The agricultural sector of South Africa is at a crossroads. To be more precise, it is actually at a three-way junction. Not only do we have to choose wisely which road to take, but we must also consider how to travel down all three roads simultaneously. As the land reform […]
Tag: reconciliation
Time to get serious about peace, business of Kingdom — Chief Justice
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says it’s time to stop playing Christianity and to get serious about Kingdom business in order to bring about peace and shared prosperity in South Africa. In an interview after the launch of the Judiciary Annual Review on Friday, he called on South Africans to follow […]
‘Cry for freedom’ from Cape Town’s black professionals — Nomvuyo Xabela
Although the word freedom is used, rightfully, in different contexts today, it is a biblical concept. Freedom (of being and doing) is a central theme and value of Christianity (Kingdom citizenship), with Christ redeeming us and setting us free from sin (Galatians 5:1). We see “freedom” demonstrated well in the […]
Join the conversation, Christians! (Part 3) — Craig Bailie
Craig Bailie questions whether the Church in South Africa is appropriately engaged in the necessary conversations surrounding issues of social justice. In the third of a 3-part series he shares insights from sessions at the Stellenbosch University Faculty of Theology Winter School. — See Part 1 and Part 2 The last […]
Join the conversation, Christians! (Part 2) — Craig Bailie
Craig Bailie questions whether the Church in South Africa is appropriately engaged in the necessary conversations surrounding issues of social justice. In the second of a 3-part series he reflects on lessons from a breakfast with a difference. — See Part 1 and Part 3 The second of the three events […]
Join the conversation, Christians! (Part 1) — Craig Bailie
Craig Bailie questions whether the Church in South Africa is appropriately engaged in the necessary conversations surrounding issues of social justice. In the first of a 3-part series he calls on Christians to become ‘sacred spaces’ of conversation. — See Part 2 and Part 3. Three recent, provocative and reinforcing events helped […]
WATCH VIDEO: President Kenyatta leads hugs and apologies between political rivals
Originally published in Rappler.com Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, opposition leader Raila Odinga and their deputies last Thursday exchanged hugs and apologies, cementing their pledge to promote unity after a fractious and bloody election. The unusual scene unfolded at the country’s annual national prayer breakfast. It came eight months after Kenyatta’s […]
Call to sign petition opposing recall of SA ambassador to Israel
PHOTO: Newstribune.com Missionary, author, historian and member of Nkosi Sikelel Afrika – Israel, the provisional name of a group of advocacy groups and churches in the Western Cape who work together on issues relating to Israel, urges Christians in South Africa to sign a petition that will send a message […]
SA will be known for reconciliation, says Cindy Jacobs at Empowered21 congress
“South Africa will be known as the country of reconciliation,” Cindy Jacobs, respected American prophetess, teacher and author, prophesied over the country. [See full prophecy here] She gave a riveting talk on the importance of the gift of prophecy, and then proceeded to demonstrate the gift by giving Word on […]
Invitation to #CrosstheBridge to healing and reconciliation
South African Christians are invited to join a 40 days of prayer for healing and reconciliation campaign called #CrosstheBridge, hosted by Intercessors for South Africa (Ifsa), a prayer movement that brings together South Africa’s prayer networks. “Recognising the emotional state of our nation, how broken, wounded, hurting, disappointed, angry, hopeless, […]