South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” For many Christians Psalm 23:4 is a memory verse learned at an early age. By the age of five, children in […]
Award-winning singer, songwriter and contemporary Christian artist Amanda Cook will be heading up three nights of worship in South Africa in September. Her “Worship Works Wonders” tour will include Johannesburg on September 19, Cape Town on September 20 and Durban on September 21. During the tour, which is presented by […]
Originally published in Crosswalk The season 23 finale of ‘American Idol’ crowned Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, as this season’s winner on Sunday night. Roberts, who has Gospel roots and grew up singing in church, won America’s vote following his performance of original single Heal, a cover of a Tom Odell track […]
Double GRAMMY-Award winninng worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman will be visiting South Africa in September. The tour will include Let Me See Jesus Worship Nights and WOR/TH seminars in Cape Town and Pretoria. “These are going to be powerful nights of worship and praise, alongside WOR/TH day seminars in […]
There is revival happening on American Idol and any discerning heart who has the Holy Spirit can see it. The new season has seen an influx of Christian singers auditioning. From the very beginning of their American Idol journey these musicians introduced themselves as Christians who are there “to do […]
Let Us Worship, a movement that has led large outdoor worship gatherings in all 50 states of the United States over the past two years held an intimate open-air event in Jerusalem on a chilly Thursday evening, two days before the start of Passover celebrations in Israel. Movement founder Sean […]
Originally published in The Christian Post At 90 years old, legendary crooner Pat Boone has nothing to prove. With over 45 million records sold, six No. 1 Billboard hits, 29 Hollywood films and three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Boone’s legacy as an entertainer is secure. But today, […]
Praise South Africa is the name of an event with a difference that is taking place on Friday April 11 at Moreleta Campus, Pretoria On stage will be a line-up of prominent South African artists from diverse cultural backgrounds – among them Dr Tumi, Khaya Mthethwa, Retief Burger, Refentse, Karlien […]
After a decade-long hiatus, one of South Africa’s most successful and beloved Christian contemporary rock bands, Tree63, is making a triumphant return. With founding vocalist and songwriter John Ellis at the helm and a renewed sense of purpose, the band — known for its global success, seven studio albums, and […]
Originally published in Christian Daily Titled ‘Open letter to my daughter, Dorcas’, Simfukwe narrated how the pain and anguish of finding out the condition of her daughter birthed her hit song Chanzo, a breakout gospel hit in East Africa that was released four years ago and has 14 million views […]