By Thinus Ferreira — Originally published in Channel 24 Opposition in South Africa has been growing against the pornographic television that is broadcast by On Digital Media’s (ODM) StarSat pay-TV platform, with a court case that will likely be heard in August in a now joint application to have ODM’s […]
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Horseman for God saddling up again and establishing Cowboy Church
Horses have played an unusual role in Martin Blount’s Christian journey. And they are in centre frame again as he prepares to ride for God again on an epic family mission expedition. Martin’s first horseback encounter with God happened a few years ago while he was participating in an 80km […]
Lesotho Bible mission was ‘Christ-filled experience’
A Despatch family, accompanied by a group of friends, have returned from an outreach trip to Lesotho where they fulfilled a commitment to hand out 500 Bibles to Christians in remote mountain villages. “It was a Christ-filled experience,” said Eben Grobler whose family developed a passion for the cause after […]
Missionary celebrates 30 years ministry with mission training week in Bhisho
Scottish-born missionary Pastor Laurette Mkati who celebrates 30 years missionary service in South Africa on May 17, says she sought God on how to thank Him for the privilege and heard Him say she should hold a missions conference to raise up more missionaries. Mkati, who has been based in […]
Youth focus at 27th Bless the Nations conference in PE
The 27th annual Bless the Nations World Missions Conference (BTN) will take place during the first weekend of the winter school holidays (Friday, June 27 to Sunday June 29) at the Hoogland, Dutch Reformed Church in Charlo, Port Elizabeth. Tobie de Wet who worked as a missionary in Japan will […]
Christ Like Conference in Kimberley aimed at family
The whole family is invited to attend the 2014 Christ Like Conference at the Big Hole Convention Centre, Kimberley, from Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18. Guest speakers at the conference are are Dirkie van der Spuy from Moreleta Park, Johnny Louw and Dawie Spies of Mighty Men Conferences and […]
John Paul Jackson vows to fight cancer with prayer
Originally published in Charisma News John Paul Jackson, perhaps best known for his prophetic dream interpretations, has been diagnosed with cancer. Doctors found a large, aggressive cancerous growth in his leg that needs immediate treatment. “I have said on many occasions that I do not always understand God’s ways, especially […]
SA Zionist Federation calls ACDP a ‘good friend’ of Israel
Originally published in Jerusalem Post The South African Zionist Federation on Sunday disputed an Israeli media report that it endorsed the African Christian Democratic Party, a conservative Christian party. According to the report, which appeared in Haaretz several days ago, ZionFed had endorsed the ACDP in an email to members, […]
Vote for unashamedly Christian party — Angus Buchan
Writing in his blog, South African farmer evangelist Angus Buchan, calls on Christians to stand up an be counted at the polls tomorrow. In a post written on April 25 he says: “As I write this letter the Lord Jesus has impressed very strongly on my heart that we, as […]
Latest Election prayer news from Cape Town
Two prayer venues have been made available in Cape Town for election prayer over the next two days, reports intercessor Ashley Cloete today (Monday, May 5, 2014). The venues are the Woodstock Baptist Church and the prayer room at the Civic Centre (Cape Town House of Prayer) where a small boiler has […]