Category - apartheid

Scholars seek just settlement in Israel-Palestine

staff writers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:41:28 +0100

Archaeologists, historians, film-makers and theologians gathered in Bethlehem recently to discuss how their disciplines can contribute towards peace in Israel-Palestine.

Zuma trying to ignore churches over public services protests

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:46:05 +0100

The South African Council of Churches is concerned that it was not invited to be part of an interfaith group formed to help President Zuma tackle responses to a lack of essential services.

Calvin's divided legacy in South Africa

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:21:35 +0100

The influence of the 16th-century Protestant reformer Jean Calvin, born in France on 10 July 1509, has probably not been felt as much in any single country as South Africa - and with decidedly mixed results.

Church leaders back new critique of 'Israeli apartheid'

staff writers — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:01:03 +0100

A new book by a leading Christian commentator argues that the problems of Israel-Palestine are deep rooted in “the essence of Zionism" and Israeli policies in the region.

Stimulating debate on Israel and Palestine

Press Office — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:55:33 +0100

Commenting on journalist Ben White's new book Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner's Guide, Simon Barrow, co-director of the religion and society think tank Ekklesia, said:

Former apartheid chief washes feet of those he says he wronged

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:06:07 +0100

A former minister of police in South Africa's apartheid regime has again washed the feet of people he says he wronged while head of one of the most feared arms of the State - but this time they were apartheid's 'foot soldiers' themselves.

South African churches still living with difficult legacy of apartheid

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:34:31 +0100

A South African church suspended in 1982 from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches for its support for apartheid is "still not ready for readmission", a meeting of the grouping's executive committee in Geneva has been told.

Bishop says he wants to re-open Zuma corruption case

staff writers — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:28:14 +0100

Bishop Mvume Dandala, an opposition candidate in the South African presidential contest, has told the BBC he would reopen a corruption case against Jacob Zuma if elected.

UK performances for youth empowerment play from South Africa

staff writers — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:06:46 +0100

Youngsters from South Africa and from and the ASHA Centre in Britain will bring a theatre production about the struggle against apartheid and its aftermath to the UK after local performances.

Religious leaders salute the courage of Helen Suzman

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:06:32 +0000

Helen Suzman, for many years a lone white liberal crusader against apartheid in South Africa's parliament, and who died on New Year's Day aged 91, has been praised by religious leaders at her burial.