The week of the 21-25 October 2013 was known in South Africa as “National Good Governance Week” and the festivities that focused on this issue began with a two day conference that was held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on the 21st and 22nd. The conference was […]
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Tshireletso: empowering communities in the fight against human trafficking
[notice]A monthly column by Marcel van der Watt, lecturer in the Department of Police Practice at UNISA, former police detective, and current member of the Gauteng Rapid Response Task Team for Human Trafficking.[/notice] Human trafficking as a phenomenon affects every level of society and no individual, community, country or continent […]
Three finalists chosen in ONE Gospel’s lyrics contest
ONE Gospel, channel 331 DStv has chosen three finalists from more than 300 people from across Africa who entered its Inspired Lyric Competition, the channel says in a press release. Finalist Gershon Muller, 25, from Pinetown in Durban, is a musical director and plays keyboards at Hope Family Church International, which is pastored by […]
Darren Wilson making 2 Holy Ghost movies
Christian documentary feature filmmaker Darren Wilson announced this week that his current, keenly-awaited ‘Holy Ghost’ project is producing “so much amazing stuff” that he has decided to make two movies that will be released 6 months apart. The first movie, which he will take on tour in August or September […]
Ron Luce film leads 1 126 people to Christ
Originally published by Charisma News In the two-night-only showing of SURGE, an interactive youth rally/rock concert/movie, 1 126 people made decisions to follow Jesus at more than 500 theaters nationwide. “This is the first time I’m aware of where an invitation was given for people to commit their lives to […]
SA man honoured as ‘Biblical Entrepreneurship teacher of the year’
Crossover Transformation group founder, Patrick Kuwana has been awarded the “Biblical Entrepreneurship teacher of the year” accolade by the United States based Nehemiah Project International. The Biblical Entrepreneurship training curriculum which is also taught by Regent University, a leading US Christian university, is a world class programme which teaches biblical […]
NMB Just1Hr movement starts to roll with monthly Challenge
Eighteen people responded to an invitation last week to attend the first monthly “Just1Hr Challenge” meeting of people who are willing to give an hour of their time each month to work on community projects in Nelson Mandela Bay. “I was pleasantly surprised by the response to this pilot meeting,” […]
Ryan Lestrange cancels SA trip
Pastor Ryan Lestrange has cancelled his trip to South Africa due to urgent family matters, said Bertus Hayward of Overberg Christian Family Centre (OCFC), Breadasdorp, where the US revivalist and God TV host was scheduled to minister on Friday (October 25) evening. “We hereby apologise for any inconvenience caused by […]
World premiere of SA-made surfing testimony movie held at Jeffreys Bay
Divine Inspiration in association with Christian Surfers Africa hosted the World Premiere of The Perfect Wave on October 12 at renowned surfing destination, Jeffreys Bay. The premiere was attended by both local and international actors, surfers and members of the film team. Those present included Bruce Macdonald (International Producer and […]
UN ad campaign uses Google to show how world really feels about women
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a new monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] ‘Time for fathers to make room for daughters to come through’ A campaign from UN Women places popular […]