At Parliament on May 30 2018, Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) attended a briefing by the Department of Justice (DoJ) to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice regarding the proposed Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill (“the Bill”). This briefing followed certain amendments made […]
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Zimbabwe opposition pledges $100bn economy, ties with Israel, if it wins
Originally published in San Francisco Chronicle Zimbabwe’s main opposition party announced on Thursday it will create a $100-billion economy within a decade and re-establish ties with Israel — a major foreign policy shift — if it wins July 30 elections. The MDC-T, which has re-energised under 40-year-old leader Nelson Chamisa, […]
US missionary, captive for 20 months, is alive, reports Niger’s president
Originally published in World Watch Monitor A US missionary kidnapped in Niger in October 2016 is alive, according to the West African nation’s president. Jeff Woodke, who worked for Jeunesse en Mission Entraide et Developpement (JEMED), a branch of the US-based Youth With a Mission, was abducted by unknown assailants […]
Nigerian leaders take protest to US — warn Fulani violence could flood West with refugees
By Special Correspondent Former Minister of Defence and respected business mogul, General TY Danjuma (Rtd) has taken his protest against killings in the North Central region of Nigeria to the United States of America. Speaking at a session hosted by the International Committee on Nigeria (ICON), in collaboration with Heritage […]
Stunning photo captures people praying inside Ebola quarantine zone
Originally published in Faithwire A powerful photo has emerged of a bishop praying for a Congolese priest as he kneels inside an Ebola quarantine zone. The priest was placed into quarantine after he tested positive for Ebola. He has since recovered from the illness and has been released. The image […]
Prayer and gospel team carries giant cross through Chicago
Originally published in Baptist Press The idea came to Phil Nelson after preaching through the book of Jonah. If the prophet’s preaching judgment on Nineveh made the whole city repent and turn to God, he wondered what would happen if someone preached not just judgment, but hope. Nelson and a […]
God has a sweet tooth — Hannah Viviers
I can see you cringe at my heading — or maybe you’re chuckling — either way it’s going to be a fun article … I hope. A while ago I asked our editor here at Gateway News, Andre Viljoen, if I could write articles around the nutrition/health connection. So here […]
US Supreme Court rules Christian baker can refuse to make gay wedding cakes
Originally published in The Christian Post The United States Supreme Court ruled in favour of Colorado Christian baker Jack Phillips on Monday in overwhelming fashion, saying that the state government’s hostility towards his refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake violated the US Constitution. In a 7-2 vote, the nation’s […]
Can South Africa really afford to meddle in the Israel – Palestine Conflict? — Tshego Motaung
Last year the Mail & Guardian hosted a number of dialogues with the ANC presidential hopefuls before the Nasrec conference. This to me was a rare opportunity to engage ANC leaders on policies that affect all of us as South Africans. I had observed, with concern (as we all have), […]
The greatness of gratitude — Michael Cassidy
A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years. The words “thank you” are so simple, yet without them life would be immediately saddened and impoverished. For to receive favours, blessings, […]