Stellenbosch University was the venue for a three-day gathering of hundreds of Christians – pastors, academics, students and others – who reflected on the role of the Church in the first 20 years post-apartheid, as well as the next 20 years going forward. The occasion was the third Winter School […]
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Pro-life sticker campaign spreads from Cape Town to PE
Port Elizabeth pro-life activist, Glen Brown and his team have taken to the streets to promote life, by placing anti-abortion ‘Value Life’ stickers over illegal abortion advertisements in the city. Brown launched the initiative a few months ago after he read about Peter Throp, the founder of Value Life, who […]
Sports Roundup — Monday, June 16
Rugby: U20 World Cup: Semi-Finals South Africa’s under-20 team overcame a shocking TMO decision and a rampant New Zealand team to stage a magnificent comeback and surge their way into the IRB Junior World Championship final with a 32-25 win over the New Zealand under-20 side in Albany on Sunday. […]
First Mighty Men Central SA at Welkom at end of Month
It has been a long time coming but it is finally happening — the first Mighty Men Conference in the central region of South Africa will be held at Bundu Game Lodge just outside Welkom from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29. After Mighty Men movement founder Angus Buchan […]
World Cup 2014: Bible outreach to touch thousands
International outreach organisation the Bible Society will minister to thousands, if not millions, this week in Brazil during the FIFA World Cup. Through the organisation’s Joga Limpo Brasil movement (Fair Play Brazil), the Bible Society of Brazil will distribute four million pocket-sized Bibles, 20 000 copies of the Gospel of […]
“Click for Christ”: Evangelism via social media
Originally posted in Christian Headlines Imagine the miles Saint Paul could have shaved off his sandals if he had owned a mobile device with built-in Wi-Fi. Nearly 2 000 years after Jesus commanded followers to go into all the world and make disciples, an increasing number of gospel messengers are […]
Persecution in the good ol’ Republic of South Africa?
[notice]Personal reflections by Luke Hulley, an elder in a local church in Cape Town.[/notice] Mixed reactions of Christians to mounting threat Historically, Christianity has always faced persecution somewhere in the world. I grew up in the protestant church and the persecution stories were a part of the culture. We would […]
‘Jesus Film’ gets major remake for its 35th anniversary
Originally posted in CBN News. Film critics have declared 2014 as the “year of the Bible” with the success of films like “Son of God,” “Noah” and “Heaven is For Real.” These blockbusters scored millions at the box office. Upcoming films “Exodus” and “Mary, Mother of Christ” are also expected […]
Inter-church tensions as Russians takeover Crimea
Originally published in Crossmap Reports of violence and intimidation by pro-Russian groups against non-Russian Orthodox Christians in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine are beginning to emerge. According to Ukraine’s Liga News website, on June 1, a group of armed men in traditional Cossack clothes attacked the Holy Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Church […]
Jason Zeeman — All Things New: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter JASON ZEEMAN — ALL THINGS NEW Pleased to meet you Jason Zeeman! This week it is time for new introductions once again. It is always so exciting to see the homegrown guys make their mark nationally as well as internationally and with Jason Zeeman here […]