South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Christian Today Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has raised concerns about the apparent lack of interest in the religious motivation behind the brutal murder of three members of a Christian family in India. Jitendra Soren, his wife Malati and their 15-year-old daughter were murdered on 25 January, allegedly […]
While the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report into corruption in the Department of Home Affairs highlights individuals such as Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, the root cause of the crisis is not the religious sector but a collapsing state system that has ignored the very people trying to help fix the problem. […]
Freedom of Religion South Africa released a statement today rejecting a claim by the CRL Rights Commission that the exposure of systemic corruption within the Department of Home Affairs reinforces the commission’s call for state registration of pastors. The CRL says, in a statement released on Tuesday, that Home Affairs […]
Originally published in Christian Today An ex-gay Christian who was prosecuted in Malta for his views on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ has been forced to wait yet again for the final verdict. Matthew Grech arrived at court on Wednesday to hear the verdict in the long-running case, only to learn that it […]
The European Parliament has recognised the real threat of “Christianophobia” against Christian believers all over the world. In a resolution passed at the end of January, the European Parliament reiterated its condemnation of all forms of racism and discrimination, including “persecution of Christians”. The resolution noted that Christians living in […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Christian leaders across Africa gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa for a meeting that aimed to affirm the narrative of global missions and position the African church as a sending force for the Gospel. The conference held on February 16, brought 100 leaders from 33 […]
Originally published in Morning Star News A Sudanese refugee in South Sudan is facing death threats for converting to Christianity, sources said. Former Muslim Mosab Haroon Ahmed, 31, fled the military conflict in Sudan two years ago, arriving at the Gorom Refugee Settlement 26 kilometers southwest of Juba. He put […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A former Canadian school board of trustees member who has been fined $750 000 (R11.93 million) over his public comments expressing opposition to the promotion of trans ideology in schools is appealing the decision. In a decision issued last Wednesday, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal […]
Originally published in Christian Today Christian legal advocacy group ADF International is supporting attempts by Elon Musk’s X platform to challenge a 120 million euro (R2.2-billion) fine imposed under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The fine was handed down on December 5 last year for alleged breaches of transparency […]
Q: My husband and I have “filet mignon tastes,” although our current incomes are more on the “hamburger” level. We both work full-time and are trying to pay off debt while looking for better jobs. It’s exhausting – do you have any ideas? Graeme: I think your scenario is pretty […]