South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Janet Brann-Hollis had an encounter with God in January during which He called on her to organise a 21-day fast for the elections, she had no idea how big the campaign would become. The fast was launched on April 18 and on each day until election day yesterday, participants […]
Originally published in Christian Post Known for leading thousands in corporate worship, Steffany Gretzinger announced that she will be leaving her home church, Bethel, where she spent the past decade per the “Lord’s” leading. “The rumors are true. After 10 years, The Lord is sending us to Nashville, TN,” Gretzinger […]
Stellenbosch artist Neil Breebaart created a prophetic painting which he says the Holy Spirit placed on his heart ahead of today’s election. “God did not forget us. His will for us is hope and a prosperous future for South Africa,” Breebart says in a Facebook post in which he explains […]
The always-inspiring annual Global Leadership Summit which will be taking place at venues throughout South Africa in October and November, features some of the most influential leaders from around the globe. In this article we introduce four of the 24 confirmed speakers participating via videocast in the 2-day leadership summit […]
Originally published in Christian Post Georgia Gov Brian Kemp angered abortion supporters on Tuesday when he signed a bill into law that bans abortion once a foetal heartbeat has been detected and recognizes foetuses as natural persons. “Georgia is a state that values life,” Kemp said as he signed HB […]
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Asia Bibi’s daughter Eicham was 9 when she saw her mum badly beaten and in front of a mob charged with “blasphemy” against the Prophet Muhammad. For over 9 years, Eicham has visited her on death row in Pakistan. Finally, today, now a young […]
Christian news reporting in South Africa is the poorer after freelance journalist Alf James, 62, died last Sunday in the Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein, where he spent nine weeks in the intensive care unit following a sudden illness. Alf leaves his wife Brenda, who runs their farm near Middelburg, […]