South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
When we look at The Book of 2 Timothy 1:1-7 we see that Paul cautions his spiritual son, Timothy, to remind himself and to stir up the gift of God that is within him. He talks about operating in genuine faith and not hypocritical faith. He talks about stirring himself […]
Originally published in Christian Today Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox has encouraged believers to be more confident in sharing their faith, stressing that evangelism is not reserved for preachers, theologians or those with extensive biblical knowledge. In a wide-ranging interview with Christian apologetics organisation Solas, the 81-year-old […]
In this republication of Part 2 of a 2-part series on Christian engagement in the political sphere, ahead of the local government elections, Ryan Smit, with valuable inputs from Embeth Maarsingh, discusses how the Christian confession translates into faithful political action in service of the Lord’s kingdom purposes in South […]
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 […]
Gateway News asks Linda Blandford about her new book 1. Tell me about yourself I’m Linda Blandford, born and raised in Port Elizabeth (good ol’PE and now called Gqeberha). Growing up with parents who dedicated their lives to Christ just as I was born instilled in me a lifelong love […]
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 […]
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 […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International A Nigerian Christian mother who spent 19 months in prison on blasphemy-related charges before being acquitted has received the 2026 Shahbaz Bhatti Freedom Award. Rhoda Jatau, a mother of five, accepted the honour presented by the First Step Forum at a ceremony at the […]
Dr Zweli Mkhize MP, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on COGTA will be the keynote speaker at a national religious freedom dialogue in Durban on Wednesday October 28. Church leaders, pastors, and members of the public are invited to an important dialogue on religious freedom in South Africa convened by […]
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, […]
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you… Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” – Jeremiah 29:7 City Connect is a national prayer initiative of Awakening South Africa, Prayer and Repentance movement, to pray for South […]
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent As antisemitism spreads its poisonous tentacles across the UK, politicians and other influencers were absorbing the harrowing truth of how Britain prevented thousands of Jews from escaping the Holocaust. At a meeting in the British House of Commons to which leading representatives of the Jewish […]
Originally published in Worthy News A Christian pastor who devoted his life to sharing the Gospel with gang members and the homeless was brutally beaten to death in Colombia after refusing to allow criminals to use his motorcycle to transport illegal drugs, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). Jesús Alberto […]
When we look at The Book of 2 Timothy 1:1-7 we see that Paul cautions his spiritual son, Timothy, to remind himself and to stir up the gift of God that is within him. He talks about operating in genuine faith and not hypocritical faith. He talks about stirring himself […]
Originally published in Christian Today Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox has encouraged believers to be more confident in sharing their faith, stressing that evangelism is not reserved for preachers, theologians or those with extensive biblical knowledge. In a wide-ranging interview with Christian apologetics organisation Solas, the 81-year-old […]
In this republication of Part 2 of a 2-part series on Christian engagement in the political sphere, ahead of the local government elections, Ryan Smit, with valuable inputs from Embeth Maarsingh, discusses how the Christian confession translates into faithful political action in service of the Lord’s kingdom purposes in South […]
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7 — “And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused You to be carried away captives… for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.” Prayer: Lord, bless our municipalities with safer streets, clean water, honest service, working infrastructure, and neighbourly cooperation. May we be […]
