{"id":83000,"date":"2026-05-15T07:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T07:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/83000\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T07:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T07:32:19","slug":"former-amsterdam-resident-inspires-through-gospel-ministry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/83000\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Amsterdam resident inspires through gospel ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"470\" class=\"attachment-jannah-image-post size-jannah-image-post lazy-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"Godgiven Buthelezi during a radio interview at a studio in South Africa.\" data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Godgiven-1-scaled-e1778825285417-780x470.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Godgiven Buthelezi during a radio interview at a South African radio station. Photo: Supplied\/Godgiven Buthelezi<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2507\">Amsterdam-born gospel artist Godgiven Buthelezi is steadily growing his presence in South Africa\u2019s gospel music industry through his work as a worshipper, songwriter, producer, and performer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2507\">Originally from Amsterdam and now based in Durban, he continues to attract attention for music centred on hope, faith, and encouragement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2792\">Buthelezi founded the gospel group Godgiven Voices, bringing together singers from Mpumalanga and Durban to create a distinct South African gospel sound.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Godgiven-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Godgiven Buthelezi at an SABC radio station studio.\" width=\"1929\" height=\"2560\"\/>Godgiven Buthelezi during a visit to an SABC radio station where his gospel music has received airplay. Photo: Supplied\/Godgiven Buthelezi<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2792\">His song <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sjtXCzKlf1o?list=RDsjtXCzKlf1o\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Noma Ngina Zero<\/a> has gained popularity among gospel audiences for its message of hope and perseverance through faith.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2977\">The track has received airplay on stations including Ligwalagwala FM, Ukhozi FM, Power 987, and Capricorn FM, alongside interviews where Buthelezi shares his music ministry journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3074\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Read more about his growing music reach and radio features in the Highvelder\u2019s printed edition.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAt Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>                Support local journalism<\/p>\n<p>Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Highvelder News in Google News and Top Stories.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Godgiven Buthelezi during a radio interview at a South African radio station. 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