South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] The Word says in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision people perish but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Since 1990 I have been living with short sightedness. My highschool teacher, Mrs Robb, saw that I struggled with seeing […]
[notice]In Video of the Week we post a weekly video clip to inspire, inform, edify or entertain. Readers are welcome to email suggested clips of the week to news@gatwaynews.co.za[/notice] The mist was laid low along the N7 towards Malmesbury in the early hours of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, […]
A University of Cape Town student leader, Zizipho Pae, has been suspended from the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and subjected to abuse and intimidation for expressing an opinion on her personal Facebook page that the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the United States amounts to legalising sin. The African Christian […]
If you go drinking in a township tavern in Port Elizabeth, be warned, you may be on a fast track to attending church. Just this past Sunday (June 29, 2015) 36 people found themselves “compelled” to attend church in Zwide after encountering Pastor Kenny Nonkonyana and his “tavern toyi toyi” […]
[notice]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 […]
Extending education that develops both students and society An inspiring youth development initiative is being played out at the Uniting Reformed Church in Bloemendal, Port Elizabeth, where the Church is performing a pioneering role in assisting learners to not only improve their school results through a “Winter School” project that […]
Originally published in OM News A focused quietness fills the room as four painters carefully apply their paintbrushes to the motifs in making. A Namibian desert, a peaceful creek and a powerful blue ocean wave take shape on canvas. It’s Wednesday morning at Operation Mobilisation (OM) South Africa’s base, and […]
Book Review by Allan Verreynne The Three Heavens — Angels, Demons and What Lies Ahead by John HageePublished by Worthy Books, Tennessee. 2015 John Hagee takes us on a breathtaking biblical tour of the three heavens, and reveals the timeless clash between the Kingdom of Light and the Kingdom of Darkness. […]
Originally published in Christianity Today For most evangelical leaders, the discussion of Friday’s (June 25, 2015) nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States revolves around how best to express their dissent amid the legal uncertainties for churches and pastors. “Outrage and panic are not the responses of those confident in […]
Originally published in Tech Central This was unexpected. Walking on Water Television (WowTV), one of four new companies offered licences eight years ago to launch subscription television services, is finally getting ready to come to market. After the licensing process in 2007, only On Digital Media’s TopTV was launched, and […]