Originally published in Christian Concern In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal has upheld the rights of UK Christians to freely express their faith by handing victory to former student social worker Felix Ngole. Overturning a High Court decision to uphold Felix’s expulsion from Sheffield University, the crucial outcome […]
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DBE says it will consult parents, teachers on Comprehensive Sexuality Education content
An update on the status of Comprehensive Sexuality Education by Daniela Ellerbeck, legal adviser to Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) recently again met with the Department of Basic Education (“the DBE) to discuss various questions and concerns regarding the proposed implementation of […]
Bloemfontein doctor whose patients pay what they can afford, says God gave him idea
“It’s a God idea. It’s not my idea. It goes against all human logic and that’s why it’s caught the imagination of so many people.” So said Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros in a telephone interview with Gateway News yesterday, on the 11th working day since he opened his unique practice […]
Governmental Prayer Watch campaign going strong
When the well-supported South African 21-day election fast campaign ended on May 8 people continued to ask “what now?” says Janet Brann-Hollis of SA Back to God, which promoted the campaign. The elections were over, should they continue to pray? On researching what the Word says about praying for your […]
Man rescued by God planning 1 500km walk for the Gospel, destitute people
Walking for Jesus and having an opportunity to share the Gospel are what gets 55-year Edward Pozyn excited about life. He has completed about five walks since 2011 with the aim of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and raising funds and awareness about poor and destitute people, as well […]
Daily ‘Egyptian Dream’ podcast from Africa’s premier soccer tournament
Planet Sport Football Africa (PSFA), a platform that introduces sports fans to Jesus through media, has launched Egyptian Dream, a daily podcast from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2019) in Egypt to keep sports fans up to date with Africa’s top football tournament. “The latest news, interviews, reports and stories from […]
International team leading School of Worship in PE next week
By Peter and Alison Gooch Peter and Alison of Burn 24-7 have been involved in building unity in the Bride of Christ in Port Elizabeth for about 15 years. Burn 24-7 PE is thrilled to invite all creatives, worship leaders, musicians, pastors, intercessors, poets, worshippers and hungry saints to an […]
SA racism, violence on international display: What is our response?
Statement by Sacli (South African Christian Leadership Initiative) team facilitating a 10-year journey from racism to reconciliation This week @SteveHofmeyr and @ZindziMandela tweets put our history of unresolved South African pain and prejudice, anger and hatred, rage and violence, on international display — to our national shame. Steve Hofmeyr, not […]
Bad pastors and the law: Part 4 — When a church lacks good governance
In this series of articles, Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) discusses existing legal remedies for abuses or strange practices by religious leaders highlighted by the CRL Rights Commission and the media. FOR SA has consistently cited applicable existing laws as one of its objections to state regulation of […]
‘The Sending’ — calling a generation to go where God wants them
“I believe it is a season where there is something stirring on the earth — an acceleration happening — which I believe will lead to a harvest like we have never seen before. “And God is calling a generation of whoever is available, saying: “Are you ready because I want […]