It was early winter and the sun was already beginning to set as the two teenage girls marched along the railway tracks. Debbie, aged 14 and Stacy aged 16 were running away from the reformatory school in town. Most girls hated the place. It was a school where young problem […]
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Wheelbarrows of love and good food reach vulnerable Howick families
The timing of the start of the national lockdown was terrible for Howick NPO African Spirit — their 12-months Lotto funding lifeline had just expired and now they could not complete their application for ongoing funding. Their craft shop, charity shop and other activities also had to close down leaving […]
Missionary doctor changing mindsets for Jesus
Changing the mindsets of people who see no way out of grinding poverty and spiritual opression takes time, but it is so worth it when you see results, said East London-based medical missionary Dr Hanzelle Muller. Muller’s life took a defining turn after she went on a mission trip to […]
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 […]