At a press conference last week Professor Musa Xulu called the CRL Rights Commission chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva a dictator and the CRL’s Section 22 committee on Christian-sector abuses a front for pushing state regulation of religion. At a media briefing yesterday the CRL chair and Section 22 member Dr John […]
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National candlelight prayer service launched to mourn learners lost in crash
A national candlelight prayer service was arranged for Thursday night (January 22) in response to the devastating school transport accident near Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning that has claimed the deaths of 14 young learners. Organisers told Gateway News that the live prayer event, which aimed to unite communities, faith leaders, […]
Vaal scholar transport crash driver charged with murder as death toll rises to 14
SACOFF mobilises support for grieving families The death toll from the tragic Vaal scholar transport crash has risen to 14 after two more learners succumbed to their injuries in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving families and school communities in mourning. The horrific crash occurred on Monday, 19 January […]
CRL Section 22 committee chair resigns, citing ‘toxic’ process, predetermined agenda
SEE ALSO: FOR SA responds to Prof Xulu’s resignation: calls for independent inquiry into committee In a bombshell public announcement today Professor Musa Xulu told media that he has resigned with immediate effect as chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission’s controversial Section 22 Committee on Christian sector abuses. Flanked by […]
FOR SA responds to Prof Xulu’s resignation: calls for independent inquiry into committee
SEE ALSO: CRL Section 22 committee chair resigns, citing ‘toxic’ process, predetermined agenda By Freedom of Religion South Africa Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) notes today’s press conference on The State of the Church in South Africa, delivered by Reverend Professor Musa Xulu, which was convened to provide […]
One in five Christians in Africa face persecution for their faith — World Watch List 2026
One in five Christians in Africa face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith, says Open Doors International in it’s 2026 World Watch List (WWL) which was released today. The number of Christians around the world in this category is up by eight million from last year to […]
Evangelical delegations converge on Israel as officials warn of intensifying global hostility
Originally published in Worthy News Evangelical Christian backing for Israel is “more vital than ever” as the Jewish state confronts a surge of antisemitism and anti-Israel activism worldwide, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told a visiting delegation of Christian leaders this week. Addressing 140 evangelical figures from 18 countries, Sa’ar […]
Plane loads of Palestinians, anti-Israel case at ICJ, sex ed and more raised in letter to President
Active citizenty and prayer movement Gatekeepers South Africa sent an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa today requesting action on a number of “pressing issues” which they say need addressing in order to rebuild the nation. The letter opens by congratulating Ramaphosa “on a successful one-year tenure of the G20” […]
‘Apartheid Bill’: Church must wake up to threat to our freedoms — Marie Sukers
Last week Gateway News published a call on South Africans to have a say on the so-called Apartheid Bill which seeks to “harshly” punish citizens or organisations who support Israel. You still have until Monday December 15 to comment on the Dear South Africa website by clicking on the following […]
Xhosa king criticises SA government, media for downplaying October 7 attack
Originally published in All Israel News Xhosa King Ahlangene Sigcawu, a traditional South African king, visited Israel this week, where he met with October 7 survivors and toured the Israeli border communities and the Nova music festival site attacked by Hamas terrorists two years ago. He sharply criticised the South […]

