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The G20 is a forum of the largest economies in the world who meet regularly to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global economy. (Photo: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images/Getty Image)

Africa’s G20 moment: A moral call for justice and global solidarity

Hunger, exclusion from education and Africa’s debt is more than policy failure, inequality and poor planning, it is the theft of dignity, potential and oppression

At the crack of dawn ardent believers hit the tarmac and, about halfway, the pain diminishes and enlightenment takes hold. (File photo)

The God Edition | The runner’s high is the smug hill on which I’ll die

We runners, like good churchgoers, are a community, we follow rituals, we try to convert everyone and, best of all, we finally enter the zone

The acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused has shocked everyone. Photo: Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images

Omotoso’s acquittal points to weaknesses in the police and justice system

How many more women have to experience sexual violence before we can see a fundamental change?

Gathering in harmony: Young women of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa’s Sedibeng Youth Choir get together for church practice.

Finding home in clap and tap music

Clap and tap music offers a welcoming sanctuary for individuals navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality

10 people were killed and 39 wounded on Sunday in a bomb attack on a church in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo claimed by Islamic State jihadists. Photo: Supplied

Islamic State rebel group claims responsibility for church bomb in DRC

At least 10 people were killed and 39 wounded on Sunday in a bomb attack on a church in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo claimed by Islamic State jihadists. Congolese…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye holding a placard, leading a protest against the incessant kidnappings and killing of CAN chair in Adamawa, in Lagos February 2, 2020. (Olukayode Jaiyeola/Nur via Getty Images)

Persecution of Christians in Nigeria is more complicated than it seems

There are a number of factors that have heightened religious tensions in Nigeria, the world’s scariest country in which to be a Christian

Accepted: Shana Mouton, is a member of the Uniting Reformed Church’s choir. Photos: Carl Collison

A queer community in Elands Bay pushed for religious inclusion and won

Elands Bay’s queer folk were determined to find a home in the town’s conservative churches

Acceptance: A memorial service for Desmond Tutu. During his life the archbishop rejected homophobia. (Rajesh Jantilal/AFP)

Most churches in the LGBTQ+ Dark Ages

Homophobia persists in mainstream churches despite the acceptance of the queer community by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane and Bishop Paul Verryn

Religious beliefs are no longer allowed as on objection to solemnising same-sex partnerships and rightly so

Public officials must treat all marriages equally

Religious beliefs are no longer allowed as on objection to solemnising same-sex partnerships and rightly so

‘Beliefs and convictions rested on religion should be allowed the freedom awarded by the law to share the public sphere with all the other non-religious beliefs and convictions’

Marriage officers should have the right to object on religious grounds

‘Beliefs and convictions rested on religion should be allowed the freedom awarded by the law to share the public sphere with all the other non-religious beliefs and convictions’

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Editorial: The faithful too have a duty of care

Despite its liberal and secular Constitution, South Africa is a religious country. It is a country built on the foundations of African belief systems, the Calvinism of the first…

Keeping faith: People pray at the 23rd Street mosque in Mayfair, Johannesburg, last week. Most mosques have since closed ahead of the lockdown, on advice from the Jamiat ul Ulema South Africa. (Michele Spatari/AFP)

The solitary choreography of solo prayer

Covid-19 transmissions in mosques and churches have complicated our relationships with them

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The Portfolio: Niamh Walsh-Vorster

"Even though this series was about being in a familiar space, it could be seen that I would intentionally place myself on the periphery"

The psychological bond between a cult leader or personality cult and the followers is strong.

Take action against church capture by cult leaders

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

‘ I was very happy with my efforts because it’s a very beautiful tune’. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Slice of life: Faithful hearts vibrating

‘I realised it was actually a nice way of saying: ‘You were playing that way too loud.”

Grenville Johnson* stopped attending the Seventh Day Adventist Church after his daughter was abused by her uncle, a former pastor. (David Harrison/M&G)

Church hid pastor’s abuse, says dad

Survivors, including the abuser’s niece, accuse the Seventh Day Adventist Church of putting its needs ahead of the girls

Notre-Dame de Paris has historical as well as religious significance. (Reuters)

Notre-Dame blaze a symbol of the transience of ‘civilisation’

The image of the iconic church on fire interrupted the French nation’s link to its heritage and history

NG Kerk of the Dutch Reformed Church.

NG Kerk is repenting for apartheid

It was only in 1986 that the NG Kerk welcomedSouth Africans of all races to worship under one roof

This week, yet another scandal was created after “resurrection” pastor Alph Lukau claimed to have raised a man from the dead.

Churches want code against cons

Those who wish to f leece the public will be held to account, say church leaders

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The  ‘prosperity gospel’  means exploitation

By ignoring the causes of poverty and injustice, prosperity churches doom people to destitution