There are still a few slots left to participate in the Bible reading marathon in Despatch from 5am on Friday October 26 to some time on Monday October 29. “Most of the registered slots were filled by random individuals, save for families of Despatch which booked a few group slots at […]
Eastern Cape
Brutal cross-examination of rape victim highlights need for judicial system reform, says SACC
Originally published in SACC News The shocking cross-examination ordeal of courageous rape victim Cheryl Zondi in the Omotoso trial has prompted the South African Council of Churches SACC to urge justice authorities to establish special courts for rape cases to protect rape survivors, says the SACC in a media statement […]
Wisdom, art and worship music at PE Womb Stewardship launch
“Boyfriends shouldn’t have husbands’ benefits”, said Dr Pinky Ngcakani-Ncula during a talk at the Womb Stewardship launch in Port Elizabeth on Friday October 12. The ministry founded by “Dr Pinky”, which encourages young and unmarried people to remain celibate and to refrain from sexual immorality, was launched with a red-carpet evening […]
You know my name, but do you know my story?
Sara Thackwray reports back on the experience of a group of worship leaders who participated in a weekend workshop aimed at promoting healing and reconciliation through personal storytelling. On Friday October 5, Burn 24-7 gathered worship leaders from across Nelson Mandela Bay at Mentor’s Kraal in Jeffreys Bay for a […]
PE bursary ministry removing obstacles for promising students
Seven young people in Port Elizabeth are thanking God for life-changing bursaries provided through the Kusaidiana Trust — a ministry that was birthed out of recognising the plight of inner-city residents who lack the funds to pursue their career dreams. “No words can explain how thankful I am for the generosity […]
‘Womb Stewardship’ ministry launching in PE
On October 12 2018 at the Feather Market Hall, Port Elizabeth, Womb Stewardship will be launching its ministry under the theme “Royalty” and We Will Worship will be performing. Womb Stewardship is a ministry led by Dr Pinky Ngcakani-Ncula who is a physician by profession and also a minister of […]
Call to participate in Bible Reading Marathon in Despatch
A Despatch wife and mother of two toddlers, Illona de Wit, is organising a Bible reading marathon in the Despatch Main Town Hall from 5am on Friday October 26 to approximately 8pm on Monday October 29. “The Lord placed the Bible Reading Marathon in my heart, and my heart’s desire […]
‘Trophies of grace’ on streets of East London
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” –1 Corinthians 1:18 What do you say when a businessman gets saved by Jesus in his office because of the words of a preacher on […]
Crossing the Jordan in flood season — Tendai Chitsike
Gateway News columnist Tendai Chitsike shares on the amazing world-impacting “student church” he leads in Grahamstown, and their daunting new challenge of acquiring a church building against unforseen odds. By the grace of God, in the year I arrived to study at Rhodes University in 1997, God used some wonderful […]
Nelson Mandela Bay men invited to Kingdom Manne Camp
Once again, Nelson Mandela Bay will be hosting the annual Kingdom Manne Camp, with this year’s event taking place from September 14 to 16 at Dawson Farm, on the corner of Kraggakamma Rd and Lakeside Rd on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth. Men from all denominations and churches around the […]

