South Africa

National candlelight prayer service launched to mourn learners lost in crash

A national candlelight prayer service was arranged for Thursday night (January 22) in response to the devastating school transport accident near Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning that has claimed the deaths of 14 young learners.  Organisers told Gateway News that the live prayer event, which aimed to unite communities, faith leaders, […]

Vaal scholar transport crash driver charged with murder as death toll rises to 14

SACOFF mobilises support for grieving families The death toll from the tragic Vaal scholar transport crash has risen to 14 after two more learners succumbed to their injuries in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving families and school communities in mourning. The horrific crash occurred on Monday, 19 January […]

CRL Section 22 committee chair resigns, citing ‘toxic’ process, predetermined agenda

SEE ALSO: FOR SA responds to Prof Xulu’s resignation: calls for independent inquiry into committee In a bombshell public announcement today Professor Musa Xulu told media that he has resigned with immediate effect as chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission’s controversial Section 22 Committee on Christian sector abuses. Flanked by […]

FOR SA responds to Prof Xulu’s resignation: calls for independent inquiry into committee

SEE ALSO: CRL Section 22 committee chair resigns, citing ‘toxic’ process, predetermined agenda By Freedom of Religion South Africa Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) notes today’s press conference on The State of the Church in South Africa, delivered by Reverend Professor Musa Xulu, which was convened to provide […]

Plane loads of Palestinians, anti-Israel case at ICJ, sex ed and more raised in letter to President

Active citizenty and prayer movement Gatekeepers South Africa sent an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa today requesting action on a number of “pressing issues” which they say need addressing in order to rebuild the nation. The letter opens by congratulating Ramaphosa “on a successful one-year tenure of the G20” […]

Xhosa king criticises SA government, media for downplaying October 7 attack

Originally published in All Israel News Xhosa King Ahlangene Sigcawu, a traditional South African king, visited Israel this week, where he met with October 7 survivors and toured the Israeli border communities and the Nova music festival site attacked by Hamas terrorists two years ago. He sharply criticised the South […]

Have your say on ‘Apartheid Bill’ that targets Israel, supporters

Public participation platform Dear South Africa (DSA) invites you to have your say on the so-called “Apartheid Bill” devised by pro-Palestinian activists to provide a legal basis for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel and to prosecute those who stand with Israel. The private-member’s bill sponsored by Imran Ismail-Moosa MP […]