Author: Prudence Makoge
Kwaru made history on Friday when they won the Premier Division Final of the inaugural Betway Women’s Club Championship, beating Walker Bay Babes 17-14 (half-time 12-7) at Alberton Rugby Club south of Johannesburg to bring the curtain down on a watershed week for women’s rugby in South Africa. To add to the significance of the occasion, SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, was present as Betway’s head of sponsorship, Jason Shield, announced the inaugural Betway Dream Team, comprising the best players from the groundbreaking week-long event, which took place on the back of the Springbok Women’s quarter-final finish at the…
The Queen of Afrobeats herself, Tiwa Savage, joins Gbemi and Toolz on a brand-new episode of OffAir, and it’s giving all the realness we love. In this sit-down, Tiwa talks about her journey so far. The highs, the lessons, and what truly drives her. From music and motherhood to fame and faith, she opens up about life behind the spotlight, including the much-talked-about salon moment with Seyi Shay, sharing her side of the story. Tiwa also takes us through her favourite musical eras — from her early Afro Pop Princess days with “Kele Kele Love” and “Love Me, Love Me,…
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has responded to criticism from Bulls president Willem Strauss after the team’s 28-7 defeat to Ulster in Belfast. Strauss did not hold back in a broadcast group message, describing it as “arguably our worst performance since joining the URC. Terrible effort. Not interested and disconnected. We’ve now conceded 14 tries in just 3 games. We need urgency and intensity asap.” Ackermann said he understood the frustration, but emphasised the need for unity as the team looks to bounce back. “Obviously there are going to be a lot of people with comments, and that’s fine,” he…
Photo Credit: Ghana Black Stars/Instagram Ghana is headed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup! The Black Stars booked their spot after a 1–0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night. Mohammed Kudus scored the decisive goal just minutes into the second half, securing Ghana’s place at the top of Group I. The team’s qualification was also boosted by Mali’s 4–1 win over Madagascar, leaving the Black Stars six points clear at the top. It was a lively night in Accra as fans filled the stadium, hopeful and expectant. Ghana started strongly, holding the ball with confidence…
Ryan Mphahlele and Glenrose Xaba won the men’s and women’s elite races at the Boxer Super Run Durban, in 13min 37sec and 15:27, respectively. Mphahlele became the fastest South African on African soil, and set a course record.“The last time that I ran a 5km was two years ago,” said Mphahlele. “The opportunity came, especially in Durban, it’s a coastal area, so I thought let me come and top it. It was like a fitness run to me, to see where my fitness is at this time of the year. It was good to see where I am at.“Elroy (Galant)…
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez has been released from hospital and prison after he was stabbed in Indianapolis and arrested for his role in the incident.In a condition set by a judge, the 38-year-old had to be processed, which involved him having his fingerprints recorded and a head and shoulders photo taken, at Marion County Jail after leaving hospital.He was then released and briefly spoke to a reporter, saying he was slowly recovering from multiple stab wounds to his torso. “Sorry I can’t answer all your questions,” he said, adding that his recovery would be “a long process”.Sanchez, a pundit…
The Renewed Hope Student Housing Project is a Public-Private Partnership initiative of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, conceived to enhance student welfare and strengthen infrastructure within Tertiary Institutions across the nation. The initiative provides for the delivery of 38,400 standard hostel bed spaces in 24 locations, covering 12 Universities, 6 Polytechnics, and 6 Colleges of Education. The Renewed Hope Student Hostel Project in each of the 24 locations will boast 1,600 bed spaces, 400 ensuite rooms with study table and chairs, 4 reading rooms, common room, cafeteria & restaurants, laundromat, grocery shops, salons, public toilets etc. Family Homes…
The Australian Diamonds continued to display their dominance against the Spar Proteas as they beat them 65-42 to claim the series 3-nil in Adelaide, South Australia, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. The Proteas had to put the disappointment of the previous match in Wollongong behind them as they came into the final game of the series. With the Aussie Diamonds having already clinched the series, a win for South Africa would boost their confidence. “Firstly, we would like to congratulate Australia on their fantastic performance. Coming back to us, I believe that there were moments that I think we were…
The Renewed Hope Student Housing Project is a Public-Private Partnership initiative of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, conceived to enhance student welfare and strengthen infrastructure within Tertiary Institutions across the nation. The initiative provides for the delivery of 38,400 standard hostel bed spaces in 24 locations, covering 12 Universities, 6 Polytechnics, and 6 Colleges of Education. The Renewed Hope Student Hostel Project in each of the 24 locations will boast 1,600 bed spaces, 400 ensuite rooms with study table and chairs, 4 reading rooms, common room, cafeteria & restaurants, laundromat, grocery shops, salons, public toilets etc. Family Homes…
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says “everyone must just be patient” with Handré Pollard. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Springbok flyhalf’s first appearance for the Bulls in more than five years ended in a 28-7 defeat to Ulster in Belfast on Saturday night. Pollard was one of four Rugby Championship-winning Boks – along with Wilco Louw, Marco van Staden and Canan Moodie – drafted into the starting XV for the Bulls’ first match on their three-game tour. It was also the double World Cup winner’s only match on tour, with the playmaker returning to Pretoria to be with his wife, Marise,…