Churches

A pilgrimage to Lalibela’s stone carved churches

Article John Davenport - 14 Feb 2020

For the people who live near this sacred site in Ethiopa, religion is woven into daily life

Take action against church capture by cult leaders

Article Sello Ivan Phahle - 3 Oct 2019

The actions of some pastors and bishops are criminal and damage their followers

Christians close to ‘regulation by reputation’ for pastors

Article Phillip De Wet - 6 Jun 2017

South Africa’s biggest purveyors of counselling and guidance will finally get norms and standards

Pastor Bushiri keeps illegal church a secret, applies to build a kilometre away

Article Sipho Kings - 24 Jan 2017

Shepherd Bushiri applied for rezoning but did not disclose that he had broken the law.

LGBTI activists face uphill battle in getting churches to see the light

Article Carl Collison - 24 Jan 2017

Academics and preachers in Southern Africa are determined to reverse the church's heteropatriarchic tendencies.

Rivers Church pastor’s bigotry exposes SA’s big black Christian whitewash

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Jul 2016

The black middle class are turning a blind eye to racism at their churches in the suburbs.

To the ANC: The church won’t ‘stay out’ of politics

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 19 Nov 2015

SA’s democracy, won by much sacrifice, is in dire danger from the greed and machinations of a few.

Why churches dumped the ANC

Article Qaanitah Hunter - 22 Dec 2014

Religious leaders want an end to favouritism as they adopt a more critical political stance.

Holy water replaces beer in Zim

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 24 Jan 2014

Brewers are facing a stiff challenge from churches as hard-pressed Zimbabweans turn to God.

Weekend 101: Red October and modern-day miracles

Videos Staff Reporter - 10 Oct 2013

A reality check for Steve Hofmeyr, Jackie Selebi and President Jacob Zuma evoke higher powers, and Libya loses its prime minister - briefly.

Tragedy puts controversial Angolan church on spot

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 8 Feb 2013

Fatal stampede has brought attention to the church's pecuniary practices and high-powered links with the ruling MPLA.

New Jo’burg church has more than a whiff of cult

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Dec 2012

Victoria John reported on an infamous Mauritius institution in 2009. When a new branch opened in Johannesburg, she took another look.

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