Originally published in Crosswalk A mudslide in Central Sudan last Sunday killed an estimated 1 000 people, with only one person surviving, and leveled an entire village. The disaster took place in a village in Central Darfur’s Marrah Mountains, following days of heavy rainfall, Associated Press reported. The village was completely destroyed by the […]
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Boko Haram kills eight Christians in fresh attacks on Nigerian villages
Originally published in Worthy News Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram killed at least eight Christians in two separate attacks across Borno State over the weekend, local sources and authorities confirmed. On Saturday August 30, militants ambushed Christian farmers working in Ngoshe village, Gwoza County, killing five. The following […]
Latest developments in landmark case on bid to legalise prostitution
On Monday and Tuesday the High Court in Cape Town heard arguments from legal teams of five prospective opponents to the court bid to decriminalise prostitution, as well as 16 prospective friends of the court (amici curiae), on becoming parties/participants in the case. Of the 16 amici, 14 are in […]
‘Islamophobia definition endangers freedom to criticise religion’, Labour peer warns
Originally published in The Christian Institute Government plans to define Islamophobia risk shutting down free speech, a Labour Peer has warned. In an interview with Politics Home, Lord Glasman urged the Prime Minister not to introduce an Islamophobia definition; a working group set up to agree suitable wording has already […]
Homegrown Christian movie, ‘Treasure Hunt’ coming to SA cinemas in October
After its debut at the American Black Film Festival in Miami, Treasure Hunt, a faith-filled, action-packed, feelgood movie made in KwaZulu-Natal is set to make its cinema premiere in South Africa in October. “With a powerful redemptive storyline at its core, Treasure Hunt is a Christian film that blends real-life struggles with themes […]
Focus on the Family: balancing activities, school and home
Q: Our family is so busy! How can we balance activities, school, and home in healthy ways? Graeme: This is a challenge for most families! There are so many demands and responsibilities mixed in with exciting opportunities. It’s hard to know when to say “yes” or “no” along the way. […]
Iran arrests 53 Christians on espionage charges; rights groups call it persecution
Originally published in Worthy News Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority. The Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) said in a […]
SABC betrays press freedom by punishing journalist for doing her job — SAZF
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) attacked editorial independence when it suspended presenter Juliet Newell after an interview in which she challenged Dr Mamphela Ramphele, chair of the Archbishop Tutu IP Trust, who compared Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza to the Holocaust, says the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF), […]
Josh Sullivan, US missionary who was kidnapped in SA, returns to work briefly
Originally published in The Christian Post Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan, who was kidnapped by armed men from his church in Motherwell, Gqeberha, in April and held hostage for six days, briefly returned to ministry in Motherwell last month in a test of what could be a permanent return to work. […]
Sabbatical reflections by SA Christian leaders
Gateway News editor Andre Viljoen is taking a sabbatical break over July and August 2025. Gateway News will not be published over this period and our weekly radio bulletins will feature sabbatical reflections from a number of leaders and newsmakers who are kindly standing in for Andre during his break. Click on the […]

