In August 2013, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) sued Rev. Peter Bougardt, a senior pastor from Mitchell’s Plain, for R1 million in damages in the Equality Court (Cape High Court). His ‘crime’? Sharing his personal convictions, beliefs and concerns regarding the practice of homosexuality on his Facebook page […]
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Karoo Mighty Men cross inspires PE intercessors
When friends who were attending the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) in April sent him photos of the landmark white cross on a koppie overlooking the campsite, Rodney Jooste knew exactly what he had to do. Jooste said God had given him a vision to put His name on a […]
ACDP calls for action on ISIS beheading of children in Iraq
SA churches speak out: Obama says militant siege broken but Iraq mission not over yet African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Member of Parliament, Cheryllyn Dudley, on Monday (August 11, 2014) responded to shocking news reports saying that ISIS militants are carrying out the beheading of children in Iraq, says the […]
PAC leader’s daughter passionate about healing and reconciliation ‘God’s way’
TRC helped start a national dialogue with past — but was not enough Tando Tullia Keke is a remarkable young women who takes risk for the Lord to what some would say is the extreme. But she is not afraid to step out of the boat when she hears God’s […]
Pro-life doctor urges Christians to lay charges against illegal abortion advertisers
Dr Faan Oosthuizen does not compromise when he talks about abortion or Christians’ general unwillingness to stand up against abortion. “God commands us: Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; Defend the rights of the poor and needy; Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: August 15, 2014
The Willow Creek Association 2014 Global Leadership Summit will run in South Africa at 11 venues from October 10. The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year — and its 10th anniversary in South Africa! NOTE: Early Bird Rate […]
Anti-Christian violence in Ukraine as well
Originally published in One News Now An organisation that acts as a bridge between the Western church and believers who are suffering for their faith is exploring ways to help Ukranian Christians and refugees affected by war. Russia and UkraineCorey Bailey with International Christian Concern says the world should be […]
Pastor Saeed Abedini facing ISIS death threats in Iranian prison
Originally published in The Christian Post US Pastor Saeed Abedini is reportedly receiving death threats from ISIS jihadists at the Iranian prison where he is being held. The militants have said that they will kill him because of his Christian faith, the American Center for Law and Justice reported in […]
Boko Haram overruns town, kills 100
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Suspected members of the radical Islamic group Boko Haram have taken over Gwoza, a major town in Nigeria’s north-eastern State of Borno on August 5. Details of the attack are sketchy; several bridges linking the town to Borno’s capital, Maiduguri, and to other neighbouring […]
SACC calls for prayer for nation two years after Marikana
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) released a statement today (August 15, 2016) calling for prayer for the nation during Marikana Week which commemorates the death of 34 striking miners shot by police at Lonmin Mine near Rustenburg on August 16, 2012. The SACC statement says: “This week is […]