brann-Hollis speaks about money, a subject Jesus spoke much about. Timothy warned about the love of money and error.. what are the signs of us loving mammon more than God..? Each week we publish the latest episode of the podcast […]
“Who called Jeremiah to the prophetic office & function? We are experiencing the rise of the true and the false prophets, Understanding the basic foundational requirements of the office will protect us from the false!” So, says Janet Brann-Hollis in this episode of the Transforming A Nation podcast. Each week we publish […]
In this video, Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) executive director Michael Swain and FOR SA attorney Liesl Pretorius delve deeper into why FOR SA believes that the controversial bill is a thinly veiled threat to religious freedom. Last week Gateway News published an article by FOR SA explaining the […]
US missionary pilot Ryan Koher, 33 who was provisionally released from prison in Mozambique last week, together with two South Africans, WJ du Plessis, 77, and Eric Dry, 65, has shared a video in which he thanks Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) co-workers and others who have prayed for him and […]
Africa Christian Action produced the video below to capture their recent 2023 March for Life to Parliament and prayer vigil and repentance service outside the gates of Parliament. They have held these events every year on the anniversary of the legislation of abortion on demand in South Africa on February […]
By Michael Swain, executive director Freedom of Religion SA ALSO READ: NPA must apologise for failing victims in televangelist Omotoso case, says ACDP Many people are aware that on Wednesday, 2 April, after a trial that lasted eight years, Judge Irma Schoeman handed down a “not guilty” verdict to Timothy […]
ALSO READ: Omotoso verdict: the urgent need for justice reform by Michael Swain, FOR SA The NPA owes an apology to victims of sexual assault and human trafficking and witnesses who it failed during the case of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and two co-accused who were acquitted of all charges […]
Last week, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs descended into Gqeberha for public hearings on the Marriage Bill [B43—2023]. The public participation process is a constitutional mandate, as determined by Section 59 of the Constitution, which compels Parliament to ensure public participation in its processes, including lawmaking. According to Parliament’s […]
Almost a year ago I reported how God used a pastor in Sierra Leone and an evangelist in South Africa to minister to young people in Sierra Leone who were addicted to the killer drug, Kush. Suzanne Pillans of Step Out in Faith Ministry, who was based in Gqeberha, SA. […]
’n Rubriek waarin Marzanne Slabbert die enigmatiese samesmelting van geloof en kuns in Suid-Afrika ondersoek. Kom saam met haar op ‘n artistieke reis en verken die baie maniere waarop God die visuele kunste gebruik! In hierdie maand se blog-inskrywing deel ek kortliks graag ‘n paar interessante feite oor profetiese kuns, […]
Originally published in My Christian Daily The Muslim husband of a woman in Somalia sent her back to her parents for accepting Christ – without their three young children – and then her parents drove her away for sharing the gospel with her sister, sources said. Fatuma Hussein, 30, was […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. The film will begin shooting this August at Rome’s renowned Cinecittà Studios, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of the studio. “I […]
On March 25 70 Christian influencers in 10 different spheres of society in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) participated in a dialogue aimed at changing the city for the better through multi-stakeholder collaboration. The dialogue, which was initiated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Church Leaders Network focused on poverty and unemployment, […]
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God In an article a few months ago, I told you that I just turned 60. To me. truly an enjoyable age. I don’t really care what people think of me; I love being independent and to do […]
Q: I grew up in a home with an alcoholic father. I’ve abstained from alcohol because of it, but are there other issues I should be concerned about? I don’t want this part of my past affecting my own family. Graeme: I admire your courage in wanting to confront your […]
