South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Christians differ on Madiba legacy Nelson Mandela spent his 95th birthday today in a Pretoria hospital, where the surprise latest news is that his health is improving remarkably well and he has smiled and nodded at birthday visitors. The streets outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital where the former President […]
[notice]Gateway News Volunteer Reporter Mark Volmink writes about a Mandela Day visit to Victory Outreach Christian Recovery Home in Cape Town today together with his workplace colleagues. One of his colleagues on the visit was himself restored to God, his wife and family and his health three years ago while […]
Marriage has been stripped of its meaning, say churches Originally published in The Telegraph Gay rights activists are celebrating an “historic” moment after same-sex marriage was officially legalised – but churches claimed marriage has been “stripped” of its meaning. MPs cheered in the House of Commons as it was announced […]
Unashamedly Ethical responds to controversy Christian business leader and founder and chairman of Unashamedly Ethical, Graham Power has responded to media reports questioning his integrity and suggesting that his Christian faith and activities are inconsistent with his role in the construction industry. “I wish to set the record straight,” says […]
Christian workplace ministry initiative Call42 which launched as a national workplace survey in 2011 is now making a shift to become a national network platform for Christian workplace ministry. Following the completion of the national survey and publication of the survey results through various media channels, a wide network of workplace […]
Vision to stop bridge suicide jumps [EasyGallery id=’crossofhope’] The raising of the cross in photos! A 14m high steel cross, dubbed the ‘Cross of Hope’ was erected opposite Van Stadens Bridge this week, marking a giant step forward in a campaign to deter suicide jumps from the 140m-high bridge west […]
Originally published in Lifesite News At 12.30 a.m. local time the Irish parliament voted 127-31 in favor of legislation that allows abortion through all nine months of pregnancy where the life of the mother is at risk which notably includes if the mother threatens suicide. Speaking outside the Dáil today, […]
The large new auditorium at Victory Ministries International in Gelvan Park, Port Elizabeth, was filled to capacity as women enjoyed the recent annual high tea event at the church. “I really don’t know where we will hold it next year”, said Pastor Jerome Liberty, after the space was filled by […]
GEN COLIN POWELL Former US Secretary of State Senior level advisor to four U.S. presidents, in the roles of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Advisor and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the 65th U.S. Secretary of State Served in the U.S. Army for […]
The love of Jesus was tangible as more than 100 homeless people and a group of volunteers from various churches mingled and worshiped the Lord on the square in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall on Tuesday evening. Leading the ‘city feed’ outreach with heartfelt passion was Southern Kings captain […]