Originally published in Christian Headlines Orphans in Somalia whose parents were killed for their faith by Islamic extremist, Al Shabaab rebels are becoming more numerous – and hungrier, an underground church leader said. The pastor started a care center for the orphans three years ago in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, […]
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Rwandan government closes 700 ‘noisy’ churches
Originally published in Faithwire Approximately 700 Churches have been shut down by the Rwandan government for failing to comply with noise restrictions. Most of those closed by officials were small Pentecostal congregations located in Kigali, but one mosque was also ordered to stop hosting services. There has been an increase […]
The state capture I fear the most — Tendai Chitsike
A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God. In his first address as President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa responded to the various commendations given him by various opposition party leaders. He mentioned the fact that he studied at what is now Limpopo University at the […]
British royalty returns from ‘exile’ — Charles Gardner
No British royal has ever yet made an official visit to Israel. But now that ‘exile’ is about to end, appropriately enough, after 70 years — the period spent in Babylon by the Jews of old. Prince William, the Queen’s grandson and second in line to the throne, will arrive […]
Miracles on farm ahead of Mighty Families, says Ollie le Roux
Some mighty miracles have been taking place on Wilde Als farm near Bloemfontein where South Africa’s first Mighty Families event is taking place in a week’s time, said the farm owner, Ollie le Roux. “It’s been amazing! I really believe Mighty Families is going to be a very joyful festival […]
A journey of faith — reaching Mount Everest base camp
Each year, an estimated 3.2% of South Africans sustain serious burn injuries and an astonishing 68% of South African children younger than 14 have experienced scalding burns in their short lifetime. For those who have been victims, it is a difficult, sometimes even an impossible, mountain to climb, but for […]
Road to It’s Time Cape Town — Two weeks to go
Ashley Cloete continues with his spiritual history of the Cape which he believes is building to a climax, of which the It’s Time Cape Town prayer day on March 24 will be a part. Episode 3: Cape churchmen divinely used in global connections Last week we noted how Magdalena, one […]
First Mighty Men Eastern Cape made an impact
The first Mighty Men Eastern Cape took place at Humansdorp last weekend. Gateway News asked some of the organising team members for a report back. This is what they said. How can we start to explain the supernatural and amazing work of the Holy Spirit over the weekend. I have […]
ACDP urges MPs not to legalise online pornography
The ACDP has called on members of parliament to take action to protect women and children from sexual violence by blocking proposed legalisation of online pornography. In a speech in the House of Assembly on Tuesday on the Films and Publications Amendment Bill, ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley noted that one […]
From ‘cursed’ to called — Siphiwe Sibiya’s journey with Jesus
In addition to appointing a new South African team leader, evangelism ministry African Enterprise has appointed Siphiwe Sibiya to fill the key post of setup coordinator. Siphiwe shares his story. I was born in Ulundi (KwaZulu-Natal) in a small village called Mbangayiya and was the youngest of four children. My mother […]