Controversial new draft legislation, named the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, was considered at public hearings at Parliament on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 30, 2014. The Bill, amongst other things, prescribes a minimum quota of 50% female representation in decision-making structures, and gives the Minister wide powers […]
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True Champions: ‘No!’ to bribes
[notice]A new monthly column in which we share testimonies of some of South Africa’s ‘True Champions’ who bring glory to God and bless their fellow-citizens, by opposing the tide of corruption in their spheres of influence. You are warmly invited to suggest anybody you think deserves recognition as a ‘True […]
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Ex drug addict, gangster ‘not ashamed’ of the Gospel that set him free
“I was trapped in a world of drugs, darkness, loneliness and despair. Jesus rescued me and restored me and gave me a new, successful life with my family,” said Cedric Davids. Today he is grateful to God for the blessed life that he enjoys with his wife Valene and daughters […]
4-year-old prophesies, paralysed man walks again
Originally published in God Reports He is a former high school basketball star who set records at his school and in the state of Indiana, USA. Looking forward to his sophomore year playing for Hope College, he pushed himself to stay in peak physical condition. While engaged in the so-called […]
Strategic prayer needed to counter ‘witchcraft influence’ in elections
Election Prayer Strategy launch in PE It is vital that South African Christians pray strategically for the upcoming elections in order to counter a strong witchcraft influence that manipulates the minds of voters, said Pastor Laurette Mkati who is in Port Elizabeth to launch the Election Prayer Strategy of […]
If my people, who are called by My name, will pray…
“Watchmen on the Wall” visited several prominent Christian leaders in South Africa recently and asked them about their hopes and expectations for the New Year. I also canvassed their views about the upcoming General Elections. Although the leaders come from different backgrounds, their perspectives on 2014 were remarkably similar. This […]
Kerrie Roberts — Time For The Show: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter KERRIE ROBERTS — TIME FOR THE SHOW This week I have an announcement to make. . . This girl needs to be on radio!!! Ever heard of Kerrie Roberts? Well, today is your day. With the release of her debut album, TIME FOR THE SHOW, […]
Waiting for the Ultimate Strategist
[notice]A monthly column by Marcel van der Watt, lecturer in the Department of Police Practice at UNISA, former police detective, and current member of the Gauteng Rapid Response Task Team for Human Trafficking.[/notice] The notion of ‘strategy’ often surfaces in the counter-human trafficking discourse when we come together as a […]
Using the ‘B’ word this year
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice]The thing about writing a column about your heart is that the people you write about will probably end up […]