South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in The Christian Post After one of the most successful and expansive years of his career, including leading worship at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Grammy Award-winning worship leader Chris Tomlin is opening 2026 with new music, releasing theJesus SavesEP. The four-track project from the 53-year-old artist includes multiple […]
Life imitated art on December 19 2025, when the South African animation film David was released across North American cinemas — on the same day as Avatar: Fire and Ash, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants, and The Housemaid. For context, the first two Avatar films rank first and third on the all-time global box […]
In many African cultures, including those of the Xhosa, Tsonga and Sotho peoples of South Africa, traditional circumcision marks the transition from boyhood to manhood. Among the Xhosa, this rite of passage is known as “ulwaluko”. A Gqeberha pastor and author, Siphelo Goduka, is now challenging the spiritual foundations of […]
Originally published in Christian Today Channel 4 is broadcasting a two-part documentary on the life of John Smyth, the serial abuser whose crimes brought an end to Justin Welby’s tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury. Smyth ran a number of Christian camps in both Britain and Africa and is believed to have […]
Cape Pulpit 729 AM has triumphantly returned to the airwaves after nine months of silence caused by severe financial constraints. The Christian radio station, deeply rooted in the Western Cape community, celebrates this comeback as a testimony of faith, perseverance, and divine restoration. The station’s leadership reflects on the past […]
Produced in Cape Town, the biblical animated musical David is being released in 44 international markets, has passed six million YouTube views for its trailers, and is being called “the best animated film of 2025” in five-star reviews. US presales have topped $6 million (R102 269 705). That outpaces any previous Angel Studios […]
Sponsored Post JOY! is publishing a brand-new book that will help believers see the Bible with fresh eyes. Did You Know? Fascinating Facts from the Bible is a full-colour book filled with short, surprising truths from Scripture, history, archaeology, and culture. It shows that God’s Word is not only true, but rich, […]
Originally published in Christian Today Isaiah 41:10 had the highest international engagement on YouVersion during 2025, the Bible platform has announced. Isaiah 41:10 is a popular verse in times of need, encapsulating God’s promise to always be with His people and encouraging them to rely on Him. It reads, “So do not […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Actor Jonathan Roumie says two lifelong atheists decided to embrace the Christian faith after watching The Chosen, which led them to become interested in the Bible, start attending church, and, ultimately, convert to Christianity.” Jonathan Roumie, the actor well-known for playing Jesus Christ in […]
By Bobby Gruenewald In 2008, I stood in line at an airport security line at Chicago O’Hare, frustrated with my own inconsistency in reading the Bible and wondering how we could leverage technology to solve a problem that millions struggled with. That moment of curiosity sparked an idea that would […]