A Challenge to Christian Unity and Witnessing in the Context of the Government of National Unity:

Abstract

Although 85.3% of South Africans claim affiliation to the Christian religion, they are not united on how to live out the moral values central to the teachings of Christ. There are in society manifestations of corruption, high levels of crime, and other social ills. This social condition influenced the outcome of the 2024 national election, leading to the formation of a government of national unity (GNU). This article endeavours to answer the question: how does the GNU expose the weakness of Christian faith formation towards a moral conscience and witnessing of gospel values? Data was collected by observing South African citizens’ actions in their everyday lives, and from scholarly writings and journals relevant to this study. The data was analysed using a systematic literature review. The findings reveal that politics and Christianity divided the family unit and adversely affected the mindset of Africans. The study recommends a rethinking of the holistic faith-formation framework and the values of Christian unity in witnessing that identify Christians as followers of Christ.