“One deadline no one will miss is the moment we die,” writes veteran South African journalist Ron Steele in the final chapter of his frank and fascinating memoir, Deadline Eternity: a journalist torn by three loves. Now in his 80s, Ron began sports reporting for the Rand Daily Mail at […]
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NWU partially lifts suspension of student who protested against LGBT orientation presentation
North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom has partially lifted its controversial suspension of Shaun Christie, a final-year law student, for disrupting a LGBTQIA+ presentation to first year students at a university orientation event last Tuesday. NWU’s back-pedalling on its initial harsh response to Christie’s protest, which sparked a mass student walkout from […]
Pretoria ‘Prayer Drive Thru’ team would like to pray for you!
If you are driving in Waverley, Pretoria you are invited to pop into the “Prayer Drive Thru” where faith-filled volunteers would love to pray for you. Co-founder of the roadside ministry, Danie Marx, said that “after eight months of being obedient to be there every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, […]
UPDATED: Senior NWU student suspended for disrupting LGBTQIA+ presentation to first years
Shaun Christie, a final year law student at North-West Univeristy, Potchefstroom, has been suspended by university authoriries for disrupting a LGBTQIA+ presentation during an orientation session for first year students on Tuesday. In a video clip [see below] of Shaun speaking in front of the university he says he had responded […]
SA doesn’t get it’s way at ICJ but ‘insulting’ ruling poses ‘dangerous’ public image problem for Israel
Last Friday the International Court of Justice rejected the South African government’s request to explicitly order a ceasefire in the Gaza war on the grounds of genocide — although the SA government apparently interprets the ruling as effectively ordering Israel to suspend its war. The ICJ did accept the possibility […]
Dutch worshipers stand for Israel — and for SA Christians — at International Court of Justice
Why did a group of Dutch Christians worship Jesus and pray together on a wintry public square in front of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Sunday? They did it for Israel – and for Christians in South Africa, explained Wim Hoddenbagh, preacher and founder of Dutch outdoor worship […]
‘The Chosen’ Season 4 brings tears, plot twists and a ‘big surprise’
Oriinally published in Christian Headlines The newest season of The Chosen will include a more serious tone with a little sorrow and lots of surprises for fans, say two producers of the series who have been on the project since the first season. The Chosen: Season 4 (episodes 1-3) launches in theatres on February 1, […]
‘Fight the good fight in 2024’ — Jonathan Cahn
Originally published in Charisma News After seeing the past year surge with witchcraft, paganism, the occult and the extreme gender ideologies being pushed on young children, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn provided a warning about the coming end times, how these signs are playing out right in front of our eyes and what we […]
OPINION: Accusing Israel of genocide while ignoring Hamas atrocities endangers SA Jewish citizens
By Vivienne Myburgh, national director International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, South Africa The decision of the South African government, led by the ANC, to sue the State of Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague for genocide in Gaza, is completely contrary to logic and the national interest. […]
The real and frightening implications of SA’s case against Israel
Originally published in United with Israel South Africa presented its opening arguments accusing Israel of “genocide,” last Thursday in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague. Israel responded with its legal defense on Friday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the claim of genocide “meritless,” while other […]