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. […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
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 […]
TESTIMONY: No way will I drop my diamonds, says Alta Smith
Alta Smith has followed the Lord all her life and has experienced some powerful healing miracles over the years — but she says it has taken a revelation about forgiveness and a word about diamonds to give her a fresh boost of faith and boldness. Her new season began at […]
Bill paves way for independent candidates in 2019 election
South African voters will be able to vote for candidates of their choice in the 2019 elections, and keep their representatives accountable, if a bill calling for the right for independent candidates to stand for public office is passed. An explanatory summary of the draft Electoral Laws Amendment Bill 2019 […]
Join us at ‘Jesus Day in the Park’ in PE on Saturday December 15
Gateway News and Burn 24/7 invite you to join us at “Jesus Day in the Park” — a day we trust will be a time of refreshing, renewal and inspiration in the presence of the Lord in a picnic atmosphere in St George’s Park on Saturday December 15. All are […]
TESTIMONY: God’s ‘sniper’ rides Cape trains to bring in harvest
When I first spoke to Niel Botma in October about his role in the amazing story of the Lazarus Train which “rose from the dead” as a result of prayer, I knew I would have to interview him again later. He told me at that time that his Holy Spirit-led action […]
Errol Naidoo resigns from ACDP leadership *UPDATE: ACDP responds *
Family values campaigner Errol Naidoo has resigned from the leadership of the ACDP just months after announcing a plan to revitalise the party ahead of the 2019 elections. Citing “differing views on leadership, strategy and methodology” as the reason for resigning as ACDP communications director and national executive committee (NEC) […]

