People of all ages and fitness levels are invited to join the Freedom Climb Table Mountain Challenge from October 7 to 12 to help raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking. Groups of people from various nations will stand up for vulnerable and enslaved women and children around the […]
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Holiday trip to Lesotho became an ongoing Bible mission
A 65-year-old man receiving his first Bible from Eben Grobler and Benita Grobler (background) at the church at St James, Lesotho. A Despatch family is heading back to Lesotho next month with 500 Bibles after their lives were changed forever during a trip last year in which they handed out […]
Awesome Karoo Mighty Men experience inspires man to sponsor 10 buses from the Cape
Last year the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) hosted a group of 50 men from the Cape Peninsula, who travelled to the meeting in a single bus. This year an expanded group is planning to attend the KMMC consisting of 600 men who will arrive in 10 busses. The organiser […]
Visionary ‘Life Community Services’ touching young lives in George
[notice]Last month Gateway News Volunteer Reporter Debbie Hemmens was inspired by an innovative youth development programme she discovered in George. In this report she shares her discovery of yet another visionary ministry to the needy in the city.[/notice] George seems to be the place to be — how exciting that […]
PE woman organising 3-day family event to raise funds for ill children
A young Port Elizabeth bookkeeper, Tasha van Zanten, has stepped out in faith to organise a 3-day family fun event and music concert in Victoria Park from May 2 to May 4 to raise funds for Operation Madiba Smile, an NPO that cares for children with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses. […]
Police gather for National Prayer Day
South African Police Service employees gathered at multiple venues in all nine provinces yesterday (Wednesday, March 26) morning to participate in the third annual SAPS National Prayer Day. The theme of this year’s event was Moving forward in 2014 as one by seeking God’s face through praise and worship. Attendance […]
ACM Conference 2014 will focus on ‘reinventing culture’
Christians in media will connect with each other and be inspired by dynamic speakers at the Association of Christian Media (ACM) Conference 2014 in Durban from June 24 to June 26. The theme of the conference is “Reinventing Culture: A Timeless Hope.” Expanding on the theme, the organisers say: “In a world […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 speakers announced
The Willow Creek Association has announced the speakers for the 2014 Global Leadership Summit which runs on August 14 and 15 in the United States and from October 10 in South Africa. The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries celebrates its 20th anniversary this […]
Archbishop criticises clergy for attacking Madonsela
Originally published in ACNS The Anglican Primate of Southern Africa has spoken out against clergy who attacked South Africa’s Public Protector for suggesting that the country’s president benefited unduly from state money. The Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, came in for the criticism from the priests the day before her report […]
The Week in Pictures — March 20, 2013
[notice]A new weekly column featuring images of the Kingdom of God in action. Readers are invited to submit current pictures to pics@gatewaynews.co.za. Please include some info about your pictures.[/notice] Freshfire Youth Conference, Port Elizabeth Lauren Jonas reports: On Friday evening hiphop artist CJay performed and ministered to 1000 young […]