A drought in the Western Cape province of South Africa began in 2015. It resulted in a severe water shortage in the region, most notably affecting the city of Cape Town, with dam levels declining to critically low levels. It was on January 17 2018 that Cape Town Mayor Patricia […]
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Loving on ‘Rahabs’ on the streets of East London
Last Friday night Gateway News joined a group of young adults reaching out to women on the murky streets of East London’s red light district. The group of 13 people, led by Josh and Rachael Minter of Global Mercy Missions, has for the past four years been patiently loving on […]
Uitenhage prayer rally ‘shuts down’ enemy activity
Nelson Mandela Bay residents turned out in force at a prayer rally in Allanridge, Uitenhage last Friday, said PE FM station manager Ronnie Johnson. The rally, organised by PE FM and Transformation Christian Network (TCN), was part of a prayer movement focused on communities that were overwhelmed by witchcraft and curses, […]
South African youth make Jesus trend
You might have seen the video of a young man calling his fellow youth to pray for South Africa last week. If not take a look at this: The young man in that video is Themba Lethu. His call for a National Youth Day of Prayer spread like wildfire. When […]
Pro-lifers urged to respond to pro-abortion conference in Grahamstown
Africa Christian Action, a leading South African voice against abortion, reports on an international pro-abortion conference in Grahamstown from July 8 to 12, and calls on Christian pro-lifers to take a stand for life. Pro-abortion academics, activists and students from around the world will be gathering at Rhodes University in […]
Government acting on ‘Show Dogs’ movie age rating, following child sexual abuse alert
The Minister of Communications Pinky Kekana will appeal the age classification of the 7-9 PG movie Show Dogs which is due for release next week amidst concerns it may contain scenes that groom young children for sexual abuse. This was confirmed today by Ryan Smit executive director and legal counsel of Cause […]
Miracles, signs and wonders at home — Lindy-Ann Hopley
A monthly column bringing you frontline testimonies of what God is stirring up across the globe. By international revivalist Lindy-Ann Hopley, Beautiful Witness Ministries. Hallo Beautiful Witness. Greetings from Germany! I am currently on a 6 week tour of Europe – preaching the gospel with power and boldness! More on […]
Evangelists upping their game at World Cup in Russia
As the the World Cup in Russia approaches the halfway stage, Christians there — including a small team from South Africa — are raising their game in a bid to reach as many as three million people with the Gospel, despite tight restrictions against missionary activity in the country. Because […]
Phalatse apologises for pro-Israel remarks, says they were publicised out of context
Johannesburg health and social development MMC Dr Mpho Phalatse has released a statement in which she apologises for “hurt and confusion” caused by her pro-Israel comments at a SA Friends of Israel conference on June 10. BREAKING NEWS: MASHABA REINSTATES PHALATSE Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba reinstated suspended mayoral committee member […]
Mighty harvest at second Mbombela Groundswell camp
Nearly half the 190 teenagers who attended Groundswell — an inter-church youth camp in a spectacular natural setting near Mbombela, Mpumalanga — made first-time decisions for Christ at the event last weekend. More than 40 adult volunteers served at the camp, which was marketed to local high schools by Grand […]

