Author: Prudence Makoge
Captain Harry Wilson says a potential 2027 quarter-final with the Springboks is exactly the challenge the Wallabies must seek at their own World Cup. Australia were drawn in Pool A alongside the All Blacks, Chile and Hong Kong China, setting up a potential knockout clash with the reigning world champions if both teams finish top of their groups. Far from shying away from that prospect, Wilson says the Wallabies would welcome it. “We’re obviously stoked to get the All Blacks, a team we love versing,” Wilson told AAP News. “To get them in the showpiece event, our first game, it’s…
What’s a wedding without the excitement, the fire vibes and energy? In today’s video, the bride and her girls absolutely understood the vibe assignment, bringing plenty of pizzazz. The bride, in her stunning red dress, stepped into the frame with fierce energy, ready to take on her big day with no dull moments. With her girls all lined up and giving fabulous glam and style, she danced through the middle, strutting confidently and singing along to the vibrant tunes of ‘ Who’s Dat Girl’ by Ayra Starr and Rema. The aura, style, energy— all a solid 10! She knows the…
Today, and annually, the 3rd of December, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) honours the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as more than a sport. It joins the world in inviting all of us to pause, reflect, and recommit to building a society where inclusion is not an event or a gesture, but an everyday reality. While the Paralympics remain a powerful global showcase of excellence, courage, and elite performance, they represent only one dimension of a much broader and more urgent responsibility: ensuring that people with disabilities have meaningful, equitable pathways in every corner of…
The draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 – the biggest edition of football’s global showpiece ever held – takes place in Washington on Friday, 5 December with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings. The draw will start at 19:00 (SA time). The expanded 48-team tournament – up from the 32-nation field that competed at the 2022 Qatar World Cup – will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year. Close relationship Trump’s attendance at the Kennedy Center ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who…
I love Christmas. I love Nigerians, and I love how we can borrow traditions and make them larger than life. Ghanaians can cry all they want, but Nigerians now own December. Speaking of traditions, for many years, we decorated Christmas Trees in our homes, sang Carols and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You”, and it was nobody’s business. Then one day, a celebrity posed with her family in matching pyjamas by the Christmas tree. Nigerians loved it, even those who don’t wear pyjamas, because let’s be honest, Nigeria is hot. Then another celebrity decided not to have…
African champions South Africa have opened their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025 campaign with a convincing win over Austria at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped in Santiago, Chile, South America, on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. This is the African champs’ ninth appearance at the event, and their first-ever meeting with Austria at this level, which added an extra layer of anticipation to the start of the tournament. With England and China also in Pool D, both teams understood how important a positive start would be. South Africa settled quickly when Leah du Plessis ran onto a brilliant…
The Desperados Homecoming Party delivered every bit of the excitement it promised. On November 28th, the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja erupted into a wild fusion of Ibiza rave culture and unapologetic Lagos nightlife as Desperados, Nigeria’s No.1 flavoured beer, hosted the biggest Homecoming Party of the year. With over 5,000 free-spirited party lovers in the hall, the event lived up to its hype as the return of Ibiza-inspired energy, creativity and untamed expression. From the moment guests walked through the neon-tunnel entrance, the venue transformed into a glamorous rave playground. The atmosphere showcased everything Desperados stands for. No rules,…
Scott Robertson is on the thin edge of the blade after a season in which the All Blacks flattered to deceive and also recorded the worst loss in their storied history. NZ Rugby has reportedly decided to stick with the 51-year-old for now after a formal review of an average 2025 season. But there are no guarantees that he will be the man to take the All Blacks to the 2027 World Cup. After a year defined by inconsistency, tactical confusion and eyebrow-raising off-field revelations, NZ Rugby has opted for stability over shock, but made it clear that anything short…
Photo Credit: Funke Akindele/Instagram Cinema lovers, get ready: December is about to serve up something special. Award-winning actress Funke Akindele has just released the official trailer for her latest film, “Behind The Scenes,” ahead of its London premiere on 4 December at Odeon Greenwich. The movie, hitting cinemas on 12 December, explores resilience, healing, and the unspoken truths we all carry. Akindele describes it as a story of “truth, pressure, healing, and everything we don’t say out loud.” The film follows characters navigating hidden struggles, capturing moments of vulnerability and strength that will resonate with audiences. The cast brings together…
Ireland back Mack Hansen has suffered another injury setback with his latest foot injury requiring surgery that could rule him out of the Six Nations. The 27-year-old first sustained the problem on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia and missed all three Tests of the victorious series.The Connacht back-three player reaggravated the issue on his only provincial appearance of the season against the Bulls in October and subsequently missed Ireland’s autumn series games against New Zealand and Japan.He was named at full-back for the first time in his Test career against Australia and marked his return with a…