South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Response February 21 2019 — from the Parliamentary Advisory Office of the SA Catholic Bishops’ Conference Last year’s Budget speech recognised that government had dug the economy into a large hole as a result of years of mismanagement, corruption and free-spending; and that it was time to […]
While initial provincial lists are showing a dearth of women in the ranks, African Christian Democracy Party (ACDP) MP Cheryllyn Dudley has high hopes that the National Elections list will have higher female representation and that provincial lists will be scrutinised. In response to queries about the listing process and […]
By Mike Burnard — Originally published in INcontext International The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed al-Tayeb, and Pope Francis signed on Monday [4 February] a document on human fraternity at the end of the Global Conference of Human Fraternity, which was held in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. The Document […]
“It is my strong conviction that every leader should not only know when it is time to step up but also when it is time to step down. There comes a time when the most courageous thing you can do for those you love is to step aside and trust […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Very rarely do we get to see incredibly beautiful full circles — today I want to share one with you. Every single person in South Africa knows someone, or of someone, battling with drug addiction. Yet even with such prevalence, […]
There will be great celebration on the farm Mooi Uitsig outside Jeffreys Bay on Saturday as a giant crane raises the 14m steel Cross of Hope just two weeks before the Mighty Men Conference begins. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the huge cross as it lifts off the […]
Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating bookfair and current vessel of OM Ships, celebrated its 10th year of mission service on Tuesday. The unique vessel with a crew of 400 volunteers provides a platform to share the hope of the Gospel and demonstrate Christ’s love in communities around the world and […]
Arrivals at the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP’s) manifesto and campaign launch event last Saturday were met with a sea of aquamarine blue; 7 000 supporters wearing bright blue tee shirts which mirrored the party’s streamlined new logo. A superbly-managed launch took place at Blue Downs on the Cape Flats […]
Amir Tsatfati is an Israeli Christian, born and currently living in Israel. From his front porch he sees the Valley of Megiddo, called Armageddon in the Bible — the area where vast armies will assemble before the prophesied great final battle. He states that as he gazes at this lush […]
It is a common saying that one should not judge a book by its cover. This little book, Meeting Jesus, by South African theologian Dr Victor Kuligin, should rightly be judged by the cover because the content is as fascinating as the title and feel of the book. Christian Art […]