By Nicola Miltz — Originally published in SA Jewish Report As widespread international support for the recent deal to normalise diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel continues to grow, the South African government has slammed the deal calling it “regrettable” The UAE last week became the […]
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Groundbreaking ‘Direct Election Bill’: getting ready to lead in a nation falling apart — Michael Louis
In an article on the Direct Election Bill that was launched yesterday and which will be tabled in Parliament next week, Christian marketplace leader Dr Michael Louis invites South Africans to seize a unique opportunity to participate in a process aimed at putting governmental power in the hands of the […]
SA rugby players stand against racism but don’t kneel for BLM
Political leaders criticise sports minister for threatening players Eight South African players — including World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager — took a stand against racism by wearing “Rugby Against Racism” T-shirts before an English Premiership match at the weekend but they were among 11 members […]
New tertiary education platform has vision to reclaim Christian influence in raising marketplace leaders
In what was described as a pivotal moment for Christian education in South Africa when the newly-formed Federation of Christian Universities and Colleges (FCUC) was launched during a virtual meeting yesterday. Representatives of Christian education and training institutions across the country who joined the meeting were urged to rally around […]
SACC joins hands with civic bodies to fight Covid-19 graft
Originally published by Independent Online In a bid to get to the bottom of large-scale corruption involving Covid-19 emergency funds, the SA Council of Churches (SACC) has announced a partnership with civil society groups to mobilise “a comprehensive societal response against corruption”. The council said it would work with other […]
Elderly couple beat Covid-19 with prayer — despite underlying illnesses
Originally published in Herald Live Despite suffering from cancer, hypertension, diabetes and asthma between the two of them, an elderly Motherwell couple say their faith in God and support from their loved ones was how they survived Covid-19. Both feel blessed to be alive after falling critically ill with the […]
WATCH: SA Christians putting feet on street to bring hope, healing
South African Christians this week started putting their feet on the street across the length and breadth of the country in response to a call by Worship South Africa on SA believers to bring hope and healing to the people of SA through worship and acts of love and kindness […]
Prestigious psychiatry journal retracts findings, admits sex-reassignment surgery didn’t fix mental health
Originally published in CBN News The American Journal of Psychiatry says it got it wrong when it came to analysing the numbers in a large study of transgender patients undergoing sex-reassignment surgery. Last fall, the journal published the results of the study and found the surgeries improved patients’ mental health. […]
Tribute to a legend: Apostle Dr PF Molefe — Tshego Motaung
Tshego Motaung writes about Pentecostal elder statesman Apostle Dr Philip F Molefe who died at the age of 92 on Saturday August 1 I had the privilege of interviewing Dr PF Molefe at his home in Sharpeville just before his 90th birthday celebration two years ago. We had arranged to […]
Zimbabwe intercessors ‘fixing gaze on God’ in ‘final push’ of 90 Days of National Prayer
As an intensive campaign of “90 Days of National Prayer” launched in Zimbabwe on June 1 enters its final weeks resolute intercessors are not deterred by an apparent escalation in corruption, repression and economic collapse in the nation. “As intercessors we do not focus on the natural realm because often […]

