A fortnightly column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! It was an early weekday morning and my calendar reminded me that it […]
Opinion
Africa’s election year 2024: Twenty principles and truths for Christian political engagement
By Craig Bailie — Originally published in Christian Daily Africa is a deeply religious continent. So, how African individuals and communities understand and express their religions and protect their religious spaces and doctrines from misuse or abuse has implications for wider African society, including the spheres of politics and civil governance. These significantly affect human wellbeing across the […]
South Africa is dead wrong to charge Israel with ‘genocide’ at World Court — here’s what you need to know
‘But like all Israelis, we’re bracing for the possibility the World Court condemns us tomorrow for acting in self-defense,’ writes All Israel News [an Israel-based news site from a Messianic perspective] in an editorial opionon published on the eve of the court’s ruling this afternoon on provisional measures sought in […]
Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria requires international response — Rick Plasterer
Rick Plasterer, a staff writer for The Institute on Religion and Democracy on religious liberty issues says that the crisis in Nigeria does not get the attention it deserves in the West because of the Nigerian government’s denial of the religious character of the killings — and the Western establishment’s […]
Artful Faith — A timely gift from heaven
A new, fortnightly column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! 1 Thess 5:19-21, says: “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat […]
2023 energy challenge in SA — a review and way forward
Sponsored post from the MDNTV blog For South Africa, like in many countries on the continent, ignoring early warning signs of inadequate power generation and distribution is akin to walking into darkness with the eyes open. It was disaster waiting to happen, and happen, it did. The nation, in 2023, is […]
The real and frightening implications of SA’s case against Israel
Originally published in United with Israel South Africa presented its opening arguments accusing Israel of “genocide,” last Thursday in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague. Israel responded with its legal defense on Friday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the claim of genocide “meritless,” while other […]
How can my wife and I stop fighting about money? — Focus on the Family
Q: My wife and I fight about money all the time. We both hate the conflict, but we feel stuck in this pattern – especially since there never seems to be enough cash in the bank. What do you suggest? Graeme: Conflict over finances can be hard on a marriage. […]
The ANC must leave Israel alone and fix the mess at home
The African National Congress government and their allies’ decision to take Israel to the International Court of Justice has brought us to a place where, like the time of Queen Esther in the Bible, we cannot keep silent. We cannot keep silent when a government that has failed on its […]
How do we handle ‘birds and bees’ discussions? — Focus on the Family
A fortnightly column in which Graeme Schnell CEO of Focus on the Family Africa answers questions from the public Q: Our first child (a daughter) is just six months old, and my wife and I are already dreading the inevitable “birds and bees” discussions. Do you have any advice for […]