Two months ago Cape Town missionary Juan Van Tonder said the Lord told him it was time for a new season of evangelism in Africa and it was to be all about the Kingdom of God. This month he and his wife Nikki took part in a 10-day evangelism campaign […]
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13 Christians tortured in Sudan, one in critical condition
Originally published in The Christian Post Thirteen Christians were reportedly tortured by authorities in Sudan, leaving one vomiting and bleeding in critical condition, before they were released on Monday. The Christians that were tortured include the 12 that were arrested by the Sudan National Intelligence and Security Services in Darfur […]
Call for prayer as Angolan government threatens to close churches
The Angolan government has given 1 106 “illegal” churches a 30-day ultimatum — which ends on November 4 — to regularise their operations or be shut. The move is the latest government response to improper commercial activities and human rights abuses it says are being carried out by certain churches […]
‘Reckless Love’ steals show at Dove Awards
Originally published in CBN News Several newer Christian music artists picked up the top prizes at the 2018 Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. But the song that captured the hearts of Christians across the country, expressing the unstoppable love of God in a profound new way, stole the show. “Reckless […]
Brutal cross-examination of rape victim highlights need for judicial system reform, says SACC
Originally published in SACC News The shocking cross-examination ordeal of courageous rape victim Cheryl Zondi in the Omotoso trial has prompted the South African Council of Churches SACC to urge justice authorities to establish special courts for rape cases to protect rape survivors, says the SACC in a media statement […]
WATCH: Shawn Bolz prophesies over South Africa
South Africa was brought into dramatic focus at the recent CAP 2018 Conference in Miami, Florida, when Shawn Bolz, a prominent United States prophet and author, had a significant word for the nation as well as words of knowledge for a Southans at the event. Saying that he felt he […]
New people’s power movement aims to bring change to elections
A new, ethical nation-building movement that aims to restore power to the people of South Africa has postponed its scheduled October national launch to early next year after it received an encouraging response from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to its proposed non-partisan participation in next year’s elections. The decision […]
Faith to build a marriage that lasts — Vivienne Solomons
Vivienne Solomons is a legal consultant. She and her husband have two young children and together they pastor the Every Nation Church in Randburg, Johannesburg.. One of the aspects I find most satisfying in pastoring a church is the opportunity it presents to counsel younger married couples over what I […]
It’s Time volunteers trained to usher millions onto airfield
A small group of volunteers will be responsible for ushering in millions of people expected at Rhino Park airfield, near Pretoria on October 27, Gateway News learned at an It’s Time training session on Tuesday. This particular volunteer training time was opened with Scripture and prayer, led by the event […]
Angus Buchan ‘going up the mountain’ to prepare for big prayer day
With the It’s Time Pretoria prayer day just over a week away Angus Buchan’s priority during this time is to “go up the mountain to prepare my heart for the biggest prayer meeting this country — and I think this continent — has ever seen”. Explaining that his mountain-top time […]