South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By Cheryllyn Dudley, ACDP MP, who says the thoughts she expresses in this article are her own and not necessarily the position of the ACDP. Of all the comments I have seen relating to Helen Zille’s latest controversial tweet on colonialism (tweets which have led to her being charged by […]
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Two history-making events in April: It’s Time national prayer day, and Karoo Mighty Men As I write this article, I must be blatantly honest, I only have one thing on my mind and that is April 22. FOR […]
Originally published in Christianity Daily Judge Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as the 113th Supreme Court Justice on Monday, filling a seat that has been vacant since the passing of the late Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016. “I am humbled by the trust placed in me today,” Gorsuch, 49, […]
Originally published in Christian Today Authorities in China’s coastal Zhejiang province carried out violent attacks against churches refusing to install surveillance cameras in late March, according to persecution watchdog China Aid. The Zhejiang provincial government had instructed local authorities to install security cameras in churches with the aim of helping […]
Originally published in Christian Today Egyptians have been paying their respects to a female police officer who was killed when she stopped an Islamic extremist suicide bomber from entering a Coptic church in Alexandria on Sunday. At least 44 people died in two bombings targeting Egypt’s Christian minority on Palm […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute The words of Jesus will be seen by millions of people this Easter, thanks to a new evangelistic campaign. The ‘Quote Jesus’ campaign will see Bible verses quoting Jesus emblazoned on the sides of 75 London buses until April 24. Among the quotes are: […]
The word Timion means Precious. Timion is a Christian Non Profit Organisation serving children living with Cerebral Palsy and their families. We do this through manufacturing and distributing free of charge specialist disability equipment and giving instruction resources and encouragement to the families. We are a dynamic and God-seeking team […]
Farmers and volunteers are pitching in to help with the mammoth task of preparing the “It’s Time” prayer venue and surrounds near Bloemfontein to cope with an anticipated million people at the event on Saturday April 22, report the organisers. Nearly 10 00ha of land has been cut, raked and […]
President Jacob Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle last week provoked strong criticism by national church leaders and Christians have been involved in protest action across South Africa. We have reports on some of the protest action — in PE and Cape Town The church in Cape Town, led by the Methodist Bishop […]
“You can tell that the hand of the Lord is upon it and that the Holy Spirit has prepared the hearts of people,”says Mangaliso Matshobane, coordinator of the unprecedented “#50days2blessthenation” initiative which brings together South Africa’s amazing number and diversity of prayer networks. More than 30 prayer networks are collaborating […]