Originally published in News 24 The South African Council of Churches has threatened to act against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane if she fails to explain her call for the terms of reference for the state capture inquiry to be expanded beyond the remedial action in the State of Capture report. […]
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Beating back to school blues — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. As school reopens for many this week I’m reminded of my time in school. One year, as school was about to reopen, I broke out in terrible sores all over my hands and arms. My parents tried everything they could to […]
More factors that block human growth — Vivienne Schultz
A monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. Before the Christmas break we were discussing the factors that block human growth. I include a list at the bottom of this blog for you to refer back to. A quick reminder of what we have discussed […]
Israel’s crossroad: sword or the Lord — Charles Gardner
With all the threats Israel is now facing, it is perfectly understandable that they should be sharpening their swords as they prepare for the worst the enemy can throw at them. A strong defence force is certainly necessary. But an even more serious danger is that they should rely […]
Bethel worship leader and wife give miracle update on their kids’ battle with E Coli
The leader of the Bethel worship ministry, Joel Taylor, and his wife Janie have shared the miracles they’ve been seeing in their two small children, who have been battling a dangerous E coli infection. The Taylor family first announced their stressful ordeal over the holidays. Joel and Janie Taylor reported […]
MOVIEWISE — January 12 2018
Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies. INSPIRING NEW MOVIES NOW ON DVD! CMD Entertainment Africa brings you inspiring new movies on DVD this festive season. The Case for Christ, Return to the Hiding Place, I’m Not […]
Why should pro-life Christians support the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill — Cheryllyn Dudley
ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley explains what she has learned from previous unsuccessful attempts to protect the unborn through parliament — and from her historic successful introduction of a private member’s bill on labour legislation last year. She makes a case for a ‘compromise’ approach which has informed her latest bid […]
The Church and black excellence — Luphomlo Joka
A monthly column by Luphumlo Joka In the spirit of reflecting on the year that has past, I have recently been very intrigued by the appointment (announcement made on October 14) of the Vice Chancellor and Principal of Nelson Mandela University, Dr Sibongile Muthwa. Nelson Mandela University was quoted October […]
Don’t downgrade embassy in Israel, Ramaphosa urged
ANC president and deputy president of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa has been urged not to implement the recent ANC policy conference resolution to downgrade the SA embassy in Israel or to allow the ANC to be used by haters of Israel to create the impression that South Africans hate Israel. […]
One in every 12 Christians faces extreme persecution — World Watch List 2018
Globally there are 2.48 billion Christians. Out of these, approximately 215 million or 1 in every 12 Christians in the Top 50 countries of the World Watch List, is considered to be suffering from “extreme” levels of persecution, according to the Open Doors 2018 World Watch List (WWL), released today. […]