South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A Cape Town Gospel house music DJ caught my attention today when he sent me a WhatsApp with some serious name-dropping cred. Listen to the sound byte below to hear who DJ Prophet 777 landed to do a “drop” for him on Wednesday. What do you think of the DJ’s […]
“On this Mandela Day, the ACDP mourns the lives of two extraordinary South Africans who enthralled local and international audiences with their emotive African performances,” said ACDP Marie Sukers in a media release today. She said: “We recognise the contributing efforts made by Johnny Clegg and Nomhle Nkonyeni, respectively, to […]
Intercessors around world urged to join campaign Christian leaders in Malawi have called a national week of repentance and prayer for peace in response to ongoing civil unrest in the nation following allegedly rigged national elections on May 21. The theme of the week from August 5 to August 11 […]
Originally published in CBN News The Bible calls Christians to tithe but what happens when churches give back? In a trend that is sweeping across the United States this summer, churches all over the country are helping their congregations eliminate their medical debt. From coast-to-coast churches are stepping in and […]
People who would like to participate in a Bible Reading Marathon in the Despatch Town Hall from October 25 to October 28 are invited to book their slots now — and judging by the success of last year’s inaugural event, would-be participants would be wise to act fast to avoid […]
The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) has been partnering with certain churches to bring warmth in winter to needy Gauteng communities through its “Blankets for Hope” blanket drive. Elderly people in Booysens and children in Eldorado Park were the most recent recipients of blankets provided by a generous sponsor […]
More than a dozen like-minded Christian women recently attended the fourth Confident Women in Business (CWIB) get-together at the Choose Life Church in Pretoria East. These meetings are held to encourage Christian women to find their voice in the world, grow and learn to be the best versions of themselves. […]
Originally published in Faithwire Joni Eareckson Tada is celebrating after beating breast cancer for the second time. The Christian author and speaker, who is quadriplegic, shared the “miraculous” news on Facebook along with a picture of herself holding up a sign saying “All Clear”. Tada, who ministers to disabled people […]
Originally published in Faithwire Four Christians in Burkina Faso were executed in their village on June 27 by unidentified Islamist terrorists who singled them out for wearing crosses that signified their faith in Christ. Field workers from Open Doors USA who spoke with survivors say the armed militants “Told everyone […]
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan As I write this column, there is one scripture which stands out very boldly in my heart, it is like a massive neon sign and it says: “All things work together for the good of those who love the […]