In August 2013, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) sued Rev. Peter Bougardt, a senior pastor from Mitchell’s Plain, for R1 million in damages in the Equality Court (Cape High Court). His ‘crime’? Sharing his personal convictions, beliefs and concerns regarding the practice of homosexuality on his Facebook page […]
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ACDP calls for action on ISIS beheading of children in Iraq
SA churches speak out: Obama says militant siege broken but Iraq mission not over yet African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Member of Parliament, Cheryllyn Dudley, on Monday (August 11, 2014) responded to shocking news reports saying that ISIS militants are carrying out the beheading of children in Iraq, says the […]
PAC leader’s daughter passionate about healing and reconciliation ‘God’s way’
TRC helped start a national dialogue with past — but was not enough Tando Tullia Keke is a remarkable young women who takes risk for the Lord to what some would say is the extreme. But she is not afraid to step out of the boat when she hears God’s […]
Pro-life doctor urges Christians to lay charges against illegal abortion advertisers
Dr Faan Oosthuizen does not compromise when he talks about abortion or Christians’ general unwillingness to stand up against abortion. “God commands us: Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; Defend the rights of the poor and needy; Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: August 15, 2014
The Willow Creek Association 2014 Global Leadership Summit will run in South Africa at 11 venues from October 10. The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year — and its 10th anniversary in South Africa! NOTE: Early Bird Rate […]
SACC calls for prayer for nation two years after Marikana
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) released a statement today (August 15, 2016) calling for prayer for the nation during Marikana Week which commemorates the death of 34 striking miners shot by police at Lonmin Mine near Rustenburg on August 16, 2012. The SACC statement says: “This week is […]
PE Christians called to join in prayer for victims of violence
Christians in Port Elizabeth are urged to unite from 09h30 to 10h30 on Saturday, August 23, to pray for all victims of violence and for peace in the Middle East. The prayer gathering will take place in the park next to ABSA, between 3rd and 4th Avenues on Cape Road, […]
Mighty Men Crusade KZN — a place to experience God’s power
[notice]In this article, which he wrote for JOY! magazine, MMC KZN founder Pieter le Grange shares about his calling to host the annual men’s event. The next event will be on Southern Cross Farm, Mooi Rivier from October 10 to 12. [/notice] We don’t know how powerful God’s power is until […]
Networking opportunities at PE Anti-Human Trafficking Conference
Leaders in the struggle against human trafficking will address and interact with delegates at the third Anti Human Trafficking Conference in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, August 30, 2014. The conference speakers are Marcel van der Wat, a lecturer in the UNISA Department of Police Practice in Johannesburg; Diane Wilkinson, Gauteng […]
Robin Williams grew closer to God during rehab
By Mark Ellis — Originally published in God Reports As many were left reeling by the unexpected suicide of comedic genius Robin Williams, a few clues have emerged about a quiet, underlying faith that came to the surface during times of trial – most apparently after one of his stints […]