South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Social media became more interesting this week when outspoken billionaire and free-speech advocate Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion (R695 billion rand), thereby transforming the tech giant into a private company. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters […]
Originally published in CBN News Former President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, officially launched on Sunday night (US time) and was listed as the top free app in Apple’s Store by early Monday. Trump had been working to develop his own social media site after he was banned […]
Christian singer and pastor Heinz Winckler has responded to a backlash against him in social media following news reports that he led a group of parents in questioning a decision by a Somerset West primary school to support the wishes of a transgender pupil to be treated as a female. […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A prominent US Christian businessman and outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an alternative social media site in the wake of censorship that he and other conservatives have faced. Appearing on “The Charlie Kirk Show“on March 5, Mike […]
Focus on the Family Africa recently hosted a parenting event in various cities around South Africa called “Surviving and Thriving” to help parents raise their children in the face of challenges created by the digital age. Rob Parsons and Katharine Hill, two well-known parenting experts from the United Kingdom who […]
Also see commentary by Afrika Mhlophe: https://gatewaynews.co.za/when-artistic-licence-gets-pushed-too-far-afrika-mhlophe/ A Kwa-Zulu Natal matric pupil whose art is at the centre of a social media storm for being blasphemous says his sketches and sculptures “are a far cry from the satanic panic some people claim it to be”. In a statement released on […]
Originally published in CBN News Anyone who has been on any social media network for any length of time knows it can be a depressing place filled with bullies and naysayers eager to attacking, often typing away behind the crutch of anonymity. The Church of England, however, is hoping to […]
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 […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Do you remember the time the “news” of Joyce Meyer’s death spread? “News” in inverted commas because it turned out to be a hoax. A hoax that who spread? Christians. I know, it sounds like I’m being harsh, judgemental. But […]
South African social media has been rife with attacks by various men of God against one another, as well as with believers accusing one another of being devil worshipers — apparently to promote certain leaders by discrediting others, Many believers know that discernment comes by studying God’s word. They should therefore […]
