Christians in cities and towns throughout South Africa are expected to participate in Jesus Marches on Saturday April 27 in a display of unity and servant-heartedness, linked to a so-called “Christian great awakening” in the nation ahead of the May elections. Organisers have asked marchers to wear white as a symbol […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Bid for independents to stand in elections headed for Constitutional Court as High Court dismisses application
The Western Cape High Court yesterday dismissed an application by the New Nation Movement (NNM) and others for the Electoral Act to be amended in time for independent candidates to stand in the May 8 election. Responding to the judgment last night, an unfazed-sounding Bulelani Mkohliswa, national coordinator of the […]
Call to bless family of hospitalised Gateway News volunteer reporter
Faithful and talented Gateway News volunteer reporter Alf James has been in the intensive care unit of Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein for six weeks recovering from organ failure due to sepsis as a result of a perforated duodenum. Alf, who lives with his beautiful family on a farm near Middelburg, […]
SA Christians urged to sign petition to return ambassador to Israel
The South African branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) has called on Christians in SA to sign and share its petition to reinstate the ambassador to Israel, where SA’s embassy in Tel Aviv has been downgraded to a liaison office. SA International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu last week confirmed […]
ACDP is now my spiritual home as well as my political home, says Vytjie Mentor
Former senior ANC MP Vytjie Mentor said today that her decision to join the ACDP followed a search to find a new party “that shares my values of godliness — that puts God at the centre of affairs and would urge the nation to do the same”. In a telephone […]
Mighty blessings for thousands of SA cities, towns
Last Friday, South African Christians were asked to speak words of blessing over their cities and towns as part of a campaign to restore that which was intended for harm. Yesterday, Bible teacher Dr Arthur Frost, together with intercessors across the nation, who made the call via Whatsapp, said they […]
‘Year of the Lord’s Favour’ proclaimed by Christian business leaders
South African believers, get ready for a sudden season of the Lord’s favour, says a corporate prophetic declaration that was released by Voice of Africa Global Media today on behalf of a group of Christian business leaders. “We have come to an ERA, where you will go to bed with […]
WATCH: Dave Cape walking Pilgrims Way with cross and bowl to call UK back to God
South African David Cape who has carried the cross and bowl in over 30 countries over 30 years is answering a prophetic call to walk the 280km Pilgrim’s Way across south eastern England to call the nation back to the Lord. He says the cross walk — from August 25 […]
Dutch Reformed Church won’t appeal judgment
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) synod has decided to abide by a controversial Pretoria High Court ruling ordering the church to allow ministers in same-sex relationships and the solemnisation of same-sex civil unions. The decision followed a vote in which a “significant majority” of 48 synod members supported a proposal […]
40 Days for Life kicks off largest-ever Lent campaign in 377 cities
As Lent begins so does the pro-life initiative 40 Days for Life. This year there will be pro-life vigils organised by 40 Days in 377 participating cities across 31 countries, with now over 150 cities outside of North America. In the United Kingdom alone there will be 10 campaigns running. […]

