South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Christian Today Millions of Christians are being driven from their homes by conflict, extremism and religiously motivated violence, threatening the future of longstanding Christian communities, according to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The Catholic charity’s latest Persecuted and Forgotten? report, launched on Tuesday, found that conditions […]
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent At a time when Hitler aimed to harm us, here was a German who came to bless us! Holocaust survivor Werner Simonson escaped from Germany just before the outbreak of World War 2, only to become a Church of England vicar. Of Jewish heritage, he […]
I want to tell you two little stories about our Heavenly Father. Nothing earth-shattering. No mountains moving, no seas parting. Just two ordinary moments that reminded me how extraordinary our God is. A few days ago, my daughter Julicha, who works from home, mentioned how much she wanted to get […]
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, […]
Originally published in My Christian Daily Christian hip-hop artist Hulvey announced he was cancelling the show on Friday October 16, roughly an hour before doors opened, after discovering sexually explicit images and objects inside the venue. The rapper, who recently won a GMA Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the […]
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 […]
By Isolde Doubell — Originally published in INcontext International Pieter Vermeulen is the fourth generation in his family serving the Lord in Christian ministry. He served among the least-reached peoples of the lower Himalayas for 27 years. “It is a place where the Gospel often advances at great cost. Many believers […]
“I understand the irony,” said Alwyn Uys, about preaching about healing from a wheelchair. “But I see it as a testimony that your life doen’t have to be perfect for you to pray about someone else’s healing.” The 35-year old author, public speaker, preacher and accomplished athlete who rededicated his […]
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 […]
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 — “Go ye therefore and teach all nations… Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…” Prayer: Father, send us beyond election day to pray fervently, serve faithfully, courageously hold leaders accountable, wisely build communities, and boldly declare the Kingdom of heaven. We pray […]
At 67 Dr Gaye Moonieya was the oldest graduate at the University of Fort Hare’s Spring Graduation ceremony at it’s Alice campus earlier this month. But even more remarkable than earning her PhD in social work in her late sixties was the bold and groundbreaking nature of her doctoral thesis […]
With just five days remaining before South Africa’s local government elections, hundreds of Christians representing 70 churches gathered outside Parliament in Cape Town today, in a public demonstration calling for ethical leadership, an accountable government, improved service delivery as well as a local election free from corruption and crime, while […]
Originally published in Worthy News Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church has demanded urgent government protection after at least 60 Christians were reportedly massacred in two attacks in the country’s conflict-hit Oromia region. More than 20 others were seriously injured and at least 20 homes destroyed, according to the Holy Synod of the […]
Originally published in CBN News Thousands of college students encountered the saving grace of Jesus Christ once again this week, thanks to the ministry of the UniteUS movement. This time, nearly 600 young people pledged their lives to Christ on Tuesday night at the group’s latest revival event. UniteUS reports […]
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 Morning Star News A judge in Uganda this month sentenced five Muslims to death for killing two Christian evangelists in 2024, sources said. Three other Muslims also received death sentences for being present at the assault and failing to call police, area residents said. Robert Baguma and […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News A Christian man accused of blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammad has had his death sentence upheld by Pakistan’s Supreme Court, while his brother has been allowed to walk free after being acquitted of the same conviction. Qaisar Ayub was arrested in 2014, and Amoon […]
Scripture: Matthew 5:9 — “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Prayer: Lord, let voting stations be peaceful, accessible, orderly, fair, and protected. May Your angelic hosts hearken to Your voice as we declare South Africa is a country of peace restoration and reconciliation! […]
Originally published in Christian Today Jordan has carried out airstrikes in southern Syria in response to a church attack that killed nine people, saying its forces targeted Islamic State strongholds. Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in the village of Hammoud, in […]
