By Michael Carl – Originally published in WorldNetDaily An Egyptian human rights activist says the Coptic Christian community in his country is under siege by the Muslim majority since Barack Obama abandoned President Hosni Mubarak, his regime collapsed and the Muslim Brotherhood’s integration into power began. Reports document attacks by […]
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Christians in northern Nigeria live in fear of their lives
Originally published in the Nigerian Tribune The Bishop of Gusau Anglican Diocese, Zamfara State, the Right Reverend John Danbinta, has said that Christians in the northern part of the country live in daily fear of being killed through the brute force of anti-Christian elements. Bishop Danbinta spoke on Thursday in […]
Fast cars, fashion, good looking guys, and comedy for Ashleigh Botha
It was over a cup of coffee that Reza Ebrahim of Eastern Cape Fiat and Alfa Romeo asked Theunis Pienaar of Kingfisher FM: ‘so how can we make a difference?’ ‘Collaboration’, was Theunis’ answer. Two days later the coffee was being poured at the Treasure or Trash-store in the King’s […]
Analysis of Fatah-Hamas unity deal
By Mark Y. Rosenberg – Originally published (on May 14) in the Jerusalem Post [notice]To take full advantage of the Fatah-Hamas unity deal, Netanyahu must reiterate that Israel is willing to make peace with any state or authority that will accept its existence.[/notice] “The Arabs never miss an opportunity to […]
Church and politics (2)
[notice]Part 2 of a two article series that explores the postion that the Church should occupy in relation to politics[/notice] In his book, Rediscovering the Kingdom, Dr Myles Munroe says; “People who adhere to some religion group, including Christians, consider themselves members of the group, which they perceive […]
Have you read this book?
From Sheldon Mould,Port Alfred Dear Editor Herewith a review of a book I was reading the other day. It’s in two parts; a collection of short stories. The first part is about the ancient societies that dwelled on earth. It talks of where animals and life came from; I wondered […]
TOMS story inspires shoe givers
Inspired by the now famous TOMS Shoes story of sustainable charity, members of a Port Elizabeth church recently fitted new shoes to the feet of many preschoolers in Gqebera (Walmer Township). After viewing the TOMS story in church on April 3, members of St Nicholas Anglican Church joined hundreds of […]
Ds Alwyn Griebenow vier 75ste verjaardag met eerste boek
‘n Afgetrede predikant van Despatch het op sy 75ste verjaardag as skrywer ontpop. Ds. Alwyn Griebenow se eerste boek, Die sewe kruiswoorde, het op Goeie Vrydag op sy verjaardag in die vroeë oggendure van die Kaap af in Despatch aangekom. Dit is later die oggend tydens ‘n Nagmaaldiens by Sondagsriviermond, […]
Court bid to make Zuma appoint arms deal inquiry
The controversial arms deal will be back in the spotlight today as the Constitutional Court is asked to order President Jacob Zuma to appoint an inquiry into the 1999 armaments contracts which led to now abandoned allegations of corruption against him. The application in Johannesburg today is being brought by […]
GMSA April sales up by more than 40%
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) had an excellent month in April with sales of 5 147 vehicles, placing the company a firm third in overall sales volumes, 43,2% up on the same month in 2010. This performance delivered a market share of 13,3% in April, a National Association of Automobile […]