Whoever succeeds Mogoeng Mogoeng as Chief justice of the South African Constitutional Court has their work cut out for them. The ground has shifted heavily since the appointment of the outgoing chief justice in 2011. Firstly, Jacob Zuma, who appointed Mogoeng, is no longer the president following a recall by […]
Author: Afrika Mhlophe
Future candidates equipped for righteous leadership — Afrika Mhlophe
Many Christians freely discuss the need for righteous leaders to be raised for every sphere of influence. And I am happy to announce that this is an issue that the School of Governance is seized with. The school last week completed a “Future Candidates” training time at Every Nation in […]
Why are SA authorities blocking cheap drug that shows promise against Covid-19?
Why are South Africa’s health authorities still refusing to allow doctors to use Ivermectin when so much medical evidence shows the drug is highly beneficial against Covid-19? Specialist physicians and scientists from the US, UK, and Australia are loudly advocating this 50-year-old, Nobel Prize-winning and very cheap drug for use […]
Reflections on the changing political landscape — Afrika Mhlophe
I recently read a newspaper article suggesting that South Africa is getting close to becoming a failed state. This might sound alarmist to some people, but I can assure you that the signs are there. A failed state is one whose political or economic system has become so weak that […]
Let’s fight this injustice but there must be a better way — Afrika Mhlophe
In America, we see what others might call a cathartic response in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. Americans of all ethnicities have taken to the streets to demand justice and an end to police brutality. Floyd’s death has struck something deep within the psyche of many people […]
PE pastor Thobile Sonjica who died last Saturday made deep mark in many spheres
Afrika Mhlophe pays tribute to Port Elizabeth pastor Thobile Sonjica who died on Saturday — possibly as a result of contracting coronavirus I got to know Pastor Thobile Sonjica when he was serving at Bluewater Community Church. I am not sure of the exact year I first met him. I […]
Christian response to coronavirus — Afrika Mhlophe
We are now on day 8 of South Africa’s 21-day national lockdown. Basic things like public gatherings and other non-essential services are banned after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this measure to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. His administration has invoked the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. The […]
OPINION: Painful week for Angus Buchan could end well, with deeper links with black Christian leaders
Pastor and author Afrika Mhlophe who has been a main speaker at a number of Mighty Men Conferences reflects on a week in which Mighty Men Movement founder Angus Buchan has taken a battering in the media and apologised twice for something he said. Angus Buchan stirred the hornets’ nest […]
When artistic licence gets pushed too far — Afrika Mhlophe
Also see news report: https://gatewaynews.co.za/kzn-matric-pupil-says-his-art-is-not-satanic-but-explores-commercialised-religion/ “The end justifies the means” is basically the explanation given by the student whose artwork provoked a lot of outrage from South African Christians. Brett Murray had the same pragmatic response for his controversial painting, The Spear. In it he depicted SA President Jacob Zuma in […]
Celebrity ‘wedding’ and the Church’s response to LGBTQI issues — Afrika Mhlophe
One of the lead stories in South Africa over the weekend was the much-anticipated ‘wedding’ of Somizi Mhlongo to longtime same-sex partner Mohale Motaung. Somizi is a flamboyant socialite who is very open about his homosexual lifestyle. He once caused a stir when he stormed out of Grace Bible Church […]