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JUDITH FEBRUARY | South Africa: A country that doesn't satisfy a clearcut narrative

Ours is a country which satisfies no particular narrative. Many compete; the 'rainbow nation' as Desmond Tutu coined us has faded, along with many dreams dashed. Yet, watching the documentary, The Trials of Winnie Mandela, we are reminded again of …

Nicky Gumbel is not woke or a communist. The fight for equality is biblical

When Nicky Gumbel recently posted on his Instagram: “Those indwelt by the Holy Spirit should be at the forefront of the fight for gender, racial, and social equality”, it hardly seemed like a controversial statement for a Christian leader to make. We find …

Cuba Has a Rich History of International Solidarity. US Wants to Extinguish It.

Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. At night, the U.S. Naval Base in Guantánamo, Cuba appears like a tangled string of Christmas lights along the coastline, casting colored …

City of Joburg to raise R3.2bn by selling its vacant land

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has announced that the struggling municipality will sell its vacant valued at R3.2 billion as it seeks to stabilise its finances. Delivering his last State of the City Address before the local government elections in November …

Mayor Morero: Cape Town doesn’t care about basic human needs

In a State of the City address delivered on Wednesday 20 May 2026, Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero took an unexpected swipe at Cape Town, accusing the Western Cape’s economic hub of neglecting fundamental human survival needs. Speaking at the …

Joburg mayor calls for hope, not fear, following threats from Eskom

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says residents should respond with hope, not fear, when listening to the city’s leadership …

The Danger of Silence

There are moments in the life of a nation when silence becomes more dangerous than noise. There are times when people tell themselves that it is wiser not to get involved, safer not to speak, easier not to choose sides. They convince themselves that …

'Tutu' documentary explores Desmond Tutu's role in South Africa's democracy transition

Archbishop Desmond Tutu stands as one of the most closely documented figures in South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy, with archival footage capturing the weight and visibility of his public life over several decades. His role as chair of …

SEE | Powerful documentary explores Desmond Tutu’s legacy as ‘rebel cleric’ and peacemaker

Ashley Judd reflects on Desmond Tutu at Cape Town cathedral

A quiet moment in Cape Town that carried decades of meaning A visit to Cape Town’s historic St George’s Cathedral has stirred powerful reflection from American actress and activist Ashley Judd, who revisited memories stretching back to her youth and her …

Dada Morero to deliver State of the City address

JOHANNESBURG - Joburg Mayor Dada Morero will deliver the State of the City Address on Wednesday afternoon. It comes amid a myriad of crises. The Human Rights Commission is probing a water crisis in the province. Eskom is threatening to pull the plug on …

Soweto’s Bishop Tutu House becomes beacon in global hunger mission

Soweto has taken a central place on the global stage in the fight against hunger, with the iconic Bishop Tutu House on Vilakazi Street officially declared the Global Headquarters of the Desmond Tutu Programme to End Global Hunger. The landmark ceremony …

Africa: ‘It’s the economy, you moron’!

Stay connected via Google News Approximately nineteen years ago, a leading bank in Nigeria nominated Aliko Dangote to be honored as ‘Africa’s Businessman of the Year’ at the yearly Africa Achievement Awards (AAA) in Beverly Hills, California in the United …

How Gaza is exposing Germany’s ‘never again’ myth

We Germans live in a reality shaped by our genocidal history. But while the national narrative of “collective guilt” for the Holocaust is omnipresent, German lived experience exposes this as more myth than reality. With our performative “commemoration …

Northern Ireland peacebuilder: The extraordinary life of Mary Montague

“Mary was a delightful storyteller. Her experiences as a foster mother of 40 children during The Troubles in Belfast were poignant and eye-opening. Her quiet but successful mediations in Northern Ireland with feuding Catholics and Protestants, peace- …

GOSPEL MINISTERS HAVE SHAPED NATIONS – A TRIBUTE TO BISHOP TELESFORE MPUNDU

GOSPEL MINISTERS HAVE SHAPED NATIONS – A TRIBUTE TO BISHOP TELESFORE MPUNDU From my younger days as a journalist, the name and voice of Arch Bishop Telesfore Mpundu were synonymous with public affairs. They were associated with calls for the rule of law, …

Jesus’ Great Commission is a rebuttal to the Christian nationalism of Rededicate 250

(RNS) — Forty days after Easter, Christians observe Ascension Day (May 14), celebrating the bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven. After many post-Easter appearances and conversations with his disciples, this was the last time they would see the earthly …

Somebody call Hasina Subedar, the brain behind our LEN rollout

Amidst the mostly depressing HIV headlines of recent times, concerned as they mainly are with the deadly impacts of donor defunding, South Africa’s imminent roll-out of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection called lenacapavir (LEN) has been a spot of …

On the hunt for China’s most famous green tea

Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld (‘DH’ for short) was appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations in April 1953, when he was 47 years old. He was a member of an aristocratic Swedish family, a diplomat and reformer, in whom the Western world and …

Il film 'Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse' approda in Brasile e in oltre 200 Paesi dopo il successo in Giappone

La storia del monaco visionario Gioacchino da Fiore continua a parlare al mondo con un messaggio che attraversa i secoli, diffondendosi da Oriente a Occidente ITALY, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Il 24 maggio 2026, in occasione della Festa …

Dr. Ruth Vida Amwe Named Associate Director of Overseas Ministries Study Center at Princeton Theological Seminary

Amwe brings a decade of experience as a world Christianity scholar, programmatic leader, and educator PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a global search, Ruth Vida Amwe, MTS ’19, PhD ’25, has been selected the next …

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New Article Points out that Satan is Powerless Next to God

Looking throughout the Bible, the author points out how the devil made a mistake that will get him tossed out of Heaven. HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An article, “The Devil in the Bible” by TGT Publishing asserts …

End-of-Life Doula and Threshold Guide Tina Walker of Eldering With Love Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HUDSON, NY, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “A threshold is more than just a doorway; it is the sacred space between 'no longer' and 'not yet.' It’s that thin, often quiet moment where the life we’ve known ends and a new …

Gaiea Sanskrit bringt meditative Sanskrit-Musik nach Berlin

Konzert am 12. September in der Genezarethkirche BERLIN, GERMANY, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Am Samstag, den 12. September 2026, gibt die Sängerin Gaiea Sanskrit ein Konzert in der Startbahn, der historischen Genezarethkirche am Herrfurthplatz …

Judy Mott-Butler Releases Faith-Based Financial Journal to Empower Women to Break Unhealthy Money Cycles 'God's Way'

Financial Confidence God’s Way by Judy Mott-Butler Becomes Amazon Bestseller, Empowering Women to Break Money Cycles and Build Lasting Financial Freedom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian financial coach, …

Modern-Day Spiritual Warfare Examines the Invisible Battle Between Good and Evil in Everyday Life

Kevin T. Doss presents a faith-centered guide offering biblical insight, spiritual strategies, and encouragement for overcoming unseen spiritual battles. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his compelling new …

Canthany Rising Brings Christian Faith and LitRPG Adventure Together in an Epic New Fantasy by Kenneth Bliss

Blending biblical inspiration, psionics, and immersive LitRPG storytelling, Kenneth Bliss introduces readers to a world where prayer shapes destiny. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold new entry into the …

Brunswick, Georgia Nonprofit Honored for Life-Changing, Relational Charity Work

BRUNSWICK, GA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saved By Grace Glynn, Inc. has received the 2026 Excellence in Charity Award from True Charity for its commitment to relationship-based ministry that empowers individuals toward …

Porter's Call Celebrates 25 Years of Caring for Recording Artists With Evening of Stories, Honoring Amy Grant

Porter’s Call celebrates 25 yrs of caring for the heart & soul of music with its annual fundraiser, Evening of Stories, Presented by The Cook Family Foundation NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Porter’s Call will …

Marion Rhines Brings Hope, Healing, and Emotional Resilience to Readers Through Powerful Storytelling

Acclaimed author and founder of The Courageous Storyteller creates emotionally restorative fiction and devotionals that inspire courage, faith, and perseverance NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where readers …

GLORIFY AND CONFIDEIN MERGE TO FORM CATEGORY-DEFINING FAITH TECH COMPANY, LAUNCHING WORLD’S FIRST CHRISTIAN SMART RING

––a16z and Hillhouse Capital-backed companies consolidate under Glorify, expanding from an app into a full-stack faith entity spanning software and wearables – LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glorify, the #1 Christian …

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Now Ask Jesus Offers a Private, Scripture-Grounded Space

As Americans navigate anxiety, grief and personal struggle, the spiritual guidance platform Now Ask Jesus invites those carrying difficult questions in LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Mental Health …

More Than 550 Join North Winds Institute for Educational Adventure at Medieval Times Orlando

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Winds Institute celebrated an experiential educational adventure at Medieval Times Orlando, the largest homeschool group to ever attend the 11th-century-themed experience on Tuesday, …

Author Connie Leininger Releases Tara’s Soul, a Powerful Sequel to Wounded Souls, Exploring Healing and Redemption

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Connie Leininger invites readers back into the emotionally layered world of Wounded Souls with the release of Tara’s Soul, a heartfelt sequel that examines addiction recovery, …

Proverbs: A Book of Wisdom for Boys Helps Young Readers Apply Biblical Wisdom to Everyday Life

Paul Sutliff and Michael Williams present an engaging devotional designed to guide pre-teen boys toward faith, wisdom, and daily Bible reading. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In their inspiring devotional, …

Conflicting child marriage laws leave girls unprotected in South Asia, report warns

New Equality Now report reveals how contradictory laws, legal loopholes, and weak enforcement put girls at heightened risk of child marriage in South Asia. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Laws banning child marriage in …

A Subtle Armageddon Launches The Infinity Series With A Thought-Provoking Allegory On Faith And Humanity

Charles Martin Cosgriff presents a spiritually rich allegorical journey exploring identity, purpose, and human challenges through a compelling Christian lens. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Subtle …

Lead Like A Real Man Calls Men To Biblical Leadership Through Faith, Courage, And Service

Colby Rich combines lessons from firefighting, ministry, and Scripture to equip men to lead their families and communities with Christ-centered conviction. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his inspiring and …