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 […]
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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 […]
Broken but not defeated: an Easter reflection — Vivienne Solomons
A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
50 days of blessing the nation through prayer: Week 1 — Alf James
Each week of the #50Dayd2BlesstheNation Alf James is interviewing a leader around the week’s theme. This week he spoke to Pastor Laurette Mkati prayer coordinator of SA Prayer Movement for Change about the week’s focus of “The Church and other religions”. We are witnessing the powerful effect of the media […]
Global Leadership Summit announces 2017 speakers
The Global Leadership Summit has announced its lineup of speakers for this year’s GLS which is being hosted at 20 venues in South Africa in October and November — and as usual it includes influential business, justice and Christian leaders. Internet giants Facebook and Google will be represented, respectively by […]
Marches impressive but upcoming prayer initiatives carry potential for deep, sustainable change — Alf James
As important and impressive as the marches that have taken place around the country calling for President Zuma to step down are, what they have impressed most on me is the importance of attending the “It’s Time” National Day of Prayer on April 22 near Bloemfontein and to participate in […]
To march or not to march — extracts from my prayer journal
Adele Christian shares notes from her journal over the past week as she wrestled for a biblical response to the question ‘to march or not to march?’ 7th April 2017 – To march or not to march? Do I march on Friday 7th? Is it the right thing to do? […]
Prophesy that South Africa will be saved — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
Back in 2016 the grounds at the Voortrekker Monument thundered and the peopled [at Bethel Music worship evening where team members prophesied over South Africa] roared in response to Will these bones live? (Ezekiel 37) Now not even a year later it has become so real to us, but, we […]

