Originally published in Ynet News The latest comments by South Africa’s deputy international relations minister, Ebrahim Ebrahim, saying that he ”discourages” South Africans from visiting Israle, keep making headlines. South African newspapers, such as the ‘Cape Times’ and ‘The Mercury Durban’ described the remarks as a categorical and official admission […]
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UK Christian B&B owners win right to appeal to Supreme Court
Originally published in Christian Telegraph A Christian couple who were fined because of their ‘marrieds only’ policy for double rooms at their guest house in Cornwall have won permission to take their case to the Supreme Court, reports Christian Concern for our Nation. Earlier this year the Court of Appeal […]
From streetwise to God wise
Turning a dead weed into a sparkling flower By Sonya Joubert as told to Nico Bougas — Originally published by ASSIST News Service I didn’t have the greatest start to life. My father was an alcoholic who physically abused me. My daughter was raped and turned to drugs. I have […]
KFC lose halaal dismissal case, faces 2nd complaint
An Empangeni woman who was not allowed to take non-halaal food to work at KFC has lodged a complaint with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), it was reported today. This was the second such complaint against the fast food chain. On Friday last week, KFC lost a […]
Security guard shot at Christian advocacy group HQ in Washington, DC
A security guard was shot and wounded today in the lobby of the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C., following a scuffle with a man that media reports said had expressed disagreement with the group’s views. D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said the shooter walked into the lobby of […]
SA rockers feature in ‘Punk For The Gospel’ compilation
South African part-time Christian punk rockers, Old Timers, who were surprised when their just-for-fun debut album Soli Deo Gloria met a good reception on US punk radio stations are featured in a new compilation album with contributions by no less than 42 Christian punk bands. In an article in The […]
Two men to stand trial over conversion of Saudi woman
Originally published in barnabasaid Two men, one Lebanese and one Saudi, will stand trial next month accused of helping a Saudi woman convert to Christianity and flee the strict Islamic country. The young woman’s father filed a police complaint against the two men, with whom his daughter worked in Al-Khobar, […]
The Gospel bears fruit — even if we don’t see it
[notice]”This story, my story, changed my view of success,” says Jeff Christopherson in this amazing story which is an excerpt from his book “Kingdom Matrix: Designing a Church for the Kingdom of God” (Russell Media, 2012) which can be purchased here. (Book sale proceeds will go to North American missions). […]
Gospel artist BeBe Winans opens up about Whitney Houston
Originally published in Huffington Post In his new book, “The Whitney I Knew,” gospel artist BeBe Winans describes his 28-year friendship with singer Whitney Houston. Winans, 49, and his sister CeCe, performed with Houston, and sang at her funeral in February. His older brother, Marvin, gave the eulogy for Houston […]
The wonderful blessing of vision
[notice]A monthly column by the Editor of Gateway News.[/notice] It is now just over 18 months since we launched Gateway News with a deep sense of calling to provide a daily news service that would bring a much-needed Christian perspective into the South African news realm. With no budget, no […]