South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Christians in cities and towns throughout South Africa are expected to participate in Jesus Marches on Saturday April 27 in a display of unity and servant-heartedness, linked to a so-called “Christian great awakening” in the nation ahead of the May elections. Organisers have asked marchers to wear white as a symbol […]
The Western Cape High Court yesterday dismissed an application by the New Nation Movement (NNM) and others for the Electoral Act to be amended in time for independent candidates to stand in the May 8 election. Responding to the judgment last night, an unfazed-sounding Bulelani Mkohliswa, national coordinator of the […]
A new Port Elizabeth inter-church, collaborative group called City of Compassion has launched a drive to collect blankets, winter woollies and Bibles for poor, homeless and unemployed people in the city. Group visionary, Patricia van Niekerk of the Salvation Army, Central, said she believes the Holy Spirit gave her the […]
A prayer group called “9pm Call to Prayer” which started with a WhatsApp group of 43 people committed to pray for South Africa and the upcoming elections each evening, now has 2 300 members, says founding member Andre Harrison. “Last night alone over 200 joined the group,” he says in […]
As South Africans begin a 21-day Election Fast today, SA Back To God emphasises that the act of fasting one daily meal or pursuing a Daniel fast, is not complete unless we also set aside some time to pray. Basic instructions for the fast, focusing on prayer strategy, are available […]
By Will Maule — Originally published in Faithwire A stunning image has emerged from the ashes of the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Standing tall and bathed in a late-evening glow, the cross at the famed golden altar remained completely unscathed. As of yesterday, firefighters have reported that they […]
Janet Brann-Hollis of SA Back To God alerted Gateway News to a significant prophetic word for South Africa arising from a dream by Dr Irma Croucamp of Streams Ministry. Janet, who is coordinating the Election Fasting and Prayer for SA campaign from April 18 to May 8, summarises the dream and […]
Faithful and talented Gateway News volunteer reporter Alf James has been in the intensive care unit of Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein for six weeks recovering from organ failure due to sepsis as a result of a perforated duodenum. Alf, who lives with his beautiful family on a farm near Middelburg, […]
Originally published in Premier News One of the best rugby players in the world is set to have his contract terminated after posting a picture on social media with a warning to those who sin. Israel Folau, who’s starred for Australia over the past six years, has often spoken about […]
Uniting South Africa in Christ Can a nation be born in a day? Statistics show that around 80% of South Africans identify as Christian, but one could then ask, where is the real change? An enthusiastic rainbow crowd of over 400 Christian leaders representing different denominations, age groups, and races […]