The general synod of the Dutch Reformed Church this week agreed on a way forward which it hopes will stop bitter infighting over members’ differences regarding same-sex relationships and allow all to act according to their beliefs. The agreement was reached after the synod meeting in Benoni decided on Tuesday […]
Gauteng
Visionary, new chapel is worthwhile prayer stop at OR Tambo airport
Recently when I returned from a trip to Israel I had to spend several hours at OR Tambo International Airport waiting for a flight to Port Elizabeth. Fellow travellers who had to wait some hours for another regional connection invited me to join them in a time of intercession in […]
Forum starts conversation to heal Nigeria-SA relations, change narrative
A new, community-based forum aimed at healing relations between South Africans and Nigerians that were damaged after recent deadly xenophobic violence was introduced to the media in Gauteng this week. “We give the glory to God and are grateful that He blessed it [the forum] and that it actually came […]
International human trafficking conference taking place in Gauteng in November
The sixth annual MeCAHT international human trafficking conference will be taking place at Liberty Church in Randburg, Johannesburg from November 13 to 15. With its lineup of international and national speakers addressing the theme of “Unveiling the Complexities of the Human Trafficking Conundrum and Exploring a Multi-Sectoral Response”, the conference will […]
Joint campaign to bring relief to city-centre shack dwellers hit by Pretoria violence
By Golda Meyer The plight of more than 200 Pretoria city-centre residents who were left destitute after recent outbreaks of xenophobic violence in the area, gave birth to a joint relief movement called #ServeYourCity. Various NGO’s and churches teamed up with the city management to find solutions to the disaster and […]
Company of Prophets holding 2019 national conference in Pretoria
The annual national conference of the Compay of Prophets SA is taking place at the NG Kerk Lynwoodrif in Pretoria on September 6 and 7. International guest speakers at the event are Paul Guidry, apostolic leader of the Bridge Metro West Church in Boston, US and Charity Bowman, co-founder of […]
ACDP leaders, parents, take strong stand against CSE during Pretoria protest march
“Not on our watch!” Bishop Dalton Adams, ACDP member of parliament, said to a big group of riled-up protestors in front of the Department of Basic Education‘s offices in Pretoria last Saturday. A march was held last in the city to protest against the proposed introduction of comprehensive sexuality education […]
Pretoria march planned to oppose sexualisation of schoolchildren
South Africans across the religious spectrum are invited to participate in a march in Pretoria on Saturday August 17 to protest against the radical sexualisation of school children through the proposed introduction of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools. Organisers of the protest action, the ACDP, say they aim to fight […]
Kingdom solutions road trip moves into second gear
The first leg of a national road trip to find Kingdom solutions to South Africa’s many challenges has left Mkhangeli Matomela and Jacques Malan astounded by what God has already initiated in different communities. Starting in Cape Town on July 20, the pair visited nine cities and towns in eight […]
Money and the Prosperous Soul conference in Joburg, Cape Town
Many believe that the key to a healthy financial life is linked to following practical tools and a list of “dos and don’ts”. Although there are benefits to following certain financial principles, this approach is fundamentally flawed, as a healthy financial life begins with the soul, says Stephen De Silva, from […]