Springbok 8th man Pierre Spies is among a group of high-profile international rugby players featured in “Godzone”, a rugby-themed edition of Luke’s Gospel that was published in New Zealand to coincide with Rugby World Cup 2011. The entire text of Luke’s Gospel in the easy-to-read New Living Translation, is included […]
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History made as God speaks to tribal people in their language
In scenes reminiscent of the Book of Acts tribal religious leaders in remote north eastern Mozambique are enthusiastically telling their people the greatest news that has ever reached their region — the gospel of Jesus Christ. Remarkably, these leaders, who previously followed a local religion, are sharing the gospel by […]
Government releases encouraging document on family
The release of the National Family Policy is the most encouraging policy document to emanate from government. The family is finally recognised as a critical component of society’s success. Although the policy document is long overdue, I am grateful that this ancient and most fundamental of social institutions is finally […]
Doctors sound alarm about change in SA drug policy
[notice]Doctors For Life International is concerned about a new SA Drug Master Plan that appears to promote “harm reduction”, a controversial approach that aims to channel drug abuse into a “safe” environment rather than to overcome it. DFL is a Christian-based organisation representing more than 1 800 medical doctors and […]
iShine roadshow, music and movie launch
Integrity Media Africa introduced their iShine Southern Starz artists and a selection of new movies and music to South Africa during a 3-city roadshow that ended in Cape Town last week. Gateway News attended the uplifting Cape Town show that was preceded by similar events in Johannesburg and Durban. […]
Faith-based film “Courageous” is a box office hit in US
Originally published in Christian Post Of the big titles that hit the big screen for the first time this past weekend, the faith-based film “Courageous” did almost as well as or better than any of them. Bringing in an estimated weekend gross of $8.8 million, the film came in second […]
Shoot the Boer song ruling opens questions on law and ethics
[notice]Looking at the recent controversal court ruling that the singing of Julius Malema’s anthem “Shoot The Boer” constitutes hate speech, Port Elizabeth pastor, Afrika Mhlophe, explores the fine line between what is legal and what is ethical.[/notice] Much has been made of the judgement handed down by the […]
Gangster-case prosecutor appointed, Helenvale community told
A prosecutor has been assigned to work exclusively on gangster-related court cases, and as far as possible, cases involving gangsters would be referred to the Regional and High Courts, a Government spokesman told members of Port Elizabeth’s Helenvale community and police yesterday. Ward 13 Councillor, Nico du Plessis said in […]
Convention will encourage Christian teachers to rediscover calling
Teachers and principals attending the third National Christian Teacher’s convention in Bloemfontein from Saturday (October 1) to Tuesday (October 4) will be encouraged to rediscover a sense of calling in their work. Christian educators, especially in Government schools, often felt isolated and discouraged, and the convention hosted by the Foundation […]
Life Chain Sunday protesters standing for right-to-life of pre-born babies
[notice]931 248 babies aborted in SA since 1997 — official statistics. [/notice]Hundreds of pro-life Christians in South Africa are expected to join with hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers worldwide in observing International Life Chain Sunday on October 2. Official life chain events in South Africa are scheduled in Cape Town, […]