Author: Prudence Makoge
Tayla Kavanagh is the new South African national 10km champion after dominating the women’s event, which was incorporated into the Northridge Mall Marathon, in Mangaung, the Free State, on Saturday, 15 November 2025. Kavanagh lived up to the hype as the pre-race favourite in the women’s contest, with the in-form athlete easing away in wet conditions to claim gold for KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) in 33:05. Finishing more than a minute behind her, Karabo Mailula earned the silver medal for the second year in a row, taking second place in 34:20. Her AGN teammate Elizabeth Hutamo ended third in 34:59 to…
Photo credit: Mrmoney/Instagram At this point, Asake can basically do no wrong when it comes to style. He has been giving back to back looks for a while now. First it was the braids, then the locs, then a short afro, then cobalt blue. And now he has gone completely bald and fans are taking it all in. Last night at GQ’s Man of the Year event, he showed up looking sharp. He wore an all black suit with a slightly oversized blazer that sat well on him without feeling overdone. What really lifted the look was the haircut. The…
Rassie Erasmus wants greater balance and clarity around head-contact decisions after lock Franco Mostert was sent off early in the Springboks’ win over Italy in Turin. Mostert received a straight red card in the 11th minute for a dangerous tackle on Paolo Garbisi – the Boks’ second red card in as many weeks for upright collisions involving their towering locks. But while Erasmus stopped short of criticising referee James Doleman, he made it clear the current directive is difficult for players of that size to navigate. WATCH: Schalk, Mallett on Franco red card Erasmus told the media after the Test…
South Africa were eliminated in the Last 32 of the Under-17 Fifa World Cup when they went down 3-0 to a slick Japan side in Doha. The score had been 0-0 at the interval, before Japan put things together in a dream second half. Morocco and Mali had earlier progressed to the Last 16, beating the USA and Zambia, as Africa’s youth showcasred their talent on the bigggest stage. However, for South Africa, who had finished second in their grip behind Italy, the journey ended at the Last 32 stage.. In the match against Japan, South Africa had a slow…
In recent times, Afrobeats have been paying it to their roots by infusing Fuji, a Yoruba-rooted Nigerian music genre characterised by powerful, chant-driven vocals, heavy percussion, and layered and sometimes fast-paced drum patterns. Although reported to have originated among Yoruba Muslim communities, Fuji grew beyond its religious origins to become a cultural soundtrack for much of South-West Nigeria. For decades, through the 2010s, it was the dominant sound that shaped childhoods, street culture and communal celebrations. Prominent names of the genre include Sikiru Ayinde Barriseter, Saheed Osupa, Kollington, Alabi Pasuma, Adewale Ayuba, Wasiu Ayinde and a host of others. But…
More consistent success raises expectations of Argentina, something they have not always handled well.In the summer they lost a home series 2-0 to England, despite Steve Borthwick’s side missing 14 players who were touring with the British and Irish Lions.In the Rugby Championship, they started with a defeat and a win at home against New Zealand and went to Australia with a big chance to cement their status as title contenders.Despite leading by 14 points at half-time, they ended up losing 28-24 after conceding a last-gasp try.They avenged that loss the next week and ran the Springboks close in their…
Photo Credit: Burberry/Instagram “Don’t allow your age to stop you. Don’t allow your family to say don’t do that, it’s embarrassing. If you love it, do it.” Those were the words Bemi Orojuogun, widely known as London Bus Aunty, shared as she accepted Video of the Year at the TikTok UK Awards yesterday. It was a message about confidence and doing what feels true to you, even when the people around you do not understand it. Bemi’s journey has been full of unexpected chapters. Just three months ago, she appeared in Burberry’s Back to the City campaign. The woman who…
The Africa Sports Ventures Group has announced the 2025 Honourees of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards, a list that celebrates exceptional women transforming the landscape of sports across Africa and the diaspora. From Olympic icons and ministers to federation presidents, CEOs, journalists, and grassroots trailblazers, these 50 women embody leadership, innovation, and the indomitable spirit of African excellence. Their collective achievements underscore the growing influence of women in shaping the future of African sports governance, participation, and entrepreneurship. Brenda Marolen Wants to Continue Making a Meaningful Impact September 17, 2025 Brenda Marolen was bestowed with the…
The MENtality With Ebuka podcast continues to give. Picking the discussions around masculinity and relationships from the second episode, the third episode is now live! In the second episode, the hosts, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Banky W, were joined by Bovi Ugboma and Do2Dtun to discuss men’s mentality around relationships. In Nigeria, relationships are not a topic that is exhaustible in a stretch, so it is not much of a surprise to have another MENtality With Ebuka episode to explore the dynamics of masculinity and relationships. In this third episode, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Banky W are joined by Johnny Drille and…
The SA pack was well led by captain Riley Norton, playing at flank, while flyhalf Vusi Moyo directed play intelligently behind his dominant pack with the wind in his back. The visitors led 10-3 at the break after displaying good physicality, winning the aerial battle and enjoying better territory than the hosts. The encounter was marked by sweeping rain throughout as both teams did their best to master the wet conditions on the artificial pitch. South Africa scored the only try of the first half through hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele from a strong lineout mall, with Moyo slotting the conversion. Earlier,…