Opponents of the CRL Rights Commission’s controversial Section 22 Committee process for the Christian sector who participated in a Religious Freedom Imbizo in Cape Town last Saturday expect to have a follow-up meeting soon with Dr Zweli Mkhize chairperson of the Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), said […]
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Christian workers abducted in South Sudan are released
Originally published in Christian Daily Six Christian workers abducted in South Sudan on September 26 were released on Thursday (October 1), sources said. The Young Life South Sudan workers were traveling from Kajo Keji to Maridi, a town in Western Equatoria state, on Juba-Yambio Road when unidentified gunmen ambushed their […]
Day 25, 08 October 2026: Stewardship of public resources
Scripture Luke 16:10 — “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much…”Prayer: Lord, raise leaders and officials who steward public money, land, infrastructure, and services with honesty. You abhor unjust scales Lord: expose every intention or action of corruption to the light of Jesus! […]
Israel marks three years since October 7 massacre with memorials, mourning and calls for accountability
Originally published in Worthy Christian News Israelis gathered across the country on Wednesday to mark three years since the Hamas-led October 7 massacre, pausing to remember the roughly 1,200 people killed and 251 taken hostage on the deadliest single day in Israel’s history. Commemorations began at 6:29am, the moment the […]
Christians stand with Israel on third anniversary of October 7
Three years after Hamas terrorists perpetrated the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, murdering 1 200 Israelis and kidnapping 251 people into Gaza, Christians across the world are showing solidarity with Israel. Currently more than 1 000 Christian leaders from 117 nations — including from South Africa and other […]
Anxiety, hope and healing: YouVersion reveals what South Africans are searching for in the Bible this year
YouVersion, creator of the world’s most downloaded Bible App, is marking another year of growth with more installs, more daily engagement, and a wave of searches for comfort in the Bible App. This is especially notable across Sub-Saharan Africa, where daily use of the YouVersion Family of Apps rose by […]
Malelane Youth Conference still bringing hope after more than 50 years of ministry
By Gerda Potgieter, Devoted Magazine The annual Malelane Youth Conference in Schulzendal took place from September 24 to 27, with the theme “Guard your heart”. The conference drew hundreds of young people and several dignitaries. A total of 645 children were registered for the services, along with several adults. Some local […]
‘We don’t want to lose the Holy Spirit as well as our skills’: what AI means for the Church
By Obianuju Mbah — originally published in Christian Today Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, from workplaces and schools to churches and Christian ministry. But as its use grows, questions are emerging about how Christians can embrace its benefits without outsourcing the thinking, relationships and spiritual formation […]
Ghana: preaching ban on buses comes into force
Originally published in Premier Christian News The tradition of preachers sharing the gospel on Ghana’s public buses may now be a thing of the past, as authorities enforce new traffic laws. Regulations prohibit preaching or hawking on public service vehicles while in motion, punishable with up to eight months in […]
Over 500 million Christians face Bible access restrictions worldwide: report
Originally published in The Christian Post New data reveals that more than 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, as laws imposed by governments hostile to Christianity and socioeconomic barriers prevent many who would like a Bible from having one. The Bible Access Initiative released its 2026 Bible Access […]
