South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Two history-making events in April: It’s Time national prayer day, and Karoo Mighty Men As I write this article, I must be blatantly honest, I only have one thing on my mind and that is April 22. FOR […]
“You can tell that the hand of the Lord is upon it and that the Holy Spirit has prepared the hearts of people,”says Mangaliso Matshobane, coordinator of the unprecedented “#50days2blessthenation” initiative which brings together South Africa’s amazing number and diversity of prayer networks. More than 30 prayer networks are collaborating […]
Alf James, right above, interviewing Angus Buchan, left above, just over a fortnight ahead of the “It’s Time” national day of prayer at Bloemfontein where preparations are being made to cater for a million people praying together in one place. It’s time to stop pointing fingers, being disparaging, insulting or […]
President Jacob Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle last week provoked strong criticism by national church leaders and Christians have been involved in protest action across South Africa. We have reports on some of the protest action — in PE and Cape Town “We will not stand and watch the poor being neglected,” […]
President Jacob Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle last week provoked strong criticism by national church leaders and Christians have been involved in protest action across South Africa. We have reports on some of the protest action — in PE and Cape Town More than a hundred township-based church leaders from different denominations […]
The Wycliffe Africa Alive cycle team recently handed over a cheque for R118 457.10 to Bishop Josias Mudenda, representing the Tonga bible translation team in Zimbabwe, according to a Wycliffe press release. The Africa Alive cycle team rode the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge, November 20 2016 to raise the funds […]
Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. (Amos 3:7) Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do. (1 Chronicles 12:32) Aware of our country’s spiritual, political, economic, and social challenges; speaking to […]
The Amazing Grace Ride is being undertaken by a group of cyclists from Port Elizabeth to the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) to raise funds for the repair of Kingfisher FM’s 103.8 FM frequency signal, so that the Christian radio station can spread God’s Word over a wider area than […]
Doctors For Life International (DFL) says it is deeply concerned by the judgment of the Western Cape High Court last Friday that allows, subject to legislation to be passed in the next 24 months, the private growing and use of Cannabis sativa (dagga) at home. The court has rushed into […]
Port Elizabeth Christian School principal and evangelist Blessing Marunga has written a book of prayer declarations — and he is trusting God for partners to help him get it into the hands of as many young people as possible at no cost. He established Blessing Christian Academy in PE in 2010 through […]