South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Today, we get a rare inside look at what Christians have faced under Hamas rule in Gaza. One Christian who escaped the region tells CBN News that intimidation and religious pressure have reduced Gaza’s Christian community to just a few hundred people. Naji grew up as a Christian in Gaza. He says […]
This week, as citizens across South Africa stepped into the polling booths for the 2026 municipal elections, the atmosphere in our local communities was charged with competing promises, political debates, and heavy expectations. National elections often capture high-profile headlines, but municipal elections strike right at the heart of our daily […]
By Pastor Bert Pretorius, president: South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals & Federations (SACOFF) On November 4, South Africans are called to exercise one of the most important responsibilities of citizenship: participating in our democracy. As we approach this moment, I want to appeal to every South African, regardless of […]
YouVersion has launched a new app for teenagers called Bible Loop, which the company says has been installed more than 1 million times worldwide. Bobby Gruenewald, YouVersion founder and CEO, told The Christian Post in emailed comments on Wednesday that Bible Loop was first tested in India. “Bible Loop began […]
By Abby Trivett — Originally published by Charisma Media Something is stirring in this generation, and Forrest Frank is putting a name to it. In the official teaser for his upcoming 2027 film, The Jesus Generation, the Christian artist highlights a growing hunger for Jesus, prayer and the truth of […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News A Christian TV channel has been launched for believers in Afghanistan despite authoritarian Islamic Taliban rule restricting Christianity. Mozhda TV is the first Christian TV channel and began broadcasting on Saturday October 24, in a country where Christian materials have been banned and were […]
James Pringle, a worship leader and songwriter from George, South Africa, released his new EP Desires today. The six-track project is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music. The six songs are inspired by Psalm 27:4: “One thing have I asked of the LORD, […]
By Mike Shreve — Originally published in God Reports Evangelism has been my focus for 55 years, ministering throughout the United States and in 14 other nations. God mercifully saved me during the Jesus Revolution (1970), out of a hippie lifestyle and a passionate, though misguided pursuit of truth through […]
This is the story of Johan Reynecke, in his own words, of how God has changed his life from being a hopeless addict at odds with the law to becoming a newly-recovered Jesus-follower who is ready to help other addicts get set free. Below Johan’s testimony you can read a […]
KwaZulu-Natal pastor Ivan Haylock shares how a topic he always avoided ignited a calling to expand his understanding of discipleship and embark upon writing books and creating tools to empower believers to vote biblically and share their faith in polling queues I never really imagined myself writing a book. In […]
James McGowan aka Piper James a longtime stalwart in the Mighty Men Conference movement in the Western Cape and a man who uses his talent for piping to the glory of God recently sent me a voice note in which he shares a faith-boosting experience he had on Cape Town […]
Originally published in His Kingdom Prophecy Two days ago on June 26, 2026, I was taken into a powerful Vision Encounter as I was seeking The LORD concerning the Ekklesia and the uproar of Nations. And as I prayed in The Spirit, I was taken into a Vision of Ezekiel 37. […]
“South Africa, you are in a season of decision and you will decide between the glorious future I have prepared for you and the ones others have prepared for you. For I say this is the time for South Africa to arise and escape like a bird from the net […]
During the Second World War, Britain and her allies relied on essential cargo carried by supply ships across the Atlantic. The crossing was perilous, particularly through a stretch known as the Black Pit that lay beyond the range of support aircraft. Without aerial cover, ships were vulnerable to attack by […]
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 […]
Today, we get a rare inside look at what Christians have faced under Hamas rule in Gaza. One Christian who escaped the region tells CBN News that intimidation and religious pressure have reduced Gaza’s Christian community to just a few hundred people. Naji grew up as a Christian in Gaza. He says […]
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot appears poised to receive the mandate to form Israel’s next government after securing recommendations from 67 lawmakers, dealing a significant political setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following last month’s inconclusive elections. President Isaac Herzog announced Thursday that he would assign the mandate on Sunday after […]
YouVersion has launched a new app for teenagers called Bible Loop, which the company says has been installed more than 1 million times worldwide. Bobby Gruenewald, YouVersion founder and CEO, told The Christian Post in emailed comments on Wednesday that Bible Loop was first tested in India. “Bible Loop began […]
Originally published in Worthy News A senior Pakistani judge revealed Wednesday that he feared being shot inside his courtroom while hearing blasphemy-related cases, prompting a Christian human rights advocate to warn that threats and intimidation are undermining justice in the predominantly Muslim nation. Islamabad High Court Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq […]
Originally published in Christian Today Christian pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to another 10 years in prison in Hong Kong, prompting renewed calls for his release. The 30-year-old activist was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under Beijing’s national security law. […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Egyptian authorities arrested a Coptic Christian engineer at his home in Alexandria, Egypt, and accused him of speaking against Islam after he objected online to the teaching of Islam in the country’s schools. Officers from Egypt’s National Security agency took Sherif Wagih Fahmi, 41, […]
This week, as citizens across South Africa stepped into the polling booths for the 2026 municipal elections, the atmosphere in our local communities was charged with competing promises, political debates, and heavy expectations. National elections often capture high-profile headlines, but municipal elections strike right at the heart of our daily […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Iran has replied to only one of the eight communications UN human rights experts have sent it about Christians since 2011, and that single reply described Christian converts as a threat to national security, according to the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News A 20-year-old Coptic Christian from Egypt has reportedly been killed by Islamic State (IS) militants in Libya after refusing to renounce his faith. Milad Malak, who served as a church deacon in the Egyptian village of Sebarbay, had travelled to Libya in search of work, like many […]
By Mike Shreve — Originally published in God Reports Evangelism has been my focus for 55 years, ministering throughout the United States and in 14 other nations. God mercifully saved me during the Jesus Revolution (1970), out of a hippie lifestyle and a passionate, though misguided pursuit of truth through […]
