Arno van Niekerk, a leader of the Time2RiseSA movement says he was surprised to come across the Afrikaans word “praat” displayed on a pavement last Friday in “the last place I expected to see Afrikaans” — “in the middle of Soweto”. He made this “discovery” shortly after visiting the nearby […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Tomorrow (Thursday August 31) is deadline for comment on controversial Marriage Bill
Time is running out for the public to comment on the controversial Marriage Bill which seeks to bring together into a single statute, the different laws that currently govern marriage in South Africa. Tomorrow is the last day for comment. Philip Rosenthal director of Christian View Network calls the Bill […]
N Ireland ‘Mighty Man’ cycling for brain tumour research
Gary Millar, 54, of Broughshane, Northern Ireland is cycling 440km this month to raise funds for brain tumour research. Piperjames McGowan of Mighty Men Western Cape said Gary — a cancer survivor himself — is a keen supporter of the Mighty Men movement, especially in South Africa. An attorney in […]
The death of marriage in SA: a world first! — Errol Naidoo
Family Policy Institute director Errol Naidoo writes that the Department of Home Affairs’ gender-neutral Marriage Bill undermines the bedrock institution of marriage and is detrimental to society I participated in a virtual stakeholder engagement workshop on the draft “Marriage Bill” on August 17 – hosted by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). […]
Suzanne’s story (Part 1) — Motorcade evangelist shares on her amazing journey with Jesus
Last Saturday a large motorcade rolled through the length and breadth of Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) to boldly proclaim a message of revival and restoration as part of a three-day campaign of prayer and fasting led by local churches and the municipality. Travelling behind a mass procession of motorbikes was […]
Prayer channel launching to promote unity, righteousness ahead of 2024 election
An exciting new prayer channel called “SA Belongs to Jesus” is being launched on Telegram with an eye on next year’s general election. An initiative of South African prayer leaders, SA Belongs to Jesus will launch on September 1 with a prayer spoken by Janet Brann Hollis of SA Back […]
Brian Houston found not guilty of covering up father’s child sex abuse
By Jesse T Jackson — Originally published in Church Leaders Brian Houston, founder and former global senior pastor of Hillsong Church, was found not guilty of covering up his father’s sexual abuse by an Australian magistrate on Thursday (Aug. 17). The decision comes nearly two years to the date after Houston was charged by […]
Churches scramble to help people affected by killer fires in Hawaii
Originally published in CHVN Radio Dozens of people are dead and entire communities have been destroyed after hurricane winds pushed wildfires across two of Hawaii’s islands on Wednesday. People were forced to escape into the sea in some areas as fire tore through resort towns. Harvest at Kumulani Chapel, affiliated […]
Former Chief Justice Mogoeng speaking at ‘uniting for change’ gathering in October
Former chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng will be the keynote speaker at a unique mass outdoor Christian gathering on the outskirts of Bloemfontein in early October. The event from Friday October 6 to Sunday October 8 “will bring God’s Mighty family together to redirect the nation as we seek His face”, […]
Versatile entertainer Loané van Sandwyk loves to share joy of the Lord
She does stand up comedy, she does cabaret, she sings and she accompanies herself on various musical instruments. “It’s usually comedy, with a deeper Christian meaning,” said Loané van Sandwyk who decided to become an entertainer after the Holy Spirit spoke to her through a sermon about spiritual gifts in […]