With the clock ticking on the June 2022 deadline given by the Constitutional Court for Parliament to reform the Electoral Act to accommodate citizen candidates there is growing concern from civil society groups that current public hearings on proposed changes to the law are merely an ANC ploy aimed at […]
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Brave pastors ‘preaching the Gospel with deeds’ in Ukraine — INTERVIEW
As the war in Ukraine intensifies brave Christian leaders who have remained in the country are playing a unique role bringing practical help and hope to traumatised citizens. Yesterday I spoke to one such leader, Pastor Andriy Takhtay, in the central city of Vinnytsia – where he had just returned […]
The church IS called to lead in the day-to-day affairs of nations — Chris Mathebula
Very often, the Church is reminded to stick to her lane, stay out of politics and read the Bible. Unfortunately, the modernday church has done just that and almost completely forgotten about her role and responsibility in national transformation. I have observed, with much sadness, that most Christians and ministers […]
Christian responses to extension of state of disaster
The government’s decision on Tuesday to extend the national state of disaster for another month — despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s assurance that last month’s extension was the last — has sparked resistance from opposition parties, health experts, businesses, and civil society groups – and faces legal challenges. Here are some […]
Zondo is ‘surprise’ new chief justice
In what probably came as a surprise to many, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced yesterday that he has appointed Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the next chief justice of South Africa with effect from April 1. Why a suprise? Because the president was widely expected to appoint the country’s first […]
Open Doors: Every two hours a Nigerian Christian is killed for ‘following Jesus’
Originally published in BREITBART The Christian aid group Open Doors revealed on Wednesday a Christian is violently killed for their faith in Nigeria every two hours on average, 365 days a year. “That’s nearly 13 people a day, 372 a month and almost 5,000 a year,” writes Lindy Lowry, the […]
Evolution exposed! — Charles Gardner
Over a quarter-of-a-century ago, a newly-married Australian couple set off to see the world before they settled down. But once they reached Israel, they never looked back; and they are still there today, sharing the good news of the Jewish Messiah with all who will hear. But before they left […]
Woman disregards own life, witnesses to Chinese president Jinping
Originally published in Charisma News A Chinese woman has reportedly been arrested for repeatedly sharing the Christian Gospel with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. The woman, named Zhou Jinxia, landed in the crosshairs on February 20, after reportedly going to the Communist Party of China headquarters in Beijing, […]
Shawn Bolz prophecy at ‘The Send’ fulfilled 3 years to the day in war-torn Ukraine
Originally published in Charisma News On February 23 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine. Exactly three years before, to the day, “The Send” was held in Orlando, Florida. Shawn Bolz picked Dennis Melnichuk [see video below] out of the crowd of 70 000 by name using a word of knowledge from the Lord. […]
SACC launches indaba to address challenges around foreign nationals
The South Africa Council of Churches (SACC) this week launched a national indaba which aims to engage interested parties in a search for solutions to tensions over foreigners living and working in South Africa. SACC general secretary Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana says in a statement that their priority is to create […]