1+ week, 3+ day ago (428+ words) Home " Bushiri claims his church grew fivefold after leaving South Africa Bushiri says his church grew fivefold after he fled South Africa, claiming more than two million followers across the country. Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, says his following in South Africa has risen to more than two million registered members. He maintains that the church expanded sharply after he fled the country while out on bail. In an exclusive interview with eNCA in Lilongwe, Malawi, Bushiri known to his followers as Major One said the church had "multiplied five times more" since his 2020 departure. Bushiri and his wife Mary left South Africa in November 2020, days after receiving bail on fraud and money-laundering charges involving R102 million. Their escape strained relations between Pretoria and Lilongwe, as South Africa pushed for their extradition, a process now halted after a recent court ruling in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (479+ words) Home " Why Bushiri met Shivambu " the preacher explains Shepherd Bushiri explains why he met Floyd Shivambu during the politician's controversial Malawi visit, insisting the encounter was" Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri has revealed why he met former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu during the latter's controversial visit to Malawi earlier this year. The meeting later sparked disciplinary action against Shivambu within the MK Party. Speaking in an exclusive interview with eNCA, Bushiri said Shivambu's trip "was not about me' and explained that the politician was already in the country for other engagements before deciding to attend a church service. Shivambu faced internal disciplinary action after the Jacob Zuma-led MK Party accused him of travelling to Malawi without authorisation. Bushiri said Shivambu had meetings with former president Joyce Banda and other political figures and later chose to attend a Sunday service at…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (497+ words) Home " Ex-Sundowns coach leaves football to lead a church" Leaving tactics for testimonies. Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Ian Gorowa has left football to become a full-time church pastor. Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Ian Gorowa once shouted instructions from the touchline. Now, he's delivering sermons from the pulpit. The 53-year-old former officially hung up his coaching board, choosing a life of ministry over football. After years out of the spotlight, the ex-Cape Town Spurs attacker has revealed he's now a full-time pastor at the Apostolic Faith Mission, and has no plans to return to the game. Gorowa's last job in football came in 2014 as Zimbabwe's national team coach, nearly a decade after his memorable stint at Sundowns. Gorowa took the club's coaching seat 2011 when Kabo Yellows turned to him to bring stability after a poor spell. He impressed both players and…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago (554+ words) Home " "My Lord and saviour, Jesus: Siya Kolisis 100th cap speech Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked his biggest supporter " his saviour, Jesus " after his inspiring 100th test cap achievement" Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has credited his strong Christian faith to helping him achieve his 100th test cap this weekend. The 34-year-old celebrated the milestone after South Africas momentous 32-17 victory over France at the Stade de France. The occasion also marked Bok boss Rassie Erasmuss 50th test cap as head coach. In his post-match interview, Siya Kolisi was asked what his 100th Springbok test cap meant to him. He said: "I cant take credit for everything that I have achieved. There have been so many people along the way who have helped me." Through the toughest of times, my Lord and Saviour Jesus " hes been there, got to thank him." Sporting his signature cross and the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (472+ words) Home " Idols SA's Heinz Winckler starts "Charlie Kirk inspired' movement Pop singer-turned-preacher Heinz Winckler has established a movement inspired by conservative US activist, Charlie Kirk" Season one Idols South Africa winner Heinz Winckler has made headlines over his decision to establish a faith and family-oriented movement inspired by the late Charlie Kirk. The American conservative was the founder of his popular Christian-based organisation Turning Point USA. Kirk was shot at close range whilst speaking at a rally at Utah Valley University in September. In several recent social media posts, Heinz Winckler stated that he would be establishing the faith-based ONE80 movement " inspired by Turning Point USA. He posted alongside a signup link: "It's time for a ONE80 in South Africa. If you are also moved by Charlie Kirk's legacy and you're ready to rise up, join a movement for FAITH, FAMILY & FREEDOM....