The South African Law Reform Commission’s (SALRC) report recommending that adult prostitution remainS criminalised is great news but the battle to protect women from sexual exploitation now shifts to a different arena, said family policy activist Errol Naidoo He commended the SALRC for taking into account thousands of submissions in […]
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God is pouring out His Spirit on all flesh — Lindy-Ann Hopley
A monthly column bringing you frontline testimonies of what God is stirring up across the globe. By international revivalist Lindy-Ann Hopley, Beautiful Witness Ministries. Bonjour from the South of France! What an awesome time to be alive! He promises in the word that in the last days He will pour […]
“Shakes” Soyizwapi shares his faith at London Sevens
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi, a member of the series-winning Blitzbok squad shared his faith in Jesus with journalist Norman Brierley at Twickenham in an interview with Planet Sport before the start of the London Sevens last week. He said his mother, who is a strong believer, influenced his life. For instance, […]
Cyclist on God-given assignment to save our wildlife heritage
Wayne Bolton will be jumping on his bicycle again soon to embark on another multi-thousand kilometre ride to save our wildlife and inspire others to make a difference where God has placed them. In 2015/2016 he completed a gruelling 6 000km ride over 2½ months, taking in all 19 national […]
Parliament to consider compulsory licensing of pastors, churches in June
The CRL Rights Commission has indicated that its final report on the “Commercialisation of Religion and Abuse of People’s Belief Systems”, which recommends broad-scale regulation of religion in South Africa, will be presented to parliament in June. At this stage the presentation to parliament will have no immediate legal effect. […]
50 days of blessing the nation through prayer: Week 7 — Alf James
Welcome to Week 7 of “Bless the Nation 50 Days of Prayer” which is from May 28 to June 4, and focuses on the family. #50Dayd2BlesstheNation. Alf James spoke to Robbie Black about the week’s theme. Pray for God-fearing families with healthy relationships Genesis 1:27-28 So God created man in His […]
Two weeks to the Comrades — please help us run for the kids of LIV Village
Gateway News chairman Afrika Mhlophe and editor Andre Viljoen will be running in the Comrades Marathon from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday June 4. That’s just over two weeks away. We are excited about this running challenge and our dream is to use the occasion to raise funds for LIV […]
What’s your story? Whatever it takes — Glenn Weiss
An inspiring update by Port Elizabeth church leader Glenn Weiss on how Christian citizens in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro are running with “What’s Your Story” — Heartlines’ personal story-telling campaign which aims to promote healing and reconciliation in South Africa In the last few months since March when we […]
Judgment reserved in ‘OGOD’ case
By Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) Following a three-day hearing earlier this week, the Johannesburg High Court reserved judgment in the landmark case of OGOD (Organisasie vir godsdienste-onderrig en demokrasie) vs 6 public schools. The schools and various “Friends of the Court” (including the SA Council for Religious […]
Mr PE finalist hosting evening to honour fathers and mothers
Mr PE UberMaNn 2017 finalist Jean-Pierre Malgas, 25, is hosting an evening to honour fathers and mothers in Port Elizabeth on Saturday May 27 2017. The young chartered accountant says his successes in life so far are due to the impact of parent figures and his event was inspired by Malachi […]