The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) today praised the efforts of a KwaZulu-Natal action group comprising public and private sector representatives who are working on a joint strategy to eradicate illegal abortion advertising on South African streets. The group, which includes the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Department of Health, local SAPS […]
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KZN Government, community launching pilot strategy against illegal abortion advertising
A KwaZulu-Natal action group comprising public and private sector representatives is working on a joint strategy to eradicate illegal abortion advertising. The group, which includes the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Department of Health, local SAPS and municipalities, and an NGO which prefers to remain anonymous hope to launch a pilot project […]
Throp tells Mayor his moral duty is to continue sticker campaign despite fine
City of Cape Town sticks to rigid application of bylaw Christian pro-life activist Peter Throp has told the Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, that his moral conscience will not allow him to stop placing Value Life stickers over illegal abortion advertisements. Throp’s sticker campaign has earned him […]
Durban downpour not enough to dampen pro-life march relaunch
Approximately 550 jubilant anti-abortion protesters braved relentless, pouring rain to take part in the National March for Life in Umhlanga, Durban on Sunday (October 7). Pro-lifers of all ages walked, singing and making declarations for 4 km around Gateway Mall, Umhlanga, at times stopping traffic while they crossed streets. Motorists […]
City cracks down on pro-life activist over stickers
Throp says he will go to court rather than pay R2 500 fine Cape Town pro-life activist Peter Throp has been served with a notice to pay a R2 500 fine for placing anti-abortion, Value Life stickers over illegal abortion advertisements in Belville. He told Gateway News that he […]
Uruguay congress legalizes abortion by one vote
Originally published in CNA By a vote of 50-49, the Uruguayan congress passed a law during a late-night session on Sept. 25 legalizing abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy. The legislation now goes to the senate for approval and must be signed by President Jose Mujica, who has […]
‘Desperate need’ for united stand against abortion in SA — pro-life group
A South African Christian pro-life group says there is a “desperate need” for united action against abortion which has resulted in the legal killing of more than 1,1 million babies in the country since February 1997. “Maybe, never before has there been such great a need for Pro-lifers to stand […]
God’s law and man’s law
[notice]A monthly column by the Editor of Gateway News.[/notice] Recently I heard a radio discussion in which Christians were asked to set an example by obeying the petty laws that many people consider to be unimportant. Breaking minor laws leads to more serious transgressions and so contributes to the culture […]
Pro-life activists continue sticker campaign despite prosecution warning
Christian pro-life activists in Cape Town say they will continue to place stickers over illegal abortion advertisements despite a warning by the City that they should stop or face prosecution. The City has taken a rigid stance that is “sad and negative for the well-being of our nation, but it […]
Legislation responsible for 31% increase in abortions, teen pregnancies
Studies support abstinence education Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi released the statistics — a total of 77 771 legal abortions were performed in South Africa in 2011, a 31 per cent increase since 2010! In 2010, the Health Department said, 59 447 abortions were carried out! Although the new statistics illustrate […]