Marie Stopes Clinic in Bloemfontein says pro-lifers who stage protests outside the abortion clinic are unlawfully harrassing and intimidating clinic personnel and clients. They have warned pro-life doctor and protest co-ordinator, Faan Oosthuizen that they will take legal action unless he agrees, in writing, to conduct the protests peacefully and […]
Free State
Church leaders seek education crisis meeting with government, unions
Faith-based leaders in South Africa want an urgent meeting with the Government and educational unions to seek solutions to the education crisis in the country. This was resolved at a two-day national “Hope for Education in South Africa” summit in Mangaung, Bloemfontein at which the leaders noted that an estimated […]
‘Hope For Education in South Africa’ summit in Bloemfontein
Hope for education in South Africa is the theme of a two-day education summit that started in Bloemfontein today. About 35 faith and civil society leaders are attending the National Religious Association for Social Development (NRASD) consultation which is exploring ways for successful private educational models to benefit dysfunctional public […]
Pray for the team, pleads Kings boss
By George Byron — Originally published in The Herald Rugby fans are being asked to pray for the EP Kings ahead of their make-or-break Currie Cup promotion match against the Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth on Friday (October 26). The appeal was made by EP Kings rugby boss Anele Pamba as […]
Free State dedicated to Jesus Christ
New beginning in historic building The Body of Christ in the Free State gathered in Bloemfontein on Saturday (October 13) to dedicate the province to God, with representatives of different denominations, cultures and political parties, humbly committing the region to the Lord’s governance and leadership. The dedication held at the […]
God gee Bertie ‘n nuwe naam
Deur Chris Smith — Oorspronklik gepubliseer in Kerkbode Baie Suid-Afrikaners ken die akteur Hennie Smit as die sagmoedige Bertie van die sepie Egoli, maar God het aan “Bertie” ’n nuwe naam gegee – en ’n nuwe kans in die lewe. Nadat Egoli van die kassie verdwyn het, wou dinge maar […]
Onderwysers toegerus vir vernuwing
Equipped for better relationships Vernuwing in verhoudings onder onderwysers, kinders en ouers is sekerlik die eerste stap in ‘n nuwe rigting in Suid-Afrikaanse skole. Die vierde Nasionale Christen Onderwysers Konvensie (NCOK) is die naweek by Oranje Meisies Skool in Bloemfontein gehou en het juis hierdie aspek van die land se […]
Time of refreshing, restoring relationships for Christian teachers
Organisers of the upcoming National Christian Teachers’ Convention (NCTC) in Bloemfontein believe that God wants to do something significant in the area of refreshing and restoring relationships. “We really feel that the Lord wants to touch and restore every aspect of a teacher’s relationships — in the prayer room with […]
‘Paul from Congo’ on revival prayer mission in Bloemfontein
He is known in Bloemfontein Christian circles as “Paul from the Congo”. A burly man with a ready smile, he is recognised by his predominantly white, Afrikaans Christian brothers in Bloemfontein as a missionary sent by the Lord to pray for “the great revival” — an End-Time national revival that […]
Restoring relationships to keep Christian teachers in the profession
Renewed relationships is the focus of a national educational convention that aims to inspire Christian teachers to carry on teaching despite the overwhelming odds against the profession. “We are trusting the Lord to bring breakthroughs and healing in this specific area,” says Karen Erasmus, secretrary of the National Christian Teachers’ […]

