The South African Cabinet has ignored the advice of numerous stakeholders and NGOs and approved a new, controversial National Drug Master Plan (NDMP) that promotes the flawed philosophy of ‘harm reduction’, says Doctors For Life (DFL), in a media release. DFL says the approval of the plan on June 26, […]
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Rape attack survivor using her story to share hope
Cayly using performing arts to empower women, children When Cayly Warner was 20 years old she was the victim of a vicious hijack and rape. Four years later she has had the opportunity to watch as her attackers were sentenced to life imprisonment after a lengthy trial which ended […]
Tempo toekenning vir Louis Brittz se Psalms 2 album
Gospelsanger en skrywer Louis Brittz se Psalms 2 album het die Tempo toekenning vir die Beste Gospel Album by die jaarlikse Huisgenoot Tempo toekennings hierdie week in Gold Reef City gewen, sê Merchant Musiek in ‘n mediavrystelling. Ander Merchant genomineerde albums in dieselfde kategorie was die Duis:Lig album deur KrissTel en […]
Johnny Louw speaking at PE Manne Kamp in October
Port Elizabeth’s annual October Manne Kamp is stepping into bold new territory this year with a move to a new venue and with the introduction of evangelist Johnny Louw as guest speaker. PE businessman David Naude who founded the annual men’s event in 2010 after being inspired by the Mighty […]
Christianity and science under microscope at Pretoria conference
South African Christians who would like to know more about how modern science relates to faith in God are invited to attend the annual Faith and Reason Conference (FRC) in Pretoria on Saturday, August 17. The theme of Christianity and Science was chosen for the 7th annual FRC following the […]
Church, mission leaders call for focus on reconciliation
[notice]PETER TARANTAL of OM South Africa attended the biannual WENSA (World Evangelisation Network of South Africa) National Consultation at the Good News, Convention Centre, Muldersdrift, from July 16 to July 18. This is his report on the event. [/notice] About 120 leaders of church and mission in and from South […]
Facebook blames automation for blocking Kirk Cameron ‘Unstoppable’ film
Last week Kirk Cameron made headlines with his accusations that Facebook and YouTube censored him by blocking the URL and trailer of his new movie, Unstoppable. Facebook responded to the allegations Monday. Cameron’s film was marked as “spam” on Facebook and YouTube, preventing anyone from posting a link or trailer to […]
Anti-human trafficking conference in PE ‘a great opportunity to get equipped’
The second Anti Human Trafficking Conference in Port Elizabeth on August 31 will ‘raise the bar’ in equipping the Body of Christ to work together against the evil of human trafficking, said co-convenor Major Margaret Stafford. Speakers at the conference at Fountain Vineyard Church are Professor Beatri Kruger (above), of […]
Prayer for royal baby unveiled
Originally published by The Christian Institute A prayer for the new royal baby has been released by the Church of England, asking God to surround the family with “the light of hope and the warmth of your love”. The prayer also asks for “patience and wisdom” for William and Catherine […]
Small things can be a big deal
[notice]A devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] At this, some of Jesus’ followers brought their children before Jesus; they wanted Him to place His hands on the children and pray for them. Some of the disciples, mistakenly thinking that Jesus wouldn’t want to be bothered with the likes of children, began […]