Author: Prudence Makoge
The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has reacted with shock at the passing of the Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, South African ambassador to France. News of the former Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture’s death in Paris was received on Tuesday.“To say that we are stunned and saddened is an understatement,” said president of SASCOC, Barry Hendricks. “We came to accept Nathi as one of the SASCOC and Team SA family. It feels like it was yesterday when he welcomed our 2024 Team SA Olympians andParalympians to Paris at the athletes’ village.“We walked a long…
Seeing couples express their feelings on their big day is a beautiful reminder that vulnerability is a natural part of love. Ola was clearly caught in the moment and moved by his love and admiration for his beautiful bride, Lola as they sealed their hearts together. As soon as he saw his bride in her stunning satin dress, he knew his heart belonged in the right place, and the emotions came rushing at once. He was in complete awe of her radiant beauty, and you can tell this was one moment he had always dreamed of. The atmosphere was thick with…
Simulator drivers work at the factory of Formula 1 teams to develop the car and test new parts, and on race weekends they provide support to the race drivers by testing set-ups linked to the real-world Grand Prix.Eastwood said he was “extremely honoured” to be involved with the Cadillac F1 project.”I will be able to contribute to their Formula 1 entry by supporting the team through simulator work and development programs leaning on past experiences,” said Eastwood, 30.”I want to thank Cadillac for the trust they have placed in me, especially at such an important time.”Eastwood is a factory driver…
Australia denied the Spar Baby Proteas the chance to reach the final of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, winning 67–36 to book their place against New Zealand in the semi-finals at the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Friday, 26 September 2025. The Baby Proteas will now face England in the bronze medal play-off on Sunday. South Africa entered the semi-final as underdogs in the second semi-final match of the day, despite having recorded a superior goal difference during the group stages, knowing that they would need to deliver their very best performance to set up…
Exciting news! BellaNaija is launching the #StopHPVForHer Campaign geared toward protecting women’s health and raising awareness around HPV and cervical cancer. Do you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide? Did you also know that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) , a very common infection, is the leading cause of this cancer, and that 3 out of 4 women will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives? While those numbers may sound scary, the good news is that cervical cancer is preventable. With vaccines, regular screening, and access to the right information, women…
Former Test referee and current URC head of match officials Tappe Henning says Eben Etzebeth’s disallowed try against Argentina in Durban should have been awarded. The lock thought he had scored in the first half of the Boks’ 67-30 victory, only for the TMO to spot that Cobus Reinach had knocked the ball on at a ruck in the build-up. The ball, though, had been illegally kicked out of the scrumhalf’s hands by a Pumas player. Henning explained on a Brenden Nel podcast that the officials applied the letter of the law but argued the principle should be different. “This…
For many brides, the ultimate dream is saying “I do” in a dress that feels both divine and comfortable — and what better way to achieve this than with a style that truly embodies it? Nigerian fashion designer Auxceegyn captures this essence in the SELAH Bridal Collection. Named after the Hebrew word for Amen, the collection radiates timeless grace while carrying a tender touch, allowing every bride to shine flawlessly on her big day. From flowing layers of silk to intricate beadwork and embellishments, each of the curated dresses is crafted for the bride who desires poise wrapped in simplicity…
Recently, there was a discussion about “nepo babies” and “lapo babies.” A nepo baby is someone who has never experienced poverty and has always lived a privileged and comfortable life. In contrast, a lapo baby is a person who has grown up in less fortunate circumstances. Meanwhile, some people classify themselves as nepo babies, and in the eyes of someone else, they are actually lapo babies. Whilst on the other side, some people classify themselves as lapo babies, and in the eyes of others, they are seen as nepo babies. If I wanted to be more technical, I would classify…
That win over Charriere set up an intriguing rematch for Hughes against Jordan Vecenic for the undisputed featherweight title in November 2022.That belt was previously won by Conor McGregor before the Dubliner shot to sporting stardom as a two-weight UFC champion, so the importance of a win in propelling his career further what was not lost on Hughes.Motivation for victory was only enhanced by the need for revenge as the Derry native had suffered his sole career defeat at that stage of his career against Vucenic in 2020.Hughes lost out on a controversial split decision to his English opponent and…
Glenrose Xaba continued her dominance of the Spar Women’s Challenge 10km with yet another compelling victory in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 27 February 2025. The Boxer Athletic Club runner clocked a fast 31:57 to breast the finish tape first ahead of surprise package Tayla Kavanagh (32:01) of Hollywood Athletics Club. Ethiopia’s Diniya Abaraya, running in the green colours of Nedbank Running Club, completed the podium positions in 32:04. Xaba has now won all four races in the 2025 Grand Prix Series to hold on to her title with the luxury of next weekend’s Johannesburg leg to spare,…