Tag: obituary

Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul’, Dies at 76

Originally published in Urban Christian News Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as Think, I Say a Little Prayer and her signature song, Respect, and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from pancreatic cancer. She died […]

Struggle icon Zondeni Sobukwe was humble ‘mother of prayer’

Liberation struggle icon Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe — widow of PAC founder Robert Sobukwe — died at her home in Graaff-Reinet at 2am yesterday, aged 91‚ following a long illness. The Sobukwe family will remember “Mama Sobukwe” for “her humility and the simplicity with which she approached and viewed life”, the family […]

Billy Graham dies at 99

Originally published in Charisma News Evangelist Billy Graham has died in his home in North Carolina at 99. Graham took Christ literally when He said in Mark 16:15: “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Graham has preached the gospel to more people in […]

Roodepoort church grieving after pastor’s body found, burned, with hands tied behind back

Originally published in The Christian Post The body of a Roodepoort pastor has been found “burned beyond recognition” with his hands tied behind his back in a small farming town about 80km outside of Johannesburg. The body of 45-year-old Martin Beneke, the senior pastor and founder of the Johannesburg-based Life in […]

Nabeel Qureshi Dies at Age 34

Originally published by CBN News Ex-Muslim turned Christian apologist, Nabeel Qureshi, passed away last Saturday after a year-long battle with stomach cancer. The 34-year-old left behind a wife and two-year-old daughter. The very man who led Nabeel to Christ, David Wood, announced his death on Twitter saying: “My beloved brother […]

Joe Mafela will be sorely missed in the SA entertainment industry

[notice]Neziswa Kanju, who attended Joe Mafela’s memorial service yesterday, reports on the tragic death of the much-loved actor and reflects on his long and influential career.[/notice] Veteran actor Joe Mafela died in a tragic car accident on the M1 North between the Oxford and Houghton turn-offs in Johannesburg at approximately […]