South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
God is about to deal swiftly with issues of corruption in South Africa and to release financial solutions which will bring relief to many in the nation, says Brian Blount, senior pastor of Crestwood Vineyard in Oklahoma City in a prophetic word released during Ruach Ministries’ Marketplace Monday slot on […]
“We are praying for the downfall of corrupt officials from all walks of life,” said Methodist bishop Jacob Freemantle who spoke at the start of a silent protest outside the Nelson Mandela Bay City Hall on Wednesday. Just over 40 people, representing churches, civil society, unions and business stood silently […]
Originally published in Charisma Magazine “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, and there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” — Gal. 3:28. The Word of God tells us: “So God created man in His own image; in […]
On Monday a delegation of organisations calling for societal action against COVID-19 corruption met with ANC officials led by party and state president Cyril Ramaphosa. The delegation, led by the South African Council of Churches (SACC), also includes, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, the […]
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin — by Elizabeth Kendal Despite being resource-rich and having the largest economy in Africa, Nigeria has more people living in poverty than any other country on earth. To Nigeria’s shame, more than 102 million Nigerians live in poverty, which is more than twice the number in India […]
Originally published by Independent Online In a bid to get to the bottom of large-scale corruption involving Covid-19 emergency funds, the SA Council of Churches (SACC) has announced a partnership with civil society groups to mobilise “a comprehensive societal response against corruption”. The council said it would work with other […]
Originally published in ‘Response’ July 2 2020 — from the Parliamentary Advisory Office of the SA Catholic Bishops’ Conference Two days ago, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo delivered an unexpected lecture. It came at the end of testimony by Popo Molefe, former chair of the board of the Passenger Rail […]
South Africans came in numbers to hear Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogeoeng speak on business and leadership at a breakfast meeting at Rivers Church in Sandton, Johannesburg last Friday. Looking at the diverse crowd who were clearly hungry for hope and direction in the midst of the current leadership crisis in […]
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan I am busy at the moment reading the book of Daniel and again, have been so challenged by the life of this man. My dear friend, as we live in our beloved South Africa in these times, honesty […]
Originally published in Rappler.com Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, opposition leader Raila Odinga and their deputies last Thursday exchanged hugs and apologies, cementing their pledge to promote unity after a fractious and bloody election. The unusual scene unfolded at the country’s annual national prayer breakfast. It came eight months after Kenyatta’s […]
