Author: Andre Viljoen

It’s ‘back to court’, say civil society groups after president signs contentious Electoral Amendment Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial Electoral Amendment Bill into law yesterday, calling the move “a significant milestone in the evolution of our democracy”. But the New Nation Movement (NNM) who precipitated a 2020 Constitutional Court ruling requiring the Electoral Act to be amended to accommodate independent candidates, says the […]

Book preview: ‘Turning from God to Diviners and Fortune-tellers’ — Afrika Mhlophe

Gateway News questions influential South African author, speaker and Christian leader Afrika Mhlophe about his latest book, Turning from God to Diviners and Fortune-tellers Tell us a little about yourself I am married with two children. I have been preaching the Gospel since 1998 and have been privileged to feature […]

‘Accidental missionary’ honoured for courageous and impactful Christianity

Part 1 of a 3-part series based on an inspiring interview with Shodankeh Johnson, a pastor, church planter and reformer from Sierra Leone, West Africa. Recently I had the privilege of interviewing Shodankeh Johnson, this year’s recipient of the William Wilberfoce Award presented annually in the United States by the […]

Loren Cunningham, founder of YWAM, continues ministry amidst battle with stage-4 cancer

Originally published in The Christian Mail Loren Cunningham, the founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), is living with Stage 4 cancer, according to a statement released by his family. However, despite the diagnosis, his family remains hopeful and optimistic about his recovery. The sickness of the evangelist was reported […]