A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years. Some time ago I was given a crucifix as a gift. The very charming little wooden cross had a bronze casting of […]
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Finding a tune for the lyrics you want to sing
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] In the run-up to Easter, our congregation pondered the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross, during the seven weeks climaxing on Good Friday. The pastor […]
Countdown to the ‘biggest prayer gathering in South Africa’s history’
The organisers of the It’s Time event, expected to be the biggest prayer event ever to be held in South Africa, has launched a traffic plan to effectively manage the hundreds of thousands of cars and buses expected to travel to Bloemfontein on Saturday April 22. Thousands of South Africans […]
New venue and date for big Cape Town youth event
Youth Transformation Africa is excited to announce that the event which was supposed to happen on Easter Monday April 17 has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday June 24 at the Velodrome stadium in Belville, says YTA in a media release. Thousands of young people from all spheres of […]
Dagga at home still illegal as state gives notice of appeal
The state attorney confirmed this week that the state will appeal against the Cape High Court ruling allowing dagga use at home and police confirmed an internal circular stating that they will continue to enforce the drug law on dagga without any change, reports ChristianView Network (CVN). The police circular clarifies confusion created […]
MOVIEWISE — April 14 2017 (WIN AN ‘ADRENALINE’ DVD)
[notice]Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies.[/notice] GALLOWS ROAD — IN CINEMA APRIL 7! GALLOWS ROAD — A tale of a tragic crime, revenge, God’s forgiveness and reconciliation. See Ernie Hudson and Kevin Sorbo in this film […]
Living legend lights centenary torch
By Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo One of the living legends of the Church of the Holy Ghost, Deacon Memezi Mthembu was honoured on Sunday when the centenary torch was brought to his home in Mofolo, Soweto. Deacon Mthembu is 102 years old and an icon in the church, who has worked hard for the […]
Doing the impossible — on the track and through the cross
A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport. Roger Bannister is a legendary track athlete of the late 1940s and ealy 1950s who will always be remembered for doing the “impossible.” He declined an opportunity to […]
US defunds UN’s aid for forced abortions in China
Originally published in CBN News It’s no secret that China’s strict two-child policy has ended countless unborn babies’ lives through forced abortions. Now, President Donald Trump is taking a stand against China’s forced abortions by cutting funds to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). “This determination was made based on […]
University of Pretoria awards honorary doctorate to renowned theologian
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Theology awarded an honorary doctorate to Professor Jürgen Moltmann on April 6 2017. Prof Moltmann was chosen for this prestigious honour based on the ground-breaking nature of his work and his influence on modern theology, according to a press release by the University of […]