Christian Living / Church / Crisis / Letter of the Week / Politics / Society
by Letters Editor · Published January 14, 2020 · Last modified January 9, 2020
Frans van Neerijnen, Roodepoort – I read with interest part two of Bishop Sipuka’s interview headlined ”What is needed to help fix SA’’ (November 27). I want to stress that true and proper capitalism,...
Abuse / Church / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published January 14, 2020 · Last modified January 9, 2020
Peter Onesta, Johannesburg – I was sent an article written by Phil Lawler called “The Pell Case: Australia’s Dreyfus Affair?” (from Catholic Culture). In view of the correspondence on this matter, readers may be...
Leo van der Sandt, Pinetown – All adult Catholics, ordained and lay, should know that the Church has received much negative publicity recently, and that a concerted effort is needed by all to portray...
Catholic Media / Church / Education / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published January 4, 2020 · Last modified December 27, 2019
Marie-Anne Te Brake, Foundation for the Person & Family – Having been involved in sex education for the past 25 years in both Catholic and secular schools, I would like to comment on the...
Daluxolo Moloantoa, Cape Town – For a long time, the biblical quote “The truth will set you free” was emblazoned on a banner hanging outside St Mary’s cathedral in Cape Town while...
Abortion / Church / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published October 8, 2019 · Last modified October 6, 2019
Henry Sylvester, Cape Town – The intended disciplinary actions by the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) against Dr Jacques de Vos have nothing to do with the preservation of human health, but everything to do...
Christian Living / Church / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published October 7, 2019 · Last modified October 6, 2019
Theresa from Johannesburg – Michael Shackleton in his “Open Door” column equates the Holy Father with the actions of the pastoral care group for gay Catholics and their families in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, who he...
Charity / Church / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published September 30, 2019 · Last modified September 27, 2019
Eric Consani, Cape Town – I am writing as a shocked and disillusioned regular donor to Catholic Welfare & Development (CWD), which was a prestigious Catholic institution in the archdiocese of Cape Town, but...
Church / Human Rights / Letter of the Week / Violence
by Letters Editor · Published September 26, 2019 · Last modified September 19, 2019
Antoinette Padua, Cape Town – We women are angry. I can hear the men laughing already. Who would not wish to stand up to say or do something to express the horror of what...
Church / Letter of the Week / Marriage
by Letters Editor · Published September 19, 2019 · Last modified September 18, 2019
Tony Meehan, Cape Town – Your report “Church reaction to amended polygamy law” details the recognition of the Customary Marriages Act and agrees with the sentiments of providing the equal treatment of women in...
Abuse / Church / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published September 17, 2019 · Last modified September 16, 2019
Gail Ramplen, Benoni – I am very disappointed that many are quick to accept Cardinal George Pell’s guilt following his conviction in Australia for sexual abuse and ever ready to join those who therefore...
by Letters Editor · Published September 9, 2019 · Last modified September 5, 2019
Sr Angelika Laub OP, Pretoria – The environment on the outskirts of Johannesburg and of any big city is changing quickly. Large areas that used to be covered by grassland, bush or pastures are...
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