South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Q: My father walked out on our family when I was a little kid. Now that I’m an adult I could really use his input — but he’s not here for me. How can I get past this pain? Graeme: First of all, if your mother is available I’d suggest […]
By Pastor Bert Pretorius, President of SACOFF (SA Community Of Faith-based Fraternals) As I stood before a sea of energetic, passionate, and expectant young people, I could not help but reflect on how often our national conversation about youth is dominated by statistics, challenges, and crises. We hear about unemployment, […]
Crammed with Heaven is a monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth We recently celebrated Pentecost Sunday, the day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples after Jesus’ ascension. A friend of ours, Amanda, an American who has […]
As South Africa’s young people navigate increasing pressures around identity, purpose, education, unemployment and harmful social influences, a Rustenburg church is seeking to provide a different path — one rooted in faith, mentorship, discipleship and practical development. At New Covenant Fellowship International Church, youth ministry has become more than a […]
South African Gospel vocalist Nozipho Phiri will have her debut album launch, Essence of Faith, in a live setting on July 17 2026 at Goshen City Church, Johannesburg. The evening, open to the public and media, marks an important milestone in her journey as a solo artist. Best known for […]
Reaching Cambodia for Christ for over 50 years For the past 52 years, the mission of Cambodia Action has been to reach Cambodia for Christ, by transforming Cambodian lives whether in-country or abroad among displaced communities during the troubled times of civil war and the most recent regional conflict, in […]
Internationally renowned, Dove Award-winning South African rock band Tree63 releases Voyage today (June 5), which is the title track to its eighth full-length album, Voyage, set to debut June 26 through Just Music, a label of Next Music Group. The single is available now at streaming and digital outlets everywhere along with pre-order/save options for […]
Originally published in All Israel News Iranian believers have expressed feelings of “deep disappointment” and being “stabbed in the back” regarding the “peace deal” made last Friday by US President Donald Trump. “From what I’m hearing, many Iranians feel deeply disappointed and, frankly, a bit stabbed in the back,” Iranian […]
Originally published in Relevant Magazine For decades, a boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey has fuelled speculation that it could be connected to one of the Bible’s most famous stories: Noah’s Ark. Now, the team behind a project called Noah’s Ark Scans says it has received official permission from Turkish […]
Originally published in Harbinger’s Dail Around 11am on Sunday June 14 communist authorities raided Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and arrested dozens of believers. Roughly 30 SWAT officers and another 60 police officers reportedly entered the hotel conference room where the church had gathered for worship, recorded the names of those in attendance, and […]
Originally published in Relevant Pastor Matthew Olson preached the entire Bible — Genesis to Revelation — in four days straight, setting a Guinness World Record for longest marathon speech in the process. Olson, who leads First Baptist Church of Sharon in Jones County, Mississippi, began the sermon on the evening […]
“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 week’s podcast Janet Brann-Hollis asks: “How does honour lead to greater revelation?” Each week we publish the latest episode of the podcast which can be viewed at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hLMkCPnQ9TfBC-mbDNiUw
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 All Israel News Iranian believers have expressed feelings of “deep disappointment” and being “stabbed in the back” regarding the “peace deal” made last Friday by US President Donald Trump. “From what I’m hearing, many Iranians feel deeply disappointed and, frankly, a bit stabbed in the back,” Iranian […]
Healing the Nation of Africa from Cape to Cairo prayer network has called for a time of prayer and fasting for “Azaniah” (South Africa) from June 15 to June 30 — a time in which the nation is facing potential unrest on several fronts. The prayer points, which are listed […]
As South Africa’s young people navigate increasing pressures around identity, purpose, education, unemployment and harmful social influences, a Rustenburg church is seeking to provide a different path — one rooted in faith, mentorship, discipleship and practical development. At New Covenant Fellowship International Church, youth ministry has become more than a […]
Originally published in Relevant Magazine For decades, a boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey has fuelled speculation that it could be connected to one of the Bible’s most famous stories: Noah’s Ark. Now, the team behind a project called Noah’s Ark Scans says it has received official permission from Turkish […]
Q: My father walked out on our family when I was a little kid. Now that I’m an adult I could really use his input — but he’s not here for me. How can I get past this pain? Graeme: First of all, if your mother is available I’d suggest […]
Originally published in Harbinger’s Dail Around 11am on Sunday June 14 communist authorities raided Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and arrested dozens of believers. Roughly 30 SWAT officers and another 60 police officers reportedly entered the hotel conference room where the church had gathered for worship, recorded the names of those in attendance, and […]
By Michael Swain executive director Freedom of Religion South Africa The CRL Section 22 Committee has now commenced the provincial consultation phase of its national process — and what happens next could shape the future of religious freedom in South Africa. Although it has been presented as “self-regulation”, the committee’s […]
South African Gospel vocalist Nozipho Phiri will have her debut album launch, Essence of Faith, in a live setting on July 17 2026 at Goshen City Church, Johannesburg. The evening, open to the public and media, marks an important milestone in her journey as a solo artist. Best known for […]
Originally published in Relevant Pastor Matthew Olson preached the entire Bible — Genesis to Revelation — in four days straight, setting a Guinness World Record for longest marathon speech in the process. Olson, who leads First Baptist Church of Sharon in Jones County, Mississippi, began the sermon on the evening […]
Originally published in Christian Daily Church leaders have warned that growing anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa reflects deeper failures in governance, service delivery and economic inequality, urging authorities and communities to address the root causes of public frustration rather than scapegoating foreign nationals. In a webinar convened by the Association […]
