It sounds like a great movie for the school holidays, but beware, Show Dogs, which releases in South African cinemas on July 6, may contain scenes that groom children for sexual abuse. Gateway News carried out an investigation into this concern after receiving an email alert from Cause for Justice (CFJ) […]
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Still time to register for Global Leadership Summit at ‘Early Bird’ rates
Advertisement Now really is the time to register for the 2018 Global Leadership Summit — reduced-price, Early Bird tickets for the world-class two-day leadership experience are available until June 30. You can register for the acclaimed conference now at https://www.willowsaonline.co.za/ at R570 for individuals (regular price R690) and at a group […]
A snapshot of ACDP successes — Cheryllyn Dudley
Can a small party like the ACDP make a difference? ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley lists a number of notable achievements of the party affecting the lives of South Africans in many different spheres. “The voice of the people of South Africa must not only be heard but be seen to be […]
Christian, Jewish support for Johannesburg councillor suspended over pro-Israel remarks
Did ANC, EFF pressure force Mashaba’s hand? Christian and Jewish voices in South Africa have spoken out strongly against the suspension of prominent Johannesburg councillor Dr Mpho Phalatse for declaring at a SA Friends of Israel Conference last Sunday that both she and the city were friends of Israel. Johannesburg’s DA […]
‘South Africa, Africa, you are the Lord’s shofar!’ — Nomvuyo Xabela
Less than a month ago Tshego Motaung, writing in Gateway News, reported on a word released by Prophet Emmanuel Kure of Nigeria — “I dream of a united South Africa, where all the voices are merged into one South African voice.” The fulfilment of that word moved closer at meetings […]
Call to release God’s blessing over SA for 21 days to mark end of ‘desolation’
Intercessors in Cape Town have called on Christians in all nine provinces of South Africa to join in 21 days of releasing God’s voice over South Africa through sounding the shofar, prayer and fasting from June 12 to July 2. The campaign, to mark the ending of 70 years of […]
Nelson Mandela Bay municipality budget passing ‘an answer to prayer’
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality finally passed its 2018/19 budget today at a fourth special council sitting, in a breakthrough which metro Christian leaders view as an answer to prayer. The Church, which was concerned that the budget impasse would result in people suffering by bringing service delivery to a […]
‘Roar’ for unity at PE worship album launch on Saturday
Aslan is about to roar over the city of Port Elizabeth this weekend as Roar Worship prepares for the official release of their debut album. Musicians from 12 churches have come together to release “a unified sound that carries authority to shift atmospheres and shake nations”. The album launch will […]
Giant cross shines love of Christ over busy Pretoria highway
The executive capital of South Africa was dedicated to Jesus at a moving ceremony at the foot of a newly-erected, 18m-high, illuminated cross overlooking the busy N1 highway south of Pretoria on Friday. The cross which was donated to the city of Tshwane by generous benefactors, was erected on a […]
Religious exemption clause in Hate Speech bill ‘will only protect sermons’
At Parliament on May 30 2018, Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) attended a briefing by the Department of Justice (DoJ) to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice regarding the proposed Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill (“the Bill”). This briefing followed certain amendments made […]