South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Times Live The ANC tried to lure churchmen into its ranks at a meeting with more than 200 pastors yesterday – only to be cast out. Said ANC Western Cape chairman Marius Fransman: “For us there is an important role [for the church]. We joined the struggle […]
Call for prayers of faith for kidnapped teacher As Saturday’s ransom deadline looms over the family of Al Qaeda hostage, Pierre Korkie, farmer-evangelist Angus Buchan said today that he continues to trust God to deliver him. “We continue to thank God for His divine hand over the Korkie Family, and […]
This year our South African democracy is 20 years old. How free and democratic is our society? Reflecting theologically on democracy and freedom, different views were expressed at the UFS Faculty of Theology’s theological day on the topic. On the one hand Dr Willem Fourie, University of Pretoria, stated Malema […]
Christian leaders with a heart for young people will be equipped to share the Gospel with children and to teach them to share it with others during Hope for Kids workshops in Port Elizabeth from February 14 to February 18. Co-facilitator, Paul Clough, who is behind a vibrant schools’ prayer […]
The pass rate at a school in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth has nearly doubled — from 38% to 75% — since it was adopted by a nearby church in 2010. The successful partnership between Cowan High School and St Stephen’s Anglican Church was celebrated on Sunday (February 2, 2014) at the […]
Faith, expectancy and amazing testimony in countdown to MMC Victor Lemmer, 37, has never been to a Mighty Men Conference (MMC) and has only been a Christian for three years but he will be hosting the first Johannesburg MMC in five weeks time — with the full blessing of Mighty […]
Controversial new draft legislation, named the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, was considered at public hearings at Parliament on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 30, 2014. The Bill, amongst other things, prescribes a minimum quota of 50% female representation in decision-making structures, and gives the Minister wide powers […]
Proverbs 18:16 says “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” Meet Lwando Mhluzi, a 16-year old student at Fountain of Life Christian School in Uitenhage. This young man has a passion for the Word of God, and has an oratory gift that will still […]
[notice]A new monthly column in which we share testimonies of some of South Africa’s ‘True Champions’ who bring glory to God and bless their fellow-citizens, by opposing the tide of corruption in their spheres of influence. You are warmly invited to suggest anybody you think deserves recognition as a ‘True […]
“I was trapped in a world of drugs, darkness, loneliness and despair. Jesus rescued me and restored me and gave me a new, successful life with my family,” said Cedric Davids. Today he is grateful to God for the blessed life that he enjoys with his wife Valene and daughters […]