2025 Diwali: Here’s why the Festival of Lights is celebrated
Here’s a look at the religious significance of Diwali and how to celebrate the Festival of Lights in 2025.
Lifestyle
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Conspiracy theories run wild about the rapture: Here’s what you must know
Social media users are sharing videos warning about the rapture, with some predicting it could happen this week after a South African pastor’s viral prophecy.
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Who was Carlo Acutis? – London boy becomes the world’s first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, a London-born teenager who used technology to spread Catholic teaching, has officially become the world’s first millennial saint after his canonisation in Rome.
Local
Dr Simon SD Gumbi dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Dr Simon “SD” Gumbi, a beloved pastor and gospel leader known for his phrase ‘U-Amen Usekhona?’, has died at 66.
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John MacArthur dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Influential evangelical pastor John MacArthur has died at 86.
News
Here’s why Ascension Day is a school holiday in South Africa
Ascension Day is observed as a school holiday in South Africa due to its Christian religious significance, with various ways to honour the occasion.
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Ascension Day 2025: How to celebrate in South Africa
Ascension Day is a significant religious holiday. Here’s why.
Lifestyle
Ascension Day: What the day means, historical significance, how to celebrate
Ascension Day, observed 40 days after Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven and is celebrated through various religious traditions worldwide.
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Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? – Here’s what we know about the new Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church — here’s what we know about his life and journey.
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Pope Francis: the first post-colonial papacy to deliver messages that resonate with Africans
Pope Francis’ papacy was anchored on what he calls a “revolution of tenderness”. This reflects two central themes: the courage to dream and the culture of encounter.
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Pope Francis: why his papacy mattered for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised
The first pope from the Americas and also the first to come from outside the west in the modern era, Pope Francis was elected leader of the Catholic church on 13 March 2013.
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Pope Francis funeral: How to watch live in South Africa
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday in Rome, with major world leaders attending and live coverage available to South African viewers.
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Pope Francis dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and non-European Pope in over 1,200 years, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Easter Monday.
Lifestyle
Easter 2025: Five ways to celebrate Resurrection Sunday
Here are five ways to celebrate Resurrection Sunday in South Africa.
Lifestyle
Five ways to commemorate Good Friday in 2025
Here are five ways to celebrate Good Friday and observe the day in a meaningful way.
Lifestyle
Valentine’s Day: Origins, historical significance, how to celebrate
Valentine’s Day, has ancient origins and a rich history. This article explores its beginnings, historical importance, and ways to celebrate.
Lifestyle
Christmas Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
For many, Christmas Day in South Africa is about fostering togetherness, generosity, and reflection.
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Wakeley church leader stabbing sparks riots [video]
A violent incident at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney, where Bishop Mari Mari Emmanuel and others were stabbed during a service, led to riots and clashes with police.
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South Africans detained in Tel Aviv, barred from visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque
South Africans planning to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan were detained in Tel Aviv, with some deported and barred from entering Israel.
Lifestyle
Good Friday recipe: Herb-crusted salmon with roasted vegetables
By incorporating delicious and nutritious ingredients like fresh herbs, salmon, and roasted vegetables, it is possible to create a satisfying meal that honours the solemnity of Good Friday while still being enjoyable.
Lifestyle
A solemn yet ‘Good’ Friday: Unravelling the paradox
This article dives into the reasons behind the Good Friday celebration, its historical background, and the do’s and don’ts of the day.
Lifestyle
Five facts about Leap Day you probably didn’t know
Explore the fascinating history and five intriguing facts about Leap Day, the extra day that graces our calendars every four years.
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Ash Wednesday: Here’s why this day is important on the Christian calendar
Ash Wednesday holds a pivotal place in the Christian liturgical year, initiating the season of Lent with rituals that date back centuries.
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Whistleblowers make startling claims about TB Joshua
Over 25 individuals have come forward with serious allegations against the late Nigerian pastor TB Joshua
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Colleen Makhubele reacts to COPE termination with cryptic Bible quote
Colleen Makhubele, recently dismissed from COPE, posted a cryptic Proverbs quote, hinting at her perspective on the political upheaval she faces.
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Timothy Keller dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Timothy Keller’s family stated that he took his last breath while alone with his wife, who kissed him on the forehead.
Crime
Kenya cult deaths: A new era in the battle against religious extremism
Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen, who has studied the drivers of religious extremism, particularly among violent extremist groups in the east African region, talks to The Conversation Africa’s Julius Maina about the cults and religious extremism challenges in Kenya where freedom of religion or belief is protected by the constitution.
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Who is Pastor Mackenzie? – Kenya cult leader jailed for mass suicide
While his followers starved to death, Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie ate normally, with his family nestled in a gated compound in Migingo.
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Dalai Lama says ‘suck my tongue’ to kid was a joke
The Dalai Lama says gesturing the boy to suck his tongue was an innocent tease.
Health for Dummies
Ramadan: A dietitian offers tips for healthy fasting
Registered dietitian, Dr Nazeeia Sayed, spoke to Faaizah Laher, a spokesperson for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa, about the healthiest approach to Ramadan fasting.