By Dr Michael Louis Today’s victory in the Constitutional Court heralding the constitutional right of independents to stand is a big victory for courageous civil society and the long-standing fight for giving power back to the people. It’s a game changer ! It is encouraging to know that civil society […]
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A pastoral response to racism – Alain Walljee
“Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?” — Matt 26:67-68 (ESV) There is a very precious lesson in the above experience at the beginning of Christ’s suffering. See, Christ did not bother to […]
‘Watershed moment’ for SA seen as ConCourt says SA Electoral Act is unconstitutional
In a groundbreaking judgment today the Constitutional Court declared South Africa’s Electoral Act unconstitutional for requiring that candidates in national and provincial elections belong to political parties. ALSO READ: Victory in Constitutional Court is ‘great reset for SA’ — Michael Louis The judgment, which has been hailed by proponents of […]
‘We’ll keep fighting’: Meet the man who challenged SA’s lockdown regulations
By Nonkululeko Njilo — Originally published in Times Live Reyno de Beer has become a household name after the David vs Goliath victory on Tuesday that saw him challenge the government’s lockdown regulations and the High Court ruling that many were invalid and unconstitutional. The father-of-two, born in Edenvale, Johannesburg, […]
‘Conscience rights under attack as parliamentary legal advisers mislead MPs again’
By Cause For Justice Parliament is considering a legislative proposal that has major implications for human rights in general and in particular, the rights to equality, human dignity and freedom of conscience, religion and belief.[i] The Civil Union Amendment Bill (the Bill)[ii] proposes the removal of civil marriage officers’ right to conscientious objection[iii] – a […]
As ‘voice of oppressed’, Church should be preaching ‘Black Lives Matter’ loudest – Mmusi Maimane
Originally published in Daily Maverick. The tragic killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin a fortnight ago has sparked anti-racism protests across the world, shining a floodlight on the continued systemic racism and police brutality that African-Americans disproportionally face. Organised under the “Black Lives Matter” banner, the […]
Scores saved, healed at intersection where Floyd was killed
Originally published in CBN News. The world has witnessed violent protests and peaceful demonstrations for nearly two weeks following the death of George Floyd. But we’ve also seen testimonies of faith and love among Christian brothers and sisters, revealing that there is no racial division in Christ. Now the streets […]
A short reflection: Mona Lisa’s smile – Mark Roberts
Something startling, but also interesting, happened one evening as I was leaving my room at the Bed & Breakfast where I was staying. I noticed several police vehicles across the road, blue lights flashing and people running around. Apparently, the homeowner had just committed suicide. It still sends chills down […]
WC clergy group ‘alarmed’ at ongoing incidents of racism in USA, world
As Evangelicals, Charismatics and Pentecostal Churches in the Western Cape, we are alarmed at the events in the USA, and the overwhelming response of Blacks to it in the UK, Australia and other parts of the world, says Concerned Clergy Western Cape (CCWC) in a press release. The press release […]
Keep me burning: the dynamite we still need — Charles Gardner
When the Holy Spirit was poured out on Jews from across the known world at Pentecost, it was not meant to be a one-off, as is widely claimed today. Both Gentiles and Jews still need that power – along with all the gifts of the Spirit, including tongues. And for […]