Time is running out for the public to comment on the controversial Marriage Bill which seeks to bring together into a single statute, the different laws that currently govern marriage in South Africa. Tomorrow is the last day for comment. Philip Rosenthal director of Christian View Network calls the Bill […]
South Africa
Makgoba proud to be ‘a child of the UDF’
Originally published in Church Times The Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Thabo Makgoba, one of the main speakers at the 40th-anniversary celebrations of the United Democratic Front (UDF), expressed pride in being “a child of the UDF”, and acknowledged the organisation’s contribution to the struggle against apartheid, and to his […]
FOR SA calls on Christians to comment on Marriage Bill by August 31
Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) has called on Christians not to miss the deadline to comment on the recently-published Marriage Bill by Thursday August 31. FOR FURTHER OPINION ON THE MARRIAGE BILL SEE:The death of marriage in SA: a world first — Errol NaidooFOR SA statement on the […]
Prayer channel launching to promote unity, righteousness ahead of 2024 election
An exciting new prayer channel called “SA Belongs to Jesus” is being launched on Telegram with an eye on next year’s general election. An initiative of South African prayer leaders, SA Belongs to Jesus will launch on September 1 with a prayer spoken by Janet Brann Hollis of SA Back […]
Biblical worldview “Refocus Day” tackles challenge of promoting God’s design for family
Ryan Smit programme director of the Wilberforce Academy South Africa (WA SA) reports on the latest development in their journey to equip believers to live out a biblical worldview where they are The Wilberforce Academy South Africa (WA SA) hosted its second Refocus Day for 2023 on Juy 28 and […]
Soweto summit aims to unite Church on pressing issues
Foundation Minstries Development, in association with Sheepfold Bible Church, is partnering with Time2RiseSA to host a 2-day summit that aims to unite the Church on issues affecting society. The summit will take place from 10am to 4pm on August 25 and 26 at Uncle Tom’s Community Centre, 8228 Maseko Street, […]
Mossel Bay preparing for 300 000 people at first Mighty Men event
Mossel Bay will be hosting it’s first Mighty Men Conference from Friday December 15 to Sunday December 17 — and they are preparing to receive a record 300 000 people over the weekend. “We have the confidence and trust that God will send the men that need to hear His […]
Applicants call for prayer ahead of electoral challenge in ConCourt on August 29
“Let us unite in spirit and purpose for a just and equal electoral system,” say the Independent Candidate Association (ICA) and One South Africa (OSA) in a call on South Africans to pray ahead of a pivotal case in the Constitutional Court on August 29. The apex court will be […]
Nelson Mandela Bay primed for 3 days of prayer, fasting for revival and restoration
The prayer pointers are ready; the fasting guidelines are posted; the enormous amount of legal and technical groundwork needed to to prepare for a motorcade through the city [see route and time schedule] on Saturday has been done; videos, banners, t-shirts, badges have been produced; and the hard-working team behind […]
ACDP demands full review of BELA Bill submissions amid concerns over draft report
The ACDP wishes to raise concern over discrepancies found in the BELA Bill draft report, says ACDP MP Marie Sukers in a media statement released today. She says: “The discrepancies in the report, with a staggering gap of nearly 9 000 overlooked submissions, is of grave concern. Every voice, every […]

