Wilberforce Academy SA team members Embeth du Toit and Ryan Smit report back on a recent gathering around the vision of equipping believers to apply a biblical worldview in their spheres of influence From January 19 to 24 a group of about 90, including 60 delegates, 18 faculty and 12 […]
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Archbishop of Cape Town apologises for ‘failure’ to manage risk presented by John Smyth
Originally published in Church Times The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) failed to mitigate the “serious risk” that John Smyth would continue to groom and abuse young men during his time in South Africa, an independent panel has concluded. The Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Thabo Makgoba, who commissioned the […]
Painting from Alaska declares ‘awakening, unlocking’ of Africa
On January 26 in Anchorage, Alaska, prophetic artist Rachel Maiorano heard the Lord say: “It’s time for the awakening and unlocking of Africa.” She said God then prompted her to finish a painting of Africa that she had started in 2021, by adding a working lock and key to the […]
Christian schools shaping lives of learners
By Gerda Potgieter, Devoted Magazine The Eduplex School in Pretoria and the Domino Servite School (DSS) in rural KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have again both achieved an impressive 100% matric pass rate for 2024, continuing their legacy of excellence. Hundreds of kilometres apart, with different histories and opportunities, both are independent Christian […]
National prayer day launched at historic ‘revival’ church
The upcoming Awakening South Africa National Day of Prayer at Repentance was officially launched on Wednesday at a historic church in Sharpeville, Vaal, where a mighty revival broke out 70 years ago. Wednesday’s launch followed a recent well-attended event to raise a prayer altar at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, the […]
Anchor of Hope’s inspiring story: Part 3 — Three miracle houses
In Part 3 of this series Boeta Swart, founder of Anchor of Hope, shares a few testimonies of the kind of miracles that have become normal in this multi-faceted NPO that restores dignity to the lives of people and communities in the Bloemfontein area This week, Anchor of Hope founder […]
‘Impossible’ comeback invites fresh reflection on ‘Trump prophecies’, says Daniel Kolenda
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda posted an interesting and edifying podcast this week following Donald Trump’s second inauguration as president of the United States on Monday. Emphasising that he is not a political commentator, the leader of Christ for all Nations said his interest in speaking about “what is probably one of […]
SAZF ‘alarmed’ at ‘inadequate’ SA government response to election crisis in Mozambique
Deepening crisis demands SA shifts foreign policy focus, says Rolene Marks The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has expressed grave concern over South Africa’s “inadequate” response to escalating election-results-related unrest in Mozambique, which it says poses a direct security risk to SA. SA president Cyril Ramaphosa attended the controversial swearing-in […]
Chief Rabbi invites counterterror task force to SA following bombing attempt at Jewish centre
Originally published in The Algemeiner South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein has invited a counterterrorism task force to SA to assist with the investigation into a recent attempted bombing of a Jewish community centre in Cape Town and to make recommendations to protect places of worship, schools and community centres amid a […]
Major shift at ICJ as pro-Israel judge poised for presidency
Originally published in Israel Hayom Judge Julia Sebutinde is set to assume the presidency of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking another milestone in her groundbreaking career as well as a significant shift for the court. The Ugandan jurist, who recently made headlines for her robust defence of Israel against South […]