The number of police officials murdered in South Africa has declined by 61.9% since 1994 according to figures published by the South African Institute of Race Relations. In 1994 there were 265 murders of police officers. The number of murders remained above 200 a year up until 1998. In 1999 […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Muslim extremists torch churches in Zanzibar, Tanzania
By Simba Tian – Compass News Direct Muslim extremists on Saturday (July 30) burned down a church building on Zanzibar island off the coast of Tanzania, church leaders said, just three days after another congregation’s facility on the island was reduced to ashes. In Fuoni on the south coast […]
Hope In The Darkness: Reaching schools in PE’s gangland
[notice]Helenvale in Port Elizabeth has gained notoriety as the worst gangster violence hotspot in the city and one of the most dangerous places in South Africa. But for the people who live there, this small, poor, Northern Areas suburb is home. This article, is the first in a series of […]
Thousands demonstrate for an Islamic state in Egypt
By Ben Hubbard, The Associated Press — Originally published in the Globe and Mail Calls for an Islamic state have taken over Cairo’s Tahrir Square as the largest demonstration since February has been mobilized by the country’s Islamist organizations. Ultraconservative Muslims turned out in force Friday as hundreds of thousands […]
Soul Surfer hits SA screens on Friday — don’t miss it!
Movie Review by Andre Viljoen Soul Surfer, which launches in South Africa on Friday (August 5), is an inspiring, true-story-of-faith-and-courage that will appeal to a broad range of viewers of all ages. Christian viewers will particularly enjoy the all-too-rare opportunity to watch a quality Hollywood feature film, with a strong […]
FAMSA, churches, NGOs linking via social media
FAMSA in Port Elizabeth hoped to partner with some 170 local churches and NGOs involved in family outreach, through the medium of the new forgood social networking platform, said FAMSA board member Trevor Jennings yesterday. He was speaking at a Christian Leaders consultation on marriage and family life in Nelson […]
Officials snub Helenvale delegation — Du Plessis
A delegation of Helenvale church leaders calling for a special Gangster Court in Port Elizabeth were bitterly disappointed yesterday when representatives of the Justice Department, Correctional Services and SA Police Services, all failed to turn up for a scheduled meeting, said delegation spokesman, Nico du Plessis. Du Plessis, who is […]
The school that God established
[notice]“I believe that God wants his people to be more involved in schools” says Blessing Marunga, principal of Blessing Christian School in Westbourne Road, Port Elizabeth. He has no doubt that God established this remarkable school with its pre-school, primary school, high school and special needs divisions. How else could […]
Buchan leading big “bird flu” prayer day in Oudtshoorn
Farmer evangelist Angus Buchan is leading a mass prayer meeting in Oudtshoorn on Friday (July 29) in response to the bird flu epidemic which is ravaging the Klein Karoo ostrich industry. ****UPDATE: Monday August 1 – Visit our facebook page for an update to this story**** Billed as the MMC […]
SA pastors heading for East London for healing equipping
[notice]Numerous miracles reported at Days of Glory conference[/notice] The River Group has opened its hearts and pockets to give South African pastors an opportunity to be equipped in healing ministry at a conference addressed by the leader of the largest Hispanic Church in the United States. More than 230 pastors […]