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Jessica Thompson stole the show again on the second day of action at the Bombela Concession Company SA National (25m) Championships, breaking a national record and equalling the African mark held by Zimbabwe’s new International Olympic Committee president, Kirsty Coventry, in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, 26 September 2025. The 18-year-old was disappointed to miss out on the SA record in the 50m butterfly on Thursday, but responded in the best way possible, setting a new mark in the 50m backstroke of 26.85 seconds. This feat saw Thompson breaking the record that had been set by Chanelle van Wyk sixteen years ago.…
Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series that showcases how people live, work, travel, care for their families and… everything in between. We are documenting the lives of all people and ensuring everyone is well-represented at BN. Did you miss our last conversation with DJ Chocolate Thvnder? You can catch up here. This week, we are doing life with Shank Comics (Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel), a comedian, skit maker, and YouTuber who has emerged as one of the leading voices in Nigeria’s new wave of digital comedy. Known for his signature catchphrase “Lit Gang,” Shank has expanded himself beyond short-form comedy into live…
Follow the live action as the Bulls clash with Ospreys in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld. Tweets by VodacomRugga Source link
After giving us so much beauty to drool over in their pre-wedding shoot, Dupe and Ben are serving us yet another truckload with their lovely wedding! Their fairytale, which began with a simple “hi” six years ago, has now blossomed into a union forever bound by love. They exchanged vows in a dreamy white wedding surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. Dupe stunned in her elegant ball dress while Ben stood by her side looking effortlessly dapper. After being pronounced husband and wife, they switched things up with a lit reception that brought the house down with so…
The Baby Proteas were thwarted in the semi-finals of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, when they went down 67-36 to Australia, who booked their place in the final against New Zealand. South Africa will now face England in the bronze medal play-off. The Baby Proteas entered the semi-final as underdogs, despite having recorded a superior goal difference during the group stages. South Africa knew they would need to deliver their very best performance against the Aussies to set up a date with New Zealand in the final. Australia, however, were determined not to surrender their opportunity to…
Introduction: Why Talk About Creative Industry Exits in Music? For too long, African music has been seen only through the lens of the superstars, you know, Wizkid, Ayra, Burna, and Davido. But behind the artists are companies and deals that shape the industry’s future. A merger, acquisition or JV isn’t just selling a label; it’s when a music business successfully attracts investment, scales globally, and creates long-term value beyond one celebrity’s shine. These exits matter because they unlock liquidity, legacy, and leverage and light the path for others. Yet, many African creative companies still see music as passion projects or…
Canada’s glittering wing Asia Hogan-Rochester says she is looking forward to expressing herself in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final against England.WATCH MORE: How tragedy freed world player of the year nominee JonesWatch England v Canada live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 15:00 BST on Saturday.Available to UK users only. Source link
Jessica Thompson kicked off the Bombela Concession Company SA National (25m) Championships in Pietermaritzburg with two titles on Thursday, collecting double gold on Thursday, 25 September 2025. Eighteen-year-old Thompson claimed a comfortable victory in the 100m freestyle in 54.29 seconds, before also coming in first for gold in the 50m butterfly in 25.66 seconds. She admitted afterwards, though, that she was hoping she would break the national short course record of 25.54 in the butterfly, a mark which has been held by Tayla Lovemore for the last seven years. “I didn’t want to say anything, but that is kind of…
You can always bet that whenever Yemi Alade comes through with a new single, it’s going to be a celebration of life, and even the video will carry that same pulse of joy. With “Mbali,” she delivers exactly that — a song about living fully, protecting your peace, and dancing through whatever life throws your way. The video, directed by Director Pink, takes that message and gives it a vibrant, visual heartbeat. Yemi steps out in colourful looks made from Asooke and African prints, paired with bold African hairstyles that mirror the richness of the music. Around her, dancers in…
The Sharks started their Vodacom URC campaign with defeat at the hands of former champions Glasgow Warriors. John Plumtree’s side went down 35-19 at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday despite a strong start to the clash. REPORT: Stormers smash URC champs In the 8th minute, new recruit Edwill van der Merwe scored his first try for his new club after the Sharks’ backline managed to get some momentum, but makeshift flyhalf Jaden Hendrikse was unable to add the extras. Edwill van der Merwe is off the mark for his new #VURC team 💪🦈 📺 Stream on DStv: https://t.co/0P0NNhnwKw pic.twitter.com/t5QLlSbzm4 — SuperSport…