The biggest winner of this year’s SABC Crown Gospel Awards was Dr Tumi. He bagged six awards in the nine categories that he was nominated in. The reason, many feel, that he is fast becoming a gospel favourite is the fact that Dr Tumi writes all his songs. He has […]
Author: Neziswa Kanju
Light that shines through the dark headlines
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] International, national and local news seem to be carrying stories of conflict after conflict — disaster and tragedy adding to the uncertainty in which most of the world finds itself. In isiXhosa there is a saying “Alitshoni lingenandaba” which means that there […]
Don’t let discontent steal your blessing
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] What is contentment? What is it about human nature that makes us want more — to be more, to have more? You see it all around — a man dreams of landing a certain job, he finally gets it and within a […]
Interview with Breaking Forth author Precious Nyarambi
Finding victory in yielding to God The publishing space in South Africa is growing everyday with many new voices introducing new work. One such voice is Precious Nyarambi. Originally from Zimbabwe her story reads as the present day Esther who at a young age became an orphan. As is always […]
Beautiful Series: reclaiming our beauty, power, purpose
On a very clear sunny Saturday morning October 1, about 70 of us made our way to the Beautiful Series event in Sandton where our host Hannah Viviers had thoughtfully organised a line-up of speakers to minister to our souls, remind us of our destinies and how much the Father […]
Making the most of the motherhood journey
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] On the 7th of October my first born turned 13. He is a mature young man for his age and for the longest time he has wanted to reach this milestone age. We are of course thankful to the Father for keeping […]
Love lessons from God
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one […]
Our parents and grandparents still have a rich destiny to live out
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships. With an eye on Heritage Day on Saturday September 24 Neziswa Kanju focuses on the senior citizens of our nation who have helped shaped our legacy — and still have more dreams to pursue.[/notice] The older members in our families, our grandmothers […]
Idols stage is surprising platform for gospel
From its very first South African season — won by Heinz Winkler — the Idols stage has introduced Mzansi, Africa and the world to some of the most gifted musical voices in the land. God’s children have taken advantage of this iconic stage that forms part of our entertainment industry. […]
Create fresh memories in Spring
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] My husband and I have spent these last couple of days in the Kruger Park area hosting our friends from abroad who have wanted to come to these parts for an African safari. It has been amazing to me to realise how […]