Author: Prudence Makoge
The Blitzboks suffered a narrow defeat to New Zealand in the third-place playoff at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. The All Blacks Sevens won a fiercely contested battle 14-12, having led 7-5 at half-time. New Zealand were first to score when Kele Lasaqa broke through the midfield defence. The Blitzboks responded through Tristan Leyds, who went through a gap and powered over from several yards out with a defender on his back. ALSO: Blitzboks fall to France in Singapore semi South Africa were the first to score in the second half when Shilton van Wyk went over in the corner…
“Every day I feel happy, I feel grateful.” That’s how Ayra Starr summed up this moment in her career as she sat down with Love Island USA’s Chelley Bissainthe on Billboard News to talk about her multiple GRAMMY nominations this year. For the singer, this second round of nominations feels like reassurance, a reminder that she’s on the right path. She shared that it has strengthened her confidence in her choices and deepened her trust in God, especially after reflecting on earlier GRAMMY ceremonies and how much she has grown since then. The conversation moved easily through some of her…
South Africa tennis has a new bright young star to celebrate after Connor Doig and his Bulgarian partner Dimitar Kisimov won the Australian Open junior boys doubles title in Melbourne. The duo proved too much for the Australian wildcard pairing of Ymerali Ibraimi and Cooper Kose, winning 6-3, 6-4. Doig, who became the first South African to win the Australian Open junior boys doubles title title, said: “We never expected to be in the final first of all. We took it one match at a time. We knew anything could happen right from the first match. “We played it point…
It is not the end of the owners’ involvement, they remain interested and invested throughout the process.But one of the success stories of the takeover has been the celebrity pair knowing their own limits – and placing trust in the expertise of others.That very much includes Parkinson who draws up his list of targets, working closely with assistant Steve Parkin and scout Chris Johnson.The budget from the board meeting gives Parkinson an idea of what he is working with as they move towards the window.But while the final say on who ends up coming through the doors at Stok Cae…
Another Friday brought another candid conversation on the Dear Ife Series podcast, and this time, we were in for an insightful chat with Nollywood favourite Blessing Obasi–Nze. From the very start, Blessing had us hooked, sharing her journey into acting and the moments that shaped her early beginnings in the industry. She spoke openly about navigating personal loss and grief, and didn’t shy away from addressing the rumours surrounding her marriage, giving listeners a glimpse into her life beyond the screen. Blessing also reflected on what it’s like having financial independence as a woman, the dynamics of collaborating professionally with…
The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) named its squad, which travelled to the Winter Olympics on Monday, 26 January 2026. Eighteen-year-old Lara Markthaler is the youngest member of the women’s contingent, and she is set to compete in the Slalom & Giant Slalom Alpine skiing competition. The other members, Malica Malherbe, will be participating in the Freestyle event, while Nicole Burger will be competing in the skeleton race. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, January 2024 The team is made up of all athletes making their first appearance at the Winter Olympics for Team South Africa.…
Photo Credit: Renee Sanganoo/Instagram Ayra Starr is clearly getting into Grammy mode. As the big night approaches, she has been making the rounds at some of the biggest pre-Grammy events, serving memorable looks along the way. At The Recording Academy’s MusiCares gala — held in honour of Mariah Carey as Person of the Year — Ayra arrived in a custom Nicola Bacchilega design that felt elegant, confident, and unmistakably her. Styled by Elly Karamoh, she stepped out in a champagne-toned satin gown with a structured corset-style bodice that flowed into a floor-length skirt with a soft train. Off-the-shoulder straps added a…
Sharks coach JP Pietersen was pleased with his side’s conversion rate inside the Stormers’ 22 at Kings Park on Saturday. The KwaZulu-Natalians ran in five tries in a 36-24 Vodacom URC win that lifted them from 11th to eighth on the log and consigned the Stormers to a second successive coastal derby defeat. While the contest ebbed and flowed early on, Pietersen was encouraged by how clinical his side became once they applied sustained pressure. “When we got into the 22 today, we were brutal,” he said. “We converted points. It was the same in Cape Town [last week] –…
When Afrobeats to the World first opened, it quickly became clear that the exhibition was more than a moment, it is a cultural experience that resonates deeply with its audience. Following an impactful first run, the exhibition has officially reopened from January 20 2026, allowing even more visitors to engage with the story of Afrobeat and Afrobeats. Designed as an immersive journey, the exhibition traces multiple eras of Afrobeat and Afrobeats , from its original foundations and rebellious beginnings, through periods of reinvention, to its current position on the global stage. This evolution is brought to life through over 70…
Liam Rosenior is full of praise for Chelsea’s second-half comeback win against West Ham, singling out matchwinner Enzo Fernandez’s performance. Source link