South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Family Policy Institute director Errol Naidoo writes that the Department of Home Affairs’ gender-neutral Marriage Bill undermines the bedrock institution of marriage and is detrimental to society I participated in a virtual stakeholder engagement workshop on the draft “Marriage Bill” on August 17 – hosted by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). […]
By Gaye Moonieya It takes time to process a trip to Israel, especially a first time visit and what is often a long-held dream, which it was for me. It’s a tiny country and there is so much to see. Our nine day trip was packed with non-stop activity as […]
Leadership consultant Craig Bailie unpacks a discussion between media personality Alec Hogg and political leader Herman Mashaba in order to better understand the intersection of religion and politics in SA “We are not oblivious to the fact that most Christians in Africa have no theological or biblical foundation to guide […]
By Freedom of Religion South Africa The controversial Expropriation Bill is back in the news as hearings take place in provinces around the country. The expropriation of property, including land, is a contentious issue and many South Africans are unaware of its far-reaching implications. Its potentially adverse consequences even impact religious freedom […]
In January a diverse group of believers attended the inaugural residential week of the Wilberforce Academy at the start of a journey to equip them to apply a biblical worldview in their spheres of influence. In this article academy team members Ryan Smit, Stefanie Kotze and Embeth du Toit report […]
In the 30 years that I’ve been involved in addressing some of our region’s most pressing health and social issues, including GBV, HIV/AIDS and child abuse, I have never encountered an issue that is as emotionally charged and resonant — with as many people across all sectors of our society […]
Originally published in CBN News A Christian school in Germany is challenging the country’s “restrictive educational system” after government officials barred them from opening more schools. The Association for Decentralized Learning, which offers both virtual and home education programs, has filed a lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights […]
Originally published in Christian Today James Mildred, of Christian charity CARE, said the advent of MDT was “a source of some concern” and that an “ethical line” has been crossed. He said there were a number of questions around the psychological impact on children and whether the development of MDT […]
By Martin Davie — Originally published in Christianity Today During the course of the 20th and 21st centuries we have seen time and again that when a revolution has occurred those who were formerly in charge (who are now holed up in a bunker somewhere or have fled the country) […]
Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing dramatically increased levels of persecution inflicted by Islamist rebels unhindered by an ineffective, corrupt government. But the religious dimension of the violence is not being acknowledged by international agents such as the US State Department and the United Nations, writes Linda […]