South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Book Review by Val Viljoen Genre: Christian fiction In the summer of 1972, Matt Plumley family moves to Dogwood, West Virginia. It is a time of change and adventure for “Fat Matt”, the preacher’s kid. He is befriended by Dickie Darrel Lee Hancock, who is of mixed race, and Jesse […]
[notice]A new fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Nicolette Kapp of the A21 Campaign[/notice] As the sun rises over the suburbs of South Africa, civil society will wake up with a new […]
The protest against Pretoria Girls High hair policy was a tacit indicator that South Africans are no longer prepared to remain docile in the face of discrimination and prejudice. This story sparked a social media storm with many South Africans rallying under the hashtag ‘Stop Racism At Pretoria Girls High.’ […]
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] We believe God has given to the believers in South Africa a commandment, a mandate, to gather together in one place, at one time, and to repent, (say sorry), so that Jesus can heal SA. People from every […]
Oorspronklik in Kerkbode gepubliseer Die buitengewone Algemene Sinode van die NG Kerk wat weer sal besin oor verhoudinge tussen mense van dieselfde geslag, gaan van 7 tot 10 November vergader. Die sinode word gehou in die kerkgebou van Pierre van Ryneveld waar die Oostelike Sinode ook van 23 tot 26 Oktober […]
Message from Dave Pederson, Senior Pastor, Fountain Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Walmer Heights: Last Sunday we had hand bag thieves yet again visit our church. I understand they’ve done this to other churches and institutions as well. In the interests of security we hereby publish confirmed pictures of the three primary […]
Eighteen thousand, five hundred and twenty-four! That’s how many children are reported to have been raped in the year 2013/2014 in South Africa. Yet, even with that staggering figure, it’s estimated that over 88% of child rapes are never reported. So that number: Eighteen thousand, five hundred and twenty-four, represents […]
[notice]A PE band whose heart is to ‘bring Heaven to Earth” shares with Gateway News reporter Jessica Spronk about the process of stewarding what God has been giving them over a period of years and releasing their first album.[/notice] Gateway News recently met up with the band ‘Singing Our Stories’ of […]
The upcoming Disney feature film Queen of Katwe, which was filmed in South Africa and Uganda, tells the inspiring true story of Ugandan teenager Phiona Mutesi and her mentor, missionary Robert Katende, who transforms children’s lives through the game of chess. Queen of Katwe is based on the book The Queen of […]
From its very first South African season — won by Heinz Winkler — the Idols stage has introduced Mzansi, Africa and the world to some of the most gifted musical voices in the land. God’s children have taken advantage of this iconic stage that forms part of our entertainment industry. […]