Originally published in News24 A Bloemfontein doctor’s many acts of kindness inspired a complete stranger to create a crowdfunding campaign for him. Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, 56, who has been nicknamed “The Walk-in Doctor”, opened his practice in June and has always dreamed of helping people, irrespective of whether they can […]
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SA believers should use their freedom well says Christian fugitive from Eritrea
South African Christians should use their extensive religious freedom to share the Gospel at every opportunity said Filmon Tesfai, a Christian health professional who has been jailed four times and suffered torture for his faith in his home country, Eritrea. Since escaping from his homeland in the Horn of Africa […]
South African family murdered in Afghanistan inducted onto martyr’s memorial
Originally published in Charisma News The induction ceremony of Werner, Jean-Pierre and Rode Groenewald onto the Martyrs Memorial in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, was streamed online last Saturday as part of the inaugural Day of the Christian Martyr. Werner, Hannelie and their two children, Jean-Pierre and Rode, left their comfortable lives in […]
Mel Tari speaking on revival at national prayer conference in Secunda
Indonesian evangelist and missionary Mel Tari who was an eyewitness to some of the greatest miracles of the 20th century will be speaking on the theme of revival at the Intercessors for South Africa (Ifsa) national prayer conference in Secunda, Mpumalanga in September. The annual conference brings various prayer networks […]
Rain, rainbows and repentance at Mighty Men Canada
Unexpected rain on the first night of Canada’s first Mighty Men Conference last weekend did not stop men from listening to Angus Buchan’s message — or from rushing forward in a spirit of repentance. It started to drizzle as men arrived at the venue on Friday evening, says Buchan in […]
Right for Christians to share faith upheld in landmark UK judgment
Originally published in Christian Concern In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal has upheld the rights of UK Christians to freely express their faith by handing victory to former student social worker Felix Ngole. Overturning a High Court decision to uphold Felix’s expulsion from Sheffield University, the crucial outcome […]
DBE says it will consult parents, teachers on Comprehensive Sexuality Education content
An update on the status of Comprehensive Sexuality Education by Daniela Ellerbeck, legal adviser to Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) recently again met with the Department of Basic Education (“the DBE) to discuss various questions and concerns regarding the proposed implementation of […]
Bloemfontein doctor whose patients pay what they can afford, says God gave him idea
“It’s a God idea. It’s not my idea. It goes against all human logic and that’s why it’s caught the imagination of so many people.” So said Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros in a telephone interview with Gateway News yesterday, on the 11th working day since he opened his unique practice […]
Governmental Prayer Watch campaign going strong
When the well-supported South African 21-day election fast campaign ended on May 8 people continued to ask “what now?” says Janet Brann-Hollis of SA Back to God, which promoted the campaign. The elections were over, should they continue to pray? On researching what the Word says about praying for your […]
Meet more speakers from the Global Leadership Summit 2019 — Part 4
This week we introduce another four speakers from the list of 24 influential thought leaders who will be inspiring attendees at the annual Global Leadership Summit at venues throughout South Africa in October and November. Click here for more information on GLS 2019. Jia Jiang — Best-selling author. blogger. entrepreneur Years after […]