South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Music Review by Val Viljoen JESUS,FIRM FOUNDATION: HYMNS OF WORSHIP This album is a collection of (mostly) well known and beloved hymns (Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, Be Still My Soul, Nothing But the Blood) that have been given a fresh new sound by the addition on extra lyrics as […]
When Jaco Burger was a young Jesus-follower — just two years out of school — the first three verses of Isaiah 61 were spoken prophetically over him. He was 43 and recovering his broken life in a Port Elizabeth alcohol rehabilitation centre, when Isaiah’s words about setting captives free first […]
[notice]Debbie Hemmens shares a story from a Johannesburg school which demonstrates that firm discipline can produce positive results. She calls for more education to help people see the value of discipline.[/notice] Recently we have seen many scenes on our screens of discipline gone horribly wrong in our South African schools. […]
Originally published in Charisma News Billy Graham and Nelson Mandela never met, but the two have been connected in many ways over the years. Both were born in 1918. Both have appeared countless times together on the USA Today/Gallup’s list of “Most Admired.” And the two corresponded with each other through letters during […]
A dream from God is coming to pass with the planning of a ‘Mighty Youth Conference’ in East London next year. The ambitious vision for the 5-day conference for young people from July 7 to July 11 was literally birthed in a dream he had more than two years ago, […]
Former President Nelson Mandela. Originally published in Christian Today Nelson Mandela has passed away at the age of 95 last night (Thursday, December 5). The 95-year-old anti-apartheid hero had been frequently hospitalized in the months prior to his death today. Mandela’s death was announced by South African president Jacob Zuma at […]
[notice]Andre Viljoen speaks to former senior African National Congress provincial leader Mkhangeli Matomela, three months after he resigned from the ANC to lead a political movement dedicated to advancing the kingdom of God.[/notice] When South Africans go to the polls next year they will have to decide whether to vote […]
People from various parts of Nelson Mandela Metro gave an hour of their time to show solidarity with a 6-week old baby who was raped recently. Although she may never know any of the individuals who stood at the Donkin Reserve, what is clear is that all of them were […]
As reports surface of a growing pornography addiction problem in South Africa, a pay-TV boss said he is proud to bring hardcore porn to SA television for the first time and plans to introduce more in 2014. Referring to the controversial launch of 3 porn channels by StarSat (formerly TopTV) […]
Great Commission Camp 3 – 6 January 2014, Cape Town (CLICK ON POSTER TO ENLARGE!) Experience the Joy of Leading Others to Christ Does the thought of sharing the Gospel, especially with sceptics, terrify you? Then this camp is for you! Sharing your Faith doesn’t need to be a terrifying […]