In this interview we speak to leader, businessman, and ActionSA President Herman Mashaba – getting to know the person behind the politician. Herman’s testimony is powerful and inspirational – and it is clear to see how God has used him, and continues to use him, as he stands up for truth and righteousness in South Africa.

Questions that we ask in this interview:

1. You had a challenging childhood, growing up during apartheid. Your roots are humble, and yet you have grown to achieve much success in business and leadership. Can you share a little about your upbringing?
2. When did you first give your heart to the Lord?
3. You have been married for more than 41 years?
4. You are a tireless leader standing firm on God’s Word. Each morning you share a Bible verse on your social media. What led to this?
5. You are very open and vocal about your faith, have you received criticism for this?
6. You founded ActionSA. Please tell us a little more about your party.
7. As a former Mayor and upcoming Presidential candidate, what do you think are some of the key issues that voters want to see changed?
8. Do you think it is possible to have a corruption-free nation?
9. Many citizens are fed up with corruption and crime and have little hope. What do you want to say to citizens who see no point in voting?

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Every Bible book teaches about the Lord Jesus Christ, but the “I am” statements are among the most direct. Jesus often said “I am”, using the emphatic “I” to reveal something about Himself. This saying, which in Greek is the words egō eimi, can be translated as “I Myself am” or “it is I Myself”.

The gospel of John
There are twelve such statements in the gospel of John (excluding the duplicates). Most of these statements reveal Jesus as both the life-giver and God Himself. The first significant statement is “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). It reveals Him to be the life-giver in that He is the bread which came from heaven to give life to all who believe in Him. It also reveals Him to be God in that He is identifying Himself with the Lord who called Himself “I am” when speaking to Moses at the burning bush (Ex. 3:14).

The book of Revelation
Like John’s Gospel, Jesus reveals Himself in the Book of Revelation with several “I am” statements as well. Let us consider the three emphatic “I Am” statements of Jesus in the last book of the Bible. Note how He reveals Himself as eternal God, Saviour, Judge, and King.

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Transhumanism is a movement that holds that scientific and technological advances can be used to improve humanity. For example, to increase lifespan, to get rid of diseases through gene modification, to implant electronic microchips for security purposes, or to monitor a person’s location, purchases, and movements. Some of this might seem only vaguely relevant to creation science apologetics. However, at its heart it is a godless movement, and ultimately is one that is justified by belief in evolution.

Those within the transhumanism movement seek to increase human’s mental, sensory, and physical capabilities, but this shows a failure to fully understand what it is to be human. Its advocates seek to use present technologies, such as embryonic gene editing technology, and information technology, together with emerging ones such as molecular nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (these technologies are not necessarily wrong in themselves, but how they are used raises ethical issues for society)…

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Struggling with your mental health doesn’t show that you’re weak. It’s just that you need help. Be kind to yourself and get help. In life, there are always ups and downs. When you are down, don’t be discouraged — God hasn’t finished with you yet! Mental health struggles, while they are difficult, are not pointless. The Bible clearly shows how God can and does use them for His glory…

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