On November 16 all roads led to Diepsloot as many people rushed there to witness the official launch of Whispering Hope Music Academy (WHMA). WHMA is a community-based music academy that aims to build safe and liveable communuties through music. Established in Diepsloot, Gauteng in 2021, WHMA has expanded its […]
Author: Bulelwa Mokori
‘Johannesburg Great Revival’ happening from August 8 to 11
The public is invited to the “Johannesburg Great Revival” outreach at the Orlando Community Hall, Region 10, Mooki Street, Orlando East, Johannesburg from Thursday August 8 to Sunday August 11. The outreach, organised by The Christian Youth Crusaders (CYC) of The Apostolic Faith Mission of Africa (AFMA), is aimed at […]
Youth-founded academy helping Soweto learners with maths, science
Nelisile Hlatshwayo. a Grade 9 learner from Moletsane Secondary School, Vosloorus, recently walked out of her mathematics examination classroom confident about her results. She attributes her positivity to the coaching she received from a local NPO, Intsika Academy, that identifies learners in the Soweto area who are struggling with maths […]
Young author aims to inspire children to read and write
China-based award-winning author, poet and musician, Nqobizwe Malinga, uses the power of words to instil a culture of reading and writing among children and the youth. He recently held a brief interactive literature workshop at Taroko School in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, where he engaged with young learners. “Their fascination with reading […]
Retired policewoman marks Women’s Month with food gift to disabled centre
The Tembisa Self Help Association of the Disabled (T-SHAD) recently received a generous donation of food groceries contributed by Norkem Park-based retired Lieutenant-Colonel Ntombizakhe Mcaba to mark Women’s Month. “As a woman I want to make a difference in my community by helping the needy and supporting them to be […]
Encouraging outreach to moms of Down Syndrome children
About 50 mothers of children with Down Syndrome were pampered and encouraged at a recent mothers’ support day in Bapong Village, Brits initiated by local community stakeholders in recognition of the hard work and emotional toll of parenting special-needs children due to social prejudice. During the event at Rekgonne-Bapo Special […]
Historic ‘Gospel bus’ fulfils prophecy
Tears of joy were shed by some of those gathered at the Apostolic Fath Mission of Africa (AFMA) branch in Pimville, Johannesburg on June 4 to witness the handover of a brand-new 68-seater bus that was purchased exclusively by church members for Gospel missions in Africa. “We thank God, who […]
Rich music experience unfolding in poor, Gauteng township
In the densely-populated, poor and crime-ridden Gauteng township of Diepsloot, God spoke to the heart of a senior city academic, Dr Darlingtong Mushongera, to use music to uplift people and win souls for the Kingdom of God. “My prayer to God is to use music to draw them closer to […]
Spiritual blessings abound at 5-day ‘Great Spiritual Revival’ campaign in Polokwane
Spiritual blessings were poured down during the recent “Great Spiritual Revival”, a 5-day event hosted by the Apostolic Faith Mission of Africa (AFMA) Gospel youth group known as the Christian Youth Crusaders (CYC) in Seshego, Polokwane. Each day from August 5 to 9 people brought loved ones to the event […]
‘Ubuntu’ set to shape world of work
Bulelwa Mokori speaks to proudly-African Kingdom entrepreneur Nicola Middleton In today’s fiercely competitive global economy, many organisations consider profitability to be the de facto business driver, negating the value of people. Nicola Middleton, founder and president of GodBrands, a young business with a global, Kingdom vision to express God’s love […]