South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
It is time for the Church in South Africa to talk with one voice — against a “dangerous” push for legislation that would “violate our religious freedom and the autonomy of the Church to govern herself according to her convictions and beliefs”, says Advocate Nadene Badenhorst. “Now, as you may know, […]
By Bafana Modise, National Spokesperson of South African Friends of Israel For Christians around the world, few places carry greater spiritual significance than the Sea of Galilee. It was on these waters that Jesus calmed the storm, walked upon the waves, called His first disciples and ministered to countless people […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International The Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana (EFB) has applied to join Botswana’s High Court proceedings in a constitutional challenge that could make the country only the second in Africa, after South Africa, to legally recognise same-sex marriage. The EFB, an umbrella body representing member churches […]
Originally published in JOY! Magazine By Rachel Kalidass, Awakening South Africa Prayer and Repentance movement As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, many people are asking what they can do to make a difference in their communities. Some will campaign. Some will volunteer. Many will vote. But […]
Originally published in American Faith An initiative to withhold aid from Nigeria until it stops violence against Christians has passed in the House of Representatives. The amendment is part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Rep Greg Steube (R-FL) celebrated the […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Christian congregations are expanding in some of the world’s most hostile countries even as an estimated 380 million believers face persecution each year for their faith, according to a report from the US-based persecution watchdog International Christian Concern. ICC’s report, Global Persecution Index 2026, found […]
Originally published in Christian Today International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its 2026 Global Persecution Index (GPI), a report that details the plight of persecuted Christians around the globe. The report looks at over 20 countries, most of which are in Africa or Asia, and shines a spotlight on three […]
Nigerian security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers nearly two months after they were abducted by suspected Boko Haram-linked Islamic militants, raising fresh concerns that Islamist extremists are expanding their reach into southwestern Nigeria, officials said. President Bola Tinubu announced last Friday that all those abducted during coordinated […]
Originally published in God Reports For a man who once ruled Wimbledon’s Centre Court as a teenager, the loneliest moment of Boris Becker’s life came when a cell door at Wandsworth Prison — one of Britain’s toughest facilities — closed behind him for the first time. Becker, the six-time Grand […]
By Gerda Potgieter, Devoted Magazine More than 6 000 young people from across South Africa and neighbouring countries gathered at the KwaSizabantu Mission Station in Kranskop from June 30 to July for the mid-year Youth Conference. The theme “Above all else, guard your heart” encouraged attendees to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue spiritual growth […]