Author: Prudence Makoge
Every bride deserves to feel like a queen while walking down the aisle in her dream dress. And what better way to do this than in a masterpiece that perfectly blends couture elegance with timeless charm? This stunning lace ball dress by Kafbern GH is all about making your fairytale dreams come to life. From the intricate embroidery to the grand, cascading train, every detail screams luxury and elegance. Of course, no royal look is complete without flawless beauty glam! Makeup by Ashley delivered a crisp, radiant look that left no crumbs, while Strands Ghana styled soft Hollywood waves that…
The start was nothing short of a scare. Orlando Pirates’ win over Polokwane City in the MTN8 was followed by back-to-back league defeats to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants. Since then, the former AS Vita coach has driven the Buccaneers to eight consecutive victories across all competitions. In addition to the MTN8 title, Orlando Pirates marched into the CAF Champions League last 32 in style with a 7-0 aggregate win over Lioli. ABDESLAM OUADDOU DELIVERS AT ORLANDO PIRATES So, has it been all about his coaching wizardry? No. Ouaddou has credited the success to both trust and teamwork from the…
South Africa’s top woman boxer Simangele Hadebe put her talent on show in the ring as she completed a unanimous win over Nigeria’s Olamiposi Solomon to lift the WBO Africa Flyweight belt in Kagiso, Johannesburg, on Friday, 26 September 2025. The bout was one-sided as Hadebe’s timing, speed, and ring control secured her victory. Her Nigerian opponent showed determination but could not match Hadebe’s performance. Hadebe used precise punches from every angle and earned a unanimous points decision. “It means so much because, slowly but surely, we’re getting back to the top,” says Hadebe on her latest triumph. “This win…
Love has a way of bringing out our sweetest sides. It sneaks up on you, sweeps you off your feet, and suddenly you’re doing things you never thought you would. Nigerian music artist, Prinx Emmanuel, and his gorgeous bride, Happiness, are the perfect picture of this! For their white wedding, the lovebirds said “I do” in the most magical outdoor ceremony. The moment he saw his bride, Prinx was left completely speechless… and then he couldn’t stop showering her with the sweetest praises. Of course, Happiness couldn’t help but blush and honestly, the way these two look at each other…
Stormers lock Adre Smith says his aspirations to reach the Springbok squad is fuelling his fire in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Smith – who will make his 50th appearance for the Cape side should he be selected against the Ospreys – got a rare start in the season-opener against Leinster on Friday, and was prominent in the lineouts and a strong ball-carrier in open play. STATE OF THE URC: Stormers set early benchmark Smith returned to the Stormers after missing the latter half of the URC last season due to a sabbatical in Japan, where he played for Toyota…
Photo courtesy of the author. The written word has always carried the power to transcend the page and be reimagined on screen, but the translation from script to film is anything but simple; it demands countless moving parts. There are so many layers: the choice of lenses that shape the look of a scene, the cross-cutting that builds tension, the music that underscores mood, the framing, the costuming. As a writer who one day wants to write for television, I have wondered how everything comes to life, how the concept of make-believe actually materialises, particularly as the concept of place,…
Lara van Niekerk completed an impressive breaststroke clean sweep by adding the 200m gold to her collection on the final day of the SA National (25m) Championships in Pietermaritzburg. The 22-year-old, who is well on the way to reclaiming the form that took her to two Commonwealth Games titles and long and short course World Championship medals, claimed victory in the 200m breaststroke on Sunday in a time of 2min 24.81sec to add to her 50m and 100m crowns. Better known for her sprinting prowess in the shorter breaststroke events, Van Niekerk said she uses the 200m long course as…
Sometimes, the simplest requests lead to the biggest surprises, so the next time someone nudges you to dress a certain way or show up to an occasion, lean into it. Perhaps like Samanta, your Ryan could be waiting at the other end, down on one knee and ready to begin forever. The sweethearts met through a mutual friend and fell head over heels in love. Two and a half years down the line, Ryan took a bold step and asked Samanta to be his wife. It all started with her sisters asking her to hang out at a vineyard in long…
The Springboks are in a prime position to retain the Rugby Championship title, needing just a victory over Argentina at Twickenham to ensure they walk away with the trophy for a second successive year. There are some injury concerns after Cheslin Kolbe (shoulder), Damian Willemse (hamstring) and Ethan Hooker (ankle) had to be replaced at Kings Park on Saturday, and so it will be interesting to see what changes may be needed. “It takes time to swap people in and out and have them play in sync – but we also know how quickly that can change so we won’t…
Despite a spirited fight and achieving their best-ever finish at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, the Spar Baby Proteas fell just short of the podium after losing the bronze medal play-off against England, 55–35 in the Bronze Medal Playoff match at the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Sunday, 28 September 2025. The Baby Proteas had enjoyed an impressive run in the tournament and were determined to close it out with a medal. Both teams were cautious in the opening quarter. “We gave our all against England in this match; however, we failed to capitalise on our turnovers.…