South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A group of Christian leaders in the Eastern Free State town of Harrismith aim to help people get out of debt and into “a spacious financial space” through an innovative programme that will provide interest free loans and financial mentoring, says Johnny Veitch, one of the leaders. “We call it […]
Over the past four years it has been phenomenal to see the growth in numbers of both men and Churches who attend the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) from the Port Elizabeth-Despatch-Uitenhage-Jeffrey’s Bay area, according to Lance Walton, KMMC coordinator for the region. “I have been amazed by what this […]
Men called on to make a difference Angus Buchan, the founder of the Mighty Men Conferences, which started on his farm Shalom in Kwa-Zulu Natal and have spread to the UK, US, Australia, Tasmania, and Brazil, with a number also taking place in South Africa this year, is looking forward […]
With less than three months to go until Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) 2015, the organisers have issued an urgent call to prayer. “From the very first year of KMMC in 2011, we have tried to lay a foundation of prayer in everything we have done. We are therefore requesting […]
KMMC took an important step forward at last year’s conference when a partnership was initiated with local churches after a meeting of church leaders who attended the conference was held. Dave Turner, one of the local organisers of the KMMC and a lay pastor in Middelburg, believes the meeting shifted […]
Sunday February 1, 2015 is the 18th anniversary of the legalisation of abortion in South Africa and pro-life organisations have called on Christians to observe the day with prayer and repentance for “the national sin of abortion”. Since the passing of the controversial Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act on […]
Angus Buchan back to lead KMMC’s Sunday session The Karoo heartland is set to change from an arid landscape into a fertile field of worship and fellowship. Those attending the fifth Karoo Mighty Men Conference, which will take place from April 24 to 26, 2015, will have a rare opportunity […]
Originally published in Eyewitness News Pierre Korkie’s family has confirmed his body has now arrived in his hometown of Bloemfontein, where his memorial service and funeral will be held on Friday. Korkie, a South African teacher, was killed by al-Qaeda militants when US Special Forces tried to free American hostage Luke […]
The heartbroken family of South African teacher hostage Pierre Korkie, 56, who died during a failed US rescue mission in Yemen a day before he was due to be released say they have forgiven his al-Qaida captors. An American journalist Luke Somers and 10 al-Qaida terrorists also died in the […]
Originally published in Eyewitness News Relief organisation Gift of the Givers says it has received confirmation from al-Qaeda leaders that kidnapped Bloemfontein teacher Pierre Korkie is still alive. The group’s leaders are reported to be responding positively to correspondence from parties trying to secure Korkie’s release. Korkie and his wife Yolande were […]