South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[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] A reading of phenomenology and a recent engagement with Linky*, a modern-day slave who was rescued, compelled […]
Climate of terror created in Niamey, the capital, say locals By Illia Djadi — World Watch Monitor Four attacks within the last three weeks in Niger have raised the spectre of a growing Islamist threat in the country. In the latest attack on Tuesday (June 11), unidentified armed men attacked […]
Revival has broken out at a Christian school near Tzaneen where for the past few months children have been displaying an unprecedented passion and hunger for God as well as many visible manifestations of the Holy Spirit, reports Bible teacher Andrew Mullek. ‘I am not in charge. God is’ — […]
‘Opportunity for church to lead nation back to healthy living’ — Helsby South Africa is in a financial hole because of greed and it is time for churches to lead the nation back to healthy living, said Brian Helsby of Heartlines who is on a national tour to promote their […]
‘Watchmen on the Wall’ is back on TBN Africa tonight at 8pm (11 June) after a two week absence due to live event broadcasts. The program will feature the vision of Family Policy Institute. Following the Commission of Gender Equality’s (CGE) controversial support for decriminalised prostitution in SA, ‘Watchmen on […]
Originally published in News 24 Well-wishes were pouring in for former president Nelson Mandela on Monday after he spent a third day at a hospital in Pretoria. The 94-year-old former statesman was admitted to hospital on Saturday with a recurring lung infection. African Union (AU) chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said the […]
[notice]Musings around children’s ministry. Reflections on week 8 of a 10 weeks teaching stint.[/notice] “Get wisdom, get understanding…do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you, love her and she will look after you…” –– Proverbs 4:5-6 With two weeks to go until my teaching practice is over, I’m starting […]
Zuma visit was turning point Prayer power is producing results in a battle to take a Gauteng town back from ruthless druglords, says a pastor at the frontline of the struggle. A turning point in the battle for Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg was reached when President Jacob Zuma […]
‘WordSpace on Wheels’ bike safari begins on June 16 Two young adventurers are undertaking a 10 000km bundu-bashing motorcycle ride to raise funds for a project that aims to broadcast short daily devotional messages to teens and young adults across seven free social media platforms. Cape Town youth worker […]
[notice]A devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] Youth reveal their true natures by their actions whether they do what is pure and right or not. Proverbs 20:11 (VOICE) Weights, mats and balls lie everywhere. It’s an early morning gym class and everyone is in a rush to leave. Some are rushing […]