Author: Prudence Makoge
We’re halfway through a decade and the world keeps serving us surprises. So, I understand. New Year resolutions don’t always work. You set goals and then forget or get uninspired and give up half-way. Setting lofty and unrealistic resolutions that are most likely very difficult to attain can be a set-up for failure. And yet, the habit of starting the year with a focus in mind can help you experience greater clarity, deep purpose and personal fulfillment as you journey through 2025. Last year, I created a multi-year vision board and although everything on it didn’t happen, I am still…
South Africa finished as runners-up at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver leg after going down 19-12 to Argentina in the final. The South African men had reached the final with a 12-10 victory over Fiji in the semi-finals after scoring the winning points in the final play of the match. South Africa have now finished fifth in Dubai, won in Cape Town, placed fourth in Perth and taken silver in Vancouver, which leave them six points shy of log leaders, Argentina. The South Americans (68 points), Spain (64 points), South Africa and Fiji (both on 62 points) are moving clear from…
Paris Fashion Week, the grandest event in the global fashion calendar, has officially begun, ushering in a wave of excitement, fresh creative visions, and powerful ethical statements. The highly anticipated Fall-Winter 2025-2026 season is poised to be a pivotal moment in fashion, with renowned luxury houses undergoing leadership changes, while activists and emerging designers push for sustainability and ethical responsibility.A Week of Transformative Designer DebutsThe biggest highlight of this year’s Paris Fashion Week is the debut of several high-profile designers at esteemed fashion houses.Sarah Burton at Givenchy: Set to unveil her first collection for Givenchy on Friday, Burton is a…
Leon Edwards says his fight with American Sean Brady at UFC London will decide the next welterweight world title contender.The Briton fights on 22 March for the first time since losing the UFC belt to Belal Muhammad last July.Edwards, 33, was booked to fight Jack Della Maddalena, but the Australian was pulled from the card to face Muhammad instead on 10 May.”If Jack goes out and gets a win, it’ll open up the division more, that’ll be the perfect fight for me next,” Edwards said on his YouTube channel., external”If Belal beats him, then the rematch is there as well.…
Southern Gauteng will face Western Province in the women’s final of the 2025 SA Women’s Indoor Hockey inter-provincial in Johannesburg with championship, relegation and promotion matches to be decided following semi-final results at the Beaulieu College in Johannesburg, on Friday, 28 February, 2025. Three superb days of action have culminated in the revelation of title match contestants ahead of the final day on Saturday at the Spar Indoor Hockey IPT 2025. Southern Gauteng produced an incredible fight back to score twice, both by Paris-Gail Isaacs, in the final minute against Northern Blues to end an incredible 3-3 draw. Southerns would…
According to UNESCO, only one in three scientists is a woman, accounting for just 35 per cent of graduates in the industry. Why is this so and is there anything we can do about it? For my day role, I took a trip to Toronto to attend a meeting with other women working in particularly, the environmental science field. During the trip, I had the unique opportunity to think and reflect on the diverse role of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries. It is not very popular for women to be working in top science-related jobs. And…
Bok dynamo Kwagga Smith has been cutting the line in Japan since 2018, enjoy this reel of his tries. Saffas Abroad: Bok centres go big in Japan Photo: Toru Hanai/Getty Images The post Watch: Kwagga goes samurai-mode appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Source link
Nairobi’s premier fashion spectacle, Tribal Chic 2025, once again illuminated the African fashion scene with an unparalleled fusion of artistry and innovation. This year’s theme, “Out of This World,” transported guests into a futuristic realm where avant-garde aesthetics met celestial inspirations. Held at the prestigious Tribe Hotel, Village Market, the event reinforced Africa’s growing influence in global fashion, solidifying Tribal Chic’s status as a must-attend affair on the continent’s fashion calendar.Nairobi’s Fashion Frontier Tribal Chic 2025 Takes Style to New DimensionsNairobi’s iconic fashion event, Tribal Chic with a dazzling display of style and artistry. This year’s theme, “Out of This…
South African surfer Paul Sampson has secured the biggest win of his career, taking first place at the prestigious Africa Surf Tour event in Annise, Ivory Coast. Sampson, widely regarded as one of South Africa’s leading transformation surfers, has been steadily making a name for himself on the Africa Surf Tour circuit. His latest triumph is a personal achievement and a testament to the growing strength of African surfing on the global stage. The Africa Surf Tour, organised by the African Surfing Confederation (ASC), was created to give African surfers more opportunities to compete, earn prize money, and gain valuable…
Did you know? One in four Americans find their life quite boring while about 60 percent of those surveyed say they desperately need to go on an adventure. These numbers are from a new survey by Talker Research for Storyteller Overland. I, on the other hand would like to argue that in the pursuit of joyful living, there are ways to find pleasure and thrill in the dullness of life. Boring is what works! It was not until a friend mentioned this that it hit me like a ton of bricks. Quiet simplicity and having the time for careful introspection…