Author: Prudence Makoge
In 2024 Simoné Kruger added to the legacy she is building as a para-athlete by winning gold at the Paris Paralympics in the women’s F38 Discus. She also holds the world record in the event with a throw of 38.82 metres. Now, the turn of the year has signalled a fresh start for Kruger as she begins a new phase in her life after moving from Gauteng to the Western Cape, writes MARK LEMKE. The 20-year-old superstar has enrolled in her first year at Stellenbosch University where she has taken up residence and where she has begun her degree in biokinetics (the scientific study of how…
Sandy Baltimore scores a brilliant volley for Chelsea against West Ham in the Women’s Super League. Source link
Springbok Women’s Sevens points machine Nadine Roos dotted down for two tries and slotted six conversions as South Africa played out clean sweeps against Hong Kong China and Czechia on day 1 of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, on Saturday, 1 March, 2025. With their outstanding results, South Africa top Pool A and qualify for the Series Cup second semi-final in which they will face African foes Pool D leaders Kenya at 15h18 on later today, following after the first semi-final between Pool B’s Argentina and Pool C’s Colombia, scheduled for 14h56.…
From Edwill van der Merwe’s touchdown celebration to SJ Kotze’s no-look pass in the buildup to Gianni Lombard’s try, the Lions were full value in their mauling of the Sharks at Ellis Park. ALSO: ‘Fit, tough, quick’ Lions brace for Sharks backlash Absolute filth from the Emirates @LionsRugbyCo 🤤#LIOvSHA | @Vodacom #URC | #OriginRound pic.twitter.com/D4qkQxYNio — vodacomrugby (@VodacomRugga) March 1, 2025 Sies man! #LIOvSHA pic.twitter.com/qR4PE3zims — Riaan Louw (@Ringo26) March 1, 2025 🎳#LIOvSHA | @Vodacom #URC | #OriginRound pic.twitter.com/K0bPMqwEHd — vodacomrugby (@VodacomRugga) March 1, 2025 Photo: Gallo Images Source link
The Pro Taghazout Bay in Morocco was a World Surf League 3000 Qualifying Series event that saw many South African surfers gathering for their share of the points and prize money. Being a 3,000 it has three times the number of points on offer at any of the 1,000 QS events staged around South Africa. Morocco is therefore the most important event of the year for any South African QS surfer to compete in if they want to qualify for the Challenger Series. Slade Prestwich and Beyrick de Vries were back. Shane and Justin Sykes and Karl Steen were in…
After months of uncertainty, Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane is back in AmaKhosi’s good books. It had been a tumultuous time for the 27-year-old, failing to impress Nasreddine Nabi at the beginning of the season, but after some consistent performances, the tide has changed for the one club wonder. “Things are apparently look good for Happy [Mashiane],” SoccerLaduma confirmed. “Not just for this season but even further as the coach is now believed to be putting trust in him in that left-hand position. Coach Nabi is happy to have him for a longer time, “That has also brought confidence to…
Western Province Women have broken the spell, edging Southern Gauteng to win their maiden Spar SA Indoor Hockey Inter-Provincial Tournament title at the Beaulieu College in Johannesburg, on Saturday, 1 March, 2025. It was a case of victory at last for Western Province when they beat Southern Gauteng in incredibly tight final at the conclusion of the 2025 IPT, which would always crown a new champion after Province thumped the Raiders 6-0 at their semi-final tie on Friday. Having last won the title in 2019, Southern Gauteng was the only team to reach the knockout phase unbeaten, and put up…
Coach Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls’ inability to win the ball in the air proved costly in their 19-16 defeat to the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday. Both teams managed to score a converted try in horrendous conditions, with four penalties from flyhalf Jurie Matthee giving the Stormers’ an eighth win against their arch-rivals in 10 Vodacom URC matches. “Our lineout was a bit shoddy in the first half and we never won an aerial contest in the whole game,” said White when asked what went wrong for his side. “Every time there was an up and under, we…
Buea, Ambazonia — Human rights lawyer Felix Agbor Nkongho has called on Cameroon’s traditional rulers to resist political pressure and maintain neutrality ahead of the country’s presidential election later this year. His appeal comes in response to recent endorsements of President Paul Biya’s candidacy by various traditional and religious leaders.In a statement released on social media, Agbor Nkongho emphasized the importance of traditional leaders remaining impartial to preserve democratic principles and the integrity of their cultural institutions. He expressed concern that political endorsements by these figures could undermine their role as neutral custodians of tradition and erode public trust.This plea…
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso has taken a significant leap into the future of sustainable transportation with the unveiling of its first locally assembled electric vehicle, ITAOUA. The revolutionary car, which is 100% electric and powered by solar energy, was officially introduced to the public in a historic event held in Ouagadougou’s prestigious district, Ouaga 2000.The ITAOUA electric vehicle stands out not only as an innovation in clean energy but also for its remarkable efficiency. The car boasts an impressive range of 330 kilometers after just 30 minutes of charging, positioning it as a competitive player in the growing…