The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) has been partnering with certain churches to bring warmth in winter to needy Gauteng communities through its “Blankets for Hope” blanket drive. Elderly people in Booysens and children in Eldorado Park were the most recent recipients of blankets provided by a generous sponsor […]
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Women inspired by biblical story of faith, obedience
More than a dozen like-minded Christian women recently attended the fourth Confident Women in Business (CWIB) get-together at the Choose Life Church in Pretoria East. These meetings are held to encourage Christian women to find their voice in the world, grow and learn to be the best versions of themselves. […]
Four Christians executed for wearing crosses in latest Burkina Faso attacks
Originally published in Faithwire Four Christians in Burkina Faso were executed in their village on June 27 by unidentified Islamist terrorists who singled them out for wearing crosses that signified their faith in Christ. Field workers from Open Doors USA who spoke with survivors say the armed militants “Told everyone […]
Uganda’s President Museveni receives Prophet Uebert Angel
Originally published in UG Christian News President Yoweri Museveni this week met and held discussions with visiting Prophet Uebert Angel, the founder of Spirit Embassy (Good News Church), a Pentecostal ministry in the United Kingdom. According to State House officials, Prophet Angel’s meeting with President Museveni on Monday followed several […]
UK report urges sanctions on countries that persecute Christians
Originally published in Aleteia A report commissioned by the British foreign secretary has found that Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the the world, and recommends that sanctions should be imposed on the perpetrators of this oppression. The report, compiled by Philip Mountstephen, the bishop of Truro, and commissioned […]
Pair taking to road in search of Kingdom solutions to SA challenges
The government needs help with solving problems that are holding back the nation — and there are many people in the Body of Christ throughout South Africa who can help solve those problems. This is the view of a number of South Africans in different spheres who share a “covenant […]
Cricket World Cup nations with very little religious freedom
Special report by Open Doors SA The 2019 Cricket World Cup is moving toward a climax and many of us have chosen our favourite teams (though sadly the Proteas are out of the competition) and cricketers around the world. A shocking reality is that half of the countries (five) participating […]
‘I think he is an angel’ — Doctor who charges what patients can afford inspires stranger to raise funds
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 […]
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 […]

