One in seven Christians worldwide suffers persecution, says Open Doors Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover is now the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian, according to figures released today in the 2022 World Watch List (WWL). The WWL, which records levels of persecution and discrimination across […]
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To trust or not to trust — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
In a fallen world, we can grow disheartened every time we catch up on world events by scrolling through the news on our various news-carrying devices. It appears the world grows darker by the day, and nations that once upheld Christian ideals now attempt to stamp out any remnant of […]
FOR SA asks to appeal ‘dangerous’ High Court judgment on religious gatherings
BREAKING NEWS The Johannesburg High Court has granted FOR SA leave to appeal its judgment to the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) will argue tomorrow that it be allowed to appeal last month’s judgment by the Johannesburg High Court dismissing its challenge […]
Message to our readers
A very blessed Christmas and joyful New Year to you and your loved ones. We are taking a publishing break until January 19. Until then, may you experience afresh the Good News announced by the angels in the Bible passage below — the One who is Good News in every […]
Christian Embassy brings 65 South African Jews home to Israel
Yesterday the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) sponsored a rescue flight for 65 South African Jews who were allowed to make aliyah to Israel, even amid the current tight travel restrictions. The flight tickets were funded through a special donation of the ICEJ-South Africa branch, and marked its second emergency […]
100 000 tune in to Kaya 959 Soul Inspired Concert
More than 100 000 Kaya 959 listeners tuned in to watch the annual Soul Inspired Concert this month. Produced by Kaya 959 and supported by Spar, this popular concert staged in December showcased SA’s biggest Gospel and soul stars, cementing its status as an annual highlight for Gauteng music fans. […]
New Joburg mayor leads prayer to dedicate city back to God
Janet Brann-Hollis of SA Back to God reports on the recent swearing in of new Johannesburg mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse and her mayoral committee Johannesburg is a city known for its gold mines, where the early settlers set up camp, making it the economic capital of South Africa. Johannesburg has […]
Hundreds join Durban march for biblical values
Hundreds of people joined a public march in central Durban today initiated by the Concerned Young People in South Africa (CYPSA) to boldly declare faith in Jesus and highlight the need for society to return to biblical values. The match started at King Dinizulu Park (opposite Durban Christian Centre) at […]
Teary Lalela tells of death threats on way to second runner-up crown
Being crowned second runner up at the Miss Universe pageant in Israel in the face of death threats from anti-Israel activists and sleepless nights was the biggest win she could ever have achieved, said an emotional Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane, on her return on Wednesday. This was because she […]
Denzel Washington talks about God, Bible and Heaven
Originally published in The Christian Post Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington has opened up about the spiritual aspect of his Christian faith and highlighted the importance of having an “anchor” in an ever-changing culture. Washington is gearing up for the release of his new film Macbeth, and in an in-depth […]