In the last episode missionary Lydia Venter shared how God brought good out of a brutal attack on them. But there were also darker, lingering consequences of the attack that had to be faced and overcome, she writes in this week’s episode For the first month or two after our […]
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Of fairy gardens, the tooth mouse and ‘trick or treating’ — Vivienne Solomons
This year will be remembered in my family, as I am sure in yours, for many reasons, some of them wonderful highlights to our family’s story, others we would sooner forget. Then there are those moments that have proven tricky to navigate while still maintaining a culture of honour and […]
The future of vaccine mandates will likely come down to Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett
Originally published in Vox. On October 29, Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention will start enforcing a rule requiring all health care workers in the state to be vaccinated against Covid-19 — unless the Supreme Court intervenes to stop it. Does v. Mills is the first significant case to reach the justices […]
Gloriously saved at 70!— Lindy-Ann Hopley
Have you ever had the thought that maybe it’s too late for someone to be saved? It reminds me of the parable where people had been working in the field all day long. Then there were those who came in at the very last minute, but the owner of the […]
Kingdom project wins global award for spring water
The community-based South African aQuellė spring water is the proud winner of a global award for its sports and power drink, ViV, the latest addition to its product line. Winners of the Zenith Global 17th Global Drinks Award was announced on October 20 with Viv winning in the category “Best […]
Tribute to PE giant of faith and compassion, Derrick Darlow
Derrick Darlow’s short, stocky frame and broad, beard-framed smile were a much-loved and familiar sight in areas of desperate need in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) — until his passing in September. Together with his equally-dedicated wife Diane he pioneered mercy missions in the city, beginning in his Walmer home in the […]
Quinton De Kock’s full statement and CSA response
ALSO SEE: Cricket SA needs better strategy to show united stand against racism Originally published in ClubcricketSA Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has explained the decision to withdraw from the Proteas’ XI for this week’s T20 World Cup match against the West Indies. “I would like to start by saying sorry to my team-mates, […]
SA pro-Israel group launches billboard campaign citing Nelson Mandela
Originally published in the algemeiner Pro-Israel advocates in South Africa this week launched a billboard campaign highlighting the fulsome support of the country’s late President, Nelson Mandela, for Israel’s right to exist as a sovereign, independent state. The billboard poster was unveiled on Monday on the M1 North highway in […]
Cricket SA needs better strategy to show united stand against racism
ALSO SEE: Quinton de Kock’s full statement and CSA response Standing against racism is a cause that should unite people of goodwill in this day and age — but it is not so simple when the noble cause of opposing racism is tied to endorsing the controversial Black Lives Matter […]
Mayoral candidate Selma Kok came home when she heard ‘#It’s Time’
A diplomat in Paris, an IT professional in Holland, and now an independent mayoral candidate in Parys (Ngwathe Municipality), Free State. Both in Europe and back in SA Selma Kok has been active in initiatives to uplift and empower communities. We hear more from her in this Q&A interview You […]