On January 26 in Anchorage, Alaska, prophetic artist Rachel Maiorano heard the Lord say: “It’s time for the awakening and unlocking of Africa.” She said God then prompted her to finish a painting of Africa that she had started in 2021, by adding a working lock and key to the […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Anchor of Hope’s inspiring story: Part 3 — Three miracle houses
In Part 3 of this series Boeta Swart, founder of Anchor of Hope, shares a few testimonies of the kind of miracles that have become normal in this multi-faceted NPO that restores dignity to the lives of people and communities in the Bloemfontein area This week, Anchor of Hope founder […]
‘Impossible’ comeback invites fresh reflection on ‘Trump prophecies’, says Daniel Kolenda
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda posted an interesting and edifying podcast this week following Donald Trump’s second inauguration as president of the United States on Monday. Emphasising that he is not a political commentator, the leader of Christ for all Nations said his interest in speaking about “what is probably one of […]
Will SA follow UK lead in banning puberty blockers for children?
The UK government has made existing emergency measures banning puberty-suppressing hormones (blockers) “indefinite” for children aged under 18, following the official advice of medical experts. A press release from the UK Department of Health and Social Care last week confirmed that both the sale and supply of the puberty blockers […]
Some of the God stories that made headlines in 2024
What a year of change it has been, shaped by elections, Olympics, war, rising antisemitism, prayer and the Gospel! The headline links, images and edited excerpts below reflect a sprinkling of the news we published in 2024. May you and your loved ones experience peace, hope and refreshing in Jesus […]
Radio Khwezi shines at Telkom awards event
By Gerda Potgieter KwaZulu-Natal Christian-based community radio station Radio Khwezi shone at the 2024 Telkom Radio Awards event on November 30 where it won the prestigious, national Community Radio Station Award for the second time. In addition to scooping this award which honours exceptional and creative excellence in the South […]
Church urged to get behind national day of prayer for revival at FNB stadium in March 2025
Plans are in motion to host a Christian national day of prayer and repentance at Africa’s largest football stadium – the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on Saturday March 22 next year. The focus of the “Awakening South Africa National Day of Prayer and Repentance” event will be on revival and “on […]
A month in chains: Nigerian priest abducted, forced to march barefoot forgives attackers
Originally published in The Christian Post A Nigerian priest abducted by armed insurgents, forced to march barefoot for days and left chained up for over a month before his release is opening up about his road to healing as he seeks to help others who have suffered similar trauma. During […]
Protesters oppose renaming of Joburg street after Palestinian hijacker
About 300 people protested outside the City of Johannesburg Council Chambers in Braamfontein, yesterday, against the proposed renaming of Sandton Drive after Leila Khaled, a Palestinian activist who took part in plane hijackings in the 1960s and 70s and was linked with the massacre of Christian pilgrims in Israel in […]
SA Gaza genocide case against Israel funded by Iran – report
Originally published in All Israel News The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) published a report on November 15 stating that South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is being funded by Iran. The report, South Africa, Hamas, Iran, and Qatar: […]