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WATCH: Kim Walker-Smith: I tried to kill myself, but Jesus didn’t let me die
Originally published in Charisma News Kim Walker-Smith says that she attempted to kill herself during her senior year of high school but failed—and that when she woke up, she realized God must be real and that He loved her. In a video interview recorded at the Vox Conference, Walker-Smith opened […]
‘We will apply for matter to be struck off roll’, say pro-life doctor’s defence
The defence team for pro-life doctor Jacques de Vos, 32 will apply for the matter to be struck permanently from the roll when his much-delayed hearing by a six-member disciplinary committee of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) reconvenes in Cape Town on Monday. De Vos has been […]
Why ban spanking if it hurts less than stitching?
Open letter to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng from Dr Alan Donkin Dear Chief Justice Mogoeng I am a General Practitioner in Somerset West and I am greatly concerned after reading your judgement outlawing reasonable chastisement. Recently it was necessary for me to stitch a laceration on the forehead of a […]
OBITUARY: Peter Throp — Brave, dedicated defender of unborn in SA
Originally published by ChristianView Network Pro-life champion, Peter Throp passed away in Cape Town last Saturday morning having lived to see his dream — the closure of Cape Town’s biggest abortion clinic, Marie Stopes Bree Street. He leaves his wife and faithful pro-life partner, Terry. His funeral will be at the Immaculate […]
When artistic licence gets pushed too far — Afrika Mhlophe
Also see news report: https://gatewaynews.co.za/kzn-matric-pupil-says-his-art-is-not-satanic-but-explores-commercialised-religion/ “The end justifies the means” is basically the explanation given by the student whose artwork provoked a lot of outrage from South African Christians. Brett Murray had the same pragmatic response for his controversial painting, The Spear. In it he depicted SA President Jacob Zuma in […]
International warrior against antisemitism visiting SA in November
Influential Christian supporter of Israel Dr Laurie Cardoza-Moore will be visiting South Africa next month on a mission to educate and activate believers regarding their biblical responsibility to stand with Israel. Cardoza-Moore who is well-known to a global audience through her weekly Focus on Israel programme on Daystar television, was in SA in […]
KZN matric pupil says his art is not satanic but explores commercialised religion
Also see commentary by Afrika Mhlophe: https://gatewaynews.co.za/when-artistic-licence-gets-pushed-too-far-afrika-mhlophe/ A Kwa-Zulu Natal matric pupil whose art is at the centre of a social media storm for being blasphemous says his sketches and sculptures “are a far cry from the satanic panic some people claim it to be”. In a statement released on […]
Hillsong Church hosting men’s conference in Pretoria, Cape Town
Hillsong Church South Africa will once again host its annual men’s conference from October 18 to 19. The conference, which has been running for 8 years in South Africa, is one of many of its kind that are run by Hillsong Church at its different locations around the world throughout […]
‘Daniel The Musical’ restarts — to bless Israel and honour critically-ill star
Disaster struck the Daniel The Musical show in Jerusalem this week when its lead performer Andile Gumbi, 36, fell ill suddenly and ended up in a critical condition in hospital. The seemingly-unstoppable show which opened to critical acclaim last week came to a halt as a decision was taken to suspend […]