WorldWide Religious News
Africa - South Africa
- Blood used to welcome ancestors
by Bill Bowder ("Church Times," June 3, 2005) - 'Witch-accuser' must pay R1 000
("News24," June 2, 2005) - Hope springs eternal for cult girl's family
by Kashiefa Ajam ("The Star," May 14, 2005) - Beach sacrifices spark fury
by Sharlene Packree and Bhavna Sookha ("Daily News," May 10, 2005) - A cult girl: family block magazine story
by Kashiefa Ajam ("Saturday Star," May 7, 2005) - 'Witch' chickens cause flutter
by Riot Hlatshwayo and Kulani Mavunda ("SA," April 20, 2005) - African Catholic Church Growing Rapidly
by Terry Leonard (AP, April 15, 2005) - In Africa, church carves its own distinctive path
by John Donnelly ("The Boston Globe," April 12, 2005) - Teen in US cult sends 'last word' to folks
by Kashiefa Ajam ("The Star," April 9, 2005) - Top SA Church Observer Barred
("The Daily News," March 29, 2005) - Witch hunters to appear in court
("SABC," March 18, 2005) - Church backs Boesak in reunification ambition
("The Star," March 14, 2005) - Church Battle Looms Over Condoms
("SouthScan," March 8, 2005) - Teenagers in court after 'witchcraft' arson
("Sapa," February 28, 2005) - Five South Africans drown in baptism ritual
("The Telegraph," February 28, 2005) - Religious Leaders 'Must Not Mislead Over Condom Use'
("Sapa," February 24, 2005) - Moria to become local Mecca
("News24," February 23, 2005) - African Muslims Complain About Clampdown on Charities
by Stephen Mbogo ("CNSNews.com," February 18, 2005) - Six found guilty in 'witch' trial
("SAPA," February 3, 2005) - South African church attacks condom promotion
by Peter Apps (Reuters, January 26, 2005)
