Yesterday — a day in which Christians in Zimbabwe responded in numbers to a call to participate in “Breakthrough Prayer” rallies in Harare and Bulawayo — 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe stunned his countrymen when he delivered a highly-anticipated “resignation speech” on national television in which he did not resign. Prior […]
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Time for all in SA to stand together, 28 000 believers told, at hope-filled ‘Loftus4Jesus’ event
More than 28 000 people worshipped the King of Kings at the Loftus stadium in Pretoria during the Loftus4Jesus event on Saturday November 11. It was a day marked on the Christian calendar of hope and salvation. “It is time for South Africa to stand together in this beautiful country that […]
WATCH: Lindy-Ann reflects on the impact of Reinhard Bonnke’s ‘Passing the Torch’ crusade
In her final special report from Nigeria for Gateway News, Lindy-Ann Hopley of Beautiful Witness Ministries, reflects on the exciting impact of Reinhard Bonnke’s farewell crusade. Fittingly named “Passing the Torch” the legendary evangelist passed the torch to the next generation — releasing the fire of God on hundreds of […]
Military takes over Zimbabwe’s capital — Christian leaders awaiting developments
Originally published in Crux Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are being cautious after the military took over key areas of the capital, and confined the country’s 93-year-old president, Robert Mugabe, to his home. The Commission of Social Communications of the Archdiocese of Harare issued a statement after the military action, noting […]
Pastor Evan Mawarire calls for unity in Zimbabwe, urges Church leaders to engage with army and politicians
Zimbabwe’s well-known social media activist pastor, Evan Mawarire, responded swiftly to today’s military takeover in Zimbabwe, streaming a “citizens’ broadcast” on Facebook this morning, calling on Zimbabweans to be calm, hopeful, united and prayerful. In his broadcast from Harare, which garnered nearly 60 000 views and thousands of comments in […]
St Albans Prison family conference called off
An ambitious family conference planned for St Albans Prison near Port Elizabeth at the weekend has been cancelled by Correctional Services due to internal issues with the prison’s security plan, says the event visionary Apostle Donovan Arends. “It is with deep disappointment that I’m sending this message,” he says in […]
FOR SA appeals ‘spanking judgment’
Yesterday — Thursday November 9 2017 — Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) filed an application for leave to appeal against the recent judgment by the Johannesburg High Court which declared all physical chastisement of children by their parents – regardless of how light or well-intended – to be […]
WATCH: Lindy-Ann reports live for Gateway News from Reinhard Bonnke’s Farewell Crusade in Lagos
Reinhard Bonnke’s Farewell Crusade in Lagos, Nigeria started last night — celebrating the evangelist’s 50 years of ministry in Africa with millions of salvations, and the handing over of the torch to Daniel Kolenda, the new lead evangelist for CfaN (Christ For All Nations). Lindy-Ann Hopley of Beautiful Witness Ministries, […]
Constitutional Court hears arguments on right to use dagga at home
On Tuesday November 7, 10 Constitutional Court judges heard argument by various parties on whether or not to confirm the Western Cape High Court judgement delivered earlier this year, which declared that dagga may be cultivated and used at home. Declaring the legislation prohibiting dagga possession, use, cultivation and dealing […]
Education bill undermines governing bodies, home-schoolers — ACDP
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) comment deadline is tomorrow — November 10 2017 — but the ACDP has been told that the Department of Basic Education has promised that late submissions will be considered. SEE ANALYSIS OF BELA BILL BY PHILIP ROSENTHAL OF CHRISTIAN VIEW NETWORK ACDP […]