South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
October 27 marks International Religious Freedom Day, which is designed to highlight Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This fundamental human right was confirmed by the UN Human Rights Committee in its General Comment No 22, as follows: “The right to freedom of thought, […]
Two months ago Cape Town missionary Juan Van Tonder said the Lord told him it was time for a new season of evangelism in Africa and it was to be all about the Kingdom of God. This month he and his wife Nikki took part in a 10-day evangelism campaign […]
There are still a few slots left to participate in the Bible reading marathon in Despatch from 5am on Friday October 26 to some time on Monday October 29. “Most of the registered slots were filled by random individuals, save for families of Despatch which booked a few group slots at […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Thirteen Christians were reportedly tortured by authorities in Sudan, leaving one vomiting and bleeding in critical condition, before they were released on Monday. The Christians that were tortured include the 12 that were arrested by the Sudan National Intelligence and Security Services in Darfur […]
The evil conference was moved to South Africa In the early 2000s, I came across a short book by Emmanuel Eni, titled, Delivered From The Powers of Darkness. The book is a testimony of how Emmanuel Eni, a gentleman of Nigerian descent, was divinely rescued and delivered by the Lord […]
Bulelwa Mokori speaks to proudly-African Kingdom entrepreneur Nicola Middleton In today’s fiercely competitive global economy, many organisations consider profitability to be the de facto business driver, negating the value of people. Nicola Middleton, founder and president of GodBrands, a young business with a global, Kingdom vision to express God’s love […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. A few weeks ago I wrote about the challenging time we’re facing as a country. However, I’ve also felt that in the midst of those challenges there’s a great opportunity for those who will dare to dream big. Whenever we’re […]
Originally published in IOL The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has spoken out weeks after private dagga use was legalised in South Africa in September. Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana of SACC, said last week various church federations met to discuss the pastoral implications of the Constitutional Court legalising dagga. “This […]
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. If the Bible writes about it, and the pastor preaches on it, then we should sing about it! We should sing the teachings of the Bible […]
With fresh calls for the regulation of churches, inspired by the harrowing rape trial in Port Elizabeth involving Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso, we publish an article by Pastor Ray McCauley who says he is heading up a process aimed at achieving regulation of religion by church and religious leaders. The […]