Originally published in Alliance Defending Freedom Barronelle Stutzman’s legal journey has concluded. A settlement agreement secured by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys with the ACLU ends a lawsuit brought against floral artist Barronelle Stutzman nearly a decade ago without forcing her to act against her religious beliefs or to pay potentially ruinous […]
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Judgment reserved in challenge to religious lockdown regulations
After three days of virtual hearings in an application by four organisations challenging the government’s ban of religious gatherings the High Court in Johannesburg yesterday reserved judgment. Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA), the South African Christian Forum (SACF), Solidariteit Hulpende Hand and the Muslim Lawyers’ Assocation are seeking […]
Refuge sought for newborn girl rescued from reeds in Harare stream
A baby girl who is thought to have been born last night or in the early hours of this morning was picked up among reeds in a flowing stream in Kuwadzana, Harare and brought to Dawnview Children’s Home, said Tatenda Gunguwo of Voice of Peace an NPO which cares for […]
From orphans to Muslim chief, Gospel touches many during Malawi mission
Amanda le Roux reports on a recent mission in Malawi where a Kingdom Revival Africa ministry team from South Africa, Zambia and Malawi got to pray with senior government leaders, to minister to pastors, orphans, schoolchildren and to lead a powerful, 3-day Gospel crusade Evangelist Juan van Tonder together with […]
Parties in ACDP teen vaccine court challenge agree to timelines
Parties involved in a High Court application by the ACDP against the government’s rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations to children between the ages of 12 and 17 have agreed to timelines for filing papers, says ACDP national executive committee member and attorney Bongani Luthuli in a media statement. He says the […]
Gunman on murder mission hears outreach music, turns to Jesus
Pastor Reuben Africa the local coordinator of a two-weeks evangelism campaign in the Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Bay that ended last Sunday reports on what God did in some of the most notorious, gang-ridden areas of the metro Everywhere we went, people responded with great enthusiasm, to the message […]
Hope rises in Willowmore area as some rain falls, and more is expected
Rain fell in parts of the drought-stricken Willowmore area yesterday morning and “big rains” are expected in the area on Friday and Saturday, said Callie Wannenburg, a farmer in the area and one of the organisers of a “Hope in the Karoo” prayer event in the town led by farmer-evangelist […]
Pro-life roundup from National Alliance for Life conference
By National Alliance for Life A range of pro-life topics were highlighted on October 2 at the National Alliance for Life (NAL) Pro-Life Conference which included attendees at a live event at Gateway Church, Umhlanga on October 2 and others who attended via Zoom. The main speaker was Dr John […]
New report shows children face serious violent persecution
By Open Doors Souther Africa With World Children’s Day being celebrated on November 20 to commemorate the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the United Nations in 1959, the spotlight falls again on children worldwide and improving children’s welfare. Therefore, it is shocking to learn that the persecution […]
ICEJ supports Lalela for ‘brave stand’ in face of pressure to withdraw from pageant
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem strongly supports Miss SA, Lalela Mswane, as she plans to travels to Israel to partake in the upcoming Miss Universe contest, says the SA branch of the ICEJ in a media statment. The statement continues: “Lalela Mswane has taken a brave stand in the face […]