South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Christian Today A late-night assault on a Catholic health facility in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left around 20 civilians dead, prompting renewed outcry from missionaries who say global leaders are failing to respond to escalating violence in the region. The attack unfolded on the late […]
Originally published in Christianity Today When Matthew Okeyo heard in 2023 that a religious sect leader had led hundreds of followers to starve to death in Kenya’s Shakahola Forest, he felt “shocked but not surprised.” Okeyo, who pastors African Inland Church Milimani in Nairobi, Kenya, said unchecked heretical groups have tricked and […]
In this report on an important religious-freedom trial in the Grahamstown Supreme Court tomorrow, ChristianView Network founder Philip Rosenthal challenges the arguments of Rhodes University in support of its decision to expel Arthur Vamva Expelled Christian SRC candidate Arthur Vamva is taking Rhodes University to court on Thursday November 20 […]
Q: I’m dreading Christmas this year. The whole extended family will be in the same place together, and there’s a lot of unresolved conflict simmering just beneath the surface (some of it involving my household with others). Do you have any advice for navigating a tense and awkward situation? Graeme: […]
City of Cape Town employees who are usually at the frontlines keeping the public safe recently united in a different kind of mission: supporting the young patients and dedicated staff at St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care. Regan Bagley and Jermaine Carelse, who have a background in law enforcement and firefighting […]
Originally published in CBN Formerly murderous militants in Nigeria are being transformed into spiritual warriors for Jesus Christ. And Christian widows whose husbands are victims of genocide in that African nation are also experiencing a powerful work of healing. The global Christian group Youth With A Mission (YWAM) reports God […]
The acclaimed South African band TREE63, released How Much Longer? on Friday November 21, marking their first new single in a decade, produced by John Ellis and Dave Langemann. Following a successful year of touring their classic hits, the release confirms months of promising studio work. How Much Longer? serves […]
SAZF Media Release The South African Zionist Federation categorically rejects the torrent of baseless accusations surrounding the group of Gazans initially denied entry at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Within hours of their 13 November arrival, politicians and media commentators repeated the inflammatory claim that Israel “deliberately” withheld passport stamps […]
By Rachel Kalidass, Awakening South Africa Prayer and Repentance Proverbs 11:14 “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” Awakening South Africa, Prayer and Repentance movement, extends an invitation to all believers in South Africa to 10 days of prayers counting down to the G20 […]
Originally published in My Christian Daily Russian authorities have intensified their campaign against unregistered Baptist congregations, banning several more churches in southern Russia under laws requiring state registration of religious organiszations. In October, courts in the Krasnodar Krai region ordered the dissolution of three Baptist congregations affiliated with the Council of […]