When Free State artist Loezytha Maritz saw a photograph of three men exuberantly embracing one another she “immediately knew” she wanted to paint it as her contribution to a prophetic art exhibition at an upcoming Time2Rise event outside Bloemfontein. “I always want to capture emotion in my paintings. I want […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
‘Still no response from Pandor on call to help secure release of two SA women hostages’
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has not yet responded to a call made on it last Thursday to help secure the release of two South African women kidnapped by Hamas, says South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) national spokesperson Bafana Modise. “We still haven’t received any response […]
SAFI says two SA women among Hamas hostages, calls on Pandor to assist in their release
South African Friends of Israel said today it has learned that two elderly South African women are among more than 200 held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. In a press statement SAFI calls on Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor to use her apparent “direct line” to Hamas to […]
Nelson Mandela Bay ‘imbizo’ targets longstanding gang shooting crisis
Two months ago local churches and the municipality in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) united to conduct a three-day campaign of prayer and fasting called One People, One Vision, Heal Our Bay. Currently One People, One Vision, Heal Our Bay – a movement that has grown out of the campaign – […]
ANC, EFF hostility towards Israel at odds with most South Africans — Bafana Modise
The hatred directed towards Israel by the ANC and EFF during recent pro-Palestine marches in Tshwane is out of step with the sentiment of most South African Christians, said South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) spokesperson Bafana Modise in an interview today. “In South Africa, we pray to the God […]
Sinach live in Johannesburg on Sunday
Internationally-acclaimed Nigerian singer, songwriter and worship leader Sinach will be making her way to South Africa for a one-day-only performance at Centre Court, Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on Sunday October 29. Best known for her hit songs Way Maker and I Know Who I Am, Sinach is Africa’s most-streamed-and-followed performer in her genre. Sunday’s […]
WATCH: SA pastor recalls meeting with five ex-Muslims who came to Jesus through dreams
Recently during a conversation with a friend I was reminded of a story I shared in Gateway News 7 years ago about five former Muslims who turned to Jesus as a result of dreams and visions. Watch the video below in which I retell the amazing story and share an […]
Pastors, prayer leaders, Jewish leaders gather in Katlehong to pray in solidarity with Israel
The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI), together with the South African Prayer Network are hosting a Solidarity Prayer for Israel at City of Mercy Church, Katlehong, Johannesburg from 10am to 12pm today. According to a SAFI media alert, Apostle Dickson Monaheng of Leshoth will address an expected audience of […]
Time2Rise movement starting up in more African countries
The nation building Time2Rise movement that is uniting the Body of Christ in South Africa for change, is spreading to two more African countries. At a Time2Rise South Africa event outside Bloemfontein on October 7. Dr Arno van Niekerk, one of the facilitators of the gathering, said “God is showing […]
Many powerful God moments at nation-building Time2Rise event outside Bloemfontein
Christians from all over South Africa, who responded to a call to unite for change in the country, gathered for a weekend of intense worship, prayer, strategic input and planning at the Time2Rise event outside of Bloemfontein. Economist and marketplace Christian leader Dr Arno van Niekerk, who facilitated the weekend’s […]

