Homeless people are among the most vulnerable at the best of times and the recent announcement of a 21-day protective lockdown in South Africa raised the possibility of more danger for members of this community. But, at least for a diverse group of 27 homeless people in a temporary shelter […]
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Spring cleaning with a purpose during lockdown
Lockdown in South Africa has birthed all sorts of ways for individuals and families to keep busy and productive. One common activity seems to be “spring cleaning”. We often say we don’t have the time for so many things, but all of a sudden we have too much time on […]
Kingfisher FM back on air in time for Easter
Nelson Mandela Bay Christian radio station Kingfisher FM is back on air again in time to bring Easter encouragement and hope to listeners unable to meet in church or get together with their families during the lockdown period. The much-loved station, which has been off air for the past 10 […]
Word of hope, healing and restoration for this time of shaking — Linda Gobodo
“Once more I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and the dry land, and I will shake all the nations, and they shall come to the Desire of all Nations; and I will fill this temple with glory, says the Lord of hosts”. — Haggai 2:-7 A period of […]
Helping others more than just giving, says Pretoria ministry
What does it take to make a real difference in a community? Most people want to help others but usually revert to only donating money, clothes or food. Although this certainly helps, it is not a sustainable solution to an ongoing problem. Annelien de Jager, from Take Action Ministry, says […]
ACDP MP shares encouraging coronavirus recovery testimony
ACDP MP Steve Swart, who was one of 39 people who tested positive for coronavirus after attending a prayer conference in Bloemfontein three weeks ago, this week shared his experience with Covid-19 “to help others at this time”. He writes: “I have been asked to share my experience with COVID-19 […]
Angus Buchan, wife test positive for coronavirus
Farmer evangelist Angus Buchan confirmed today that both he and his wife Jill have tested positive for coronavirus. They were tested last Saturday after it was discovered that five people from overseas who attended the recent Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast (JPB) in Bloemfontein had tested positive for the virus. Angus Buchan […]
Mogoeng leads by example, joining gathering to pray for SA
Wednesday March 25 — a day of divine visitation Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, who last week called on South Africans who understand the power of prayer to gather in groups of not more than 7o people on Sundays and Wednesdays to pray for the nation, yesterday joined a group that responded […]
LISTEN: SA Christians urged to get behind Ramaphosa’s call for national time of prayer today
Bible teacher and prayer leader Dr Arthur Frost today challenged every believer in South Africa to not miss out on the “major opportunity” of heeding a call by President Cyril Ramaphosa to observe two minutes of prayer between 6pm and 6.30pm today on the eve of the national lockdown. It […]
Rule in favour of pro-life doctor now, urges defence as case delayed yet again
Faced with news that pro-life doctor Jacques de Vos’s disciplinary hearing scheduled for April 2 will not proceed due to COVID-19, his legal team have asked the HPCSA disciplinary committee to rule that he acted professionally when he advised a mother not to abort her 19-week-old child. In a letter […]

