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 […]
Opinion
Joint or separate accounts? — Focus on the Family
Q: My fiancé and I are getting married this spring for the first time and we’ve run into a conflict concerning finances. Should we have joint or separate accounts after we’re married? What are your thoughts? Graeme: Opinions on this question vary, but as I see it, a “yours and […]
Crammed With Heaven: Will you serve in the courts of Babylon?
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future” — Jeremiah […]
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 […]
The Lord is our peace — Angus Buchan
From all of us at Shalom Ministries, we want to wish our friends and supporters of Gateway a very, very happy and peaceful new year, we trust that 2024 will be a special year for each and every one of us. One of my most favorite scriptures as a new […]
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 […]
OPINION: Accusing Israel of genocide while ignoring Hamas atrocities endangers SA Jewish citizens
By Vivienne Myburgh, national director International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, South Africa The decision of the South African government, led by the ANC, to sue the State of Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague for genocide in Gaza, is completely contrary to logic and the national interest. […]
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 […]