Family life in South Africa is characterised by a decline in marriage, and marked increases in the number of single-parent households, children growing up without a father, orphaned children, and teenage pregnancy. This is according to updated statistics published by the South African Institute of Race Relations in the most […]
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New Christian TV series aims to shift mindset on married life in Africa
Building a healthy marriage and raising a strong family takes commitment and black couples in Africa face unique challenges. Renewed Love, a new Christian television series showing on Ezekiel TV at 16h00 on Sundays is all about looking at your love with your spouse with fresh eyes — and it […]
Defend the family and reverse the moral decline!
The liberal media recently attacked President Zuma for remarks he made on the “People of the South” TV show. Among other things, Mr. Zuma said,” it is not good for women to be single”. In response to media criticism, the Presidency released a statement declaring that “President Jacob Zuma’s comments […]
Major study shows children need love from fathers as much as mothers
Originally published in Christian Concern A major study has confirmed that the absence of a father figure can be damaging to a child’s life, and that the love of a father is equally important to the emotional well-being of children as that of a mother. The study, which reviewed 36 […]
Kingfisher awarded Focus on the Family Broadcast Shield
Last week, saw more than one hundred and forty delegates from 57 different media platforms, including Radio Stations, TV-stations, magazines and music houses meet in Johannesburg for their annual media conference of the Association of Christian Media. Xandre van der Berg, Kingfisher FM’s Program Manager attended the conference on behalf […]
Green Paper “a great opportunity” for Church to fight for the family!
The Deputy Minister of Social Development, Bongi Ntuli launched the ‘Green Paper on Families’ for public engagement and comment yesterday (May 15) to coincide with International Family Day. “The Green Paper emphasises the need to build strong families that protect the most vulnerable members of society. It was approved by Cabinet last […]
Prayer + Action = Breakthrough in 2012
As this is my first update for the year, I wish you and your family God’s best for 2012. I pray you experience His love, blessing, provision & protection in greater measure this year. I believe you and I will see God’s righteous rule increase in our families, government and […]
New developments affecting religious freedom, family life
There are two public policy issues that deserve the attention of the Body of Christ in South Africa. The first constitutes a threat to religious freedom and the other an opportunity to strengthen the family. Andries Nel, the Deputy Minister of Justice & Constitutional Development announced the national task team […]
FAMSA reaching out to MXit users via JamiiX
FAMSA PE is making its emotional support services more accessible through the use of the innovative JamiiX platform which allows people to interact with counsellors via MXit and other chat platforms. The JamiiX system, which was developed by RLabs in Cape Town, was pilot tested at a local school before […]
FAMSA, churches, NGOs linking via social media
FAMSA in Port Elizabeth hoped to partner with some 170 local churches and NGOs involved in family outreach, through the medium of the new forgood social networking platform, said FAMSA board member Trevor Jennings yesterday. He was speaking at a Christian Leaders consultation on marriage and family life in Nelson […]