[notice]Anglican theologian and author, Dave Doveton was part of the South African delegation at a recent international conference in London attended by Anglican leaders from 30 nations who are united in defending the true gospel. He says delegates left the conference with a fresh, global vision for carrying out the […]
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Obama endorses gay marriage: sparks mixed reaction
United States President Barrack Obama has announced that he now supports same-sex marriage, saying that his decision was based partly on his Christian faith and his belief in the Golden rule. His decision to endorse the redefinition of marriage to include homosexual partners is a reversal of his longstanding opposition […]
Lausanne Movement names Michael Cassidy new honorary chair
The Lausanne Movement Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of South African Dr Michael Cassidy as Honorary Chair of the Movement. In a press statement released today, Lausanne Movement Executive Chairman Doug Birdsall says Cassidy embodies the “spirit of Lausanne” and, “is a global statesman and advocate for […]
Romanian diplomat flies to PE for reunion with prominent visiting pastor
Two prominent Romanian friends, who remember how tough it was to be a Christian during the Communist era in their country, took time out from their schedules today to reunite in Port Elizabeth. Romanian Consul General Dr Silviu Rogobete flew in from Cape Town to catch up with prominent pastor […]
Public comment on film content makes a difference. Have your say now.
Public comment (or lack of it) on sex, violence, blasphemy and other content in films, magazines and video games plays an important role in setting the standards that the Film and Publication Board (FPB) uses to classify these media. This emerges from comments by Yoliswa Makhasi, CEO of the FPB […]
Signs and wonders revival at PE school still going strong
Gateway News visited St Thomas High School, Port Elizabeth yesterday to get a first-hand experience of a move of God that has transformed the school over the past two months. We spoke to the principal, Christopher de Doncker, who said there was a “new positive vibe in the school” as […]
God’s miraculous coal project bringing hope to poor
In the late 1980s successful, independent coal producer Barry Nel found himself in a position where retirement might have seemed an attractive option. But Nel believed that there was more work for him to do for God’s Kingdom. “I just knew that there was more to give back,” he said. […]
Crossing the culture divide — My first Mighty Men Conference
The whole thing started with Trevor picking me and other traveling companions up and then off we went to Middleburg for what would my first experience of the Mighty Men Conference. This year’s one was called the Karoo Mighty Men Conference because of a decision taken in 2009 that these […]
Christians in Syria in danger, misunderstood
[notice]Christians in Syria are under attack by Islamists and many have fled as the complex and bloody conflict between rebels and the Assad regime continues. In this special report by the World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission (WEA-RLC) , researcher Fernando Perez sheds some light on the difficulties faced by […]
ANC dedication of SA to ancestors sparks major national prayer initiative
Consultation on dedication of E.Cape to Jesus at weekend The African National Congress’s dedication of South Africa to ancestors at its centenary celebrations in January has provoked Christian groups in South Africa to undertake an intensive, systematic campaign to dedicate the nation to the Lord Jesus Christ by the end […]