News that Lady Gaga plans to perform in South Africa in November and December has sparked a Facebook campaign by South African Christians opposed to the tour. A Facebook group called Christians Against Lady Gaga & Beyonce’s SA Tour has attracted more than 2 300 members. According to media reports […]
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Religious groups at hearings say Christian holidays should stay
By Taryn Hodgson — Africa Christian Action At The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) hearings in Cape Town today, representatives from Christian, Muslim, Khoisan and business groups present agreed that Good Friday and Christmas should not be removed as […]
Old-Timers redeeming punk rock!
Old punk rockers don’t just get saved when they turn to Jesus. They set out to redeem punk music — at least that’s the testimony of Don de Necker, 38, one of the band members of Old Timers, whose first album, Soli Deo Gloria, is doing well in some surprising […]
HEAD OF SCHOOL: Pre School to Grade 12
25 June 2012 The Harvest Christian School Board invites applications for the following position: PREFERRED COMMENCEMENT DATE: JANUARY 1, 2013 The post requires a Christian post graduate who has proven experience in the leadership and management of (1) a High School or (2) a school with both Primary & High […]
Latest Christian trends on ONE Gospel’s new Re:Fresh show
ONE Gospel’s new Friday evening Re:Fresh show, launched on June 1, provides a place for viewers to catch up on the latest trends in Christian media, culture and lifestyle. A review show with a difference; instead of giving the opinions of experts, Re:Fresh provides viewers with a platform to share […]
Jake Hamilton teaching, leading worship at SA worship conference
The 10th International Creative Arts Worship Destiny in God Conference 2012 featuring Jakes Hamilton of Jesus Culture launches at the Alberton Civic Centre on Saturday, Key speakers at the conference, which runs until July 7, are Dr Hendrik Bester, Bishop Christopher Hardy, Pastor Wentzel Du Plessis and Jake, say the […]
What will Islamic Brotherhood election victory in Egypt mean for Israel, Christianity in region?
[notice]The election of Mohammed Morsi to the Egyptian presidency may usher in a new era for the Middle East, says INcontext Ministries in its latest World In Motion newsletter.[/notice] Early last week Israeli warplanes carried out three raids on the Gaza Strip following rocket attacks on Israel by Palestinian militants. […]
Ex-Muslims who met Jesus in dreams impact SA dominee
Many South African Christians have heard reports of a growing number of Muslims in various parts of the world coming to Christ through dreams. But not too many have met such believers. Ds Heinrich Alberts of Hoogland Dutch Reformed Church, Port Elizabeth, met five such Christians at a Bible college […]
ACDP demos over plan to label products as from “Occupied Palestinian Territories”
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) will participate in public protests in Pretoria (Thursday, June 28) and Cape Town (Friday, June 29) to oppose the proposal by Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies, to label goods originating from Israel as “Made in “Occupied Palestinian Territories”, ACDP president Rev Kenneth […]
Godly ‘economic freedom’ for SA is focus of Vereeniging conference
Laying a Biblical foundation to unlock the wealth and resources of South Africa and eradicate the scourge of poverty, endemic unemployment and hopelessness, are the objectives of a pioneering economic conference in the Sharpeville Community Hall in Vereeniging on Saturday, July 7. Christians are invited to register online for free […]