One of the talking points about the conflict in Iran is whether the US and Israel complied with international law when they launched military action against the regime. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), for one, says the attacks on their ally were unlawful. In this video, […]
Opinion
Purim in a time of war: enduring message of Esther in modern Middle East
By Rachel Kalidass, Prayer and Repentance Movement As Purim or the biblical Feast of Esther was celebrated this week, the headlines are filled with news of escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. Sirens, airstrikes, diplomatic tensions, and military mobilisation dominate global attention. Yet, […]
Are prophetic words still valid when leaders fall? SA’s Alwyn Uys responds to Shawn Bolz controversy
By Abby Trivett — Originally published by Charisma Media In the wake of growing controversy surrounding allegations of false prophecy and sexual abuse tied to Shawn Bolz and the subsequent response issued by Bethel Church, many are asking a deeply personal question: If a prophetic leader falls, was any of it […]
FOR SA “fact-checks” CRL claims
Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) has conducted a “fact-check” of statements by CRL chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva and Rev Dr John Maloma acting chairperson of the CRL’s Section 22 committee for the Christian sector. Under FOR SA scrutiny were statements by the two in press conferences and media interviews […]
Iran’s Spiritual Revolution
Iranian-born defender of persecuted Christians and author Marziyeh Amirizadeh, who immigrated to the US after being sentenced to death in Iran for converting to Christianity, shares her views on the spiritual state of Iran and what might be “when Iran is free” Originally published in Crosswalk Most people refer to […]
‘Israel on highest alert for imminent and massive US attack on Iran’ — Joel C Rosenberg
“I don’t buy reports Trump got ‘cold feet’ or Netanyahu urged him to postpone or cancel strike – here’s why,” writes Joel C Rosenberg editor of allisraelnews , a Christian-perspective news service in Jerusalem. He wrote this yesterday. The lead headline on The New York Times website as of 11 […]
God is at work as Iran stares down regime change
By Bill Muehlenberg — Originally published in My Christian Daily With lots of global upheaval occurring right now, be it in Venezuela, Iran or other parts of the world, talk about ‘regime change’ and the like is being heard more frequently of late. While all of us should take a […]
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
Today, December 12, is the last publishing day of Gateway News in 2025. We will be back on January 12 2026. I wish you a wonderful, Jesus-filled Christmas and a New Year overflowing in hope as you experience the endless love of God cascading into your heart through the Holy […]
OPINION: ‘UK Street Preacher’s Charter not win for freedom but blueprint for self censorship’
By William Calvienne* William Calvienne*, a European street preacher with a background in civil-rights law, argues that the UK’s new Street Preacher’s Charter is soft law in the making and restrains Gospel freedom in Britain *nom de plume ALSO SEE: Christian group launches ‘Street Preacher’s Charter’ for UK Parliament following […]
JULITA EXPLORES: Finish 2025 boldly obedient to the Holy Spirit!
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God Can you believe there is only one month left of this year?? Sounds totally unreal. Feels like I am just getting my feet planted steadily in this year and can now take it head on, only to […]

