The hosts of “Israel Matters in Africa”, an initiative that stands in the gap for Israel through prayer, advocacy and education, invites you to the campaign launch at Nu Metro, Hyde Park, Johannesburg at 2.30pm on Sunday. The launch will be followed by a screening of the film Golda, based […]
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Youth-founded academy helping Soweto learners with maths, science
Nelisile Hlatshwayo. a Grade 9 learner from Moletsane Secondary School, Vosloorus, recently walked out of her mathematics examination classroom confident about her results. She attributes her positivity to the coaching she received from a local NPO, Intsika Academy, that identifies learners in the Soweto area who are struggling with maths […]
‘The way forward for faithful Dutch Reformed congregations and members’
Disillusioned conservative Dutch Reformed congregations who had hoped that last month’s General Synod of the DRC would provide them with a reason to remain in the assembly, are exploring new options, writes Dr Henrietta Klaasing, an executive member of the Koinonia Synod which was launched in May The General Synod […]
Why Israel matters to me — and to us all
Tshego Motaung shares her personal journey from accepting the popular anti-Israel narrative on campus to encountering and responding to the truth in God’s Word For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet — Isaiah 62:1 In 2009-2010 I was awarded a […]
Nigeria’s kidnap epidemic targets Christians – new reports
Originally published by Release International Earlier this year, a report by UK parliamentarians heard that almost 90% of all the Christians kidnapped worldwide are abducted in Nigeria. According to the charity Aid to the Church in Need 5 200 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria between January 2021 and June 2022. […]
Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples
Originall published in The Christian Post The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination’s stance on same-sex relationships. The Bishop of Oxford proposed the amendment for these trial services, […]
International House of Prayer report says Mike Bickle abuse allegations lack evidence
Originally published in The Christian Post Amid claims by a founding member and two former leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City that founder Mike Bickle engaged in clergy sexual abuse, citing allegations involving eight women, a report released by the Missouri-based ministry Wednesday states it wasn’t presented with […]
SA MPs vote to close embassy, break ties with Israel
The South African House of Assembly yesterday passed a non-binding resolution calling for breaking of diplomatic ties with Israel. A motion to close the Israeli embassy, proposed by the EFF and amended by the ANC, who both accuse Israel of war crimes and genocide, was carried by 248 to 91 […]
Big win for Ntokozo Mbambo — and for Kingdom of God!
Ntokozo Mbambo was one of the biggest winners at this year’s South African Music Awards (Samas), winning the three categories that she was nominated for. She won the Best Female Artist of the Year award, the Contemporary Faith Music Award and the coveted Album of the Year award for her […]
Organisers of ‘blessed’ Joburg prayer rally for Israel plan similar events throughout SA
A multicultural crowd of about 900 people sang, prayed and proclaimed Scripture together “with fervour” at a prayer rally for Israel at the Redemption Church, Johannesburg on Sunday, said Vivienne Myburgh national director of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, South Africa (ICEJ). She said that the event, which was organised […]