South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
The National Assembly passed a motion yesterday to set up an ad hoc committee to amend Section 25 of the Constitution to allow expropriation of property without compensation. One hundred and eighty three MPs supported the ANC motion and 77 voted against it. We publish a speech by ACDP MP […]
The Anglican Diocese of Port Elizabeth has a new Bishop. The Reverend Dr Edward (Eddie) Ronald Daniels was elected as the fifth Bishop of the diocese on the first day of their elective assembly which met at St John’s in Walmer. Three days, December 5 to 7, were set aside […]
Family values campaigner Errol Naidoo has resigned from the leadership of the ACDP just months after announcing a plan to revitalise the party ahead of the 2019 elections. Citing “differing views on leadership, strategy and methodology” as the reason for resigning as ACDP communications director and national executive committee (NEC) […]
Originally published in Assist News Supporters appeal for Asia Bibi and her family to be given asylum PAKISTAN (ANS – Nov. 23, 2018) — The family of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who spent eight years on death row in Pakistan for blasphemy before being acquitted three weeks ago, claim […]
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Over 100 Christians have been arrested in Iran in the past week and nearly 150 in the past month, as part of the government’s attempt to “warn” Christians against proselytising over Christmas, according to the advocacy director of religious freedom charity Article 18. Mansour […]
Conversations With My Son is an inspiring and timely new video series that shows a father communicating with his son. It aims to encourage other fathers to do likewise for the sake of healthier relationships. Watch, below, Episode 1, The Father I Never Knew, featuring pastor and radio personality Zolile Dayimani and […]
Ancient prophecy fulfilled as freshwater fish are found in surrounding sinkholes A remarkable thing happened to me last week. I was studying the Book of Ezekiel in preparation for a weekend retreat when a friend forwarded a YouTube clip announcing the most incredible news, which is surely another significant sign […]
Originally published in UG Christian News The Ugandan government is set to implement a new policy that will require all preachers in the country to have theological training before opening up a church. According to the Minister of Ethics and Integrity, Fr Simon Lokodo who says some Church leaders are […]
Originally published in ThisLife Online which publishes stories of hope from Cape Town and beyond Like many countries in the world, South Africa is plagued by gangsterism that feeds crime and suffering and weaves a powerful drug web throughout society. At times, the problem seems unsurmountable. But Thislife Online has met […]
Originally published in Charisma News The 41st president of the United States, George HW Bush who died on Friday at the age of 94, was not one to regularly talk about his faith, but he understood its importance, especially in the Oval Office. In 1992, during an interview with CBN’s […]