‘Department says diverse sexual education to be introduced from Grade 7’ Parents of school learners should be informed upfront regarding topics in the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) curriculum, says Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA), amidst an outcry following a Sunday Times article entitled Grade 4s to learn about masturbation […]
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PE pastors unite in campaign to reclaim Ascension Day
Nelson Mandela Bay church leaders have called on local Christians to attend an Ascension Day service on the square in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday May 30. “We need to reclaim one of Christianity’s most sacred days,” says Apostle Neville Goldman of […]
Leah Sharibu’s 16th birthday marked with prayer events in London, Nigeria
Originally published in CSW Religious freedom organisation CSW marked Leah Sharibu’s 16th birthday on Tuesday May 14 by holding a prayer vigil outside the Nigerian High Commission in London. Sharibu was one of 110 schoolgirls abducted from their school in Dapchi, Nigeria, by a faction of the terrorist group Boko […]
SA singer-songwriter Allan releases debut full-length CD ‘Face To Face’
South African singer-songwriter Allan, is set to release his single I Belong To You from his debut album Face To Face to radio stations across South Africa, for impact on May 17. I Belong To You was written by Allan and well-known South African songwriter and producer Neil Engel. The […]
Logos Hope looking for crew
OM’s ministry ship Logos Hope is looking for volunteer crew to fill various positions this year and early next year. In September at least 110 people are needed to join the ship which travels around the world to share knowledge, help and hope, says Deborah Ngobeni, the communications team leader […]
Womb Stewardship holding youth prayer event
On June 17 purity movement Womb Stewardship will host its first Youth Prayer event at the Feathermarket Hall, Port Elizabeth, from 10am to 4pm. Entrance is free but booking is essential as space is limited. The theme is “Pass The Baton” and is geared at getting this generation to […]
The battle is the Lord’s — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan “Then all this assembly shall know that the LORD does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give you into our hands.” — 1 Samuel 17:47 (NKJV) That is exactly what […]
Court declines to clarify Dutch Reformed Church ‘same-sex’ judgment
The Pretoria High Court on Friday refused the application by the Alliance Defending the Autonomy of Churches in South Africa (ADACSA), asking the court to clarify its judgment in Gaum vs General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church. More particularly, ADACSA wanted clarity on whether the court’s judgment, which declared […]
But God…
I guess that’s a funny title for an article on the South African elections. But I believe it speaks volumes. And for that reason I will keep this commentary short and sweet. Yes — sweet, so don’t let the first few paragraphs depress you so much that you read no […]
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his ‘head is held high’ after breach of conduct
Originally published in Christian Today Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his “head is held high” after being found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia’s player code of conduct. The Waratahs full-back was stood down by RA last month after posting a photo to Instagram saying “hell awaits” gay people. He […]