Amsterdam’s central Dam Square, which was the epicentre of violent, antisemitic attacks on hundreds of Israeli soccer fans last week, last night once again became a place of worship and prayer for Israel. For two and a quarter hours last night, Christians participated in a beautiful time of worshiping Jesus, […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Historic Trump victory welcomed by most Christians, friends of Israel
“Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a message to former US president Donald Trump on his historic presidential victory this week. Other supporters used similar terms to describe Trump’s decisive win at the polls, despite two assassination attempts, ferocious attacks against him by “progressive” Democrats […]
Down memory lane with Billy Graham’s personal pastor from South Africa
Nearly 50 years ago, a young Christian man from South Africa arrived in New York with his wife, two suitcases and R1 400’ He had no idea what God had in store for him other than to study at a theological seminary. Addressing a group of Christian leaders in Gqeberha […]
Strong SA presence at Christian Feast of Tabernacles gathering in Israel
Despite Israel facing war on seven fronts and multiple airlines cancelling flights to Israel. about 400 Christians from 54 nations arrived in the Holy Land last week to attend the annual, week-long, biblical Feast of Tabernacles gathering hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ). About 35 of the pilgrims […]
Anchor of Hope’s inspiring story: Part 1 – Unlikely beginnings
This week we launch an inspiring new series about Anchor of Hope, an amazing Christian non profit that positively impacts lives and communities in Bloemfontein and surrounds. We begin at the beginning. Anchor of Hope is highly effective at what it does – restore dignity and purpose to lives and […]
SAZF urges government to act against ‘unlawful’ plan to rename Sandton Drive after hijacker
Thousands of citizens express opposition to controversial renaming proposal The South African Zionist Federation has submitted a complaint to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, arguing that a plan to name a Johannesburg street after Palestinian plane hijacker Leila Khaled violates domestic and international law, reports JNS. The City […]
Christians heed call to appear ‘before Kings of Kings’ at Loftus
Thousands of Jesus followers answered a call to gather at Loftus rugby stadium in Pretoria on Saturday for a time of fasting, prayer, repentance and worship at an event called The Return. The call was put out by Christian musician Joe Niemand just 9 days before the gathering by sending […]
‘God calling believers to The Return worship gathering at Loftus stadium’
‘God is calling His representatives, the Body of Christ to the capital to gather at Loftus on October 12th, 2024,” says Christian musician Joe Niemand. The purpose of the gathering is “to appear before the King of Kings and to return our nation to Him” at a time and place […]
South African Christians and Jews remember October 7 massacre
South Africa was among the nations of the world that held events on Monday to commemorate the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Israel, where Hamas invaders killed 1 200 Israelis and took about 250 hostages. Christian and Jewish leaders from around South Africa marked the anniversary by […]
Time2Rise speakers urge SA Church to take bold stand against agenda of devil
“Come out of your tents”, “Come out of your comfort zone”, “Take your seat at the table.” Speaker after speaker at a national Time2Rise gathering at the weekend called for a “remnant” from the Church to rise up and take a bold and forceful stand for God’s agenda for South […]