Originally published in IOLnews A Christian group that wants religious certification and signs on food packaging to be banned, faces an uphill battle against Muslims, Jews, Hindus and millions of members of Christian churches who are opposing the application in the Pretoria High Court. The National Association and Coalition of […]
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Call to mark Sanctity Life Sunday, National Day of Repentance
Pro-life groups in South Africa have urged Christians in the country to observe Sanctity Life Sunday, on Sunday, January 27 and the National Day or Repentance on Friday, February 1. Both dates are linked to the 16th anniversary of the legalisation of abortion on demand in SA on February 1, […]
Mixed reaction as Judge decriminalises sex between children
A Pretoria High Court Judge ruled yesterday that it is no longer a criminal offence for children aged between 12 and 16 to engage in consensual sexual activities with each other. Judge Pierre Rabie’s ruling follows an application last April by the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children, supported by […]
Gauteng, SA to be dedicated to Lord on Sunday
An intensive countrywide prayer campaign that was initiated after the African National Congress dedicated South Africa to ancestors in January reaches its climax on Sunday (December 2), with the dedication of Gauteng and South Africa to the Lord Jesus Christ. The campaign which was initiated by the SA Prayer Movement […]
Christian opponents of Gaga tour glad they spoke out
Christian Groups that have opposed Lady Gaga’s South African tour are glad that they have taken a stand even though the controversial pop megastar is on track to perform at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday and at the Cape Town Stadium on Monday. “At least we have made […]
Christians called to join Cape Town protest march against Gaga concerts
Christians in Cape Town are urged to participate in a peaceful, two hour, city centre protest march tomorrow morning against the upcoming Lady Gaga tour of South Africa. Protest co-ordinator, Abraham Warren of Christians For Truth said the march was a call on Christians to take a stand against the […]
Meshoe on SAfm to discuss threat to Christian public holidays
African Christian Democratic Party President Rev Kenneth Meshoe will be on SAfm tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 13) to discuss the reviewing of Christian public holidays by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, says the ACDP in a press statement […]
SACC delegation requests Government to stop Gaga tour
Christians opposed to Lady Gaga performing in South Africa handed a memorandum to the Department of Arts and Culture in Pretoria today requesting the Government to prevent the pop star from visiting the country, said SA Council of Churches Youth Forum President Vuyani Pule. He told Gateway News that the […]
ACDP invites public to join J’burg march against “attack on Christian faith”
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has invited all South Africans, particularly of the Christian faith, to join them in a protest march in Johannesburg on Saturday (November 10) against “what appears to be an attack on the Christian faith”. In a media statement released today, ACDP President, Rev Kenneth […]
SA Biblical literacy survey results to be released in January
An online Biblical Literacy survey of South African Christians which was started in mid-August has been completed and the results will be released at a public launch in Johannesburg on January 30, says the South African Theological Seminary (SATS). “Well over 5 000 people” participated in the survey, providing “a […]
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