Author: Prudence Makoge

The women of Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club demonstrated incredible prowess, determination, and resilience leading the club to a phenomenal victory at the Lifesaving Western Cape Championships 2025, held at Strand Beach in the Western Cape on 15 and 16 March, 2025.  Competing against nine Western Cape Provincial Clubs and two visiting clubs, Fish Hoek showcased outstanding skill and sportsmanship, accumulating an impressive 1,468 points, comfortably ahead of the second-placed club with 1,001 points. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, September 2024 A huge contributor to this remarkable triumph was the exceptional performance of Georgia Singe, the Junior World Surf Ski…

Andre Esterhuizen is set to go head-to-head with Jordie Barrett when the Sharks take on Leinster at Kings Park on Saturday. The Springbok centre regains the No 12 jersey having returned from injury off the bench in last week’s 35-34 win against Zebre in Durban. As a result, Ethan Hooker moves to the right wing, with Yaw Penxe taking over from the injured Henry Immelman at fullback. In the pack, James Venter replaces Phepsi Buthelezi at openside flank. Bok lock Eben Etzebeth remains sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury during the recent alignment camp in Cape Town. MORE: No secret to…

Photo credit: asaofficial/Instagram Bukola Elemide, better known as Aṣa, has been named a 2025 Yale World Fellow. The Nigerian singer-songwriter joins a global network of changemakers selected for this prestigious programme, which brings together leaders from different fields for an intensive four-month experience at Yale University. The Yale World Fellows programme, run by the university’s International Leadership Centre, is a flagship initiative designed to nurture leadership and expand global perspectives. Each year, 16 individuals are chosen from thousands of applicants for academic enrichment and leadership training. Since its launch in 2002, the program has welcomed over 400 Fellows from 101…

Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, have been declared public holidays by the Federal Government for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji–Ojo, announced this in a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. The minister congratulated all Muslims on the successful completion of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. He urged them to “embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.” He called on Nigerians to use this period to pray for “peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.”…

Kaizer Chiefs said goodbye to one of their most adored club legends in 2023. Here’s why Eric Mathoho deserves his flowers. The golden years for Kaizer Chiefs Born all the way back in 1990 in the Limpopo suburb of Tshiombo, Eric Mathoho was a key pillar in Amakhosi’s glorious DStv Premiership and MTN8 double in 2014/15, making 25 PSL appearances in that campaign. Overall, the big man notched 26 goals in 259 appearances in the famous black and gold jersey. That’s quite a tally for a central defender, with those strikes coming once every 10 games on average. Sergio Ramos…

On March 7th, 2025, The Future Is Her Foundation, in collaboration with Pure Life Health, hosted the Reproductive Health & Endocrine Disruptors Awareness Event at the Mike Adenuga Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. This International Women’s Month event aimed to educate women about the impact of endocrine disruptors on reproductive health while advocating for stronger healthcare policies and increased access to quality medical care. Why This Conversation MattersEndocrine disruptors—harmful chemicals found in beauty products, plastics, processed foods, and everyday household items—have been linked to PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, and other reproductive health disorders. Despite their risks, many of these substances remain…

“Creating leadership pathways for women is essential” — Seasoned sports administrator Ilhaam Groenewald believes this goal is integral to increasing the number of females in leadership roles.  Yet, as we know, despite the number of women in top positions increasing, it remains all too common to find men holding key positions in organisations. Groenewald has forged her path as Chief Director of Maties Sport, upholding and enhancing the tertiary institution’s iconic legacy among universities when it comes to sport. In this vaunted role, and with a keen appreciation of matters that affect women’s sport and women in sport, she has…

SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that FNB has become the principal partner of all national teams with the bank’s logo taking centre stage on the front of all team jerseys. The agreement sees the FNB logo move from the shoulders of the Springboks to the front of the playing jersey, but also onto the front of the men’s and women’s sevens teams, and all age group teams. READ: Stormers discard joins Bulls staff It also marks the extension of their partnership with the Springbok Women’s team having become the team’s principal sponsor three years ago. “FNB has been an outstanding…

As the sacred month of Ramadan unfolds, Knorr is embracing the spirit of generosity and spreading kindness with its ‘Share The Good’ Ramadan campaign—an annual initiative designed to bring communities closer through acts of kindness, food, and shared experiences. The brand is creating opportunities for meaningful connections, ensuring that fasting Muslims remain nourished while fostering a culture of giving. At the heart of this movement is the Knorr Ramadan Good Bus, a travelling symbol of warmth and well-being. This special initiative will bring renowned chefs and beloved Eativists to key cities such as Lagos, Ibadan, Kwara, Abeokuta, and Osogbo. They…

  Nigerian fashion is having a well-deserved moment. Homegrown brands are setting the pace, pushing the boundaries of creativity, and making every stylish girl in the country eager to wear their designs. And right in the midst of this movement is Bella Okagbue, fashion and lifestyle content creator. She has a way of wearing local designs that will make you look twice. Whether it’s a statement dress with dramatic textures or a perfectly tailored piece, Bella knows how to elevate every look while celebrating the artistry of Nigerian fashion. So, which of her recent outfits have us completely obsessed? Let’s…