South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By AJ Nolte and Jules Gomes and Gerald McDermott — Originally published in The Christian Post The July 13, 2026 vote of the Church of England’s General Synod that effectively declared Israel to be guilty of genocide and settler colonialism denies both history and facts on the ground. The majority of world […]
The bishops of the Church of England who backed a plainly antisemitic document need to repent and perhaps take note of a significant predecessor’s thoughts on the subject. Kairos Palestine II, which purports to express solidarity with suffering Palestinian Christians, shows no understanding of God’s long-term plans for Israel, whom […]
Originally published in The Christian Post. Archaeologists recently unearthed charred wooden remains from Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem, according to a Monday report. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced that IAA and Tel Aviv University archaeologists discovered large wooden beams during an excavation that showed evidence of fire damage, presumably from […]
It is time for the Church in South Africa to talk with one voice — against a “dangerous” push for legislation that would “violate our religious freedom and the autonomy of the Church to govern herself according to her convictions and beliefs”, says Advocate Nadene Badenhorst. “Now, as you may know, […]
By Bafana Modise, National Spokesperson of South African Friends of Israel For Christians around the world, few places carry greater spiritual significance than the Sea of Galilee. It was on these waters that Jesus calmed the storm, walked upon the waves, called His first disciples and ministered to countless people […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International The Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana (EFB) has applied to join Botswana’s High Court proceedings in a constitutional challenge that could make the country only the second in Africa, after South Africa, to legally recognise same-sex marriage. The EFB, an umbrella body representing member churches […]
Originally published in JOY! Magazine By Rachel Kalidass, Awakening South Africa Prayer and Repentance movement As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, many people are asking what they can do to make a difference in their communities. Some will campaign. Some will volunteer. Many will vote. But […]
Nations at a Crossroads — a free event at Wingate Country Club, Pretoria on Saturday July 25 — is a call to Christians in South Africa to “become involved in the solutions for our country”, says economist and author Dr Arno van Niekerk who is one of the event speakers. […]
Originally published in American Faith An initiative to withhold aid from Nigeria until it stops violence against Christians has passed in the House of Representatives. The amendment is part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Rep Greg Steube (R-FL) celebrated the […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Christian congregations are expanding in some of the world’s most hostile countries even as an estimated 380 million believers face persecution each year for their faith, according to a report from the US-based persecution watchdog International Christian Concern. ICC’s report, Global Persecution Index 2026, found […]