Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo credit: toyin_abraham/Instagram Toyin Abraham has officially joined the 1 Billion club at the box office. Her latest film, which is still showing in the cinema, “Over Sabi Aunty“, has officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark in cinema earnings. The comedy-drama, which received a strong audience reception when it was released, follows the story of an overly intrusive “aunty” whose well-intentioned meddling spirals into chaos. Since its release, the film has drawn steady cinema traffic, powered by word-of-mouth, online discussions and Toyin Abraham’s loyal fan base. For this milestone, “Over Sabi Aunty” becomes the 4th highest-grossing Nollywood film of all…
The Enhanced Games launched as a concept in 2023, with some doping measures permitted under medical supervision.Only substances approved by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can be taken, which is different to the list the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) allows for elite athletes.Organisers have claimed the event “will deliver transparency and health safety by removing the stigma of enhancement – bringing its responsible usage into the light, within an approved medical framework, and one that protects athletes who would otherwise risk their health by operating in the dark to circumvent punitive structures in place today”.However, the event…
Rowell Pillay led her team, Paradox, to victory in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) women’s category at the Northern Cape Online Provincial Championships, earning colours for herself and six team Paradox members at the tournament, which ended on Sunday, 25 January 2025. The Mind Sports South Africa tournament saw esports competitors from seven provinces showcase their skills while refining tactics ahead of the 2026 team selection. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, July 2025 Pillay, who also serves as the captain of the all-women Protea Esports Team for MLBB, was awarded Provincial senior colours alongside teammates Rashmika Nanakan, Ranya Sujee,…
There’s something about a “Bridgerton” premiere that always promises drama and Cape Town delivered. The Season 4 unveiling brought together stars from different parts of Africa for a night that mixed fashion, film and a little bit of fantasy. Nigerian favourites were spotted, South African stars showed up strong and the red carpet gave us plenty to look at. With an AfroCouture Masquerade theme guiding the night, the red carpet felt like a proper extension of the “Bridgerton” fantasy. The event was hosted by Netflix as part of the global rollout for “Bridgerton” Season 4. The series, produced by Shonda…
The boys marvel at the all-round brilliance of the world’s best flentre, Andre Esterhuizen. The post Keo & Zels: Bok giant powers Sharks revival appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Source link
Writing is bleeding. It is peeling off layers of yourself on the pages and letting them assume a form you have no control over when they reach a reader. It is like being Dr Frankenstein with each manuscript; assembling different parts of a whole to make a creature, only subject to you before getting into the hands of a publisher. Women Rent Men and Secrets Here justifies this claim. Damilare Kuku dropped this bombshell of a story onto our laps, her third book, with the expectation that we would devour it even with our palms scalding. Guess what? We did.…
On Monday, 26 January 2026, with 11 days to go to the start of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) announced the five (5) athletes to represent Team South Africa This is the biggest delegation that the country has sent to a Winter Games, eclipsing the four that went to the 1960 Games in Squaw Valley, USA. The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be staged from the 6th to the 22nd of February. There are two teenagers in the squad – Thomas Weir (17) and Lara Marthaler (18),…
The Yeloto African Children Foundation has awarded scholarships to outstanding students in recognition of academic excellence at the 70th Anniversary Prize-Giving Day ceremony. Beneficiaries include: Olusola Uthman Babafemi and Sowande Eniola Iyanu (JSS1–JSS2); Oyetola Emmanuel and Jaiyesimi Oluwadarasimi Wonderful (JSS2–JSS3); Ogunsola Emmanuel Ogooluwa and Okeowo Oluwadarasimi Hanah (JSS3–SS1); Aribilola Praise Abiodun and Oriowo Ireoluwa Laura (SS1–SS2); Olakokun Oluwadamilola Victor and Ogungbemi Favour Toluwani (SS2–SS3). Senior awards went to Odini Daniel Diekololaoluwa (Senior Prefect Boy) and Ogungbemi Joy Ibidun (Senior Prefect, Girl). Speaking on the occasion, the Yeloto African Children Foundation reiterated its belief that education remains the most powerful tool…
Ireland hammered Namibia by eight wickets to win their final Twenty20 Women’s World Cup qualifying group match in Kathmandu.Namibia won the toss and elected to bat but three wickets each from Aimee Maguire and Lara McBride helped Ireland restrict their total to 107-8.Ireland needed just 14.1 overs to overhaul that total as Gaby Lewis hit 33 and Orla Prendergast’s good form continued with 39.Progression to the Super Six stage had already been secured prior to the game and the Irish finished Group A with three wins from four matches. Ireland won their first two matches against Papa New Guinea and…
The race for the Vodacom URC South African Shield is reaching boiling point, with another bruising round of local derbies set to shape the standings this weekend. The Sharks surged to the top of the South African group after their statement 30-19 win over the Stormers in Cape Town, but the margins are tight. The Sharks, Stormers and Lions are all locked on 10 points, separated only by points difference. The Bulls, meanwhile, are playing catch-up. They sit at the foot of the table with just two points from their opening three Shield fixtures and can ill afford another slip…