South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice] A fortnightly column by Johannesburg Business Editor, Patrick Kuwana. [/notice] Last week the World Bank issued a report saying that South Africa’s economic growth rate will slow down to 2.5% (from an expected 3.1%) and that the country must tackle economic inequality in order to create jobs and bring […]
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5 (NIV) There’s a guy in my office that works with a man called Jesus. Through out […]
By Paul Hobson — 2K Plus International Sports Media ‘God loves you, he cares about your life – this is the Christian message.’ Evangelist Roger Murphy of Through Faith Missions is speaking through a microphone to a growing crowd of people just around the corner from the Olympic Stadium. It’s […]
A North West farmer who was murdered on his property in April has blessed a cash-strapped children’s home in Potchefstroom with a R35-million bequest. The unexpected fortune would help the home through a very difficult time, said Abraham Kriel Children’s Home manager, Catharien Saayman in an interview with Radio Tygerberg […]
[notice]LEONORA HAMMOND (pictured above with her son Christopher) writes: “We have four children; our third, Christopher, was born with chronic renal failure. I became a kidney donor for my son, and 8 months later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am hoping my story will be an encouragement to […]
From Africa Christian Action Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called for homosexuality to be decriminalised to help tackle HIV. His comments come in an analysis in The Lancet journal of why incidence of the virus continues to grow among men who have sex with men. Dr Tutu said anti-homosexuality laws would […]
“One of the most powerful, compelling and transformational documentaries ever made.” Movie Guide To mark National Women’s Day (Thursday, August 9), Christian Action will be screening a new documentary produced by Exodus Cry, on the global challenge of human trafficking and what we can do to prevent this modern day […]
Britain’s most prominent pro-life pregnancy counseling centre, the Good Counsel Network, has been threatened with legal action by the international abortion giant Marie Stopes International. At the same time as abortion facilities across the country are feeling the pressure of a government investigation into their illegal practices, MSI has accused […]
Originally published in Jewish World Review On a day that mixed religious symbolism, courtship of financial donors and tough rhetoric, Mitt Romney on Sunday declared in his most aggressive tones to date that the US should stand firmly behind Israel if it chooses military action to thwart Iran’s progression toward […]
Rugby Motorsport Football Olympics What an incredible weekend of sport! Another fantastic weekend of sport, but the highlight from a South African point of view must be the world record and gold medal winning performance by Cameron van der Burgh. Weekend Sport’s Results: Rugby: Super Rugby Semi Finals: Chiefs 20 […]