–– Joe Shoko

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Someone once said, ‘The internet is the only place where someone who does not know you and has never seen you before, can speak into your life’s circumstances and have a profound impact on your life.’ This is proving to be true each passing day, and sadly, the consequences are quite devastating. 

How did we get here? Before the internet era, people used ‘brick phones’, and news was not as readily available. In that age, a friend or family member could pass away, and you wouldn’t hear of it for years; a colleague would enjoy a blissful wedding with no camera, lights, live recordings, or choreography.

There are no bible verses that directly address the matters of owning a phone, taking a picture, social media applications, or having a Hollywood-style wedding, but there are verses that address the state of the human heart and the actions of man. 

–– Lennox Kalifungwa

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Postmodern ideologies—socialism, feminism, environmentalism, transgenderism, and post-colonialism—harbour a pernicious hostility toward beauty. Such ideologies have increasingly become a mainstay across the African continent.

This is the legacy of egalitarianism: in its attempt to neutralise, equalise, and androgynize all things, beauty is often the first casualty. Within an egalitarian framework, distinction and excellence are perceived as threats because both are hallmarks of beauty. Under this ideological dogma, standing out is treated as an offence, and excelling as an injustice.

— Richard Peskett

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Julius Mkhwanazi squirmed in his seat as he faced questions during the Madlanga Commission. Having been accused of criminality, political interference, and corruption, the suspended deputy police chief was evasive and vague as he was exposed as a liar. 

Mkhwanazi is a shocking example of how the natural man twists the truth in order to cover up sin, and such deceit is sadly only too common throughout Africa. But it is also a stark reminder that “time and truth go hand in hand,” that is to say, lies eventually come to light. (Consider the ‘Watergate,” for example, an attempted cover-up in the USA government that was brought to light and resulted in the resignation of the President).  

A ‘cover-up’ is ‘an attempt to prevent people discovering the truth about a serious mistake or crime.’ It is not a recent invention. About 3,000 years ago, David was the king of Israel. David had an adulterous relationship with Bathsheba, and he tried to cover-up his sin, he tried to hide his sin by murdering Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah.

— Evan Cantrell

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On 23 March 2026, in-house lawyer Chinette Gallichan was murdered in cold blood outside the offices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration. In 2025, attorney Bouwer van Niekerk was shot in his own office, and at least 4 other whistleblowers were murdered. 

On the heels of Gallichan’s death, the Minister of Justice said, “An attack of this nature undermines the rule of law and threatens the very foundation of our constitutional democracy. Legal practitioners play a critical role in ensuring access to justice, and their safety must be safeguarded at all times.” To that we say Amen. Yet the attacks continue unabated. Just recently, on 30 March, a municipal accountant in Emfuleni Municipality was murdered in another apparent hit.

— Tim Cantrell

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In Muslim parts of Africa, fierce persecution rages against Christians, even betrayal from their own relatives.  But for those of us living in countries (like South Africa) that enjoy religious freedom, what if my unsaved family has not cut me off?  Should I ever cut them off?  

God’s Word shows that He loves for His salvation to spread through families – from Noah’s family saved with him in the ark, to the gospel reaching entire households in Acts, to an unsaved spouse or child “sanctified” by one believer in the home (1 Cor. 7:14), to sibling evangelism with Andrew bringing Peter, and James and John together following Christ.

Paul counsels us, “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.  Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” (Col. 4:5-6).  How then can we “make the most of the opportunity” in witnessing to our lost loved ones?  Here are 10 ways we can build bridges to reach unsaved family for Christ.  (For my full audio seminar on this, go here.)