South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A senior lecturer in anatomy and embryology who will testify at the disciplinary hearing of pro-life doctor Jacques de Vos later this month is expected to argue that life begins at fertilisation “when genetic code is set and future physical characteristics are defined with precision”. According to his expert summary, Dr […]
One of the lead stories in South Africa over the weekend was the much-anticipated ‘wedding’ of Somizi Mhlongo to longtime same-sex partner Mohale Motaung. Somizi is a flamboyant socialite who is very open about his homosexual lifestyle. He once caused a stir when he stormed out of Grace Bible Church […]
Originally published in Christianity Today The people of Hong Kong have protested for greater freedoms for years, but the latest demonstrations represent a historic outcry. Since 1997, July 1 has marked the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return as a territory of China after 150 years of British colonial rule. Beginning […]
Originally published in CBN News A large-scale Turkish invasion of northern Syria appears to be imminent after the deadline to jointly establish a “safe zone” in the region with the United States by the end of September passed without a resolution between the two countries. Turkey and the US reached […]
Originally published in Christian Today A UK Employment Tribunal has ruled against a Christian doctor who objected to using transgender pronouns in a verdict that his legal representatives warned will undermine free speech in the workplace. Dr David Mackereth, 56, had challenged the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions […]
Originally published in Morning Star News Islamic extremist group Boko Haram released a video last week showing the execution of two Christian aid workers in Nigeria, sources said. Lawrence Duna Dacighir and Godfrey Ali Shikagham, both members of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Plateau state, are shown […]
The international platform CitizenGO this week delivered more than 19 000 signatures from African citizens, concerned about the fate of South African Doctor Jacques De Vos, who has been suspended for the past two years for his pro-life stance, and who faces an unprofessional conduct hearing convened by the Health Professions […]
More than 300 women — 33 of who accepted Jesus as their Lord and Saviour on the day — gathered in the invitingly-decorated Gateway Airport Conference Hall, Polokwane, for the recent annual #She Conference hosted by Christian Revival Church (CRC) Polokwane The event, themed “My Story, His Glory”, was well-timed […]
A monthly column bringing you frontline testimonies of what God is stirring up across the globe. By international evangelist Lindy-Ann Hopley, Beautiful Witness Ministries. Dear Beloved I am writing to you from my mini “honeymoon” in Cape Town — without my groom. Monday September 23 2019 was set for a […]
A new, community-based forum aimed at healing relations between South Africans and Nigerians that were damaged after recent deadly xenophobic violence was introduced to the media in Gauteng this week. “We give the glory to God and are grateful that He blessed it [the forum] and that it actually came […]