The High Priest of SA

Preacher man and Zuma man, Ray McCauley moves to the top of the totem pole, writes Niren Tolsi.

Who's who in the pew

The Rhema Ministries appears to be a contradictory confluence of two of the country's obsessions: Christianity and conspicuous consumption.

For church and country

The charismatic founder of Rhema talks to Niren Tolsi about his goals, girls and the gospel.

Zuma's new God squad wants liberal laws to go

The National Interfaith Leadership Council flew its conservative colours this week, saying that it wants revisit laws legalising abortion.

Zuma’s new spin team

The presidency has employed media aides who have not been in government before, writes Rapule Tabane.

Rhema voices desire to work with Zuma

South Africans may see a rejection of politics as usual under the presidency of Jacob Zuma, church leader Ray McCauley said on Thursday.

Of politicians, priests and prostitutes

The choice of Dr Mvume Dandala as the presidential candidate of the Congress of the People seems to have sparked a religious war with the ruling party

Opposition slams Rhema for snubbing leaders

Opposition parties have accused Rhema of being biased towards the ANC after it refused to allow their leaders to follow in Jacob Zuma's footsteps.

Keep politics out of the pulpit

Most South Africans believe religion and politics should be kept separate, a recent Human Sciences Research Council survey has revealed.

Busi bling

Bringing you the must-have gossip in the run-up to the ballot. This week features JZ, Lindiwe Sisulu, Evita and more...

Best guest

Jacob Zuma’s visit to Rhema goes beyond politics -- it’s about forgiveness.

'Pastor' Zuma vs Rev Dandala

There is no doubt that the Judeo-Christian narrative has influenced the ANC's political outlook.

Rhema rakes in millions

In these economically trying and troubled times, religion, it seems, is good business.

Holomisa wants to speak to Rhema congregation

United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has written to the Rhema Church requesting to address its congregation.

Dandala on Zuma and the pulpit

Church leaders who did not give political leaders equal exposure were not worthy pastors, Cope presidential candidate Mvume Dandala said on Tuesday.

Rhema defends Zuma visit

Rhema's hosting of African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma gave the church an opportunity to "minister", the Rhema church said on Monday.

Zuma visits Rhema, prays for peaceful election

ANC president Jacob Zuma asked for prayers for a peaceful election during a service at the Rhema Bible Church, in Randburg, on Sunday.