By Nicola Miltz — Originally published in SA Jewish Report As widespread international support for the recent deal to normalise diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel continues to grow, the South African government has slammed the deal calling it “regrettable” The UAE last week became the […]
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Groundbreaking ‘Direct Election Bill’: getting ready to lead in a nation falling apart — Michael Louis
In an article on the Direct Election Bill that was launched yesterday and which will be tabled in Parliament next week, Christian marketplace leader Dr Michael Louis invites South Africans to seize a unique opportunity to participate in a process aimed at putting governmental power in the hands of the […]
China fines Christian man nearly R50 000 for holding online Bible study
By Michael Foust — Originally published in Christian Headlines A Chinese government agency last week fined a Christian man R49 400 ($2,870) for holding an online Bible study it says violated a new anti-religion law. The man, Zhang Wenli, lives in Yunnan province and was contacted August 11 by the […]
Thousands put up ‘Jesus 2020’ signs ahead of elections: ‘He’s the only way’
Originally published in Fox News He’s not a third-party presidential candidate up for election in November, but thousands across the country are putting up “Jesus 2020” yard signs. More than 5 000 signs have shipped out to California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and other states from a campaign that […]
From sports stardom to faith and a heart for South Africa — Iona Rossely shares her story
Gateway News recently interviewed Iona Rossely, a champion athlete turned TV presenter, artist, author and coordinator of an anti-slavery organisation. A powerful testimonial book, Racing on Empty, about her life was recently published. It’s about Iona’s journey to faith and how South Africa, especially Cape Town and the Sozo Foundation, […]
Christians dying as corruption prolongs terrorist scourge in Nigeria — Elizabeth Kendal
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin — by Elizabeth Kendal Despite being resource-rich and having the largest economy in Africa, Nigeria has more people living in poverty than any other country on earth. To Nigeria’s shame, more than 102 million Nigerians live in poverty, which is more than twice the number in India […]
Muslim in Nigeria comes to Jesus through Christian’s radical kindness
By Lyndsey Koh — Originally published in Mission Network News Idris*, a staunch Muslim in a 90%-Muslim area of Nigeria, was so opposed to the borehole and other services local Christian missionaries provided that he ordered his wife not to drink of the new well water. According to Christian Aid […]
WATCH: FOR SA asks government if it plans to relax regulations for religious sector
Following publication of the #Lockdown Level 2 Regulations on Monday, #FORSA yesterday wrote to Minister Dlamini-Zuma to ask whether Government intends to relax the regulations pertaining to the religious sector, in line with the rest of the economy. In the letter FOR SA says that it seems “unfair and inequitable” […]
Terse US Supreme Court ‘no’ to congregation’s request not good news for Church in SA — Daniela Ellerbeck
One of the (very important) functions of courts of law, is to keep the executive branch of Government in check. That is how the balance of power works in a democracy – the legislature makes the law, the executive branches implement or give effect to that law, and the courts […]
Retired bishop shares insights in book on 200km prayer walk through Nelson Mandela Bay
Former Anglican Bishop Eric Pike has written a thought-provoking and insightful book about his experiences, the people he met and the sights that both saddened him and made him hopeful during the inaugural 200km Nehemiah Prayer Walk through all 60 wards of Nelson Mandela Bay (PE, Uitenhage and Despatch). The […]