Author: Prudence Makoge
A 28-member national team left for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships on Wednesday afternoon, and the Athletics SA Cross Country team is confident of putting up a fight when they take on some of the world’s best distance runners in Tallahassee, United States on Saturday, 10 January, 2026. The women’s component of Team SA will compete in the senior women’s 10km race, the U20 women’s 6km event, and in the senior 4x2km mixed relay alongside SA’s men runners. “It’s a strong team, especially among the seniors, and we have athletes who know how to race in the United States.”…
Rema has joined skincare brand Topicals as an investor, alongside WNBA star Angel Reese, as the company announces a new funding round backed by figures from entertainment and sports. The investment was first reported by Business of Fashion, with the brand confirming on Wednesday that both Rema and Reese are part of a wider group of cultural figures backing the business, rather than traditional institutional investors. According to the report, the move reflects Topicals’ decision to work with people who already engage with the brand and its products. Founded in 2020 by Olamide Olowe, Topicals has raised more than $22.6…
A Springbok is set to make his return from injury for the Sharks in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Sale Sharks in Manchester. Netwerk24 reports that Vincent Koch is in line for his first appearance in two months after recovering from a shoulder injury. The Springbok tighthead has been sidelined since October after picking up the injury in the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park. ALSO: Sale fired up by Sharks owner’s ‘tuna’ taunt While the Sharks have yet to confirm their touring squad, interim coach JP Pietersen is understood to have left several Springboks…
Photo Credit: Ephrata/Instagram While many of us have already packed away our Christmas trees and transitioned into “New Year, New Me” mode, millions of people across the globe just finished their biggest celebration of the year. Yesterday, 7 January 2026, was Christmas Day in Ethiopia. Known locally as Genna (or Ganna), the holiday is a vibrant blend of deep spirituality, ancient tradition, and some seriously good food. If you think the December 25th rush is intense, wait until you see how Ethiopia handles the season. The Vibe: White Robes and Midnight Vigils The celebration actually kicks off weeks in advance…
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has offered words of encouragement to Relebohile Mofokeng following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign for Bafana Bafana. The 21-year-old winger missed a golden opportunity to give South Africa the lead in their round-of-16 clash against Cameroon. The miss proved costly, as Bafana went on to lose the match 2-1 and were eliminated from the tournament. Following the match, Mofokeng admitted that he felt his missed chance had let the team down. However, McKenzie made a point of speaking to the young attacker upon the squad’s arrival at OR Tambo…
Your Igba-nkwu ceremony deserves a completely stunning look, and what we have today for our gorgeous Igbo brides-to-be is something that will make your big day even more special. Courtesy of Kandice Official, this lovely black and gold fully beaded dress can be the look to bring you that dazzling effect you seek. The V-halter neckline down to the heavily beaded corset bodice, and the Isi-agu illusion beaded skirt, all harmonise into one glamorous ensemble. Excel Hair Lab did a wonderful job styling the hair up into a high curly bun, while Exotic Signatures created magic with this beautiful makeup…
South African sportswomen continue to perform at the highest level, and 2026 promises more world-class achievements. Esihle Zondo, a rising water polo star, is focused on improvement, development, and progress this year. “I would like to improve on skills in the water that I am capable of doing, but definitely can be better at. I want to develop the parts of my game that don’t come to me naturally and obviously progress forward as an athlete and teammate. I am working towards being an asset to any team I am a part of.” “My main focus outside of my own…
One of Nigeria’s and Africa’s leading mobile phone brand, TECNO, has continued to demonstrate that its long-standing commitment to football development, youth empowerment, and support for underserved communities is far more than a corporate slogan.Through deliberate, sustained action, the brand is steadily positioning itself as a key driver of grassroots sports development across Nigeria and the African continent. Days after commissioning its first football-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project in Sura, Lagos Island, which is a landmark public-private partnership initiative. TECNO has once again reinforced its dedication to community-centered development with the official launch of another football facility in…
The Lions know effort alone won’t be enough when they host Lyon in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Ellis Park. The Lions are fresh off their 23-22 smash-and-grab win over the Sharks in Durban and loose forward Siba Qoma has encouraged his teammates to convert good passages of play, into decisive moments on the scoreboard. MORE: Lions flank banned for high hit Qoma, who has often provided impact off the bench this season, says consistency will only come once the Lions become more clinical when they have teams under pressure. “The top one would be finishing. When you have…
Photo Credit: DOlusegun/X It is officially a new era for legal education in Nigeria. On 6 January 2026, a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, a move that breaks a 64-year glass ceiling. When she officially resumes her four-year term on 10 January 2026, Dr Odusote will become the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962. She takes over from Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose…