By Bafana Modise, National Spokesperson of South African Friends of Israel The National Black Empowerment Council (NBEC), a well-respected US-based advocacy group known for its successful government lobbying efforts, recently met with the South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) and the South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals (SACOFF) in Sandton, […]
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Nigerian prayer, fasting campaign against violence goes global
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has called for three days of national fasting and prayer from Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24 with the theme “The Consuming Fire” in view of insecurity, bloodshed, economic hardship, persecution, and other disturbing developments in the nation. According to a notice from Africa’s […]
Artemis II Commander: ‘I’m not religious, but when I saw the cross, I broke down in tears’
Originally published in Lifesite News Astronaut Reid Wiseman, Commander of NASA’s recent Artemis II mission, said that although he’s not religious, he broke down in tears when he saw the cross shortly after getting back to Earth. Wiseman explained during a press conference that he and the other members of his crew […]
Springbok rugby example inspired book on unlocking winning ways in SA
The Springbok rugby team’s winning formula of unlocking the power of unity in diversity inspired his latest book What makes South Africa special?, says author, economist and Christian marketplace leader Dr Arno van Niekerk. He said that in January, while praying for SA in his hotel room in Austria, where […]
Neville D releases new Afro-Gospel anthem ‘Jy Gaan Nog Altyd Wen’
Award-winning and globally recognised Gospel artist and songwriter Neville D released his new single, Jy Gaan Nog Altyd Wen, today, says Keela Communications in a press release. An uplifting Afro-gospel anthem, Jy Gaan Nog Altyd Wen — which translates to “You Will Always Win” in Afrikaans , carries a powerful […]
Moon mission astronaut sends profound, impromptu Easter Message from space
“You know, I don’t really have anything prepared,” began US Navy captain and veteran NASA astronaut Victor Glover on Saturday when a CBS News reporter on Earth asked him whether he wanted to share any Easter thoughts from space. Glover and his three fellow Artemis ll mission astronauts were approaching […]
Zimbabwe churches ordered to halt worship and attend constitutional political rally
Originally published in Christian Daily International Churches in Zimbabwe’s Mudzi district were told to suspend worship services on Sunday, March 29, and attend a ruling ZANU-PF political rally, placing them at the centre of a growing political storm. The instruction, contained in a letter dated March 25 and addressed to local […]
Parliamentary committee considers WC religious leaders’ request for investigation of CRL chair
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Parliamentary Portfolio Committee met virtually yesterday to consider a request by a group of Western Cape religious leaders for the committee to open a formal misconduct meeting against CRL Rights Commission chair Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva. In a letter sent to the COGTA committee on […]
Ugandan woman wounded badly after Muslim husband beats her for attending Bible study
The Muslim husband of a mother of six in eastern Uganda severely wounded her as she was worshipping at a Bible study after he learned that she had converted to Christianity. Hajati Kyakuwa Kamiyati, 45, remains in treatment for severe injuries at Bugiri Joint Clinic after the March 11 attack […]
Middle East crisis debate highlights need for SA Christians to pray, advocate strategically — Marie Sukers
SEE ALSO: Iranians in SA ‘grateful’ for few in Parliament with courage to call out brutal Tehran regime Ahead of a debate in Parliament this afternoon on the implications for South Africa of the crisis in the Middle East, Marie Sukers former Member of Parliament and founder of Voice to […]
