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The BBC has announced the launch of a four-part series about the life of Jesus Christ, scheduled to premiere in mid-2027...

I’ve heard it said, “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” Though mind-boggling to the tenth degree, today, there are growing numbers of people who not only reject the God of the Bible but are also engaging in the worship of artificial intelligence...

This year Killy and I celebrate 43 years of marriage. That’s over four decades of love, laughter, learning, forgiveness, friendship, prayer, and occasionally trying to remember why we walked into a room. When we got married, I thought I knew quite a lot. I didn’t!..

Life changed for three armed robbers in Mozambique when their robbery attempt led to repentance...

A Limpopo Captain in the South African Police Service (SAPS), who also works as a pastor, has been convicted of severely beating two young goats and leaving them for dead...

Personal evangelism is an act of love, and love desires what God wants – that none in our sphere of influence should perish. God’s desire must surely become our desire as we experience and grow in our knowledge of Him. We so enjoy the daily benefits and protection of our Saviour...

The fight-back for the soul of South Africa is growing in intensity, strength, and capacity. Several non-governmental-organisations (NGO’s) labour diligently to hold elected public officials accountable in courts of law for serious crimes against the people of South Africa...

For many believers, the answer is not as obvious as it should be. Some Christians assume prophecy is too complicated for children. Others worry that it might frighten them or cause unnecessary anxiety. Still others believe prophecy is simply a topic for pastors, theologians, or older believers who have spent years studying Scripture...

Iranian authorities are moving to confiscate Tehran’s historic St. Peter’s Evangelical Church and evict Christian families from the church compound, marking another escalation in the Islamic Republic’s long campaign to suppress Protestant Christianity and restrict public Christian worship...

When my wife and I married at the beginning of 2008, we waited a year before trying for a baby. Early in 2009, she fell pregnant, and we expected our baby in September. However, she was very ill throughout the pregnancy, until that fateful day...

A remarkable archaeological discovery beneath Egypt’s Western Desert is shedding new light on the enduring presence of Christianity in one of the ancient world’s most important regions...

Chinese underground church leader Ezra Jin Mingri has been released from prison in China and reunited with his family in the United States, less than two months after his incarceration was raised directly by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Worthy News learned Sunday...

A few years ago, on 1 January, my husband and I decided to start the year a little differently. We are blessed to live in the Helderberg, one of the most beautiful parts of Cape Town, surrounded by rolling mountains and open skies...

For more than 30 years, Radio Tygerberg 104FM has been far more than a radio station. While the Gospel of Jesus Christ is shared daily across the airwaves, the station has always believed that faith should be lived out in practical ways...

There was a time when the phrase "slippery slope" was dismissed as little more than a scare tactic. Opponents of euthanasia warned that once a society accepted the deliberate ending of innocent human life under limited circumstances, those limits would not remain in place. Supporters scoffed. Strict safeguards, they insisted, would prevent abuse. The law would apply only to the rarest and most tragic of cases...

The Texas State Board of Education has approved a new required reading list that will place selected Bible passages before millions of public school students, marking one of the most significant moves in decades to restore biblical literacy to American classrooms...

There’s an obscure but incredible story in 2 Kings 7. After Solomon’s reign, Israel split into two kingdoms. The northern kingdom (Israel) had Samaria as its capital, but it was a place of idolatry and institutionalised sin. Around this time, the Syrian army, led by Ben-Hadad, surrounded Samaria and put it under siege, causing a horrific famine...

In July, Emseni Farming has been honoured as the winner of the Agricultural and Agri-Processing Sector category at the 2026 KZN Top Business Awards, recognising not only its excellence in agricultural production but also its strong commitment to community development and local employment...

Some stories are not written because life was easy, but because pain had to be given a voice. Beyond the Tears: A story of hope is Rosetta Kabuya’s deeply personal account of grief after the tragic car accident that took the lives of her daughter, mother, and sister. It is almost impossible to imagine that kind of loss, and Rosetta does not try to make it sound tidy or simple...

As South Africans and as Christians, we are often asked: “Which party should I vote for?” “What must I look at?” “What kind of leadership should I follow?” And most importantly: “How can I make a difference now?” The truth is, the Bible does not tell us to vote for a specific party. But it does give us principles to guide us. Voting is not just a political act...

My story does not begin with joy, but in a heavy silence. Yet, God’s hand was already moving in the quiet spaces of my infancy. He placed my grandmother in my life, and with great insight, love, and dedication, she took me in and raised me, ensuring that I deserved a chance at a future. But that future came with a high emotional price: I was only three years old when I had to be sent to live in a school hostel...

Most believers know the story of Joseph, but The Joseph in You invites readers to look again, this time through the lives of those who crossed his path. Ike Anison reflects on the jealous brothers, Potiphar and his wife, the butler who forgot him, and Pharaoh, showing how each person played a part in a story only God fully understood...

President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent interdict to halt the Phala Phala impeachment inquiry. His Advocate, Wim Trengove argued, “Ramaphosa stands to suffer irreparable harm to his reputation should the High Court not stop the impeachment proceedings.”

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, many people are asking what they can do to make a difference in their communities. Some will campaign. Some will volunteer. Many will vote. But perhaps one of the most powerful contributions Christians can make is to pray...

There are books that inform, and there are books that quietly confront the places we have allowed to grow cold. A Heart That Burns by Bonita Cherry is the latter. It is a deeply personal, faith-filled invitation to return to Jesus with honesty, surrender, and hunger...

The Bible tells us that in the last days there will be a proliferation of false prophets and false teachers. Matthew 24:11 says, “Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.” Typically, these false prophets are characterised by their distortion of the Gospel for personal gain and self-exaltation. In this technological era, we are witnessing a concerning expression of this deception: so-called “data-mining prophets”...

She lives in Zanzibar, an archipelago of Tanzania described in tourism brochures as a tropical paradise. But for Paulina, it was anything but that. Raised in poverty on the Tanzanian mainland, she moved to Zanzibar to work as a domestic servant, hoping for a better life...

Every four years the World Cup reminds us that national identity still matters. Fans wave flags. Anthems are sung. Rivalries that stretch back generations are renewed. Nations celebrate victories and mourn defeats together...

Many leadership books focus on performance, strategy, and results. Cultivate with Intent by Hermann du Plessis goes deeper. It asks leaders to look honestly at the environment they are creating around people. Hermann’s central picture is clear: culture is the water people swim in every day...

When people think about human trafficking or gender-based violence, they often picture the moment someone is rescued. But for many survivors, that is only the beginning of a much longer journey. One of the greatest challenges survivors face after leaving a safe house is finding stable employment...

From small beginnings to a sprawling ministry, FEBA Radio South Africa is a living testimony of God’s unfailing goodness. “God is doing miracles around the world.” When Dr Jurie Vermeulen says these words, they carry the weight of personal experience...

Family Policy Institute (FPI) was established in October 2007 but launched operationally on 7 July 2008. FPI has led the battle to defend, protect and promote biblical values in South Africa for the past 18 years. The fight for faith, family and freedom remains critical...

The cross has power that I can’t explain,” said a 72-year-old Malawian pastor who has been accompanying evangelist Reini Coetzee during the Malawi stretch of his Crosswalk Africa trek from Cape Town to Jerusalem...

The rise in aviation fuel prices caused by the Iran conflict threatens to have an impact even in the remotest corners of the world. The Christian bush pilot organisation MAF, based in Johannesburg, has launched a campaign to mitigate the impact and ensure that flights to remote communities in Africa, South America and Asia can continue...

In many churches today, worship has become closely associated with music, atmosphere, and emotional experience. Yet Beyond the Song challenges readers to look deeper, asking whether modern worship has drifted from its Biblical foundation...

A chartered flight with 130 Jewish families onboard left Paris at 12h30 today and is presently on route to Tel Aviv. The flight, sponsored by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), is the latest chapter in a remarkable 16-year partnership with the Jewish Agency of Israel...

More than 6,000 young people attended the first of the 2026 KwaSizabantu Youth conferences in KwaZulu-Natal from 30 June to 5 July. This conference is held twice a year for 7 days of worship, teaching, youth fellowship, and reflection. The theme, "Guide your heart", spoke directly to the choices and pressures young people face today...

Just after we got married in 2016 (I was 28 and my husband 32), we started trying for a baby. Looking back now over the past decade, I realise how many hurdles we had to overcome. When you are in the middle of the storm, you simply live in survival mode – and that was our reality for years...

Two events over the past weeks reinforced widespread public perception, the ANC crime network does only what’s best for its cadres even to the detriment of South Africa and its people. The first is former president Jacob Zuma’s visit to India accompanied by state capture fugitive, Ajay Gupta and South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal...

We are living through an extraordinary season of shaking. Global financial markets swing on a single speech. Crypto fortunes built over years dissolve in days. Geopolitical fault lines that seemed distant – in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the South China Sea – are reshaping trade routes, energy prices, and the value of currencies South African families hold their savings in...

Millions of people, including Christians, suffer from depression. Depression can manifest as sadness, low energy, frustration, numbness, and extended misery. Depression is a complicated, multifaceted condition. Being depressed is not inherently sinful, and depression is not always caused by sin, nor does it indicate a lack of faith...

The fight against out-of-control corruption in South Africa was dealt another blow when Andrea Johnson, the head of the "Investigating Directorate Against Corruption"resigned with immediate effect after Madlanga Commission testimony implicated her in corruption...

FEBA Thailand’s new program, KooChrist, is on a mission to save marriages through the gospel...

Recent reports have highlighted a subtle but significant change in the way the role of the sovereign has been described. Rather than simply being the Supreme Governor of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith, the emphasis has shifted towards protecting “the space for faith within the multi-faith nation.”

The Karoo Donkey Sanctuary is celebrating a series of extraordinary rescue and rehabilitation stories that demonstrate the remarkable resilience of animals given a second chance and the life-changing impact made possible through public support...

Our long-standing partner, Author and Bible Teacher Val Waldeck, has carefully devised a New Testament reading challenge. Val’s plan presents a fresh Biblical reading approach that guides believers through the New Testament in 260 days. Christians far and wide are invited to enjoy this exciting challenge and deepen their understanding of these sacred writings. Plus, its free!

For more than five decades, Christ for all Nations has carried the Gospel across Africa and the nations with extraordinary impact. Since they started counting in 1987, they have seen over 100 million documented decisions for Jesus. Yet according to CfaN president Daniel Kolenda, the greatest harvest is still ahead. “What I believe the Lord showed me is that, as amazing as our past results have been, this next season will be even greater,” says Kolenda...

An election takes place. A new leader emerges. Promises are made. Expectations rise. Supporters celebrate. Critics complain. Commentators speculate. And for a brief moment, it appears that a new chapter has begun...

Amir Tsarfati has shared his thoughts on the growing public discussion surrounding UFOs after the United States Department of War released images and renderings linked to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Tsarfati shared: “As a Bible believer, I look at these things through the lens of Scripture – not Hollywood, science fiction, or government narratives.”

Every day, across South Africa, people sit in silence with pain they cannot name. A young man in Johannesburg stares at the ceiling at 3 am, undone by anxiety he has never spoken aloud. A mother in the Cape Winelands carries the weight of a broken marriage, unsure whether faith is enough. A pastor in a Free State township pours himself out for his congregation while quietly drowning in his own unprocessed grief...

Jackie Stoffels endured deep fear, trauma, and abuse in an unhappy marriage. Just months into her young marriage, she looked at herself in the mirror one day and hardly recognised the woman staring back at her. She often wondered how much longer she could survive the agony and pain...

CeCe Winans has released one of the most spiritually significant albums of her storied career. The Hymns, available on all digital platforms, is a soul-stirring journey back to the very foundations upon which all of Christian and gospel music was built...

Christian leadership in education is being tested in ways few generations have faced before. We are living in a world driven by rapid technological advancement, shifting cultural values, and increasing pressure on young people to define truth for themselves...

In September 2026, believers will have the opportunity to do just that as the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) South Africa hosts its Feast of Tabernacles Israel Tour...

Years ago, I was a broken woman with hollow eyes, selling myself to survive. Today, by God’s love, I walk the same streets with dignity. This is not a story of defeat, but of a Saviour who rescues the lost and heals the broken. If you’re facing pain, addiction, or abandonment, there is hope. There is a way out...

Lovelight Creative Studios is proud to announce the upcoming full-length album, The Kingdom Project, from Cape Town’s rising gospel force and music producer, Thurston C. Coming off the massive success of "The Best Love" and his recent #1 hit single "Miracles" on CCFM 107.5, Thurston C...

Just outside Cape Town, something special is taking place. Children are laughing, friendships are forming, and young hearts are encountering the love of Jesus in a real and personal way. Through worship, adventure, mentorship, and discipleship, Camp of Good Hope is creating a space where young people can step away from the pressures of everyday life and discover hope, purpose, and belonging in Christ...

South African gospel vocalist Nozipho Phiri will have her debut album launch, Essence of Faith, in a live setting on 17 July 2026 at Goshen City Church, Johannesburg. The evening, open to the public and media, marks an important milestone in her journey as a solo artist...

When one looks around the world today, it is clear that many nations are in turmoil. Wars and rumours of wars dominate the headlines, while rising oil prices continue to fuel inflation and economic uncertainty across the globe. Crime and poverty are escalating in many countries, and immigration challenges are placing further strain on nations already under pressure. Across the world, many societies are living in crisis mode, or dangerously close to it...

South Africa and most of the world observed “Father’s Day” on Sunday 21 June to acknowledge and honour the vital and indispensable role of men as fathers. The attributes of true fatherhood are founded in the love, care, discipline and guidance of God our Father...

This past weekend, thousands of young South Africans gathered at a packed-out SuperSport Park Stadium for Youth Fest 2026...

In 1988, during a dry and challenging season in my life and ministry as a newly appointed leader, I came to a clear realisation: only God could carry us through. In response, I pressed in deeper with Him. That season led me into a focused search of Scripture, discovering who God is and how He reveals Himself to humanity. What began as a disciplined prayer habit became a way of life...

Pretoria's Eduplex School has been recognised as one of only 27 organisations worldwide and one of just two schools in South Africa to be selected as a beneficiary of the prestigious FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund...

I wish to express my deep gratitude to Family Policy Institute’s (FPI) loyal partners in the critical battle to promote biblical values in South Africa. Your prayers and financial support enables FPI to remain active on the frontlines of the battle for faith, family and religious freedoms in SA. We cannot do what we do without faithful people like you...

For Bert Pretorius, ministry has never been about platform or position, but about walking closely with God and faithfully stewarding what He has entrusted. Whether speaking about family, fatherhood, or the state of our nation, his answers reflect a consistent thread – that everything begins with relationship, first with God, and then at home...

Every year, Pentecost Sunday reminds us of one of the most dramatic moments in Scripture. Wind filled the upper room. Tongues of fire rested upon ordinary people...

In Apostolic Christianity, author Malcolm Black revisits a question that many believers and church leaders have wrestled with for generations: what made the early Church so effective, grounded, and spiritually alive? Rather than offering a trendy new model for church life, Black points readers back to the example of Jesus and the early apostles, arguing that the clearest pattern for the Church is still found in the pages of the New Testament...

From 2023 to 2026, the Global Mercy™ fulfilled its commitment to the people of Sierra Leone to deliver thousands of free, safe surgeries and training in support of goals agreed upon with the nation’s Ministry of Health. Through the faith, skill, and dedication of volunteer professionals from more than 70 nations – including hundreds of Sierra Leonean citizens who served as full-time crew and day crew – many lives were successfully changed for the better across the nation...

On 16 June 2026 South Africa observes “Youth Day” commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 student uprising against Bantu education. After 32 years of democracy, the youth struggle persists under mass unemployment and a failing public education system...

Civil Society South Africa (CSSA) has today published an open letter to the Acting Minister of Police, Parliament, the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, and the Portfolio Committee on Police, calling for the withdrawal of provisions in the Firearm Control Amendment Bill that seek to remove self-defence as a lawful motivation for firearm ownership.

The largest South African faith delegation ever assembled has arrived in Jerusalem to participate in the Global Summit on Antisemitism, joining leaders from around the world in a united stand against hatred and discrimination...

Fox News reports, the ideology driven “New York Democrats recently passed a bill that would remove the words "mother" and "father" from parts of state law. Under the new bill, targeting state child custody and parental laws, "mother" becomes "gestating parent," "father" becomes "non-gestating parent," and "paternity" becomes "parentage."

The Jerusalem Summit is taking place on 9–11 June 2026, hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. It's being described as an emergency gathering — and I think that language is warranted...

Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) has responded to the CRL Rights Commission's characterisation of the recent COGTA Portfolio Committee engagement, cautioning that the proceedings do not represent consensus or a mandate for state-backed regulation of religion. Significant constitutional concerns remain unresolved...