By Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) Pressure is mounting against South Africa’s Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng (“the CJ”), an outspoken Christian, following his “pro-Israel” comments made during a recent webinar. According to media reports, the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) has charged President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet with […]
Opinion
Corruption thriving: electoral reform needed to break power of party hierarchies — Mike Pothier
Originally published in ‘Response’ July 2 2020 — from the Parliamentary Advisory Office of the SA Catholic Bishops’ Conference Two days ago, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo delivered an unexpected lecture. It came at the end of testimony by Popo Molefe, former chair of the board of the Passenger Rail […]
Is hostility towards Israel’s ‘annexation’ plans an apocalyptic sign? — Charles Gardner
By United Kingdom Correspondent Charles Gardner We appear to be approaching yet more choppy waters in Israel’s turbulent history. The Jewish state’s proposed “annexation” of the Jordan Valley, along with parts of Judea and Samaria – otherwise known as the West Bank despite being the heart of ancient Israel – […]
My tweenager returned to school but my preschooler will remain at home – Vivienne Solomons
When schools closed on March 18 due to government implementing a national lockdown, my eldest son still had three weeks left of the first term of 2020. So, he was sent home with work packs for each subject and we set about doing school from home. Like so many others […]
SA, it’s time to dream with God and take a stand — Lindy-Ann Hopley
The word says God teaches us in our dreams. There has been an increase in supernatural activity in the last couple of months. God is speaking – are we listening? Are our hearts surrendered to hear what He says? “God, I either want to preach somewhere on Pentecost Sunday or go […]
Declare this over our youth! — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
Reset Time The word of God is a two-edged sword and the book in the above picture has been a faithful sword that I have wielded in many a battle. God has been faithful and true to His Word because He is full of love and kindness and He is […]
Awakening the Church in the midst of the global crisis — Linda Gobodo
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light” and there was […]
Hymns and contemporary worship songs: principles & preferences (2 of 3) — Hugh Wetmore
With the changing musical cultures, the Church of Jesus Christ is in danger of dividing along generational lines. The natural driving force is the people’s preference for the kind of song they like. If they don’t like another style of singing, they avoid it. People’s preference prevails. But what about […]
Victory in Constitutional Court is ‘great reset for SA’ — Michael Louis
By Dr Michael Louis Today’s victory in the Constitutional Court heralding the constitutional right of independents to stand is a big victory for courageous civil society and the long-standing fight for giving power back to the people. It’s a game changer ! It is encouraging to know that civil society […]
A short reflection: Mona Lisa’s smile – Mark Roberts
Something startling, but also interesting, happened one evening as I was leaving my room at the Bed & Breakfast where I was staying. I noticed several police vehicles across the road, blue lights flashing and people running around. Apparently, the homeowner had just committed suicide. It still sends chills down […]