Author: Prudence Makoge

There were two more continental records broken by South African swimmers on the final day of the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. Christian Sadie, who already has a silver and two bronze medals from these championships, set a new African record in the S7 100m freestyle, but just missed out on another podium spot. He stopped the clock at 1min 04.77sec on his way to fourth place.  “The finals went really well. I was able to execute what I needed and it was an amazing way to finish off the gala with a personal best time by a second…

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A view of signage during Global Citizen’s Move Afrika: Kigali at BK Arena on February 21, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen). On the 29th of September in 2012, over 60,000 people gathered at Central Park, New York, for the Global Citizen Festival. It was the first festival to implement a trademark model where attendees earned free tickets by taking actions to combat poverty. To watch their favourite bands and artists like Neil Young, The Black Keys, K’Naan, John Legend and others, all they had to do was complete campaigns such as signing petitions…

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Mamelodi Sundowns responded in true champions’ style on Saturday night. After the Golden Arrows shocker, the Brazilians smashed into Richards Bay with a 4-1 thumping at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Coach Miguel Cardoso’s message to the Sundowns faithful is a call for patience and perspective. MIGUEL CARDOSO SENDS MESSAGE TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FANS Cardoso was clearly a relieved man. The Portuguese mentor suggested that one bad day can happen, but never two in a row. He said the key was a commanding start with early goals. “I just want to tell again Masandawana family to support the team, it’s just a…

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Former South African cricket international Claire Terblanche has come full circle in her career, the current Western Province women’s coach returning to the Proteas Women’s coaching staff as South Africa heads to the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Though this is not Terblanche’s first experience with the women’s national team – she was part of the team twenty years ago as one of the first of South Africa’s internationals in the new dispensation, and she has also previously been part of the coaching staff on a tour of India.  Terblanche says that being part of…

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The world has long been drawn to Mexico, not just for its colour and culture, but for it’s spirit that has a way of connecting people everywhere. From tacos folded to perfection, to the kick of jalapeños, to the refreshing sweetness of horchata, Mexico has gifted the world flavours worth craving. And at its very heart? Tequila, the proud ambassador of Jalisco, Mexico.Now, Nigerians can experience tequila the way it’s meant to be enjoyed. Salamanca premium tequila isn’t just a bottle on the shelf, it embodies the true definition of the Mexican spirit. Just like the Mexicans, Salamanca embraces the…

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Rassie Erasmus has lauded the “brilliance” of flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in the Springboks’ massive 67-30 win over Argentina in Durban on Saturday. Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a hat-trick in a record-breaking personal tally of 37 points. Erasmus was full of praise for his flyhalf, as well as those who had given him the platform to express himself. REPORT: Sacha breaks record as Boks take charge of title race “He was brilliant on the day. What we always say is that you can’t put someone in there and immediately expect them to be world class. It doesn’t just happen overnight. “He has grown…

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On this week’s OffAir, Gbemi and Toolz dig into a conversation that every Nigerian abroad and at home will have an opinion on. This time, they’re asking a question that has probably popped up in your group chats, at family gatherings, or maybe even while you were queueing at immigration: are Nigerians really badly behaved abroad, or are we just misunderstood? In this episode, they peel back the layers of how Nigerians are perceived once they leave home turf — from the stereotypes that won’t seem to go away, to the real-life experiences of Nigerians navigating life in foreign countries.…

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The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) today hosted its Annual General Meeting, where both President Barry Hendricks and CEO Nozipho Jafta reflected on the achievements of the past quadrennial and outlined the road ahead for South African sport.In their joint addresses, the leaders celebrated the organisation’s success in stabilising its operations, delivering a high-quality Team South Africa to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and strengthening governance structures across the sport ecosystem. They also acknowledged the critical role of National Federations, Provincial Sport Confederations, the SASCOC Board, staff, athletes, and media in SASCOC’s journey of…

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Photo Credit: Ini Edo/Instagram Getting your Christmas watchlist in order yet? Well, Nollywood has something new to add to your festive line-up. Ini Edo just unveiled her upcoming film, “A Very Dirty Christmas,” and from the looks of it, this one promises plenty of drama, secrets, and holiday chaos. The actress shared the news on Instagram, posting a short teaser along with a caption hinting at what audiences can expect. According to her, the film is “filled with family drama, Christmas chaos, and scandalous secrets.” While details of the plot are still under wraps, the teaser and Ini’s excitement suggest…

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