Tsiyon Messianic Radio Newsletter - Vol 19.34 - 06/28/6024
TAM - 09/01/2024 AD
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From Eliyahu
Here at Tsiyon HQ we were recently visited by friends from
South Africa. They are Hein Zentgraph and his lovely wife, Gerda. Among
other interesting things, they operate a Messianic Radio station in South
Africa, where they live. We are blessed to provide them with some radio
content from our Tsiyon Road radio station, but up until recently, we had
only known them via the Internet. Now, I’m glad to say, we know them face to
face. I want to tell you more about their visit, but first, here are a few
facts about South Africa.
As displayed in the picture above, South Africa is known for its great
beauty and its varied topography, including high plateaus, the Drakensberg
Mountains, and coastal plains. Over 2000 species of animals abound in South
Africa. Numerous mammals include lions, African leopards, South African
cheetahs, southern white rhinos, blue wildebeest, kudus, impalas, hyenas,
hippopotamuses and South African giraffes. South Africa also houses many
endemic species, such as the critically endangered riverine rabbit in the
Karoo, among others.
The Republic of South Africa is easy to find on a map because it is the
southernmost country in Africa. The country is about 1.22 million square
kilometers (roughly 471,000 square miles) in size, with a population of
about 65 million people. It is a multi-ethnic country boasting 11 official
Languages including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, and English, and so on.
Not surprisingly, the country is largely peopled by descendants of migrants
from other parts of Africa and beyond. For example, around 1,000 BC,
Bantu-speaking peoples began migrating into the region from Central and
Western Africa, bringing with them iron-working technology and new
agricultural practices which were adopted by other groups already there.
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It was only a matter of time before the first European explorers rounded the
Cape of Good Hope in 1488, and some decided to stay. The Portuguese were the
first to do so. The Dutch East India Company established a supply station at
Cape Town in 1652. The British took control of the Cape Colony in 1795 and
again in 1806.
Conflicts with the Dutch settlers (Boers) and earlier peoples
followed. In the 1830s and 1840s, many Boers migrated inland to escape
British rule, establishing independent Boer Republics. Diamonds and gold
were discovered in 1867 and 1886 respectively. That’s when things started to
get more complicated. The new wealth transformed the economy, and everybody
wanted a piece of the action, leading to the Anglo-Zulu War and the
Anglo-Boer Wars.
Finally, we get to the 20th Century. In 1910, the Union of South Africa was
formed as a self-governing dominion of the British Empire, uniting the
British colonies and Boer republics. From 1948 to 1994, South Africa was
governed under a system of racial segregation. In 1990, President F. W. de
Klerk began dismantling the segregation laws, leading to the first
multiracial elections in 1994, which resulted in Nelson Mandela becoming the
first black president of South Africa. Since that time, there have been many
changes, and some racial tensions persist.
It is against that backdrop of South Africa that Hein and Gerda Zentgraf
came to a knowledge of Messianic truth, subsequently reaching out a hand of
fellowship to all who would hear, regardless of race or political
differences. In the interview you will hear tonight, Hein gives his
testimony, and answers every question that I sent his way. Did I mention
that Hein is a professional musician? Well, he is, and we enjoyed his music
here at Tsiyon. We will be sharing some of that with you tonight as well.
Our theme for tonight will be: Out Of
South Africa. This is a special presentation we are sharing with you in
a timely manner, while the opportunity has presented itself. Join me tonight,
September 1, 2024, at Tsiyon.Net at 8 PM, Central, for this unique interview
with Hein Zentgraf of Silver Trumpet Radio, South Africa.
Blessings and Shalom,
Eliyahu
Tsiyon.Org
P.S. Yom Teruah (The Feast of Trumpets) will
occur in 2 or 3 days from now. According to Bible time, the sighting of the
new moon in Israel will determine the right day. We will be watching, and
will send you a notice in your email. Keep an eye on your email for the next
few days, so you can enjoy our special Yom Teruah presentation with us.
The Good News of
the Kingdom - 12 Days in September!
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"In the world you shall have tribulation; but be
of good courage!
I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
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