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Pastor Ray McCauley introduces then deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa during the launch of the Rhema Church campaign against violence towards women and children on July 30, 2017 in Johannesburg. (Photo by Gallo Images / The Times / Alaister Russell)

Ray McCauley and the prosperity gospel in the new South Africa

Religion in Africa can mean big business for those who know how to scratch where it itches

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

Who gets to hold a society’s moral authority?

Ray McCauley mediated between the ANC and EFF as their issues were deemed moral, not political. But who are our moral figureheads?

The illegal occupants of land in Nellmapius

Religious leaders fail to resolve EFF’s Sona threat

EFF repeated its threat to interrupt Zuma’s State of the Nation Address after revealing religious leaders had tried and failed to mediate in the row.

Court hears decision on Zuma’s case is reviewable

Religion ‘must not be used for canvassing votes’

A number of organisations have made their voices heard over comments by President Jacob Zuma equating a vote for the ANC to a pass to heaven.

Day of prayer for Bafana — but who will attend?

A "National Day of Prayer" for Bafana Bafana and the World Cup has been scheduled for May 29, but it appears some religious groups won’t be attending.

Zelda and Ray McCauley to divorce

Pastor Ray McCauley’s wife Zelda is going to divorce him, the Rhema Bible Church said on Thursday. The McCauleys have been married for 10 years.

The High Priest of SA

Preacher man and Zuma man, Ray McCauley moves to the top of the totem pole, writes Niren Tolsi.

For church and country

The charismatic founder of Rhema talks to Niren Tolsi about his goals, girls and the gospel.

Zuma’s new God squad wants liberal laws to go

The National Interfaith Leadership Council flew its conservative colours this week, saying that it wants revisit laws legalising abortion.

Rhema voices desire to work with Zuma

South Africans may see a rejection of politics as usual under the presidency of Jacob Zuma, church leader Ray McCauley said on Thursday.

Opposition slams Rhema for snubbing leaders

Opposition parties have accused Rhema of being biased towards the ANC after it refused to allow their leaders to follow in Jacob Zuma’s footsteps.

Best guest

Jacob Zuma’s visit to Rhema goes beyond politics — it’s about forgiveness.

Zuma visits Rhema, prays for peaceful election

ANC president Jacob Zuma asked for prayers for a peaceful election during a service at the Rhema Bible Church, in Randburg, on Sunday.