Is there an agenda in South Africa to interfere with Christians’ rights to hold Biblical positions? This question was left hanging in the air last night after the screening of a televised interview with the principal of the Creare Training Centre in Bloemfontein which the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Top TV porn channels decision outrage
‘Day of shame for SA’, ‘Victory for evil’, say critics The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has approved Top TV’s application to launch three pornographic channels, provoking shock and dismay from Christian organisations that campaigned against the broadcaster’s porn plans. Announcing its decision to licence Top TV to […]
Global TV audience captivated by Todd Bentley ‘healing revival’ in SA
It’s more than signs and wonders. It’s the glory realm, says evangelist [notice]ANDRE VILJOEN spoke to evangelist Todd Bentley who has been in Tongaat, KwaZulu Natal, since early this month, leading healing revival meetings that are being viewed by a worldwide television audience.[/notice] “I only expected to be in Tongaat […]
Afrika Mhlophe writing book on ancestral worship
When Port Elizabeth pastor Afrika Mhlophe agreed to pray about the problem of ancestral worship during his prayer slot at a city prayer day in 2011, he had no thoughts of writing a book on the topic. “But after that prayer something happened. It was just a few minutes of […]
UPDATE: GOD TV extends live airing of healing services in KZN
GOD TV will continue to carry live coverage of the Great Awakening Healing Revival with Canadian evangelist Todd Bentley in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, until at least the end of this week, the global Christian broadcaster confirmed today (Monday, April 15, 2013). On Friday GOD TV announced in a press release that […]
Bloemfontein Christian training centre violates gay rights, says SAHRC
A Christian arts training centre in Bloemfontein has been found guilty of human rights violations for discriminating against homosexuals, the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) ruled yesterday. The SAHRC has recommended that the Creare Training Centre amend its constitution to accommodate diversity and attend “sensitisation workshops” conducted by the Institute […]
Van Stadens Bridge getting barrier to deter suicide jumps
Construction will start this week on a 2.7m high steel mesh pedestrian barrier designed to deter suicide jumps off Van Stadens Bridge west of Port Elizabeth, Friends of Van Stadens Bridge Trust (FOVSBT) said in a surprise announcement in PE today. The erection of the barrier which will run along […]
Internet horse scammer asks Gospel piper for forgiveness
A white mare named Molly advertised on Gumtree seemed to meet the requirements of Christian bagpiper, Piperjames, for a white steed for use in spreading the Gospel in and around Cape Town. The initial email correspondence between prospective buyer and seller was encouraging. “Molly is the old plantation style walking […]
Law against human trafficking a decisive step closer
A long awaited law against human trafficking in South Africa moved a step closer to enactment when the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) adopted the “Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill” on March 19. The bill, which has been before Parliament for six years, must now be signed […]
Film trilogy transformed me into friend of God, says director Darren Wilson
[notice]Father Of Lights, is the final film in a trilogy of powerful God encounters that have impacted millions of viewers around the world. ANDRE VILJOEN interviewed director, Darren Wilson in Port Elizabeth this week, at the end of a two weeks Father Of Lights tour of South Africa.[/notice] Part of […]