“Who would you choose for President if you could?” asks the New Nation Movement (NNM), in a five-question survey aimed at getting people to engage with a new era of democracy that is dawning in South Africa. The survey which also asks respondents to suggest up to 12 new people […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Respected ACDP leader Cheryllyn Dudley stepping down after 20 years in parliament
“It is my strong conviction that every leader should not only know when it is time to step up but also when it is time to step down. There comes a time when the most courageous thing you can do for those you love is to step aside and trust […]
Dr Myles Munroe — The Purpose & The Power of the Holy Spirit: Book Review
Dr Myles Munroe’s life provided him with unique opportunities to observe the purpose and power of governors in colonial administrations. It also gave him special insight into the work of the Holy Spirit, who he aptly describes, in this book, as the Governor of heaven who communicates the Creator-King’s desires […]
Moves to reform Electoral Act gain momentum
The New Nation Movement (NNM) — a non-partisan nation-building movement that wants political power to be transferred from parties to people — met with 12 small political parties in parliament on Wednesday ahead of its March 7 date in the Western Cape High Court where it is challenging the government […]
Messianic evangelist who escaped the Nazis — Charles Gardner
With the annual Holocaust Memorial Day (Sunday January 27) in view, it is worth being reminded not only of how many perished but also of those who escaped the jaws of Nazism – often miraculously. It is a little known fact that in spite of terrible persecution in Eastern Europe, […]
Christian dishwasher fired by hotel because she refused to work Sundays awarded R288m
A devout Christian dishwasher and mother of six who was fired by the Conrad Hotel in Miami, Florida, for refusing to work on Sundays was awarded $21-million (R288-million) in punitive damages by a federal jury on Monday after she sued for the violation of her religious rights. “I love God. […]
Divine relief from violence, serious crime in Winelands
Since early December peace and unity has been reigning in a region of the Western Cape Winelands that has a history of ongoing taxi violence, murder and serious crime — and the community says the change is a result of divine intervention following a breakthrough prayer event. In an email […]
Opportunity to learn from biblical template for political development of nations
“Prophetic Seasons in the Political Development of Nations” is the intriguing name of a 1-day seminar in Pretoria on January 31 to prepare Christians for the upcoming national elections. During the seminar Segun Olanipekun, a pastor, author and student of biblical nation building, will facilitate interactive discussion on about 15 […]
WC Christian leaders call for speedy resolution of land injustice
A group of Western Cape Christian leaders this week issued a biblically-based call for justice to be served peacefully for people who have been historically robbed of their property. Explaining the response of the Concerned Clergy Western Cape (CCWC) to parliament’s decision to amend Section 25 of the Constitution to […]
Next ‘old fashioned tent meeting’ in Bloemfontein
St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth came alive in a beautiful way last Saturday at a Jesus Day in the Park event inspired by a prophetic word that an old-fashioned tent meeting is able to save the nation. Burn 24/7 teams kept worship music flowing throughout the day, as people […]