Movie Review by Andre Viljoen Soul Surfer, which launches in South Africa on Friday (August 5), is an inspiring, true-story-of-faith-and-courage that will appeal to a broad range of viewers of all ages. Christian viewers will particularly enjoy the all-too-rare opportunity to watch a quality Hollywood feature film, with a strong […]
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Global Leadership Summit 2011 profiles: 2/12
[notice]It is 11 weeks to the launch of the 2011 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in South Africa. Today we profile the second in our weekly series of profiles of the 12 expert speakers who will challenge and inspire summit delegates around the world with the end goal of empowering local […]
The school that God established
[notice]“I believe that God wants his people to be more involved in schools” says Blessing Marunga, principal of Blessing Christian School in Westbourne Road, Port Elizabeth. He has no doubt that God established this remarkable school with its pre-school, primary school, high school and special needs divisions. How else could […]
Buchan leading big “bird flu” prayer day in Oudtshoorn
Farmer evangelist Angus Buchan is leading a mass prayer meeting in Oudtshoorn on Friday (July 29) in response to the bird flu epidemic which is ravaging the Klein Karoo ostrich industry. ****UPDATE: Monday August 1 – Visit our facebook page for an update to this story**** Billed as the MMC […]
SA pastors heading for East London for healing equipping
[notice]Numerous miracles reported at Days of Glory conference[/notice] The River Group has opened its hearts and pockets to give South African pastors an opportunity to be equipped in healing ministry at a conference addressed by the leader of the largest Hispanic Church in the United States. More than 230 pastors […]
Global Leadership Summit 2011 profiles: 1/12
[notice]It is 12 weeks to the launch of the 2011 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in South Africa. Each Friday until then Gateway News will profile one of the 12 expert speakers who will challenge and inspire summit delegates around the world with the end goal of empowering local churches to […]
“Take practical action on Women’s Day”
Why not use Women’s Day to take practical action towards protecting women from exploitation through pornography, prostitution and trafficking, says Africa Christian Action national co-ordinator Taryn Hodgson is a media statement released yesterday. “On 9 August, National Women’s Day, Africa Christian Action will be setting up literature tables in three […]
MultiChoice fined for age restriction error
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) has fined MultiChoice R20 000 for inadvertently displaying a PG13 rating on its electronic programme guide (EPG) for a film that was in fact rated 18LV. A BCCSA tribunal upheld the complaints of two viewers, Debbie Hubbard and Bonnie Warburton, that MultiChoice’s […]
Christian volunteers play integral role in Billabong Pro
Each morning, as the sun rises over the ocean and the who’s who of the surfing world scan the wave conditions at Jeffreys Bay, Africa’s top surfing event, gets underway with a prayer — the chaplain’s blessing. It was not always that way, says Andy Pitt, leader of an official […]
Helenvale leaders want special Gangster Court
Helenvale community leaders are calling for the establishment of a special Gangster Court in a move aimed at protecting law abiding residents from brazen gangsters who have no fear of the law enforcement system. “It seems the kids (young gangsters) are no longer afraid of jail. The druglords pay their […]