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A report released by Pew Research Center on March 5, 2026, shows that 80% of South African adults believe it is necessary to believe in God to be moral. This is significantly higher compared to many Western nations, highlighting the strong influence of faith on the country's ethical landscape. South Africa joins Kenya (94%) and India (85%) as nations where a clear majority links religious belief..

The Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (CCCC) has raised red flags over the latest Western Cape crime statistics, highlighting an ongoing crisis of gang-related violence. In response, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) announced a new gang management strategy to suppress organized crime networks within prisons, a move welcomed by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee.Source: EWN / Parliament..

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed above-inflation increases for social grants starting April 1, 2026. The Old Age and Disability grants will rise to R2,400 per month, and the Child Support grant to R580. This move aims to protect approximately 26.5 million beneficiaries from the rising cost of living.Source: National Treasury / SAnewsDate: 2026-02-25 (Reported on Feb 28/Mar 3)

On February 28, a significant theological training event took place in six township areas around Cape Town, bringing together 67 local pastors for an in-depth exploration of the Holy Spirit from both biblical and historical perspectives. The seminar, titled “Holy Spirit: Biblical and Historical Perspective,” was led by Dr. Bonjour Bay, Ph.D., Director of the Live by Holy Spirit Course and former..

1. [South Africa/Social] Security Budget Ballooned to Fight Gangsterism & Illegal MiningThe government has allocated a significant increase in the peace and security budget, rising to R291.2 billion by 2028/29. This funding is specifically earmarked to support the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist police in tackling rampant gangsterism and illegal mining ac..

CAPE TOWN – The REALS Institute held its official opening ceremony on February 20 at 5:00 PM, marking a significant milestone for the research organization. Although the institute began its operations in January 2026, this belated celebration served as a formal dedication of its mission to study the African context through a Korean missionary lens.The event was attended by nine missionary famili..

REALS Institute Hosts Special Lecture on Dream Interpretation for African Missions On February 20, the REALS Institute successfully held its Opening Special Lecture, gathering 21 participants for an in-depth exploration of spiritual tools for global outreach. The event featured Dr. Bonjour Bay(Ph.D), Professor Emeritus at Sungkyul University and Director of the Holy Spirit Life Course, who addre..

1. [World/Christianity] 2026 Global Christian Population Growth Report & Regional StatsThe latest 2026 statistics estimate the global Christian population at approximately 2.67 billion (32.3% of the world). A significant trend is the explosive growth in Africa, where the number of Christians has surpassed 740 million. Conversely, Western regions (Europe and North America) are experiencing an ann..

[Economy/Stats] SA to Release Q4 Labour Results: Unemployment Forecast at 32.7%:This morning (Feb 17), Stats SA will release the Q4:2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey results. Analysts forecast a headline unemployment rate of 32.7%, with youth (15-34) underutilization expected to remain a critical concern at over 40%. Markets are closely watching for any job gains driven by ongoing reforms in th..