For the better part of Friday, I was in bed owing to my being under the weather. Fever, fatigue and toothache combined well to floor me and confine me to an empty bed as I am a sole user. Nothing reminds one of the gravity of their singleness than an ailment. I had resigned myself to napping, reading, eating and …

“Modern-day evangelism is not through crusades and open-airs; it’s through creative work.” This bold declaration is made by the visionaries of the eagerly awaited EyeCan Creative Conference set for this coming weekend. The creative conference, to be held at Great Light Church in Midrand on Saturday, May 24, 2025, is billed to be an eye-opening and thought-provoking affair as Christian …

Relationship expert Romeo Mabasa sheds light on things that can give your relationship a boost. In the ebb and flow of romantic relationships, it’s easy for couples to fall into repetitive patterns that can dull the spark of their connection. While routines can provide stability and comfort, they can also lead to a sense of complacency, causing partners to inadvertently …

A nation in mourning. A legacy lauded. An icon remembered. Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of Pastor Ray McCauley, the iconic founder of Rhema Bible Church. McCauley, whose passing was announced on Tuesday night, touched a generation and left an indelible mark on the country’s spiritual landscape. Rhema senior pastor Joshua McCauley announced the passing of his …

Growing up in the millennial era, I witnessed a significant shift in the Christian perspective on music and entertainment. Preachers from the 80s and 90s were fervently against any engagement with any secular entertainment. There were strict guidelines on how to dress, what music to listen to, and which forms of entertainment to avoid. This approach was largely influenced by …

In the pursuit of success, each day offers a vital opportunity to shape our future, writes Ratiba Mohale. In the pursuit of success, each day offers a vital opportunity to shape our future. It’snot just grand achievements or decisive moments that define our path; rather, it’s thedaily habits, actions, and mindset we cultivate that lay the true groundwork for ourjourney.Every …

Afro-soul singer and performer, S’nazo, is determined to spread Godly messagesthrough music. This as the 1x SAMA-nominated songbird gears up to release hergospel-jazz single, titled “Konke”. S’nazo describes the song as “one of those songsthat speak to you first as the singer”, adding that she can only pray it will touch thehearts and souls of people in the same way.“Sometimes …

The gospel according to literary connoisseur, arts journalist and enterprising author Ace Moloi is that Mmangaliso’s album has everything for listeners’ needs without diluting the Living Word of God. On 28 June 2024, the crown princess of contemporary Christian music and former Idols SA hopeful, Mmangaliso, dropped her debut album, Living Word. This is the KZN-born singer’s first complete body of …

In what was i-Weekend Enkulu, gospel aficionado Sphiwe Intelligentsia Kabini attended Xolly Mncwango’s show in east of Johannesburg. She penned a review for Gospel247. From the traffic lights around Carnival City to the entrance of the Big Top Arena, one could easily see that the congestion was for one reason and one reason only – The Unusual Encounter! This event …

Gospel singer Oncemore Six ignited a fire during a highly charged worship service at Eternal Glory Church in Fourways, Johannesburg, on Sunday evening. The hall was filled to the rafters, and the masses were in for a treat as Oncemore Six, one of Mzansi’s enterprising gospel musicians, took to the podium to lead them into a ministration that was more …