Doctors For Life International (DFL) says it is deeply concerned by the judgment of the Western Cape High Court last Friday that allows, subject to legislation to be passed in the next 24 months, the private growing and use of Cannabis sativa (dagga) at home. The court has rushed into […]
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God is alive and awakening His bride — 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. Daily God seems to get bigger and better! At least in my mind! Oh what a wonderful King we serve! It is my honour to share […]
School principal wants every child in PE to have his prayer book
Port Elizabeth Christian School principal and evangelist Blessing Marunga has written a book of prayer declarations — and he is trusting God for partners to help him get it into the hands of as many young people as possible at no cost. He established Blessing Christian Academy in PE in 2010 through […]
From farmers to faith-walking discipleship trainers
Reino and Ilze Esterhuyse have travelled a long road both physically and spiritually since they emigrated from South Africa, moved to New Zealand, became dairy farmers, and now provide disciple training for followers of Jesus. “After leaving South Africa and settling in New Zealand nine years ago we started dairy […]
Kickstarted into bold discipleship for Jesus
Although Dwayne Duvenhage had already been a Christian for 10 years, it was only when he attended “The Last Reformation” Kickstart seminar two weeks ago that he finally understood for how little of that time he had been a disciple of Christ or a Christian who actively carries out Jesus’ […]
London attack recalls courage of SA-born tube bombing survivor
In the wake of last week’s terror attack in London, our UK correspondent Charles Gardner recalls another day in the city when Islamic terror struck his family. Last week’s London terror attack brought back dark memories of the dreadful day that Islamic terrorism struck our family. Now commonly remembered as […]
Churches uniting to bless Manenberg with carnival-style crusade
Churches and Christian mission groups are joining hands next week to host an exciting carnival-style crusade in Manenberg, a Cape Town neighbourhood plagued by gang violence. All believers from the Manenberg and immediate surrounding areas are invited to attend the “We Are His Children Festival” on Wednesday April 5 and […]
Justice and the gospel probed at Cape Town conference
The Justice Conference in Cape Town last weekend challenged young Christians to address tough and uncomfortable issues in South African society. Pastor, author, columnist and Gateway News board chairman Afrika Mhlophe shares one of three perspectives we publish on this first-of-its kind conference in SA. I just came back from […]
Camping booking opens for ‘It’s Time’ national prayer day event
Farmers near Bloemfontein have made land available for camping for multitudes of people expected to attend the ‘It’s Time’ national day of prayer on Wilde Als farm 4km outside the city on April 22. Camping tickets costing from R100 to R150 per person — and free parking tickets — can […]
Hope and Glory conference with Bethel team in PE
A two day Hope and Glory conference featuring a ministry team from the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) in Redding, California will be hosted at the Walmer Methodist Church in Port Elizabeth on April 7 and 8. “If you want to see God’s glory in your own life, be […]