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Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
We’re stepping beyond borders, not just geographically, but emotionally, spiritually, and personally.
Because travel isn’t just about where you go; it’s about who you become along the way.
In conversations with us, is woman who has explored over 10 countries, with most of those journeys courageously self-planned. She’s a seasoned Human Resources professional of 16 years, a Business Transformation Leader, and a member of the board at a global organisation; but beyond the titles, she is a seeker of experience, connection, and meaning.
From the vibrant rhythms of Jamaica to the breathtaking landscapes of Italy, from the cultural contrasts of Turkey to the daring heights of Réunion Island’s active volcano… her story is one of curiosity, courage, and expansion. She so happens to have travelled to Botswana too!
We caught up with Neo Marokoane
The Tenet of Dying for Allah
According to radical Islam and the distorted way in which its tenets have been harnessed to the Palestinian national struggle, “death for Allah” is an important value. The main message of the Koran is that life’s purpose is to help one realize that the universe was created by Allah; one can then bear witness that there is no other God than Allah and Muhammad is his last emissary. Those who do so in this life will merit being in heaven in the next world, which is the truly important world, until the resurrection of the dead. Those who devote themselves to spreading this message, while fighting the enemies of Allah and Satan’s endeavor to convince people that there is no God and what matters is worldly happiness, will win further favors in heaven including the renowned virgins, especially if, during this struggle, one sacrifices one’s life and becomes a shahid.
Two verses from the Koran, often used in proclamations by the Palestinian organizations that glorify terrorists recently killed while carrying out attacks, explain an aspiration that to us seems to contradict human nature: to commit murder while risking one’s own death. One of these, verse 169 of the House of Imran surah, states: “Do not think of those who die for Allah as dead, for they are alive and receive their sustenance from their Lord.” The distortion involved in the use of this verse concerns the assertion that it descended (according to Islam, the verses of the Koran descended from heaven and were given to Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel) in the context of a regular war, the Battle of Uhud, which Muhammad waged against members of his tribe, Quraysh, along with his followers, some of whom had left Mecca with him while others were from Medina. When these followers feared taking part in the battle, there was a need to boost their spirits. There is, of course, no similarity between that war and inhuman attacks on innocent people that are justified in this fashion.
Guest: Cassiem Khan – A scholar, writer and Activist. Also a Social
Worker And Educator
Sebabatso Molefi, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), has been given her and her mother the run around in paying out her mothers pension.
UNPAID CLAIM
Question: families and financial support after the loved ones passing and whether churches should be helping poor families in these type of situations. So many families are going broke because of the cost of funerals, especially when policy companies are not paying out benefits. Can you still bury your loved ones with dignity?
Guest: Apostle MW Makhathini – Durban Miracle Center
Guest: Nthabiseng Dubazane, Attorney at Dubazane Attorneys
Guest: Apostle Lungi M, Senior Apostle of Kingdom Life Ministries
Guest: Rabbi Daniel Belder, Orthodox Rabbi from Johannesburg Jewish Community
Guest: Dr Firoz Osman, Executive member of the media review Network
Question: Is Valentines Biblical? What does God say about soulmates?
From Feb. 13 to 15, the Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. The men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped women with the hides of the animals they had just slain.
The Roman romantics "were drunk. They were naked," Noel Lenski, now a religious studies professor at Yale University, told NPR in 2011. Young women would line up for the men to hit them, Lenski said. They believed this would make them fertile.
The brutal fete included a matchmaking lottery in which young men drew the names of women from a jar. The couple would then be, um, coupled up for the duration of the festival — or longer, if the match was right.
The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern day of love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the third century. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
As the holiday spread, it evolved
Later, Pope Gelasius I muddled things in the fifth century by combining St. Valentine's Day with Lupercalia to expel the pagan rituals. But the festival was more of a theatrical interpretation of what it had once been. Lenski added, "It was a little more of a drunken revel, but the Christians put clothes back on it. That didn't stop it from being a day of fertility and love."
Around the same time, the Normans celebrated Galatin's Day. Galatin meant "lover of women." That was likely confused with St. Valentine's Day at some point, in part because they sound alike.
As the years went on, the holiday grew sweeter. Chaucer and Shakespeare romanticized it in their work, and it gained popularity throughout Britain and the rest of Europe. Handmade paper cards became the tokens du jour in the Middle Ages.
Eventually, the tradition made its way to the New World. The Industrial Revolution ushered in factory-made cards in the 19th century. And in 1913, Hallmark Cards of Kansas City, Mo., began mass-producing valentines. February has not been the same since.
How we celebrate now
Today, the holiday is big business. But that commercialization has spoiled the day for many. Helen Fisher, a sociologist at Rutgers University, said we have only ourselves to blame.
"This isn't a command performance," she said. "If people didn't want to buy Hallmark cards, they would not be bought, and Hallmark would go out of business."
And so the celebration of Valentine's Day goes on, in varied ways. Many will break the bank buying jewelry and flowers for their beloveds. Some will celebrate in a SAD (that's Singles Awareness Day) way, dining alone and bingeing on self-gifted chocolates — while others will find a way to make peace with singlehood in a society that wants everyone to partner up.
Guest: Nthabiseng Ngoepe - Attorney Author and Mental Health Advocate
Guest: Sheikh Solieg Ceres - Associate Imam of Highlands Waqaf Trust
For centuries, the most common image of Jesus Christ, at least in Western cultures, has been that of a bearded, fair-skinned man with long, wavy, light brown or blond hair and (often) blue eyes. But the Bible doesn’t describe Jesus physically, and all the evidence we do have indicates he probably looked very different from how he has long been portrayed.
Most of what we know about Jesus comes from the first four books of the New Testament, the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. According to the Gospels, Jesus was a Jewish man born in Bethlehem and raised in the town of Nazareth, in Galilee (formerly Palestine, now northern Israel) during the first century.
We know Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his ministry (Luke 3:23), but the Bible tells us virtually nothing about what he looked like―except that he didn’t stand out in any particular way. When Jesus was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane before the Crucifixion (Matthew 26:47-56) Judas Iscariot had to point Jesus out to his soldiers among the disciples―presumably because they all appeared similar to one another.
For many scholars, Revelation 1:14-15 offers a clue that Jesus's skin was a darker hue and that his hair was woolly in texture. The hairs of his head, it says, "were white as white wool, white as snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, his feet were like burnished bronze, refined as in a furnace.”
“We don't know what [Jesus] looked like, but if all of the things that we do know about him are true, he was a Palestinian Jewish man living in Galilee in the first century,” says Robert Cargill, assistant professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Iowa and editor of Biblical Archaeology Review. “So he would have looked like a Palestinian Jewish man of the first century. He would have looked like a Jewish Galilean.”
Guest: Pastor Israel Phiri - Co-founder and Snr Pastor at Shapers church - (Jesus wasn’t black)
Guest: Reece Phatudi - Spiritual Teacher, Author and Political Evangelist - (Jesus was black)
Guest: Bishop Joshua Maphonga
Guest: Paul Nzimande - Author, Life Coach and Mental Wellness Advocate
Guest:Prof Karen Milner - National Chairperson SAJBD
Guest: Heinz Schenk - Sports Journalist
Guest: Nizemande Machi - Leadership Practitioner
Guest: Phindile Mazindo - NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development coach and Pastor
Guest: Klaas Moswane - Award-winning author, senior pastor and founder of Crown of glory ministries and CEO of Winepress Library Publication
Guest: Mighty Jamie - Political Analyst
Guest: Johannes Malherbe - Senior academic at South African Theological Seminary
Guest: Klaas Moswane - Award-winning author, Senior pastor and Founder of Crown of Glory Ministries
Guest: Chris Eden - National Director for Bridges for Peace
Guest: Yusuf Ismail - Trail court criminal defense lawyer and Debater on religion, political and contemporaneous issues.
Guest: Pastor Bafana Phalane - Pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church
Guest: Rabbi Ramon Widmond, Dean of the Academy of Jewish Thought and Learning
Last week, we spoke to the Acting President Moulana Shuaib Appleby – Muslim Judicial Council asking if “Islam Support the attack by Hamas on Israel”? We didn’t get a clear answer there but this week we speak with a representative of South African Zionist Federation, asking the question: Does scripture support/justify the actions of Israel?
Guest: Bishop Rakuba Rakoba - SACC, Gauteng Province
Children's deaths in Soweto and the West Rand have drawn attention to the risks associated with the continuous sale and consumption of fake items in spaza shops. Four kids passed away last week after consuming fake snacks and biscuits that were poisonous. It was a shocking discovery for South Africa as it was revealed that businesspeople from Pakistan and Bangladesh were running a covert fake food production facility in Swaneville, just 3 km from Krugersdorp. A production hub of fake beans, packaged as Koo beans, fake cornflakes, spaghetti, noddles, cough syrup, fake cool drinks such as Lemon Twist and Coca-Cola, milk, and Grand-Pa medication for headaches
Producing fake goods and food is not a recent development. Five men and a woman were detained by Northern Cape police in 2018 for manufacturing fake shoes, food, condiments, sanitary towels, and other products.
Communities are calling for these Pakistan/Bangladeshi shops to be closed.
Questions: What can the religious community do to mitigate this problem?
Guest: Mmatshepo M Damane - Author of Thee Unbreakable Women book, A pastor, a Professional Nurse ( Founder & CEO of Hlelonhle Clinic)
Guest: Bafana Phalane - A Pastor of the Seventh Day Adventists church - An ANC activist - The BEC member of the ANC youth league in Midrand
Guest: Bishop Rakuba Rakoba - SACC, Gauteng Province
Guest: Dr Nokuzola Mndende - Expert in African Culture, African Spirituality and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
Guest: Siyabonga Mkhize - Cultural Expert
Guest: Mbuyiselo Landu - Elder in the Seventh day Adventist Church
Guest: Elder Lolonga Tali - King William's Town SDA central church under the Cape Conference
- Voting publicly recognises that we submit to the authority of the political system in our nation as established by God. (Romans 13:1-7)
- Voting recognises the equality of all people and their right to speak and be heard. (Deuteronomy 10:17-19)
- It is one way that we can obey God's command to seek the good of those around us and our nation as a whole. (Jeremiah 29:5-6)
- It shows that we care deeply about who our leaders are as we are urged to offer prayer and intercession on their behalf. (1 Timothy 2:1,2)
- It is a simple yet significant way we can do something about politics in our nation. 'All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing', Edmund Burke. (Psalms 34:14)
- It makes a difference the way a grain of salt makes a difference, and that is how we are to influence our society for good. (Matthew 5:13)
- It is a privilege not to be taken for granted. Those of us who reap the benefits of living in a democracy should play a part in upholding democracy.
- Not voting is a form of voting, as it will influence the outcome. We need to take responsibility for our actions, as well as our lack of actions. (Luke 10:25-37)
- Voting has biblical precedence for example Acts 14:23 describes that the early Christians elected elders by voting.
- Voting is part of our stewardship to use all the resources we have been given in ways that honor God; to waste a vote is to squander a gift.
Guest: Bishop Rakuba Rakoba – SACC, Gauteng Province
We all remember The fire that broke out 2 weeks ago in a five-storey building on the corner of Albert and Delver streets in Marshalltown, claiming 77 lives and injuring several people.
Another fire broke out, only less than 600 meters away at what is believed to be a hijacked building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg.
On Friday, Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services media liaison officer Xolile Khumalo said the team got the call just before 10:00. She said the building appeared to have been hijacked and added that the fire started on the ground floor, where there was a maze of shacks.
Guest: Apostle Lungi M - Kindom Life Ministries Int. Durban
Pastor Tshepo Tsotetsi
Are there apostles today? No! Are there apostles today? No! (Eph 2:20). Are there evangelist today? Assuredly! Are there pastor-teaches today? Assuredly! Do you see the difference?
Civil rights organisation AfriForum challenged the Equality Court’s outcome after it lost its court bid. In addition to that, the DA intends to lay charges against EFF leader Julius Malema with the United Nations Human Rights Council as well as Parliament’s ethics committee.
Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald opened a case against Malema with the police and laid a complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission.
This comes after that despite last year, the Equality Court, sitting at the High Court in Johannesburg, ruled that “Kill the Boer” song does not constitute hate speech after the matter was brought before the court by AfriForum.
The line was chanted during the EFF’s 10th anniversary celebrations at the FNB Stadium, in Soweto, on Saturday
South African-born tech billionaire, Elon Musk took to Twitter (or X, as it is now known), and called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action, accusing the EFF of “openly pushing for genocide of white people in South Africa.” And Non-South African people on social media are under the impression that there is a genocide happening in South Africa
Question: What is the role of religion? – Does religion/African leader condone this song or not?
We look at this matter from a South African and non-South Africa perspective
Guest on the line: Rabbi Naftali Silver - Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town. Non-South African
Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi – African Spiritual Leader and Healer
Aishah was the only wife of the Prophet Muhammad [saws] to be born into a Muslim home, rather than converting to Islam. She was born approximately three years after prophethood in the home of Abu Bakr Siddiq [ra]. So she was a daughter of the greatest man after the prophets, Abu Bakr [ra], the greatest of the sahabah. Aishah was his daughter. And she grew up around the Prophet [saws] because her father was the prophet’s best friend. Aishah [ra], we do not know much about her life before she married the prophet, as she married the prophet [saws] at a very young age. And this age, in recent times, has been deemed problematic by many non-Muslims in that it does not agree with the customs of marriages of modern people.
To be precise, the Prophet Muhammad [saws], he wedded Aishah when she was six but they only consummated the marriage a few years later after she had attained puberty. So, this marriage, in modern terms, seems problematic because of the culture we are used to, we are accustomed to. However, when you look at it in the historical context, there was nothing wrong with it because, at that time in Arabia, it was normal for people with such different age groups to get married. It was normal for men or women to get married at a very young age. People used to mature a lot faster in terms of their mental capabilities as they were raised to be husbands and wives, and so at a younger age, they were more prepared for marriage. If the Prophet Muhammad’s [saws] marriage was something bad, his enemies would have been the first to jump on it. But not a single enemy of Islam at the time picked on his marriage to Aishah. And if it was something bad, it would have affected her in a negative way. Normally when a young woman is forced into marriage to someone who she does not like, or she’s forced into marriage at a young age when she’s not ready, she grows intense dislike for that individual who she’s married to, and it stems into hatred. And this is seen in her life later on.
But with Aishah and the Prophet Muhammad [saws], the case is the opposite. Her love for the Prophet [saws] grew so much that she became his most beloved wife. And even after the Prophet Muhammad [saws] had passed away, she became one of the leading scholars to propagate his message to the world, showing that she was a mature woman who studied from the Prophet [saws], and loved him so much that she wanted to be one of the main propagators of his religion. So this marriage is something no Muslim should feel ashamed about or to try and distort historical facts about, it is something that was a blessing for the ummah. Aishah [ra] was the third woman that the Prophet Muhammad [saws] married. In the early part of his life, he was married to Khadija bint Khuwaylid [ra] and he remained in a monogamous marriage with her until she passed away. After she passed away, he married Saudah bint Zam’ah [ra], an elderly woman, to help raise his daughters. A few months later, he had a dream in which the angel Gabriel presented to him Aishah as his bride. And as we Muslims know, the dreams of the prophets are revelation. So acting upon this dream, he married Aishah [ra] and she became one of his wives.
The Prophet Muhammad [saws] had many wives. This is something which all historians agree upon. And his wives were the best of women. We call them ummahatul mu’mineen, the mothers of the believers. They were the role model women of this ummah. Aishah was one of them
Guest: Shaykh Moegammad Soliegh Ceres - Associate Imam of Highlands Waqaf Trust
MA Theology and Religion (University of the Western Cape.
PhD Candidate Arabic language Section of the Foreign language department (University of the Western Cape).
Deputy Principal of the Institute of Islamic Shariah Studies
In a ruling on Thursday afternoon, the highest court in the land dismissed the main application by the department. It also dismissed the application to intervene, which was made by Zuma’s legal team.
It said both had no prospects of success, effectively sending Zuma back to jail without giving timelines for when that should happen.
Zuma was jailed in July 2021 for refusing to abide by the court’s directive to appear before the Zondo Commission and testify.
However, the then Commissioner of Correctional Services, Arthur Fraser granted him medical parole and freed him in September just three months into his 15-month sentence.
Guest on the line: Magezi Elijah Baloyi – Pastor and Research Professor - Research Institute of Theology and Religion - UNISA
This book talks about her journey of healing - she titled facing the pain of grief. The offering deals with Thembi’s personal experience of grief after losing her husband to covid-19. This deeply personal Memoir also shares her struggles of suddenly losing someone becoming a young Widow.
Guest on the line: Thembi Monametsi - Author
Prohibited Marriages(According to a document from home affairs)
The law states that certain categories of people may not marry. These include:
- Minors, unless the prescribed consent to the marriage has been given
- People who are already married. bigamy is a punishable offence in South Africa. Such marriages are also null and void under South African law
- In the columns below, a man may not marry any person mentioned in column 1; and a woman may not marry any person mentioned in column 2:
Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi - Minister of the Department of Home Affairs
What can be done to prevent future tragedies caused by illicit mining in South Africa, which continues to endanger lives and pose a threat to the environment?
Guest: Rabbi Naftali Silver – Sephardi Hebrew Congregation
Guest: Yvonne Retief - Author of Healing for Trauma
I Believe: Healing For Trauma In the South African context
Guest: Pastor Israel Phiri - Co-founder and Snr Pastor at Shapers church
Guest: Khaya Kude – Founer of Indigenous Knowledge Consultancy: Ukudloza
Guest: Sheikh Muhammed West – Imam of The Long Market street Mosque in Bo-kaap
How black people relate to the Bible? Pre-colonial history of South Africa
Guest: Bishop Nathanyel Israel
Guest: Deacon Malachi Israel
Guest: Captain Yawanathan Israel
Guest: Phindile Mazindo – Pastor at the Cathedral of Restoration
Guest: Tebogo Buntu - Director of Ebukhosini Solutions
The Premium Of Leadership: Leading In Season And Out Of Season
Guest: Dr Ezekiel Mathole – The Premium of Leadership
There are many definitions of what a good man is depending on who you ask. Spouses will say a good man ensures that they are respectful toward everyone, do not hide important things, are empathetic, are supportive of their partner, compassionate, and stand up for their partner when required. And a good man will do everything to make you feel safe, secure, wanted, and loved.
Guest: Pastor Israel Phiri, Co-founder and Snr Pastor at Shapers church
Guest: Khaya Ndwandwe – African Cultural Expert
Faith Today - June 16, commemorating 37years and basic education is what the fight was for in the June 16 uprising and yet the problems that were fought for are still problems today. Is the government slacking?
Sheikh Ebrahim Charles – Imam at District 6 Mosque and High School Educator
When the then-Bantu Education Department ordered that Afrikaans and English be used equally in secondary schools as the language of instruction, protests in African schools broke out in 1975. The problem, though, wasn't really with Afrikaans so much as it was with the entire Bantu educational system, which was defined by segregated schools and universities, subpar infrastructure, crammed classrooms, and poorly qualified professors.
The commemoration of Youth Day this year marked the 37th anniversary of the 16 June Soweto uprising and was celebrated under the theme “Working together for youth development and a drug free South Africa”.
When the then-Bantu Education Department ordered that Afrikaans and English be used equally in secondary schools as the language of instruction, protests in African schools broke out in 1975. The problem, though, wasn't really with Afrikaans so much as it was with the entire Bantu educational system, which was defined by segregated schools and universities, subpar infrastructure, crammed classrooms, and poorly qualified professors.
37 years later, we continue to struggle for basic education and decent learning facilities in rural areas and in many townships
Run-down schools, with badly kept buildings, defective and unsanitary sanitary facilities, and a lack of essential equipment and learning materials, do not provide a suitable learning the environment. This has long been a problem for South African learners and the Department of Basic Education.
Not to say there hasn’t been progress however lack of basic education is a big deal and it is stifling South Africa’s future and basic education is a right
How long should it take just to have proper learning facilities all around South Africa? How much longer? Is the government doing it’s job?
Guest: Aasif Bulbulia is a post-graduate student at Stellenbosch University, studying towards a Master’s in Education Policy Studies. He holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of the Witwatersrand as well as a BA(Honours) in the Study of Islam from the University of Johannesburg.
To bring together the definition of a good man, Socrates says he is a man who always considers his actions and acts in a good and just manner. Aristotle says a good man acts unto virtue and derives his happiness and pleasure from that virtue. So we have a man who is prudent, virtuous, and just”.
Guest: Pastor Israel Phiri, Co-founder and Snr Pastor at Shapers church
Guest: Khaya Ndwandwe – African Cultural Expert
Guests: Rev.Lulama Ntshingwa Provincial president of SACC Eastern Cape.
Solly Nduku is the Traditional Health Practitioners (THP) Sector leader and Deputy Chairperson for the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC
Guest :Mkhulu Ntingisa CEO of the Zindzi Mandela Foundation. Kemet historian, student of the Credo Mutwa Afrikan Philosophy. Co-founder of the Kemet/Afrikan Royal calendar.
Guest: Sheik Yusuf Bosman - Chairman of Vukuzenzele Muslim Community of Eastern cape
Guest: Pastor Treasure Nkuna-Theologian and Pastor
Opposition to the hate speech bill - “No one should face criminal sanctions for saying what they believe to be true, even if others find their views to be highly offensive or unacceptable”.
Guest: Pastor Michael Swain FOR SA’s Executive Director
Africa month focus : Looking into African Muslims
Guest: Qassim Chimeloane - Muslim and Arabic Speaker. South African who went to go live in Saudi Arabia to study quaran
Is it Anti religion and anti-scripture for religious leaders to be wealthy .Is scripture against Wealth
Guest: Moulana Sulaimaan M. Ravat.
Guest:Pastor Langelihle Zuko Jadezweni-RUCC Real Life Ministries in Port-Elizabeth
Guest: Pastor Silakhe Singata. Seventh-day Adventist Church and theologian
Once again, as we approach another national election some opportunists will talk about Muslim personal law (MPL). It is political posturing ahead of elections and vanishes instantly afterwards.
Guest: Yagyah Adams, Councillor Cape Muslim Congress
Dr ZuluMathabo Zulu - Historian and Cultural expert
We Africans understand instinctively the stories of angelic visitations, spiritual warfare, and demonic oppression that are in the Bible. However, major differences exist between the biblical and traditional African understanding of angels and demons.
Guest on the Line :Prof Magezi Elijah Baloyi Theologist
Guest: Tshepo Matseba - Reputation 1st management
Guest: Ps Silakhe Singata – Senior Pastor and Theologist
African spirituality is a holistic concept that stemmed from the historical, cultural and religious heritage of Africa, and includes among others, folktales, beliefs, rituals and culture.
Guest: Rev Professor Musa Xulu -Cultural Expert and Pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Community Church
Guest:Bishop Joshua Maponga - Theologian and Motivational speaker, philosopher, leader, musician, entrepreneur
Guest: Mogomotsi Magwai - Television Host and Palm Reader
Spiritual gifts: We speak to Palm Reader on spiritual gift and how it works
I Believe: Interview an author of: I fell in-love with my abuser... But God
A true account of a little girl’s journey to becoming a woman full of traumatic twists and unwelcomed surprises that drive her to a life of self-destruction and sabotage. At the age of five, grappling with a confusing reality of being moved from her first home to a completely strange environment, she is also confronted with a devastating new reality in her life when an ‘uncle’ (unofficially adopted young man) sexually molests her. This is when everything changes in her life and love as she knew it gets a new definition. She is forced to grow up quickly as her innocence gets ripped from her grasp. Her heart shattered into pieces, she fights to protect herself and in that process a hurt and angry bully is conceived and she vows to never ever open her heart again.
This experience leads her to a life of bitterness and rage. Her thirst for anger becomes the purpose of her life and she decides to live her life making every man pay for every woman ever abused. However, along her journey God steps in using the heart of a man I believe was chosen at that time, to reveal His unconditional love and sufficient grace. But, Sarahina responds the only way she knows how, with angry contention and vengeance. She tries to hurt him in a ploy to first destroy him and in the hope that he will react violently and prove her theory right, that all men are abusers. These were all attempts by her, first to detach herself from a relationship that challenged her emotional self which she buried a long time ago, and then to escape a love she was slowly opening up to. In spite of it all, this man’s steadfast love and God’s faithfulness and protection eventually prove to her that she is worth loving and fighting for, and she is able to give in to this man’s love and trust God with the process.
Even before the horrific experience of being molested, she had known rejection and disappointment from her deep need for acceptance and attention because of being moved between homes and living without her biological parents. From these experiences, she learns what happens in life from an early age and accepts that people are untrustworthy and will break your heart and let you down. She learnt that love only means being wanted only to be used until you no longer serve the purpose. She teaches herself a very important
lesson, to protect her heart by never showing her feelings and burying her emotions. She swears to herself that no man (or woman) will ever have the ability to hurt her again. At twenty-three she believes that she knows everything about men and how to give it to them, even about life itself. When this rare man enters her life and expresses his love for her and intention to make her his wife, she is thrown off guard, but remains impenetrable and safeguards her emotions tightly
She is not about to relive the pain she has “successfully” buried of her past. She will not repeat the same mistakes of trusting people again. She will not allow herself to believe in love because love hurt her badly. Also, she will not make the mistake of allowing herself to feel a man’s love, even if this particular man’s love feels like the exact love she has been searching for.
Everyone has experiences in life that prevent their progress and make life burdensome, a
heaviness weighing them down wherever they go. Sarahina Mayoyo knows this too well, as she was the little girl whose story this is. Raped at age five, became prone to relationships with much older men, feeling empty because of life with no purpose, dropping out of school and watching peers succeed whilst life stagnates.
It is not until life presents her with a crossroads where she had to choose between dwelling in the comfort of the pain she knew or daring new injuries to move forward. Sarahina, after
countless efforts to run away from restoration makes a choice to risk being wounded again, for the sake of LOVE. And that is what saves her, Love, love which she knew as tainted and abusive. That’s the miracle she could have never even prayed for, let alone envisaged.
What’s keeping you from living the incredible life God planned for you? Ever wondered what’s holding you back from your purpose? Maybe it’s overwhelming feelings of hate. A hidden trauma. A painful loss. Pressing condemnation. Discouraging failure. Or insecurities and fears. Would you rather forget your past because it was valley of torment? Sarahina knows all about reaching a dead-end in life and throwing in the towel.
Sarahina shares the abundant life lessons she’s learned along the way with other individuals also struggling to believe they are worth being loved and deserve to be rescued from their pain and past mistakes. She inspires and encourages those who’ve felt disqualified from living purposeful, prosperous lives. She exposes scenes from her life such as self-
destructive patterns and the effects of being inhabited by un-forgiveness and vengefulness. She reveals the power of allowing the past to empower the present, choosing to step forward while still being afraid, facing struggles surrounded by community, finding intimacy with God outside preconceived notions of what it has to look like, and learning to focus on others. With deeply personal stories of her own, Sarah helps readers find their way to the right perspective and the confidence to walk toward the best God has for them.
Now an acclaimed speaker, author and coach, Sarahina writes candidly about what her past cost her—and what she gained. She wants to help you:
- View your history with positivity
- Demolish destructive patterns
- Connect with true purpose
- Manifest the gift you are
Let Sarah’s personal story mingled in God’s Grace empower you to leave behind the merely
“safe” and walk into your divinely-ordained destiny!
Guest on the line: Sarahina Mayoyo - Breakthrough Coach, Speaker, Author & Founder of FaceOff International Pty
Ltd.
Where does faith draw the line In family relations and marriage?
Question: What does African culture and Christianity say about marrying relatives?
Guest: Lehogonolo Mazindo - Registered Counsellor | Marriage Therapist | Mental Health Practitioner | Psychology Lecturer – Representing The Cathedral of Restoration.
Guest: Khaya Ndwendwe – Historian and Cultural Expert
Leviticus 18:6-16
“None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. I am the Lord. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, which is the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother, you shall not uncover her nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife; it is your father's nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, your father's daughter or your mother's daughter, whether brought up in the family or in another home. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son's daughter or of your daughter's daughter, for their nakedness is
The Bible doesn’t address the subject of cousin marriage directly. According to Leviticus 18:6-18, a man is forbidden to marry the following:
- Daughter
- Stepchildren
- Aunt
- Sister or half-sister
- Stepsisters
- Daughter-in-law
- Granddaughter
- Step-granddaughter
Notably, cousins are not included in the list. As a matter of fact, if the example of Jacob, Rachel, and Leah is any indication, it would appear that cousin marriage was fairly common in the ancient world. Their story begins in Genesis 28:1, 2, where Isaac charges his son: “You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father, and take yourself a wife from there of the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother.”
So much, then, for the scriptural aspects of the subject. In the absence of any specific biblical guidance, we’d suggest that there are two pressing questions you and your cousin should be asking yourselves: 1) How might your plans affect your relationships with family, friends, and the larger community? and 2) How are these social pressures likely to impact your chances of forging a successful and lasting marriage? Whatever you decide, you can be pretty sure of one thing: your choice could entail a great deal of emotional anguish for everyoneconcerned – you, your cousin, and the entire extended family
FreedomDay is celebrated annually to honour the unsung heroes and heroines who fought for freedom and contributed to the development of a society that is equal, diverse, and racial-free. This year, Freedom Day coincides with the 29th anniversary of South Africa's first democratic elections. One may argue that the leading parties haven’t achieved any notable strides yet because South Africa has had democracy for 29 years. Unemployment, poverty, and inequality are just a few of the things that limit people's freedom.
Question: Is it worthwhile to celebrate Freedom Day while unemployment is at a record-high 32,7%? Some South Africans still live in informal settlements and there is no electricity. Have we progressed in 29 years?
Guest: Dr Zahroh Gabriels - A medical doctor| Community leader
and a member of the Islamic Medical Association and the AMR Youth
Interview an author of: Makoti and the In-Laws - Love, conflict, forgiveness, acceptance and self-control?
Guest on the line: Thembi Monametsi is an award-winning author,
Faith Today
Question: Are the new parties going to bring about change or are they pushing their own agenda?
Guest: Dr VVO - President and founder of Umsamo African Institute and the South African Healers Association
Topic: Is external beauty alterations supported by the scripture?
Guest: Rabbi Emma Gottlieb of the Progressive Jewish Community
Guest: Dr. Nthabeleng Rammile - Co-Pastors a church in Bloemfontein named Global worship centre
Guest: Shaikha Basheerah Hendricks Gamieldien
Myanmar Sentences Baptist Leader to 6 Years in Prison
Myanmar’s military junta sentenced Hkalam Samson, the former head of the Kachin Baptist Convention, to six years in prison on charges of terrorism, unlawful association, and inciting opposition. Hkalam denies the charges, which international rights groups and the Kachin diaspora believe to be politically motivated. - APRIL 10, 2023 10:00 AM
After unrest at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel curtails freedom of worship for Christians
The Israeli government, already criticized the world over for its brutal handling of Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, appears to be bent on proving that it is an equal opportunity violator of religious freedom. The Netanyahu administration is now being accused of violating the Christian faithful’s right of worship. The Israeli authorities are imposing restrictions on how many Palestinian Christians, a large number of whom are Orthodox, can attend the annual Holy Fire ceremony held on Saturday.
April 13, 2023 By Daoud Kuttab
Presbyterian Church of Australia calls for right to ban LGBTQ+ and sexually active student leaders
The acting prime minister, Richard Marles, says students’ leadership qualities shouldn’t be tied to their sexuality as a major church group calls for the right to exclude gay pupils from roles like school captain.
In a submission to a review of anti-discrimination laws, the Presbyterian Church of Australia argued for the right to exclude students from leadership positions if they were in a same-sex relationship or having pre-marital sex. 16 April 2023
Christians are in danger under Israeli government, says Holy Land patriarch
The head of the Roman Catholic church in the Holy Land has warned in an interview that Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government has made life worse for Christians in the birthplace of Christianity.
The Vatican-appointed Latin Patriarch, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, said that the region’s 2,000-year-old Christian community has come under increasing attack, with the most rightwing government in Israel’s history emboldening extremists who have harassed clergy and vandalised religious property at a quickening pace.- 16 April 2023
The Dalai Lama is facing backlash for kissing a child on the lips and then asking the same child to “suck his tongue” at an event in northern India.
In the video, the young boy can be seen approaching the Nobel Peace Prize winner before asking, “Can I hug you?” The 87-year-old spiritual leader then invites the boy on stage and points to his cheek and says, “first here,” prompting the boy to give him a hug and a kiss. The Dalai Lama then points to his lips, and says: “then I think finally here also.” He then pulls the boy’s chin and kisses him on the mouth. “And suck my tongue,” he says after a few seconds, poking his tongue out.
The Dalai Lama has apologized after the video circulated on social media.
In a statement Monday, the office for the Dalai Lama said he “wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused,” adding he “regrets” the incident. “His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras,” the statement said.
Many have criticised the Dalai Lama over the incident, which was called out in reactions online as being “inappropriate” and “disgusting”. Some commentators and victims’ groups have compared the spiritual leader’s conduct to “child abuse”
Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (political leader) of the exiled Central Tibetan Administration, said the Dalai Lama had been “unfairly labeled with all kinds of names that really hurt the sentiment of all his followers
Question: Was this an isolated innocent incident or child abuse? Or Is this a Tibetan traditions like some claim it is? or is His Holiness being protected by his supporters?
Guest: Ngodup Dorjee, Represents the Office of Tibet in South Africa
Interview an author of: EmPOWERed: Transmu1ng Limi1ng Beliefs into Stepping Stones to Build the Life I Love
Through this book, Thule seeks to inspire and empower humanity to disentangle themselves from limi1ng beliefs, forgive their past and inten1onally design, create and live their best lives. She takes us on a journey of personal transforma1on from viewing yourself as a vic1m of your circumstances to becoming an empowered version of yourself in which you are a deliberate creator of the life you would love to live.
The book begins with a story of awakening: an account of how one experiences a life- defining childhood wound which defines the way we see ourselves; then our Higher Power prods us to take steps to heal that wound so that we can begin the process of defining our own dream life. This is followed by the process in which we define our dreamlife in all the four domains of our lives: Health & Wellbeing; Love & Rela1onships; Voca1on; Time & Money Freedom.
With our life’s vision clearly defined, Thule then teaches us how we uproot the “weeds “that could threaten to choke the seed of building our dream life. These include building a sense of deserving; cul1va1ng an abundance mindset; befriending your fear and Forgiveness. Next is how we build a mindset that will nurture our dream so that it con1nues to thrive. This part of the book focusses on how we show up daily with an empowered mindset that enables us to build our dreamlife. The focus is on how to nurture the partnership with our Higher Power as He empowers us to build our dreams and liSers some synchronici1es in our path that enable the results we are seeking.
Finally the last chapter defines the full journey of our transforma1on, who we started as to who we have now become as part of walking this journey. As long as we are live we con1nue on the transforma1on, therefore the journey mapped out in the book is life long, we encounter difficulty, we have to be inten1onal in healing wounds that result from that difficulty, we the con1nue to embark on the process of building our dreamlife.
Thule’s palpable belief is that within each one of us is the same seed of greatness that grows an acorn from a seed into a massive oak tree. The book seeks to inspire you to find,
nurture and bloom that seed into your own kind of beau1ful, your own upward spiral of becoming.
Guest on the line: Thuleleni Gcanga - Author of EmPOWERed
Guest: Sheikh Igsaan Taliep - Muslim Judicial Council
Guest: Reverend PP Molehe - He pastors Uniting Reformed Church in Middleburg for 12 years now. He is also a Theology lecturer.
Guest: Rabbi Naftali Silver - Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town
This past week marked major holidays for three different religions across the world — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For the second year in a row Ramadan, Passover and Easter Sunday occurred during the same weekend. Typically, this event happens three times a century or once every 33 years.
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, Passover celebrates freedom and liberation from slavery in Egypt, and Ramadan is a commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation. All three holidays are observed differently, which opens up a conversation and dialogue.
Questions: We will talk about the intersectionality of the three Abrahamic faiths and ask, "Why are they divided, and yet they all claim Abraham as their father?" How do they differ from one another?
All three of these religions trace their lineage to Abraham, the ''father of the Jews'' whose story is recorded in Genesis, the first book of the Torah. Because of this and the similarities among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the three are often called Abrahamic religions. Many of the stories that Jews believe in are also important to Christianity and Islam as well because of their common heritage. These stories include:
- the creation in Garden of Eden,
- the Flood and Noah's Ark,
- and the Ten Commandments.
Monotheism
In addition to ancestry, one of the central tenets that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a belief in is monotheism, the belief in one god. In Judaism, this god is called Yahweh, meaning ''I am.'' In Christianity, this god is just called God. In Islam, this god is called Allah, the Arabic word for ''god.'' Most people use ''God'' interchangeably for all three religions. In both Judaism and Islam, God is singular. In Christianity, many people believe that God is a trinity, or three-in-one: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Prophets & Beliefs
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all teach that there were prophets who were messengers of God. Prophets played a key role in spreading the messages of these religions to more people as well as receiving messages from God. Judaism has many prophets, including:
- Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God;
- Elijah, who assisted the Israelite kings, worked miracles, and was taken up to the heavens in a fiery chariot;
- Isaiah, who wrote about Israel's conflicts and shortcomings during the 8th century BCE;
- and Ezekiel, who wrote about Israel's return from exile in the 6th century BCE.
Although Christians view these prophets as important figures, they believe that Jesus of Nazareth surpasses them all. In Christianity, Jesus is the messiah who was sent to save God's people. Jesus was a prophet, a miracle worker, a human, a messiah, and the son of God. Most Christians believe that Jesus was crucified to save the world from sin, then rose from the dead to conquer death. Christianity was largely built on Judaism, as Jesus himself was Jewish, but many of the later Christian teachings departed from Jewish beliefs. These especially include belief in heaven and hell, belief in the trinity, belief in original sin (that humans are flawed from birth), and belief in Jesus as the messiah who redeemed the world.
Islam builds on many of the Jewish beliefs while incorporating some of the Christian beliefs as well. The Jewish prophets are considered prophets in Islam; in addition, Jesus is considered a prophet in Islam, though he is not considered divine. Islam teaches that the final prophet, called the ''seal of the prophets,'' was the Prophet Muhammad. Most Muslims believe that the stories of Judaism and Christianity—including those of Jesus, his followers, and Mary—really happened but that the texts were written for religious purposes and misinterpreted some of the facts, such as Jesus's divinity.
While all three share some beliefs about the ancestor Abraham, they also have various interpretations of the texts that are written about him. As an illustration, God assures Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 that he would be "a great nation," "a blessing," and that "in him all the families of the earth will be blessed." The "blessing" will be wrought through Abraham's offspring, the Jews, according to the Jewish interpretation of the verse. For Christians, Abraham is the ancestor of both Jesus and everyone who follows him. Islam's interpretation of this verse holds that God designates Abraham as a leader of humanity, or an imam, and that Abraham himself is the conduit through whom the "blessing" is bestowed.
Guest on line: : David Jeffery Schwikkard, PhD Candidate (Theology and Religious Studies), King's College London
God and politics in South Africa: the ruling ANC’s winning strategy
Published: February 28, 2023 3.57pm SAST
Religion shapes some of the most controversial decisions that governments need to make: access to abortion, same-sex marriage, the death penalty and the legal status of sex work. Indeed, it is likely that most voters across the world consider religion to be essential to their lives.
Yet research on religion and political parties remains surprisingly inexact.
Much of the research to date has been waylaid by the wrong question: is a political party fundamentally religious or secular? Yet the “essence” of a party resists definition. Is it its manifesto, rhetoric, membership or leadership? What if these contradict each other? What would it mean if religion was integral to officially secular parties?
The difficulty of this approach is clear when considering a party like the African National Congress (ANC), which has governed South Africa since 1994. From one angle, it is obviously not a religious party: it remains committed to a secular state and many of its policies (such as those on abortion and civil unions) have been criticised by religious groups.
Yet the ANC is also religious in important senses. In most of the country, you would struggle to find an ANC meeting that did not start and end with a prayer. Nearly all leaders in the past century have been devout. For many supporters, religion is the water in which the ANC swims.
Rather than asking whether a party is religious, we should look at how it engages with religion. I examined the issue in a recent article. I sought to describe how contemporary parliamentary parties in South Africa had engaged with religion throughout their history, and how academics had analysed this.
It’s possible to learn a great deal about a political party by looking at how it uses religion. My study identified a consistent political strategy: the mix of religious rhetoric and a secular policy agenda by the ANC over the past century.
This strategy has been popular with the party, which has won every national election with a margin of at least 34 percentage points ahead of the second-largest party. It’s a strategy that works in countries that have the unusual combination of religious electorates and secular governments, such as Kenya and Senegal.
Rather than being a threat to secular democracy, religious rhetoric may be important for ensuring a largely religious electorate feels politically at home in a secular state.
Religion and political parties in South Africa
My review of academic publications on religion and political parties in South Africa looked at three sets of rules governing party members:
informal rules (such as what you can say at public events)
party rules (such as disciplinary codes and who makes decisions)
the kind of laws proposed by the party.
I distinguished between the religious or secular emphasis in each of these, and noted whether this emphasis was inclusive of other be
The framework offered three key insights.
First, political parties engage with religion with nuance and ambiguity. This applies elsewhere in the world too: Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi in Turkey, for example, relies on a religious electorate for support. Yet it must navigate an officially and sometimes militantly secular state. However, in contrast to South Africa’s major political parties, it manages this tension by insisting that it is an inclusive and non-religious party in its rhetoric, while simultaneously pursuing laws that privilege Sunni Islam.
Second, the ANC sometimes uses religious rhetoric while pursuing secular laws and party rules – a combination it has used for most of its history.
Third, this nuance might be important to voters in South Africa. Parties that pursue policies underpinned by religion do very poorly in elections. An example of this is the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), which claims to offer policies based on the Bible.
About 78% of South Africans identified as Christian in 2016. While estimates vary significantly, between 45% and 74% report being “very” or “highly religious”, and 76% agree that
God’s laws about abortion, pornography and marriage must be strictly followed before it is too late.
The ANC and religion
Christianity has been important to the ANC’s values and practices since the party’s beginning in 1912. In 1949, for example, it called for an annual day of prayer to remember
Christ who is the Champion of Freedom.
Many regions in the country that participated most actively in the 1952 Defiance Campaign, a large non-violent campaign of civil disobedience against apartheid, were led by local churches. ANC president Albert Luthuli, who led the organisation from 1952 to 1967, was famously vocal about his religious convictions. This was also true of most presidents of the ANC before him, including Reverend John Langalibalele Dube and Reverend Zaccheus Richard Mahabane.
Read more: Can the ANC survive the end of South Africa's heroic epoch?
Yet the ANC has also always been an ideologically diverse organisation. It has included followers of other religions, communists, traditionalists and Garveyites who advocated transnational black nationalism.
In the 1960s the religious rhetoric of the ANC became more ambivalent. Within the context of the Cold War, the organisation worked more closely with the South African Communist Party and increasingly espoused a Marxist-Leninist ideology.
Yet even so, ANC president Oliver Tambo, who led the ANC in exile from 1967 to 1991, continued to publicly espouse the unbroken link between the ANC and the church.
The ANC would call for days of prayer, establish a department of religion, publicly affirm liberation theology and issue joint communiqués with churches. In the early 1990s, the ANC advocated a secular state in constitutional negotiations with the ruling National Party. Yet even in the 1994 election, the message was mixed.
ANC advertisements featured religious leaders who argued that the manifesto that best represented “gospel values” was that of the ANC. Conversely, the ANC also promised improved access to abortion: a policy criticised by religious leaders.
This mix of secular laws and religious rhetoric extended into the post-apartheid era. Former ANC president Jacob Zuma’s frequent references to religion, for example, invited concern about the ANC’s “creeping Christian conservatism”, while the party began exploring decriminalising sex work.
Religion and politics
Perhaps the combination of religious rhetoric and secular laws is a winning electoral strategy. After all, parties that advocate religious laws have surprisingly little support from voters: the ACDP and Al Jama-Ah, a Muslim political party, have at most won 1.6% (in 2004) and 0.18% (in 2019) of the national vote, respectively. At their best, the ACDP has been the seventh-largest party and Al Jama-Ah the 14th.
Conversely, parties that advocate secular laws but shy away from religious rhetoric, such as the main opposition Democratic Alliance, have also failed to win popular support, especially in rural areas. Of course, many other reasons contribute to this too.
In short, we can learn much about a political party by looking at how it uses religion. The ANC may have a winning strategy in its combination of religious rhetoric and a secular policy agenda.
Guest on the line: Pearl Osa (born c. 1978-79) is a 43-year-old author, YouTuber, former Mrs South Africa semi-finalist, and personal life coach. She also mentors parents on home-schooling through several social media platforms
Feature: I Believe
Interview an author of: Marriage Gods Way :This is a workbook, prayer manual and warfare guide focused on educating the Body of Christ on the original design and intent for marriage
Marriage Gods Way is a workbook, prayer manual and warfare guide focused on educating the Body of Christ on the original design and intent for marriage as a vehicle for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. It aims to equip the saints to prepare for and defend the institution and territory of marriage. This book addresses the individual's character and spiritual development, in order to have the necessary maturity for the demands of marriage.
A CONFLUENCE OF KINGDOM INFLUENCERS.
Kingfluence.
How do we fulfil the great commission?
As of 2021, there are about 3.78 billion social media users worldwide. Statistics say that these are about 70% of the eligible population that have social media accounts.
Combined with print, television and radio, this presents an enormous opportunity for the Christians to reach out and to make Christ known. Disciples are being made, every single second, disciples of men, of tribes, of brands, of movements and even of other faiths.
There are countless social media pages with the bio, child of God, and often it ends with the bio. Our personal branding has a lot to do with our ability to market ourselves and secure the bag.
But think about this, Amla wouldn’t wear the alcohol logo on his shirt, though it was the emblem of the team’s official sponsor. Was he cancelled? No, he made himself indispensable
Why Is Homophobia In Africa So Widespread?
Uganda's new law that calls for life imprisonment for gay sex is part of a wider crackdown against LGBTQ+ rights that is particularly harsh on the African continent.
Uganda has just passed a law that allows for life imprisonment for same-sex sexual relations, punishing even the "promotion" of homosexuality. Under the authoritarian regime of Yoweri Museveni for the past 37 years, Uganda has certainly gone above and beyond existing anti-gay legislation inherited from British colonization.
But the country of 46 million is not alone, as a wider crackdown against LGBTQ+ rights continues to spread as part of a wider homophobic climate across Africa.
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There is exactly one country on the continent, South Africa, legalized same-sex marriage in 2006, and another southern African state, Botswana, lifted the ban on homosexuality in 2019. But in total, more than half of the 54 African states have more or less repressive laws providing for prison sentences.
Even in countries where it is not prohibited by law, homosexuality remains a taboo, and LGBTQ+ people are in permanent danger.
Non-Western roots
There is a misunderstanding on the African continent: many consider homosexuality to be an imported phenomenon from the West. This is historically absurd and even contradictory — colonial legislation, especially British and Portuguese, was very severe for homosexuals.
But this idea of importation has spread with the fight against AIDS and the preventive and educational action of many Western NGOs or those benefiting from Western funding. Paradoxically, it is often in the name of conservative Christianity, a religion that came from Europe, that condemnation of homosexuality is made. The Anglican Church in Uganda voted to break away from the Church of England when it showed tolerance towards LGBTQ+ people.
The homosexual question has taken on a political dimension by being part of a rejection of Westernization, perceived as a liberalization of morals as much as an economic and ideological domination.
Why are Kenya and Uganda cracking down on LGBTQ rights?
A new law passed in Uganda appears to be the first to outlaw merely identifying as LGBTQ, a rights group says.
Published On 23 Mar 202323 Mar 2023
Kenya and Uganda are moving to further curtail the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, whose relationships are already deemed illegal in the conservative East African nations.
After a session lasting nearly seven hours, Ugandan lawmakers approved the Anti-Homosexuality Act on Tuesday, ordering harsh penalties for anyone who engages in same-sex activity.
While more than 30 African countries including Uganda already ban same-sex relationships, the new law passed appears to be the first to outlaw merely identifying as LGBTQ, Human Rights Watch said.
In Kenya, a February ruling by the Supreme Court upheld verdicts by lower courts stating that the government could not lawfully refuse to register an organisation calling itself the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC).
But President William Ruto and many religious leaders and political pundits have been condemning the court’s conclusion that the constitution barred discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
“I am a God-fearing man and whatever happened at the court, even if we respect the court, our culture, values, Christianity and Islam cannot allow women to marry each other, or men to marry fellow men,” local media outlet Citizen TV reports Ruto as saying.
Supporters in both nations say the lifestyle of the LGBTQ community threatens traditional values.
Here is what you should know about the latest developments:
What are the latest measures?
If assented to by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, the bill will hand authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence.
It bans promoting and abetting homosexuality as well as conspiracy to engage in homosexuality, in addition to same-sex intercourse.
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Violations under the law draw severe penalties, including death for so-called aggravated homosexuality and life in prison for gay sex.
Aggravated homosexuality involves gay sex with people under the age of 18 or when the perpetrator is HIV positive, among other categories, according to the law.
Same-sex relations are legal in only 22 of Africa’s 54 countries, and are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some, according to a global review by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA).
Africa accounts for nearly half of the countries worldwide where homosexuality is outlawed, according to the review.
In Kenya, a Supreme Court ruling that the constitution barred discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation sparked fears among some citizens who oppose the legalisation of same-sex relationships.
The registration of the commission was one of two cases concerning LGBTQ rights that have been under litigation.
Analysts say the reaction to the February ruling may be an effort to influence the second case, which directly challenges the constitutionality of the sections of the penal code banning sex “against the order of nature”.
Why is this happening?
Uganda is notorious for strict views on sexuality and intolerance towards homosexuality, which is criminalised under colonial-era laws.
But opposition politicians boycotted a speech by Museveni on Thursday, in which he described gay people as “deviations”, to protest against human rights violations and the illegal imprisonment and forced disappearance of their supporters.
In his speech, Museveni said: “Western countries should stop wasting the time of humanity by trying to impose their practices on other people.”
Under his rule, journalists have been attacked, lawyers jailed, election monitors prosecuted, the internet shut down and opposition leaders muzzled.
The increasing visibility and assertiveness of sexual minorities have also been attributed to the West.
Meanwhile, conspiracy theories accusing shadowy international forces of promoting homosexuality are gaining traction on social media.
In Kenya, Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church speculated that the alleged spread of homosexuality was a sinister ploy by environmentalists to depopulate the globe in an effort to address climate change.
Meanwhile, during a parliamentary session, MP Joshua Kimilu condemned the court decision as violating the law and warned that Kenyan culture can “be ruined by the West”.
What was the international reaction?
The United Nations and the United States on Wednesday called for Museveni to reject what they said was an “appalling” anti-gay bill.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged Museveni not to promulgate the bill into law.
“The passing of this discriminatory bill – probably among the worst of its kind in the world – is a deeply troubling development,” he said in a statement.
“If signed into law by the president, it will render lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Uganda criminals simply for existing, for being who they are. It could provide carte blanche for the systematic violation of nearly all of their human rights and serve to incite people against each other.”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the legislation would “undermine fundamental human rights of all Ugandans and could reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS” and urged Uganda to reconsider the implementation of the bill.
The United Kingdom’s special envoy on LGBTQ rights, Nicholas Herbert, said that “while many countries, including a number on the African continent, are moving towards decriminalisation this is a deeply troubling step in the opposite direction”.
Amnesty International also appealed to Museveni to reject the “appalling” legislation, describing it as a “grave assault” on LGBTQ people.
“This ambiguous, vaguely worded law even criminalises those who ‘promote’ homosexuality,” said Amnesty’s east and southern Africa director, Tigere Chagutah.
What’s next?
Critics say the latest developments are likely telltale signs of a continuing witch hunt.
In recent weeks, Ugandan authorities have cracked down on LGBTQ people after religious leaders and politicians alleged students were being recruited into homosexuality in schools.
This month, Ugandan authorities arrested a secondary school teacher in the eastern district of Jinja over accusations of “grooming of young girls into unnatural sex practices”. She was subsequently charged with gross indecency and is in prison awaiting trial.
On Friday, a day after Museveni’s speech, Ugandan police said they had arrested six men for “practising homosexuality”.
The police said on Monday they had arrested six people accused of running a network that was “actively involved in the grooming of young boys into acts of sodomy”.
Kenya’s Ministry of Education announced that it would be deploying chaplains to schools to prevent “infiltration” by LGBTQ people.
Interview an author OF My Journey to Beautiful
Follow the story of a forty one year old, mother of ten biological children, and pastor's wife who enters a beauty pageant after almost a decade of detoxing from the slay and beauty culture. The story takes you through twists and turns of how she ran in the pageant during a pandemic and fell pregnant with her eleventh child. Learn how she fought hard to make it to the finals, against all odds. This is a story about inner beauty, grit, tenacity and possibility. After reading this, you will find your inner drive to push for the fulfillment of your wildest dreams.
Guest on the line: Pearl Osa (born c. 1978-79) is a 43-year-old author, YouTuber, former Mrs South Africa semi-finalist, and personal life coach. She also mentors parents on home-schooling through several social media platforms
On Thursday the Defend Our Democracy campaign launched its national document on democratic renewal.
Guest on the line:Rev Moss Ntlha- General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa (TEASA) and the pastor of a church in Mohlakeng
‘Democracy is under attack like never before in the democratic dispensation of our country. Throughout South Africa, evil questions are being asked about who belongs. People are living in fear and the so-called vigilantes are running gun in hand, threatening the very social fabric of our society.
“Throughout the world, our climate is haywire as the deadly side of development and industrial progress can no longer be ignored. We see lots of refugees crossing treacherous waters in the Mediterranean. And when we see this we must realise that this Earth is that boat — if some of us are drowning all of us are drowning.”
These were the words of Shaeera Kalla, a former Wits University student leader who organised the #FeesMustFall protests, now a board member of Section27 and member of the #PayTheGrants campaign, during the launch on Thursday of the Defend Our Democracy campaign’s national document on democratic renewal.
The campaign aims to curb the corruption plaguing South Africa and reinstate the democratic constitutional rights of its citizens through democratic deliberation.
The Rev Frank Chikane, a prominent ANC member and former anti-apartheid activist, said the campaign is like a United Democratic Front for the modern era except that it is more focused, informed and determined to change the lives of people for the better.
“This is a very historical moment. Ten to 14 years ago we had a project of liberation to set up not just a representative democracy but a participatory democracy. The parliamentary system ends up in a representative democracy, but in our system and Constitution we find both representative and participatory democracy.
“We were in a project of changing the lives of the people of South Africa. The project consisted of civic struggles, the churches, trade unions and the then limited enlightened business sector. However, midway a rocket fell on us and we were derailed completely. We corrupted our government system, we got corrupted.
“For the last 10 to 14 years we were off the rails. But we came back about a year ago, campaigning to stop the people who were trying to destabilise the country. Campaigning for a whole year to stop this was never enough. We realised that the damage was severe and saw fit to start real conversations from grassroots levels on where we are going with this democracy.”
Chikane said the document is the product of conversations among Defend Our Democracy members and those who subscribe to the campaign. He said the purpose of the document is to instigate conversations that will focus on:
- Reversing the downward spiral of democracy in South Africa;
- Recovering values;
- Repurposing politics;
- Revisiting and reimagining the future of the country; and
- Re-envisioning political systems and values.
The briefing was hosted at St George’s Anglican Church in Parktown, Johannesburg. It was attended by members of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa), Ntwane Community Development Forum, South African Council of Churches, University of South Africa, the business community, civil society organisations and individuals.
At the briefing, the Rev Moss Ntlha, the general secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa, encouraged more young people to be part of the campaign.
“It is important,” he said, “to state that the young are also part of this conversation, because the youth will probably find that they have to continue with the struggle 100 years from now. It is good to sustain that intergenerational character.”
Professor Rudo Mathivha, the head of ICU at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, said democratic change and renewal should start with undoing the injustice brought by the crippling of South Africa’s public healthcare system, mainly by maladministration and mismanagement.
“Today is World Health Day, it is also the anniversary of Charlotte Maxeke’s birthday. In terms of health, our country is experiencing a lot of turbulence. If you just look at the province of Gauteng there is so much disorder in the public healthcare sector.
“It’s now almost a year since Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital burnt down and it’s only back functioning at a capacity of under 50%, and nobody is explaining why it is taking so long to refurbish and get back to full function. This had a knock-on effect on the other public health facilities in Gauteng, and not only in Gauteng. Most of our other provinces refer patients to our academic hospitals in Gauteng. So that whole chain of referrals has been interrupted and causes a backlog.
“As I am speaking to you, there is a lack of beds at Chris Hani Baragwanath, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa, Leratong, Thelle Mogoerane, Bertha Gxowa and Sebokeng hospitals. This is because our democratically elected officials have done a 180-degree turn and decided to practise some kind of leadership that we don’t understand.
“Do you think you can defend democracy in a nation that is sick? You need a healthy society to start a debate about democracy and to be active in democracy. Start with the health of your citizens then teach them and debate about democracy,” said Mathivha.
Civil activist Wayne Duvenage said: “The Constitution has become meaningless. We are hoping the Defend Our Democracy national discussion document will bring about the change we need, which is long overdue, and protect our democracy.
“We need extraordinary leadership. We need to make sure we don’t have an NPA [National Prosecuting Authority] and criminal justice system that is trapped and drowning in the paperwork of 10 years of State Capture and the everyday new murders, rape cases and new crimes.
“Democracy will only survive if we make it accessible and beneficial to all, if we re-establish trust in our democratic institutions.”
To follow up on the launch, in June the Defend Our Democracy campaign will host a National Conference for Democratic Renewal and Change. The campaign is inviting more organisations and individuals to join it
Role of religion in schools most schools have stopped Scripture Union , We also look at the low stadnards to pass grades introduced by Government ,How can we improve education in schools and role of religion to in improving academic standards
- SA’s dysfunctional public education system remains the elephant in the room during discussions about development, writes Mmusi Maimane.
Overpopulated classrooms
Deliberate strategy
South Africans must also realise that this may not necessarily be a failure due to incompetence on the side of the ANC, but rather a deliberate strategy to keep the population poor and dependent so that it can buy votes cheaply with social welfare programmes.
Keeping the poor on the periphery of the economy keeps them perpetually reliant on government for the meagre R350 used as a food bowl, drawing the hungry to the ballot.
Guest 1 on the line: Musi Maimane – Leader Build One SA BOSA
How does religion impact leadership today? What are the opportunities and pitfalls for society at large? How can we constructively engage with religion?
These questions lie at the core of this project. In order to answer them, we conducted a 18-month study that involved a literature screening, over 30 interviews with religious leaders of secular organizations in Germany, and a workshop with 15 carefully selected leaders from diverse sectors with a Jewish, Christian, and Islamic background.
The result: Religion plays a decisive role for many leaders and organizations, yet is a taboo in leadership research and practice. Like leadership, it is both deeply personal and profoundly social. Importantly, religion is a double-edged sword that can cause both harm and good in leaders and beyond. If its pitfalls are overcome and opportunities embraced, it can be an anchor and compass for individuals, organizations, and societies in a complex world.
Guest 1 on the line: Prof Christo Lombaard - Head of Department, Practical Theology and Mission Studies at The University of Pretoria
Guest 2 on the line: Khumbulani Elvis ntombela -a traditional healer ( inyanga) and the founder of doctor mabalengwe foundation.
A pastor in Mozambique has died after trying to fast for 40 days, emulating what Christ is said to have done in the Bible.
Francisco Barajah, founder of the Santa Trindade Evangelical Church, died at a hospital in the city of Beira, where he was evacuated in critical condition.
After 25 days without food or water, he had lost weight to the point where he could not stand up. He was aged 39.
He had been taken to hospital at the insistence of relatives and followers.
Mr Barajah was diagnosed with acute anaemia and failure of his digestive organs.
He was rehydrated with serums and an attempt was made to introduce liquid foods, but it was too late and and he died on Wednesday.
Guest on the line: Businessman and Pastor, Thando Melane and he the author of the book called Key wisdom principles for daily living.
Interview an author who writes from a faith perspective
“A Fathers daughter” - by Swastika Juggernath
Guest on the line: Swastika Juggernath, the author of the book “A Fathers daughter”
Guest: Pundit Rishi Maharaj - South African Hindu Maha Sabha
How does the Hindu Community grieve?
Guest: Professor Farid Esack - South African scholar of Islam at the University of Johannesburg
Thousands of Afghans held protests on Friday to express anger after a far-right politician publicly set fire to the Koran in Sweden last week.
This evening with reflect on just that, aiming to understand from our conversation.
Guest: Empress Thandi Ramncwana, Rastafari woman
Grieving /Mourning Requirements For A Spouse – Rastafari Community & Faith
TOPIC: If everything is predetermined, can we truly manifest anything
Guest: Dr John Ostrowick- PhD Philosophy of Science. Eight research papers, mostly on the existence of God and some on neuroscience. Senior member of SASS (Secular Society of SA). Currently employed by government.
Guest: Mkhulu Solly Nduku is the Traditional Health Practitioners (THP) Sector leader and Deputy Chairperson for the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC)
Guest: Francesca de Gasparis, executive director of Safcei, the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute
We got religious community’s position on loadshedding and energy regulator Nersa’s approval of an 18.65% tariff hike for Eskom for the 2022/23 financial year and 12.74% for the next.
Guest: Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman is the Deputy Director at the Centre for Mediation in Africa at the University of Pretoria
Will Saudi Arabian authorities will "turn a blind eye" to accommodate for one of the greatest football players of all time.
Guest: Dr Jongimpi Papu – Devout Christian leader, an inspirational speaker and an experienced pastor who has worked with couples for the last 36 years in his ministry.
Guest: Chrispin Phiri -Spokesperson · Ministry Justice and Correctional Services
Guest: Pastor Advocate Mo Afrika Wa Maila –Proffessional Lawyer and Chief activist at Active African Christians United Movement(AACUM)
Guest: Yonela Sinqu Sisonke National Sex Workers Movement in South Africa
and the Movement's Communications Officer
On 30 November 2022 Cabinet approved the publishing of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill of 2022 regarding the decriminalization of sex work for public comments. The Bill repeals the Sexual Offences Act (previously Immorality Act), 1957 (Act No. 23 of 1957).
Guest: Bishop Julias Moloi - President at Christian Ministers Council of Southern Africa.
Guest: Bishop Julias Moloi - President At Christian Ministers Council Of Southern Africa
Guest: Bishop Marothi Mashashane- President of the South African National Christian Forum SANCF.
Guest: Kully Ziphethe - Member of the Bahai Faith
Guest: Apostle Derrick Moswana - President of Christians of South Africa
Guest: Sam Challis - Senior Researcher, University of the Witwatersrand *** Sam Challis is Head and Senior Researcher at the Rock Art Research Institute,
Rock Art - How South Africa's Coat of Arms Got to Feature an Ancient SAN Painting
A new exhibition in Johannesburg titled !ke e: xarra ke - People who are Different: Come Together celebrates the rock art of the San people, the first inhabitants of southern Africa. Presented by the University of the Witwatersrand's Rock Art Research Institute and the Origins Centre,
is an indigenous archive of San religion: their beliefs about how to transcend realms to heal the sick, influence the movements of animals and control the weather. It is not a "menu" of animals they liked to eat, and these are no idle doodles or simple "records" of events.
Guest: Sam Challis - Senior Researcher, University of the Witwatersrand *** Sam Challis is Head and Senior Researcher at the Rock Art Research Institute, University of the Witwatersrand. His focus is on the interaction between hunter-gatherers, pastoralists and farmers, as well as Europeans, as expressed in rock art around the world. His DPhil focused on the acquisition of horses by creolized raider groups in
the nineteenth-century, and his research programme in the mountains of Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, aims to redress the imbalance of this neglected former-apartheid region while training local community Field Technicians
Guest: Dr Faisal Suliman - South African Muslim Network.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an application from a religious organisation after an Isipingo Beach resident interdicted them from sounding an amplified call to prayer.
In 2020 Chandra Ellaurie, Isipingo resident acquired a High Court interdict after complaining that the call to prayer interfered with his private space. This prevented the Madrasah Taleemuddeen Islamic Institute after they were prevented from sounding an amplified call to prayer.
Guest: Mo Afrika wa Maila- PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACTIVIST AT ACTIVE AFRICAN CHRISTIANS UNITED MOVEMENT (AACUM)
Guest : Mkhulu - Solly Nduku General Secretary of NUPAATHPSA i.e Professional Association of Traditional Health Practitioners in South Africa also a National Chairperson / Sector Leader for THPs under the SANAC (South African National AIDS Council).
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder and director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI) )
WHAT IS RELIGION’S POSITION ON MARRIAGE OUT OF COMMUNITY OR PROPERTY?
Marriage is a legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman).
Three types of marriages are recognised under South African law: civil marriages, customary marriages and civil unions. A marriage contract is an agreement signed before or after a wedding that provides a private and custom-made set of rules for dividing the couple's property should they separate and divorce or die.
There are 2 marriage contracts: community of property or an antenuptial agreement. If you choose to be married in community of property,
your assets are shared equally. If you don't want your assets to be shared, you need to sign an antenuptial agreement before you get married.
Marriage in community of property however means that if you and your spouse are married in community of property, this means that you share a joint, undivided estate that is made up of your respective assets and liabilities, including those that accrued prior to the date of your marriage.
That is at the core of our conversation today. Does religion favour a specific marriage contract over the other?
What Is Religion’s Position on Marriage out Of Community or Property?
Guest: Elijah Mhlanga – Spokesperson for the department of Basic Education
Guest: Sheikh Abdul Qadir Mandla Nkosi - Leader from the Gauteng Muslim Shura Council, he an Islamic Scholar and community leader
Guest: Ms Daniela Gennrich, Coordinator of the We Will Speak Out Coalition, which is hosting the Secretariat of 2 wider bodies- a national Collective called Faith Action to End GBV and a Global movement for Gender Justice called Side by Side.
Guest: Easton Zinhumwe- Hebrew Israelite and Evangelist
For the past week or so, media outlets have reported on a document outlining the Department of Basic Education’s guidelines for gender inclusivity, proposes giving gender non-conforming students a place in South African schools. This document they said, proposes unisex toilets as schools, as well as gender neutral uniform colours, to allow gender non-conforming students options in the way they dress.
According to a statement by Department of Basic Education, it stated that they were disappointed in the reports as they where based on an initial draft discussion document which has since evolved following consultation before it is published for public comment.
For those who may it have a clear understanding of what it actually is, a Unisex public toilets (also referred to as gender-inclusive, gender-neutral, mixed-sex or all-gender, or without any prefix at all) are public toilets that are not separated by gender or sex.
Unisex public toilets take different forms. They may be single occupancy facilities where only one single room or enclosure is provided, or multi-user facilities which are open to all and where users may either share sinks in an open area or each have their own sink in their private cubicle, stall or room.
This evening, we firstly get response from the department about their position on this. What exactly what the document/s outlining?
Then…
We get in conversation with different faiths on the is position on unisex toilets, whether there is scriptural support and whether such would be practical for the South African society.
Objective:
-To get response from DBE on that they are actually saying, their position, and response to the news reports
-Get from a religious perspective, what different faith’s position is on this
Guest: Apostle Derrick Moswana – President of Christians of South Africa
Over the past few weeks we have seen increasing talks and opinions shares on Cadre deployment in SA.
Cabinet has weighed in, adopting a policy framework on the cadre deployment policy.
Cadre deployment was slammed by the Zondo Commission as a key driver of state capture, and described as unconstitutional.
Are SA Faith leaders complicit where high stats of GBV is concerned?
Through being quite when they see GBV, through their interpretation of scripture and by themselves perpetrating sexual violence?
What should their role be in addressing GBV?
What role should government be playing in addressing this role played by faith leaders?
What should the role of the CRL commission be?
Is there a boy's club of faith leaders where perpetrated GBV is by one of their own / clergy?
Guest: Prophet Lucky Lebepe – Senior pastor of TLC Churches, media personality, a robust human rights activist, graduate of 5 Universities in SA and an environmental Assessment practitioner by profession.
Guest: Daniela Gennrich is a longstanding social, HIV and Gender activist, and a lay Canon in the Anglican Diocese of Natal. She has extensive experience as an NGO director, consultant and workplace, leadership and life coach.
Guest: Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith
Guest: Reverend Mzwandile Molo – Director of church liaison and community empowerment at the South African Council of churches.
Guest: Brij Maharaj is a geography professor at University of KwaZulu-Natal and an executive member of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha. He writes in his personal capacity.
Brij Maharaj believes that Diwali provides an opportunity to donate to charity and welfare, and promote basic values of sharing and caring – uplifting the poor and disadvantaged in a severely
fractured society. Scriptures compel all Hindus to engage in some form of charity (daan) and social upliftment, according to ability, selflessly.
He joins us to share his thoughts on how this should and can be done….
Guest: Pastor Advocate Mo Africa Wa Maila – Chief Activist at ACTIVE AFRICAN CHRISTIANS UNITED MOVEMENT (AACUM) Guest: Ganief Hendricks-Leader of the Aljama-ah political party Guest: Pastor Wayne thiring - member of parliament and deputy president of the African Christian Democratic Party
Guest: Dr. Zulumathabo Zulu is a Research Scientist and Director of Madisebo University Resesrch Institute and Doctoral Practitioner of Indigenous African Medicine and published author of more than ten books like The Sacred Knowledge of the Desert: African Philosophical Transcendence and scholarly articles like African Drum Telegraphy and Indigenous Innovation. Thokoza Makhosi!
A new Zulu king has been crowned at a historic event attended by thousands in South Africa's coastal city of Durban.
King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was formally acknowledged as monarch by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave him a certificate of recognition.
The ceremony was the first Zulu coronation since South Africa became a democracy in 1994.
Guest: Bishop Meshack Tebe - The Secretary General of All African Alliance Movement (AAAM)
All African Alliance Movement launched yesterday.
According to the party, three years ago, a group of concerned church leaders, traditional leaders, technocrats and civic organizations met to deliberate on the moral decay that had surfaced in both our political and religious spheres, and the on-going societal challenges faced by South Africa. The formation of the multi-organizational alliance is in response to the people’s dissatisfaction and increased disillusionment with the current government, born out of frustration with
corruption, lack of accountability and leadership, the collapse of the education system and unabated levels of crime, and the many societal ills that besiege this country.
The party has put forward former chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as its presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, saying it's responding to what it sees as a decay in the system.
“The movement, they say, is united by a common cause of fighting inequality, addressing the imbalances in our judiciary, promoting peace, and social and economic justice. The movement is inspired by our unifying love of our country while giving voice to African independent churches, African indigenous spiritual structures, and civic organizations.” Talking Points: -Would you call yourself a Christian based Political party? -South Africa has a majority Christian society, why do you think many of those who ARE Christians have not backed a Christian based political party ACDP, and how do you think you will compare?
-We have moved into times where the majority party system doesn’t seem to be working, and more of a coalition system, might AAAM be willing to be part of a coalitions? -If so, which parties would you be willing to be in coalition with, and which wouldn’t you want to be in coalition with?
Guest: Bishop Templeton Mbekwa , President of African Religious and Traditional Leaders Council
Guest: Apostle Derrick Moswana ,President of Christians of South Africa
Guest:” Bishop Joschua Maponga , Fighter of spiritual colonialism NB: SACC Were invited, but were unavailable for the interview
What is /should the role of Black churches be in our society today?
Objective:
- To understand –
· How should religious organisations respond to moments of need in society?
· Do religious organisations have an obligation, beyond prayer to respond further?
Guest (Switzerland): Professor Elham Manea, from Zurich University, who specialises in Shari'ah Law She delivered the khutbah (sermon)
Guest: Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque and Director of the Oxford Institute for British Islam
Guest : Dr. Sheetal Bhoola - Lecturer in Sociology Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Zululand
Dr Sheetal Bhoola lecturer and researcher who has a PhD and two MA degrees penned an opinion piece wherein she asks Hindus are celebrating religious festivals - but at whose expense?
In it, she says “An important conversation to be had should be one that intends to modify patriarchal traditions within the Indian South African community would be far more purposeful.” She further states that “Amidst a globalised modern society, I have to ask, why are we women still encouraging patriarchal lifeways? Changes that empowered the Indian South African women have also empowered the Indian South African men. They now have wives that are breadwinners, excellent homemakers, chefs and parents. In most of our homes, our husbands are the breadwinners and parents only. They occasionally choose to be involved in sharing household chores and daily food preparation. Meanwhile, we are doing it all.”
What are Hindu dictates of men within marriage?
Guest 1: Mkhulu - Solly Nduku General Secretary of NUPAATHPSA also a National Chairperson / Sector Leader for THPs under the @SANAC
Guest 2: Fika Mathe, lead pastor and founder of Living Stones Assembly
Guest: Bishop Marothi Mashashane- President of the South African National Christian Forum SANCF
The South African National Christian Forum SANCF is of the view that the entire constitution of the country need to be reviewed especially since it doesn't serve or protect the poor and voiceless, instead it advance the powerful and rich political connected.
Democracy should be seen as an instrument of equalization, more broadly as a means of reaching and lifting up the lowest community groups.
Guest 1: iNkosi Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa, Director of Vusizwe sika Menziwa Foundation for Historical Research and Head of the Pokwana ka Menziwa Royal House in kwaZangashe
Guest 2: Rafeek Hassen. Founder and Director at iiFRi. iiFRi ISlamic Interfaith REsearch Institute based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Guest 3: Apostle Derrick Moswana –President of Christians of SA
Does this is anyway affect the connectedness of those who have passed and those still living?
Objectives:
To understand the spiritual implications of damages, caused by natural disaster or otherwise to gravesides.
Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - The president of the Rastafari United Front
In the video, Ramathuba was heard saying the patient should seek medical care from Zimbabwean
President Emmerson Mnangagwa because her department does not have the budget to assist illegal foreigners.
In a recent conversation with Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono, the
Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba says leaders can do more to prevent hospitals from becoming overburdened.
Guest: Professor Thuli Madonsela - Law Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor at the University of Stellenbosch
There she conducts and coordinates social justice research and she teaches constitutional and administrative law. She is also the founder of the Thuma Foundation, an independent democracy leadership and literacy social enterprise.
Guest 1:Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist and Hebrew Israelite
Guest 2: Sheikh Rafeek Hassen-Founder of – Islamic Interfaith Research Institute based in Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Guest 3: Apostle Derrick Moswana – President of the Christians of South Africa
Guest 1: Thobeka Tebe-is an executive farmer who is married to a pastor of the Seventh Day Adventists Church. The role of being a Pastors wife encouraged her to study Psychologically and study the Bible to assist her in understanding people and what God really wants from us.
Guest 2: Sibobgile Nene-Traditional Health practitioner who underwent training in 1998
Guest 3: Ayesha Kajee-Human Rights Activist and practicing Muslimah (Muslim Faith)
Guest : Carel Boshoff- the executive director of the Freedom Foundation, which is a think tank based in Orania, addressing issues on Afrikaners’ future existence. Previously I was mayor of Orania as well as president of the Orania Movement
the South African Communist Party was founded in 1921 and has always been in the forefront of the struggle against imperialism and racist domination. The SACP is a partner in the Tripartite Alliance consisting of the African National Congress and the Congress of South African Trade Union. The Youth Wing of the SACP is the Young Communist League.
Guest: Solly Mapaila-General Secretary Of The Soutb African Communist Party
Solly Mapaila is a South African politician who is the incumbent General Secretary of the South African Communist Party, he was elected unopposed on the 15th of July 2022 in his current position at the SACP National Congress.
The department of Education in KZN has issued a notice calling for a one-day indaba to be held in September where cultural and religious experts will make presentations.
The advert calling is for submissions of “abstracts on ancestral calling in schools – exploring ways to deal with the impact of ancestral calling on teaching and learning in schools.
This follows the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is battling to deal with incidents of ancestral calling among pupils at its schools and has enlisted the assistance of cultural and religious experts to help it chart a way forward.
We get clarification on this from the department of education in KZN, then,
The African Christian Democratic Party reacts to this
Guest : MEC Kwazi Mshengu - MEC Education KZN Guest: Rev. Dr. Kenneth Meshoe - The African Christian Democratic Party
The White House's 2022 fiscal year budget replaced the word mothers with birthing people in a section about public health funding, prompting ridicule Monday from President Joe Biden's conservative critics.
Critics in response to this claimed the Biden administration is trying to 'cancel mothers’.
Guest: Ipeleng haleluyah Mothusi – An African Hebrew Isralite, currently studying Hebrew Israelite
ian and The Founder of the Open Mosque which is based in Cape Town Twitter: @TajHargey
Guest on the phone: Reverend Tebo Moema – LGBTIQ and Christian Leader
founded by his father Carel Boshoff Snr, an Afrikaner intellectual and son-in-law of apartheid architect, Hendrik Verwoerd. The town Orania was founded by Mr Carel Boshoff Snr as a registered company shortly before white-minority rule ended in the rest of the country. Orania has also proved to be the answer for those Afrikaners who felt displaced in the land their people had ruled for many decades.
Guest: CAREL BOSHOF JUNIOR - FORMER PRESIDENT OF ORANIA MOVEMENT, AND NOW MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
A recent report by Statistics South Africa shows that in the first quarter of 2022, unemployment among young graduates aged 15-24 declined from 40,3% to 32,6%, while it increased by 6,9 % to 22,4% for those aged 25-34.
Guest: Iraj Abedian – CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services and member of the Bahai Faith
Letlapa Ngoato Mphahlele was born on 8 December 1960 in Rosenkrantz, Northern Transvaal (now Limpopo) to Radikubu and Nkone. He grew up in the village of Manaleng in Northern Transvaal. He attended Rosenkrantz Primary School. As a youngster, he was an enthusiastic football player. In 1978, when he was in Standard Eight (now Grade Ten), Mphahlele and his cousin Moses started a student union, the Union of Self Study (USS), at Ngwana-Mohube High School. The USS, ostensibly, meant to assist students with their studies, had a political agenda. Mphahlele was elected President of the USS. However, the Principal banned the organisation as soon as he heard about it. In August 1978, he left for Johannesburg enroute to Botswana, into exile. Upon arrival in Gaborone, he registered at the Botswana Council for Refugees. Here he met a young person who introduced him to Tsietsi Mashinini and Khotso Seatlholo of the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC). He lived with a group of SSRC youth for a while. They tried to recruit him into the SSRC. Eventually he decided to join the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC).
Guest: Letlapa Letlapa Mphahlele
What should the role of religious organisations be in protecting democracy?Should there be any? How does South African religious organisations fair?
Objective: To better understand the relationship religious organisations have with the church
Guest : Easton Zinhumwe
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassen
Guest: Apostle Derrick Moswana
The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) sent a letter to the eThekwini Municipal Manager in relation to the enforcement of the animal sacrifice by-laws ahead of the Islamic festival of Eid ul-Adha last week. The Red Meat Regulations of 2004 - which oversees animal slaughter, requests that those conducting the practice need to apply for a permit seven days prior. But many in eThekwini say this is a by-law that wasn't previously enforced.
The Durban Muslim community felt they were being targeted about the processes to follow when
slaughtering for ritual and religious purposes for EID-al-Adha celebrations.
The South African Muslim Network (Samnet) said their offices had been inundated with calls and concerns from the community regarding a notice issued by the eThekwini Municipality and possible selective enforcement of legislation of the Red Meat Regulations 2004, Section 128(2)(a).
Guest: Dr. Faisal Suleman- Chairperson of The South African Muslim Network (Samnet)
Guest: Dr Mvoko Gogo Majola- Spokesperson for the SADC University of African Medicine
Guest : Mkhulu Solly nduku -General secretary of NUPAATHPSA - Professional Association of Traditional Health Practitioners in South Africa Also a national Chairperson / Sector Leader for the THPs under SANAC (South African National Aids Council)
Frank Chikane, the son of James and Erenia Chikane, was born on 3 January 1951 in Johannesburg. His father was a preacher in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) church. Chikane attended Orlando High School in Soweto where he matriculated before registering at the University of the North (Turfloop) in 1972 to study science. It is at Turfloop where he met with Cyril Ramaphosa. As a student, he became politically aware, being influenced largely by the Black Consciousness ideology. Thus, he became involved in the activities of the South African Student Organisation (SASO) at university. His political activism led to his repeated detention which in turn disrupted his education forcing him to leave the university in 1974. Chikane later continued his education obtaining a Master of Arts degree from Harvard University and a Master of Theology from the University of Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal).
GUEST:Leaders-Frank Chikane
Last week Sunday, South Africa woke up to shocking news of the passing of patrons at a local tavern, who included teenagers as young as 13, in the wee hours of the morning.
Guest: Ras Thau Thau - President of the Rastafari United front
Judges in two U.S. states on Thursday (June 30) moved to block those states from enforcing bans or restrictions on abortion. The moves comes a week after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that had established a nationwide right to the procedure. Meanwhile in Kentucky, a judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the state from enforcing a ban passed in 2019 and triggered by the Supreme Court's decision. The Florida and Kentucky decisions came amid a flurry of litigation by abortion rights groups seeking to preserve the ability of women to terminate pregnancies after last weekend’s historic ruling by the conservative-majority Supreme Court.
The African Christian Democratic Party reacts to this.
Guest: Rev. Dr. Kenneth Meshoe - The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) President
Guest on the phone: Sheikh Thapelo Amad- Muslim theologian and Chief Whip of the Aljama ah party
Guest: Vuyolwethu Zungula – The president of the African Transformation Movement (ATM).
We touch on this thoughts on whether the holy spirit dwells in Animals, and also his position on homosexuality.
Guest : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest on the phone: Moulana Mthokozisi Maseko - - Muslim Theologian and former Imam
Guest: Laurie Gaum – Gay Minister at the Dutch reformed church
"When we pray may His kingdom come, and His will be done as it is in heaven... " Is God not omnipresent?
Guest in studio: Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist
Guest: Apostle Justice Daniels: Founder & President of Spirit Tabernacle International Ministries aka The Kainos Life Church.
Pastor Advocate Mo Afrika Wa Maila –Proffessional Lawyer and Chief activist at Active African Christians United Movement(AACUM)
Guest on the phone: Proffessor Farid Essack – Proffessor in religion studies at the University of Johannesburg Guest on the phone: Moulana Yusuf Bosman – Muslim Theologian, as well as Chairman of Vukuzenzele Muslim Community of Eastern cap
The Pan Africanist Congress was formed by a group of renegade ANC members in Orlando, Soweto, on 5 and 6 April 1959. The breakaway group was led by members of the so-called Africanist movement. Along with the ANC, the Pan Africanist Congress is the only "official" South African liberation movement recognized by the United Nations and the Organisation of African Unity
Guest: Mzwanele Nyhontso - Leader of the Pan Africanist Congress (Pac)
The Commission for Gender Equality has expressed concerns at the scourge of rape in institutions of higher learning is extremely concerning.
Guest: Bishop Templeton Mbekwa - president African Religious andTraditional leaders council
Why even religious people choose to celebrate Mother’s day if its not scripturally mandated
Guest: Ipeleng Thaleluyah Mothusi – An African Hebrew Isralite, currently studying Hebrew Israelite
Guest(Studio): Rabbi Julia Margolis –Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED)
Guest: Sister Nkhensani Shibambu. - The Superior General of the Sisters of the Companion of St. Angela
Reverend Kenneth Meshoe started out as a teacher before embarking on a career as a pastor and political leader. Rev Meshoe founded the African Christian Democratic Party in December 1993 and has been a member of the National Assembly since 1994
Guest: Reverend Kenneth Meshoe – Leader of the African Christian Democratic Party
A Muslim-majority country is defined as one in which more than 50% of the people are Muslims. There are currently approximately 50 Muslim-majority countries in the world, though the precise number differs slightly depending upon the source.
Guest : Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest on the phone: Amir Muhammad Gadimang Leader of the Gauteng Muslim Shura Council
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is a South African political party formed to transform South Africans to a better society that upholds and lives by the values of Peace, Ubuntu, Transformation, Servant Leadership, and Accountability.
Guest: Vuyolwethu Zungula is a South African politician who is the president of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)
Making this announcement, National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi said they have evidence and plans in place to bring the seminal corruption cases to court within three to six months.
Guest: Bishop Marothi Mashashane, president of the SA National Christian Forum (SANCF)
Guest : Deputy President of the Hindu Maha Sabha is Prof Brij Maharaj
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest : Bishop Nathi Zondi, Secretary of KwaZulu Natal Christian Council ( KZNCC), Presiding Bishop : Truevine Community Churchill
Will God ever answer the prayer of the Meyiwa Family?
Guest Pastor Mo Afrika Wa Maila- Who is an Advocate
AlJama-ah party
Guest: Mr Mogamad Ganief Ebrahim Hendricks - the founder and leader of Al Jama-aha, a political party intended to uphold Muslim rights and interests in South Africa
Guest: Rev Pearl Kupe - Kingdom Activist , International consultant
to global leaders & governments Kingdom Chamber Commerce in
Afrika- Apostolic/Prophetic minister
Today on the show we aim to understand his position, as well as hear from Clergy regarding this. Can they prove the existence of God to a point of convincing him?
Guest : Easton Zinhumwe- Hebrew Yisralite and Evangelist
Guest: Prof. Nadar holds the NRF/LMS Desmond Tutu South African Research Chair in Religion and Social Justice at the University of the Western Cap
Guest: Eusebius McKaiser Contributor and analyst for Times Live
Guest on the phone: Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town, professor at the Nelson Mandela University as well as the Director of the Camagu Institute
Guest: iNkosi Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa, Director of Vusizwe sika
Guest: Reverend Kenneth Meshoe – Leader of the ACDP Guest: Pastor Michael Swain – Executive Director of FORSA (Freedom Of Religion SA)
Guest: Arthi shanand - Vedic Priest
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest on the phone: Pastor Michael Swain - Ordained Pastor of Every Nation Ministry and Executive Director of Freedom of religion of South Africa (For SA)
Guest on the phone: Rev Laurie Gaum - From the NPO Gender works
Guest on the phone: Pastor Advocate MoAfrika Maila, Spokesperson - Pastors Against Church Closure and an Activist African Christian United Movement
Guest: Thukela Poswayo- Imbongi and also traditional historian
Guest:Prof Mbaimbai Hlati President of SADC UNIFIED ANCESTOR TRADITIONAL PRACTITIONERS association
Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist
Guest: Iraj Abedian – Member of the Bahai Faith and CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services
Guest: Sheikh Abdul Qadir Mandla Nkosi - Leader from the Gauteng Muslim Shura Council, he an Islamic Scholar and Community Leader
Guest: Kully Ziphethe - Member of the Bahai Faith
Contacts
Guest: Sheikh Abdul Qadir Mandla NKOSI – Leader from the Gauteng Muslim Shura Council, scholar and community Leader
Guest: Pundit Lokesh M Maharaj - Head of the Religious Committee of the S A Hindu Maha Sabha
Guest: Apostle Justice Daniels: Founder & President of Spirit Tabernacle International Ministries aka The Kainos Life Church.
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI) which is about building Bridges of Understanding between Faiths
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest: Bishop Templeton Mbekwa -President of the African Leaders Council
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest : Kully Ziphethe - Member of the Bahai Faith
Guest: Bishop Marothi Mashashane - President of the SA National Christian Forum (SANCF)
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest: Apostle Justice Daniels: Founder & President of Spirit Tabernacle International Ministries aka The Kainos Life Church.
Guest on the phone: Rick Raubenheimer - The president of the South African Secular Society (SASS)
Guest: Advocate Ranjiv Nirghin- Member in the executive committee of the Hindu Maha Sabbha
Guest: Advocate Devina Perumal - Retired Law Academic
Guest: Advocate Ranjiv Nirghin- Member in the executive committee of the Hindu Maha Sabbha
Guest: Sihle Mthiyane- Head of policy for the Department of Homeaffairs
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the
Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest:Seeham Saamai – Director of the womens legal centre
Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga-Fighter of Spiritual colonialism
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Girls in Afghanistan have recently taken to the streets in protest the Taliban’s decision to not let girls return to school. Critics of this decision say that Allah gives the women an equal right opportunity to access education. When the Taliban Ministry of Education issued a call for the male students and teachers from 6th to 12th grade to report to their schools, this call did not include girls, sowing fears that girls would once again be excluded from secondary education.
Guest: Abdul Qadir Mandla Nkosi – Leader from the Gauteng Muslim Shura Council, Islamic Scholar and community leader
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest: Prof. Dion Forster, professor of Ethics at Stellenbosch University, and Director of the Beyers Naude Centre for Public Theology.
Guest:Apostle Derrick Moswana - pastor Faith Chapel International and leader Of CHRISTIANS OF SOUTH AFRICA
Guest: Bishop Marothi Mashashane - South African National Christian Forum president
What are the requirements for one to become priest, pastor, father, Apostle, bishop?
Guest: Bishop Dr Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa {HOLDING
Guest:Japie Nel - Senior Manager: Registration and Recognition at South African Qualifications Authority(SAQA)
Guest:Fr Ricardo da Silva - Catholic Priest and associate editor at America Media and an ordained Jesuit deacon from South Africa.
Guest: Abdul Qadir Mandla Nkosi – Leader from the Gauteng Muslim Shura Council, Islamic Scholar and community leader
Guest on the phone: Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque
CAN ISLAM AND FEMINISM BE COMPATIBILE?
Guest: Associate Prof Sa'diyya ShaikhSa’diyya Shaikh is Associate Professor in the Department for the Study of Religions at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Guest: Dr. Fatima Seedat(PhD Islamic Law, McGill), is a Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies and has a specialisation in gender studies at the intersections of Islam, sexuality and law.
Rev Pearl Kupe - Kingdom Activist , International consultant to global leaders & governments, International President and Global Forum Of Women Entrepreneurs
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest: Dr Qinisile Diale –Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Fertility Specialist
Guest: Kully Ziphethe-Member of the Bahai Faith
Guest, CONTRALESA General Secretary Prince Zolani Mkhiva
Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite Guest: Sheikh Thapelo Amad- Muslim theologian and Gauteng chairperson of the Aljama ah party, A member of mayoral committee (MMC) for development planning in the city of Johannesburg Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga
Is the violence justified -why is there opposition to a two party state as a solution
Guest on the phone: Proffessor Farid Essack – Proffessor in religion studies at the University of Johannesburg and a board member of Africa for Palestine Guest:Rabbi Dr Benji Levy, educator and religious leader
Soon SA women may legally be allowed to marry more than one husband. 'What is religion's position on polyandry?
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI) Guest: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite Guest: Bishop Marothi Mashashane - President of the SA National Christian Forum (SANCF)
Guest: Rabbi Levy (Pronounced "lay-vee") Wineberg - Spiritual leader of the Ham'aor Centre - is an orthodox Jewish congregation , and dean of Bet Mordechai, - a post-graduate programme for the study of Talmud and Jewish law.
Guest: Professor Mandlakayise Nxumalo is a renowned writer of isiZulu books, novels, poetry, essays, short stories and children’s books, and has collaborated with others on language and lexicographical works. He is one of the three biographers of His Majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini of King Bhekuzulu of King Solomon.
Guest: Kgoshi Letsiri Phaahla - Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) Limpopo provincial chairperson, and Kgoshi of Greater Phaahla tribe in Sekhukhune region.
-WHO are Jews? -Are they still according to the 12 tribes? -Is international Jewery apolitical?
Guest: Rabbi Levy Wineberg - Spiritual leader of the Ham'aor Centre - is an orthodox Jewish congregation , and dean of Bet Mordechai, - a post-graduate programme for the study of Talmud and Jewish law.
Guest on the phone: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassen-Director of IiFRi
Guest: Apostle Derrick Moswana - President of Christians for South Africa
Guest: Pundit Dr Lokesh Maharaj he is the head of the Priests Council from the SAHindu Maha Sabha
Guest: Prophet Lucky Lebepe - Popularly known as MZANSIS Prophet is the founder and senior pastor of TLC, that is Teleos Life Church with headquarters offices in Mamelodi East Pretoria and branches across South Africa. He is also a media personality and television talkshow host, radio presenter and regular contributor on several Christian shows including impact radio.
Guest: Apostle Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa
There were announcements recently of a shortage and over pricing of coffins in the country. Tonight on #SAfmFactsOfFaith we ask: Should religious people of different faiths consider cremations?
@Nayelupondwana chats to Sandile Hlayisi,Public Affairs Director for the Church of Scientology in SA to find out about their deity, their holy book, basic principles. Your Questions?
Tonight we ask: Are the conditions under which it's ok to appropriate religion or culture ? For example, at one of the Met Galas recently, the theme was a catholic theme, where in the vatican was involved. Celebrities we wearing Catholic inspired garb.
Are there ways or Ts and Cs where in religious figures and / religion can be expressed within fashion or other areas entertainment such as art, in a way that would be considered respectful?
Guest: Pundit Dr Lokesh Maharaj - head of the Priests Council from the SAHindu Maha Sabha
Guest on the phone: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of iiFRi is an Islamic Interfaith Research Institute that strives to Build Bridges of Understanding between the various Faiths and Cultures.
Is it fair for pastors or churches to push for churches to be open when they have not been able to play a pivotal role in the physical healing of people who are positive for covid 19?
Guest : Bishop Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa.
Guest: Moafrika Wa Manila - National Convernor of *PASTORS AGAINST CHURCH Closure, National facilitators of NATIONAL PASTORS UNITY Indaba and Pastor of Faith Family Fellowship.
Is there an imposition on the Christian Faith on those who do not subscribe to it in the country, Through our legal system? e.g Atheits have gone to the high court of SA
Guest: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest: Apostle Derick Mosoana - From the Faith Chapel International
Guest: Rick Raubenheimer the president of the South African secular society.
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute.
Guest: Father Joel Skhosana - Dean of Studies at Saint John Vianney Seminary, Pretoria.
Guest : Rabbi David Nossel – A Rabbi And a qualified
Guest: Bishop Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest : Kully Ziphethe - Member of the Bahai Faith
A look at The work the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities is doing in terms of addressing misconduct in the religious community.
Guest: Prof David Mosoma - Chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission).
Guest: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest: Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana - General Secretary for the South African Council of Churches
Guest: Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor
Guest: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist
Guest: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
WE WILL BE ASKING ABOUT SCRIPTURE'S POSITION ON SEXUAL RELATIONS WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A MARRIAGE. IS SEX OBLIGATORY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A MARRIAGE?
Guest: Dr Taj Hargey - Founder of the Open Mosque
Guest: Pandit Dharmanand Raghubir - Representing Arya Samaj South Africa.
Guest: Ipeleng T’haleluyah Mothusi – An African Hebrew Isralite, currently studying Hebrew Israelite
***Does not speak as an official representative from any denomination or organization
Guest: Apostle Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa
Guest: Bishop Victor Phalana - The chairperson of The South African Catholic Bishop's Conference (SACBC)Justice and Peace Commission.
Guest: Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Guest: Incredible Happenings church leader, Prophet Paseka Mboro Motsoeneng
Guest: Prophet Lucky Lebepe - Popularly known as MZANSIS Prophet is the founder and senior pastor of TLC, that is Teleos Life Church with headquarters offices in Mamelodi East Pretoria and braches across South Africa. He is also a media personality and television talkshow host, radio presenter and regular contributor on several Christian shows including impact radio.
Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church.
Guest: Sheikh Thapelo Amad - Chief Whip of the Al Jamah ah party, City of Johannesburg councillor and chairperson of section 79 oversight committee on governance
Guest: Easton Zinhumwe - Hebrew Yisralite who is an Evangelist
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan - Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest : Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque
Guest : Prof Farid Esack - Professor in the Study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg and President Emeritus, International Qur`anic Studies Association
Is it acceptable for religious leaders to pursue the court in solving issue? Why as a man of God take the court route, when the Bible reaches forgiveness?
Guest: Incredible Happenings church leader, self- proclaimed Prophet Paseka Mboro Motsoeneng
What is the appropriate way, scripturally that people ought to get married? Many People do not consider themselves married if only the customary practices have taken place? Is this religiously true according to your scripture?
Guest: Pastor Derick Mosoana from FAITH CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL (FCI)
Guest:Moulana Yusuf Bosman from Ginsberg, King William's Town
Guest:Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest:Rabbi Julia Margolis - Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED)
Guest: Dr Taj Hargey - Founder of the Open Mosque
Guest : Prophet Lucky Lebepe- Popularly known as MZANSIS Prophet is the founder and senior pastor of TLC, that is Teleos Life Church with headquarters offices in Mamelodi East Pretoria and braches accross South Africa. He is also a media personality and television talkshow host, radio presenter and regular contributor on several Christian shows including impact radio.
19:05 Topic: Should the reading of scripture on homosexulity in the house of God be considered hate speech?
How do religious books define hate speech? What is considered hate speech by religious scripture?
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI)
Guest: Kully Ziphethe-Member of the Baha’i Faith
Guest: Rev Nokuthula Dhladhla - Project officer SANERELA+ (South African Network of Religious Leaders living with or personal affected by HIV and AIDS) I work on a UN Women Trust Project – ‘ending violence against Women and Girls’. Also Ambassador of Global Interfaith Network (GIN) for people of all sexes, sexual orientation and gender expressions. A member of Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (Circle), A founding member of association called Ashes to Purpose And a Spiritual Coach
Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan - Founder And director of IIFRI
Guest: Rev Mautji Pataki, Minister of the Uniting Presbyterian Church In Southern Africa, Chairman of the Ethical Foundation for Leadership Excellence and the Past General Secretary of South African Council of Churches (SACC).
Guest: Swami Vedanand Saraswati, Senior Hindu Monk and Spiritual Head of the Arya Samaj South Africa
Guest: Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena of @CONTRALESA
Guest: Phephisile Maseko National coordinator @THO_Healers
Today we have a discussion following up on last week’s discussion where we asked: Can African traditions, customs, rites and practices co-exist with Christianity? Should they? We had this discussion s part of our heritage month discussions.
Guest: Sibongile Mlangeni - the Producer and Host of Initiating Insight with Sibongile that advocates for the Freedom of the Mind, Social Justice, Reconciliation, Peace and Prosperity for All. She is spiritual.
Guest : Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist
Guest: Sibongile Mlangeni - The Producer and Host of Initiating Insight with Sibongile that advocates for the Freedom of the Mind, Social Justice, Reconciliation, Peace and Prosperity for All. She is spiritual.
Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms - Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church.
Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga - Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist.
Guest: Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque
Guest: Arthi shanand - Vedic Priest (Speaking on the Vedas)
Guest: Rev Nokuthula Dhladhla - Project officer SANERELA+ (South African Network of Religious Leaders living with or personal affected by HIV and AIDS) I work on a UN Women Trust Project – ‘ending violence against Women and Girls’. Also Ambassador of Global Interfaith Network (GIN) for people of all sexes, sexual orientation and gender expressions. A member of Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (Circle), A founding member of association called Ashes to Purpose And a Spiritual Coach
Guest: Rabbi Julia Margolis – Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED)
Guest: Ipeleng T'haleluyah Mothusi – An African Hebrew Isralite, currently studying Hebrew Israelite ***Will not be speaking as an official representative from any denomination or organization
Guest: Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, the president of the African Christian Democratic Party
Guest : Proffessor Farid Essack – Proffessor in religion studies at the University of Johannesburg and a board member of Africa for Palestine
Guest: Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith
Guest: Pastor Michael Swain - Ordained Pastor of Every Nation Ministry and Executive Director of Freedom of religion of South Africa (For SA)
Guest: Reverend Tebo Moema – LGBTIQ and Christian Leader
Guest: Easton Zinhumwe - Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest : Sheikh Thapelo Amad – Chief Whip of the Al Jamah ah party and City of Johannesburg councilor
Guests: Pastor Peter Maphanga – Evangelist Pastor who conducts crusades
Guest : Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest: Moulana Abbas Mkhize – Muslim Theologian
Guest on the phone: TihalelYah Mothusi - An African Hebrew Yisralite
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan - Founder And director of Islamic Interfaith Research Institute(IIFRI)
Guest: Kully Ziphethe - Member of the Baha’i Faith
Ahead Of Israel’s Plan To Annex Parts Of The Westbank There Have Been Many Oppositions To This. What Would A Just Resolution To The Challenges Faced Be For All Involced?
Guest : Proffessor Farid Essack – Proffessor in religion studies at the University of Johannesburg and a board member of Africa for Palestine
Guest : Yishai Fleisher – International spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron, He is also a columnist for the Daily Wire, Jewish Press and JNS. He is a staunch defender of Jewish rights to Judea and Samaria.
Guest : Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana. Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana is General Secretary of South African Council of Churches
Guest : Reality Theophilus - Minister/Evangelist of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Guest: Yahuseph Bar Yaakov - Youth Hebrew Yisralite
Guest: Siphesihle Tshabalala - Author of ‘Searching My Africa’ and a theologian who insist on spiritual beliefs and practices that enhance the inherent African forms of spirituality
Guest : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest: Iraj Abedian – Member of the Bahai Faith and CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services
Guest: Pastor Gerald Mohlabe is a professional speaker on leadership, he is a business consultant, an entrepreneur and a senior pastor of Revival Rain Centre based in Brakpan, East of Johannesburg
Scripturally, who is responsible financially for men/women of God? During the pandemic, many pastors / priests have said they have dedicated their lives to God and don’t have any other income, and rely on the house of the Lord through offerings and other means. Should the congregants be responsible for the salaries of the men/women of God in this instance? In the economic times we live in, should men of God be expected to have employment outside the work the do for the house of God?
Guests: Prophet Lucky Lebepe- Popularly known as MZANSIS Prophet is the founder and senior pastor of TLC, that is Teleos Life Church with headquarters offices in Mamelodi East Pretoria and branches accross South Africa.
Guest: Easton Zinhumwe - Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest:Pundit Ashwin Trikamjee - President of the Hindu Maha Sabha
Religious gatherings are set to resume in the country under #Level3Lockdown. Ramaphosa said churches, mosques and synagogues may resume religious services as long as these were limited to 50 people.
Guest: Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyane - Contralesa and Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders chair
Guest: Apostle Dr
Guest: Shaik Talib
What are the current dictates of how funerals should be conducted, according to religion?
The world has changed the way it buries, mourns and conducts funerals due to the covid-19 pandemic,
What impacts does this have on the future of how different religion conducts funerals?
Will this redefine funeral practices post the pandemic?
Guest : Pastor Joshua Maponga - Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest: Ashwin Trikamjee - President of the Hindu Maha Sabha
Guest : Dr Nokuzola Mndende - A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town.
Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of IIFRI
Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Guest : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front
Do religious people within any given Religion, over time, Change or adapt Their Interpretation Of scripture, As Time Changes? To Allow For Things Which A Certain Time May Have Not Been Accepted? E.G, Women Should Not Lead Men (For Example We See Women Pastors or Same sex marriage)
Guest : Dr Taj Hargey - Founder of the Open Mosque
Guest : Ashwin Trikamjee - President of the Hindu Maha Sabha
Guest: Rabbi Julia Margolis –Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED)
Guest : Sheikh Thapelo Amad – Chief Whip of the Al Jamah ah party and City of Johannesburg councilor(TBC)
Guest : Father Benjamin SITHATHU – Lecturer and formator, teaching Sexual ethics, bioethics and Ministerial ethics
Guest on the phone: Father Russell Pollitt, S.J. – Director of the Jesuit Institute South Africa
Guest on the phone: Ipeleng Tihaleluyah Mothusi – A Hebrew
Guest on the phone: Bishop Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa
Guest on the phone: Shayk Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute.
Guest: Kully Ziphethe-Member of the Bahai Faith
Guest in Studio: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Guest : Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba – President of the Rastafari faith
Guest : Rick Raubenheimer - The vice president of the South African Secular Society (SASS) Website: https://secularsociety.co.za
Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest: Pastor Peter Maphanga – Evangelist Pastor who conducts crusades
TOPIC: Fear over the spread of coronavirus has already disrupted schools, cruise ships, and religious congregations. For example, Australia's biggest Buddhist temple has cancelled all events amid coronavirus fears. The cancelling of these religious events, what does it mean about the faith religious people have in God to protect them?
Should this not be the time to congregate, and pray for a cure?
Guests joining Naye Lupondwana tomorrow are Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite, Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and a qualified medical doctor and Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana – General secretary of the South African council of churches.
-How should religious organisations be taxed? -What does scripture say about monies taxed being used for things not in line with scripture?
In his budget speech recently, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said “There will be a renewed focus on illicit and criminal activity, including non-compliance by some religious public-benefit organisations. Religious bodies must operate within the strict boundaries of the law if they are to enjoy tax exempt status.” Guests: Shayk Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute, Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa and Kully Ziphethe-Member of the Bahai Faith
TOPIC: CAN THE TITHE BE INVESTED AND PAID OUT AFTER THE INVESTMENT MATURES LIKE THE TITHE WAS GIVEN FROM A HARVEST? Guest in Studio: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy, a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Guests, : Father Paul Rakeketsi - Assistant Secretary-General from the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference, Apostle Pearl Kupe - Attorney, Activist, International Consultant Author and president of Global forum for entrepreneurs and Pastor Derrick Moswana
Guests, Najma Khota – Broadcast Journalist, radio and TV presenter, who is also a therapist and trauma counselor, Apostle Dr Pemella Zulu – From the Joy of the Lord Ministries International n Danville Pretoria and Ugogo Phephisile Maseko – National Coordinator for Traditional Healers Organisation
Guests, Ashwin Trikamjee -President of the Hindu Maha Sabha and Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
TOPIC: CAN PEOPLE HATE SLAVERY BUT ACCEPT AND FULLY SUBMIT TO CHRISTIANITY? IS SLAVERY EVIL OR FORBIDDEN? Guests: Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist, Pastor Segun Olanipekun, Ceo, Institute for Christian Leadership Development in Pretoria., Dr Wynand Boshoff, PhD in curriculum studies and instructional design. Chair of the FF Plus' research committee and spokesperson for higher education, science and technology.
Guest : Ashwin Trikamjee - President of the Hindu Maha Sabha
Guest: Pastor Agrippa Khathide
Guest in Studio: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church
Guest on the phone: Pastor Joshua Maponga - Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest on the phone: Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite
Guest on the phone: Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyana - Bhala Traditional Council head & newly elected chair of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders
Are South Africans (Majority of them Christians) more loyal to a ideology of, and /or a political party, more than being led by the desire to choose a leadership that is in line with their religious values?
Guest on the phone: Iraj Abedian – CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services and member of the Bahai Faith
Guest on the phone: Councillor Wayne Thring - African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Deputy President
Guest on the phone: Rev Proffessor Barney - Former Unisa vice-chancellor
Guest on the phone: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front.
Guest on the phone: Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest on the phone: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan – From the The Islamic Interfaith Research Institute.
Guests : Apostle Dr Pemella Zulu – From the Joy of the Lord Ministries International in Danville Pretoria and Najma Khota – Broadcast Journalist, radio and TV presenter who is also aNavigator and counsellor at a cancer Institute at a private hospital.
Guest on the phone: Rabbi David Nossel –Rabbi and A qualified medical doctor
RESPONSE ON COMMENTS MADE BY THANDI RAMNCWANA ON THE CONVERSATION HELD ON THE O6TH OCTOBER 2019. Guest : Shayk Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute. Contacts: 082 876 7609
Guest on the phone: Empress Thandi – Rasta Woman And Director Of Inkanyezi Emnyama, a non-profit organisation Contacts: 071 137 6875
Guests : Easton Zinhumwe – A Hebrew Yisraelite and Empress Thandi Ramncwana, a Rastawoman of whose way of life is influenced by Bantu cultures and traditions. Director of Inkanyezi Emnyama a non profit organisation focussing on child, youth and community development. and Father Simangaliso Mkhatshwa – Chairperson for the Moral Regeneration Movement
Guest on the phone: Pastor Michael Swain - Ordained Pastor of Every Nation Ministry and Executive Director of Freedom of religion of South Africa (For SA)
Guests: Rishipaul Maharajh - Vice president of Shri Sanathan Dharma Sabha of SA & head of its Priest committee and Kully Ziphethe-Member of the Bahai Faith.
Guest on the phone: Dr Pemella Sarah Zulu – Pastor From the Joy of the Lord Ministries International in Danville Pretoria and Entrepreneur
Guest on the phone: Rabbi Julia Margolis –Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED)
Guest on the phone: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan – From the The Islamic Interfaith Research Institute. (UNTIL 20:00)
Guest Muhammad Gadimang – The Amir of Gauteng Muslim Shura Council on behalf of the Black Muslims in South Africa and Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque
Guest : Bishop Andile Mbete – Retired Bishop of Grahamstown Methodist District and former President of SACC (The South African Council of Churches) Eastern Cape
Guest in studio: Pastor James Banyana Contacts: 072 636 8475
Guests joining Naye Lupondwana this evening are Pastor Peter Maphanga – Evangelist who also conducts Crusades Pope Tsietsi Makiti of Gabola Church for all Nations International and the founder and leader
What is scripture's position on that? Is there no value in arming macho kids with information regarding sex, from an early age? This evening Naye Lupondwana is joined by Elijah Mhlanga, national spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe Leader of the African Christian Democratic Party and Mr Ashiq Manie - Principal of the Muslim Judicial Council’s Al-azhar High school
The Jewish scriptures, the Christian scriptures and the Jewish Christian scriptures alike all claim that their faith is the faith referred to or taught in the scriptures while they all share the scriptures. Can we trace from the beginning to the end of these scriptures which faith or religion is the faith/religion of the scriptures. Which religion is the religion of the scriptures?
Guests : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite and Guest : Gavi Sacks – National Director of the South African Friends of Israel
Guests Pastor Michael Swain - Ordained Pastor of Every Nation Ministry and Executive Director of Freedom of religion of South Africa (For SA) and Shaykh Ihsaan Taliep –From the Muslim Judicial Council
In a court of law, when they say to a witness, so help me God, does it then become binding if the said witness is not a believer in God? Does the law factor that in?
Guests : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front. and Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa – Chairperson of the Moral Regeneration movement.
Guest on the phone: Yusuf Ismail –Attorney and consultant for the Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI) and host of the TV programme ‘I beg to differ’.
Guests Rick Raubenheimer - The vice president of the South African Secular Society (SASS) and Dr Yusuf Noor - Author of Document X, Direct Evidence of God's existence
Guest on the phone: Guest in studio: Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guests Ms Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith , Pastor Michael Swain - Ordained Pastor of Every Nation Ministry and Executive Director of Freedom of religion of South Africa (For SA) and Yusuf Ismail –Attorney and consultant for the Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI) and host of the TV programme ‘I beg to differ’.
Guests : Shayk Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute and Rabbi Julia Margolis –Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED)
Guest : Rabbi David Nossel –A rabbi, who is also a qualified medical doctor
Guest : Bishop Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest, Morobane - A Hebrew Yisraelite Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute. Guest: Pastor Peter Maphanga – Evangelist who also conducts Crusades
According to the Bahai Faith and the Hebrew Yisralites, there is not clergy, no priesthood and no hierarchy. Today on #SAfmFactsOfFaith we ask: How so? Guest : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Yisraelite Guest: Koketso Makola – Member of the Bahai Faith
This was a listener questions from Ayanda Ndaba, who wrote: I find it rather difficult to comprehend why believers of God Jesus and the holy spirit are termed ‘Christians’. This, because when reading the bible there is no mention of Christian. When did the term come into existence and usage? Jesus never preached Christianity. He comes across as a staunch Humanist, and a maintainer of balance and Equilibrium. Guests joining Naye Lupondwana are Pastor Solomon Ashoms - Founder and publisher of Parable Magazine, Author, Activist and journalist and Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist
WHY DOES THE SOUTH AFRICAN CALENDER HAVE ONLY CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS, WHEN SA IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVELY CHRISTIAN COUNTRY
Guest : Reverend Kenneth Meshoe-Leader of the The African Christian Democratic Party. Guest in studio: Sheikh Thapelo Amad – Chief Whip of the Al Jamah ah party and City of Johannesburg councilor
Guest : Moulana Yusuf Bosman – Muslim Theologian Guest: Ms Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith Guest: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Yisraelite
Guets: Father Russell Pollitt, S.J. – Director of the Jesuit Institute South Africa and Mzwandile Bambiso – Political Advisor in the faith Based Liberation Movement of the Rastafari United Front
Life After Death - Where Does The Soul After Death? Does The Soul Transcend Lifetimes And Meet In Another Lifetime?
Guest : Pastor Amyas Mvunelo – South African Christian Author, Speaker, presenter and an avid Bible student and Bible translator and Pastor Ashwin Trikamjee -President of the Hindu Maha Sabha Guest on the phone: Moulana Abbas Mkhize – Muslim Theologian
Guests: Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor , Rafeek Hassen - The Founder and Head of iiFRi – the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute and Pastor Peter Maphanga –Evangelist Pastor who conducts crusades.
Guests: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Yisraelite and Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism
Guest: Yusuf Ismail –Attorney at Legal Aid Board and Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI), Apostle Pearl Kupe - Attorney, Activist, International Consultant, Author and founder of Pearl Kupe Ministries And Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana - Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) provincial chair.
Guest: Rabbi Sa'ar Shaked - Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue, Adv. Ike Khumalo and Past Derick Mosoana - Christians of South Africa (Cosa) president
Guests: Mzwandile Bambiso – Political Advisor in the faith Based Liberation Movement of the Rastafari United Front, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe - African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader and Councilor Ganief Hendricks - President of Al Jama-Ah party , Councilor In the city of Cape Town and Founder member of Muslim non statutory Muslims parliament in Cape Town.
Guests: Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town, Rabbi Julia Margolis – Rabbi Julia Margolis - Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) and Rev Dr Libuseng Lebaka –Ketshabile – From the Methodist church.
Guests: Professor Mathole Motshekga, Chairperson and founder of the Kara Heritage Institute , Sheikh Thapelo Amad – Chief Whip of the Al Jamah ah party and City of Johannesburg councilor and Reverend Kenneth Meshoe-President of the African Christian Democratic Party
TOPIC: What is religion’s position on assisted suicide? Guests: and Pastor Treasure Nkuna is a Systematic Theologian, a Deconstructionist, and the author of "Thought Farming", Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor and Shaykh Ihsaan Taliep - MJC Executive member and director of the Islamic Peace College South Africa
Topic: What Is Religion’s Stance On Organ Donation? Guest S: Makhosi Ramphele – Practicing Sangoma And Rosie Mazibuko - Member Of The Bahai Faith
Topic: Can Life Or Religion Have Meaning Without God? - Are Traditional Religions Advantaged Over Naturalistic Philosophies By virtue of their claim to provide meaning to life / afterlife with God?
Topic: What Does The Bible Say About Sexual Assault? Guests: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist Who Is A Hebrew Yisraelite, Rabbi Julia Margolis –Chairman Of The South African Centre For Religious Equality And Diversity (Sacred) And Reverend Tebogo Klaas - The African Methodist Episcopal Church Minister
TOPIC: What is religion’s position on corporal punishment? Guests: Empress Thandi – Rasta Woman, Wife and Mother And Director Of Inkanyezi Emnyama, a non profit organization, Pastor Dumisani Rebombo - Community Manager in Education & Mobilisation for Sonke Gender Justice and Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town.
Guests: Empress Thandi – Rasta Woman, Wife and Mother And Director Of Inkanyezi Emnyama, a non profit organization, Pastor Dumisani Rebombo - Community Manager in Education & Mobilisation for Sonke Gender Justice and Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town.
Guests: Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism, Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor and Sister Tamaryn-Lee – Member of the Rastafari community
How do the different faiths worship? Why is it you interpreted the bible differently, within the Christianity? Guest in Studio: Reverend Tebogo Klaas - The African Methodist Episcopal Church Minister Guest on the phone: Rev Dumisani Methula – Founding Pastor of the African Christian Mission Church and PHD student in Theology at Unisa Guest: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Yisraelite
Guests: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church, Father Patrick Rakeketsi - The Associate Secretary General at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference and Pastor Mandla Lupondwana - - The youth and family life Director of the Southern Africa Union Conference
Guests: Archbishop Mbulelo Dyasi - Country Chairperson: SANERELA - SA Network Of Religious Leaders Living And Affected By HIV&Aids And Member of the SA National Aids Council Chaired,Abdia Naidoo – Member of the Bahai Faith and Moulana Yusuf Bosman – Muslim Theologian
Guests: Pastor Nhlanhla Zwane – Pastor with the Family Life Restoration Church and Marriage Counsellor and Ms Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith and Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Yisraelite
Guests: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front, Shayk Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute and Rafeek Hassen - The Founder and Head of iiFRi – the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute
-In order to reach young people and to be understanding and responsive and relevant to the times & issues that young people we are dealing with today? -Does the messaging of religion need to be changed? -Are religious books speaking to the challenges and issues facing young people today? Guests: Tshanga Zwonaka – An investigator at the gender Equality Office at Wits University, she is also a Christian speaker and writer, Busisiwe Mashiane – Representing the Bahai Faith, giving, a youth perspective and Moulana Zakaryiya Harneker – Representing the Muslim Judicial Council youth Department
Do South Africans still have a respect for religious leaders today? Are religious leaders part of the moral decay in our society today?
Guest on the phone: Prof Farid Esack - Professor in the Study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg and President Emeritus, International Qur`anic Studies Association Guest on the phone: Rev. Mzwandile Molo, SACC NEC Member Guest on the phone: Ashwin Trikamjee, president of the Hindu Maha Sabha
To Men And Women, Does Scripture Support Equality Within Marriage? Talking Points: Does what is set out in the constitution create a tug of war in Marriages? Does it contribute to the rate of divorce in SA? Guest : Apostle Julius Moloi: President of the Christian Ministers Council of Southern Africa Guest : Empress Thandi – Rasta Woman, Wife and Mother And Director Of Inkanyezi Emnyama, a non profit organisation Guest : Shayk Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute.
Guest in studio: Apostle Dr Pemella Zulu – From the Joy of the Lord Ministries International in Danville Pretoria, Shykh Sameeh Jad – Representing the Muslim Judicial Council and Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town.
Guests: Moulana Yusuf Bosman – Muslim Theologian, Bishop Joshua Maponga - Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism and Author of ‘Women in the Kitchen’ and Ugogo Phephisile Maseko – National Coordinator for Traditional Healers Organisation
Guest in studio: Tshanga Zwonaka Netshifulani – Founder of #WokeWeekOfPrayer conference recently held at Wits University,an investigator at the gender Equity office at Wits University and Seventh Day Adventist Church member, Ms Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith and Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba – Member of the Rastafari faith
Guests: Najma Khota – Broadcast Journalist, radio and TV presenter, who is also a therapist and trauma counselor, Rabbi Julia Margolis - Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) and the third South African woman to be ordained as a rabbi and the first to serve in South Africa and ACDP national chairperson Joanne Downs
Has Religion Done Well In Addressing Mental Illness Issues? Guess: Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town, Ashwin Trikamjee -President of the Hindu Maha Sabha and Pastor Dumisani Rebombo - National One Man Can Manager at Sonke Gender Justice
Guest: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Yisraelite Guest: Rabbi Julia Margolis –Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) and the only female rabbi in SA to serve in South Africa. Guest: Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism
Guest: Julius Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers Council of Southern Africa Guest: Pastor Treasure Nkuna is a Systematic Theologian, a Deconstructionist, and the author of "Thought Farming".
Guest: Yusuf Ismail –Attorney at Legal Aid Board and Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI)
Topic: What role should religion play in the conversation on race? Guests: Rev. Dr. Bryan Massingale Fr Massingale is a professor of social and theological ethics at Fordham University in New York and will present this year's Winter Living Theology (WLT) lecture series across South Africa. He is a priest from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
What is the role of the Pastor’s wife in the church? Guests: Pastor George Nkosifikile Ngwenya - Theologian, Community Worker & Founder of: Men In Prayer, Kairos Women, CEO Prayer Breakfast and Pastor Janet Ejere – Author, prophetess and Founder of Pastors wives school of Ministry and Real women Ministry
A look at ancestory. What is religion’s position on it? Guests: Mkhulu Sam – From the Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi Institue of spiritual healing , Moulana Abbas Mkhize – Muslim Theologian and Apostle Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa
We Discuss Black Hebrew Israelism As An Afrocentric Religious Belief. Are Original Jews Black? Guests: Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor and Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Yisraelite
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day.
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. Guests: Dan Diker – Senior project Director at the Jerusalem Centre for Public Affairs and Professor Farid Essack – Prof of religion studies at University of Johannesburg
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. Guests: Shaykh Ihsaan Taliep - MJC Executive member and director of the Islamic Peace College South Africa, Father Peter-John Pearson - Director Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Parliamentary Liaison Office, Dr Abedian – Member of the Bahai Community in South Africa and Economist by training, a keen student of public policy and social change
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. Guests: Father Russell Pollitt - Director of the Jesuit Institute and Bishop Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism.
Guest on the phone: Mark Kingon – Acting Commissioner at SARS
Guest on the phone: Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva - Chairperson Of The Crl Rights Commission (Tentatively Confirmed)
Guest: Pastor Michael Swain - Ordained Pastor of Every Nation Ministry and Executive Director of Freedom of religion of South Africa (For SA)
Guest on the phone: Pastor Dumisani Rebombo - National One Man Can Manager at Sonke Gender Justice Guest on the phone: Moulana Ebrahim Bham – Secretary general of the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa (Until 10:35)
Guest on the phone: Empress Thandi Ramncwana, a Rastawoman of whose way of life is influenced by Bantu cultures and traditions. Director of Inkanyezi Emnyama a non profit organisation focussing on child, youth and community development.
Guest in studio: Apostle Julius Moloi: President of the Christian Ministers Council of Southern Africa
Guest on the phone: Zanemvula Nkonkonyana – The Cairperson for theEastern Cape House of traditional healers
Guest on the phone: Sheikh Riad – From the Muslim Jucial Council
Guest on the phone: Pastor Abraham Abamo – Founding pastor of Ethiopian Apostolic Church International Fellowship South Africa (Available until 10:30) Guest on the phone: Pastor Kayson Emmanuel – From Zimbabwe Guest in Johannesburg studio: Rev Iyke Ubauchi – Founding Pastor of Johannesburg International Church, Grace world
Rabbi Julia Margolis - Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) and the third South African woman to be ordained as a rabbi and the first to serve in South Africa. and Father Smangaliso Mkhatswa – Chairman of the Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM)
Guest on the phone: Dr Taj Hargey - Islamic theologian & the Founder of the Open Mosque Guest on the phone: Ashwin Trikamjee -President of the Hindu Maha Sabha Guest on the phone: Apostle Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa
Guest in the Johannesburg studios: Shayk Rafeek Hassen - Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute. Contacts: 082 876 7609 /0315075080 Guest in the Johannesburg studios:Sheikh Thapelo Amad – from Al Jamah ah
Guest: Bishop Andile Mbete – Bishop of Grahamstown Methodist District and President of SACC (The South African Council of Churches) Eastern Cape Guest: Rabbi Dovi Rabin – Rabbi, Qualified Mediation Specialist with Law society and general counselor
Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town.
Dr Velaphi Mkhize -Founder & President of Umsamo Institute
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. Guests: Ms Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith and Ndumiso Cain – researcher and author with "Thought Farming"
Guest in Studio: Najma Khota – Broadcast Journalist, radio and TV presenter, who is also a therapist and trauma counselor.
Guest: Apostle Julias Moloi - President of the Christian Ministers of Southern Africa Guest: Tahirih Matthee – Member of the Bahai Faith
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Guests: Prof. Farid Esack -Professor in the Study of Islam at University of Johannesburg and President Emeritus, International Qur`anic Studies Association, Pastor Treasure N. Nkuna - Systematic Theologian, a Deconstructionist, and the author of "Thought Farming" and Dr Velaphi Mkhize - Founder & President of Umsamo Institute
Guests: Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism & Proffessor Klippies Kritzinger – Retired professor of theology at University of South Africa
Guests: Rev Dumisani Methula – Founding Pastor of African Christian Mission Church, academic, community activist and PHD student in Theology, Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor and Pastor Preacher Ngwenya – Director for stewardship ministries and the Southern Africa Union Conference also known as the SAU.
Guests: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan –Founder of the The Islamic Interfaith Research Institute , Lubna Nadvi - Political Lecturer Areas of speciality include International Relations, Political Islam, Gender and Feminism, Civil Society & Social Movements & Middle East Politics and Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque in Cape Town.
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Guests: Empress Thandi Ramncwana – A Rastawoman, Wife and Mother and Najma Khota – Broadcast Journalist, radio and TV presenter, who is also a therapist and trauma counselor.
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Guest in studio: Dr Yusuf Noor - Author of Document X, Direct Evidence of God's Existence - Document X, Direct Evidence of God's Existence
Traditional vs. Progressive Islam - Should religion be more inclusive of the times we are living in? Guests: Yusuf Ismail - Attorney at Legal Aid Board and Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI) & Dr Taj Hargey - Islamic theologian / Oxford Centre for British Islam / Muslim Education Centre of Oxford / Founder of the Open Mosque
Guests: Najma Khota - Broadcast journalist, radio and TV presenter, who is also a therapist and trauma counselor, Rabbi Julia Margolis - Chairman, South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) and the only female Rabbi in South Africa and Apostle Dr Pemello Zulu – Pastor OF Joy of Life Ministry in Pretoria
Guest: Sarge Maharaj - Hindu Priest and also present recitals, translation and discourses on various Hindu Scriptures
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Guests: Ismail - Attorney at Legal Aid Board and Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI) & Sheikh Rafeek Hassan – From the The Islamic Interfaith Research Institute.
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Guest on the phone: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba – Chairman of Rastafari united front (Fights for the Civil, cultural, faith rights of SA) Guest on the phone: Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor
Guest in studio: Apostle Julius Moloi: President of the Christian Ministers Council of Southern Africa
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and spacey focusing only. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 10:00 to 11:00.
Guests: Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism, Dr Motsamai Molefe – Dr. Professional philosopher and an ethicist with a special emphasis on African philosophy and African ethics. Also does work on Christian ethics and Imam Shaun Appelby , Imam of Loop Street Mosque in Capetown
Dr Nokuzola Mndende – A practitioner and leader of African Indigenous Religion, author, diviner and former lecturer at the University of Cape Town, Rev Proffessor Vuyani Vellem – Proffessor from the University of Pretoria in systematic Theology & ethics and Director of the Centre for Public Theology and Rabbi David Nossel – Community Rabbi of Waverly Shul and A qualified medical doctor
Rev Dumisani Methula – Founding Pastor of African Christian Mission Church, academic, community activist and PHD student in Theology, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein – Chief Rabbi of South Africa and Moulana Ebrahim Bham – Secretary of the Council of Muslim Theologians
Guests: Proffessor Christina Landman - Professor of Theology at the University of South Africa, and an ordained pastor in the Uniting Reformed Church in South Africa, Bishop Ziphozihle Siwa, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and President of the South Africa Council of Churches
Facts of Faith is a platform for religious and faith communities to have a say in social, political, cultural, sexual and general issues. Facts of Faith affords the country and the general SAfm audience's the benefit of hearing what faith communities have to say about the issues of the day. This show runs for an hour and is designed to be punchy and pacey focusing only facts. Facts of Faith is hosted by award winning Journalist Naye Lupondwana. Facts of Faith is scheduled to air every Sunday from 19h00-20h00
Why do faith communities support political parties whose policies contradict their faith?
Guest in studio: Professor Farid Esack: Islam speaker Guest in studio: Reverend Thamsanqa Mvambo: Secretary general: The National Interfaith Council of South Africa