Author: Prudence Makoge

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith believes Johan Ackermann is the right man to coach the Vodacom Bulls. Ackermann, who led the Lions to back-to-back Super Rugby finals in 2016 and 2017 before heading overseas, was on Wednesday named the new Bulls coach. The 55-year-old replaced Jake White, who left the union earlier this month after reports emerged that senior players and assistant coaches had threatened to leave the Bulls if he remained in his role. “He’s a really brilliant coach,” said Smith when asked about Ackermann on Wednesday. “I enjoyed working with him when I was a youngster and I played…

Photo Credit: Jay Ellis/Instagram Jay Ellis knows how to make an entrance, and he proved it when he stepped into the famous Spirit Tunnel on The Jennifer Hudson Show. The video opens with Jay emerging from behind a bold purple curtain and immediately breaking into some high-energy dance moves. With a big smile on his face and a rhythm that was impossible to ignore, he had everyone in the hallway clapping, cheering, and moving along with him. The Spirit Tunnel, lined with excited fans and show staff, came alive as the crowd chanted, “Who that is? Jay Ellis! Walking down…

Team SA is being represented by a strong squad at the Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games, which have got under way in Germany, where there are more than 150 countries competing across 17 sports. Five cities in the Rhine-Ruhr region – Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Hagen and Mülheim an der Ruhr – as well as capital Berlin will host the competitions. The Games run until 25th July and host over 8,500 student athletes. Team SA is competing in eight codes: Athletics, Rowing, Swimming, Diving, Archery, Fencing, Tennis, and 3×3 Basketball. Three high-profile Olympians from Paris 2024 are in the squad of…

Photo Credit: Bryan Arenales/Instagram What a season it has been. After weeks of romance, unexpected exits and plenty of villa drama, Bryan Arenales and Amaya Espinal have officially been crowned the winners of Love Island USA Season 7. The pair, who found love later in the season, quickly won over viewers with their genuine connection and heartfelt moments. Bryan, 28, who is of Puerto Rican and Guatemalan descent, and Amaya, 25, a proud Dominican from New York City, bonded over their shared Latino roots and love for family traditions. In his final speech before the big reveal, Bryan had fans…

In his BBC Sport column, England captain George Williams spreads the word about the autumn Ashes series and gives insight into the recent squad get-together.Just 100 days are left until this England side gets the chance to taste an Ashes series again and we face Australia for the first time since 2017.Me and Jack Welsby went down to London on Wednesday, driving round the city on a red bus and visiting some tourist sites for photos and filming.We’re trying to grow the buzz, to get people talking about the series down there and get involved.As players, you want to be…

Photo Credit: Bogolo Joy Kenewendo/Instagram Bogolo Joy Kenewendo’s career has been marked by history-making milestones. In 2016, she entered Botswana’s political scene as a presidential nominee to parliament, and by 2018, at just 30, she became the country’s youngest cabinet minister when President Mokgweetsi Masisi appointed her Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry. She quickly gained recognition for reforming Botswana’s business environment and negotiating key trade agreements. In 2022, TIME magazine named her among its TIME100 Next honourees, citing her influence in shaping Africa’s trade and climate policy. Last year, 2024, marked a new chapter for both Kenewendo and Botswana.…

There was something symbolic about this year’s gsport Awards judging session. Hosted at the home of creative titans, Red Cherry Interactive, the atmosphere was electric, a celebration of gsport’s legacy and a bold step forward in honouring women who are changing the game. This year’s judging panel featured an all-star lineup of gsport winners: women who’ve walked the path, broken barriers, and now give back to uplift others. The 2025 gsport Awards Esteemed Judging Panel Hazel Gumede – 2007 Hall of Famer and 80s netball greatClare Vale – Veteran racer, 2009 Personal Account Writer, and business leaderMapaseka Makhanya – Former…

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith says the Bomb Squad has something to prove against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for a five-three split on the bench for the Test at Mbombela Stadium, with props Thomas du Toit and Vincent Koch, hooker Bongi Mbonambi, lock RG Snyman and Smith in the forward contingent. The 32-year-old, who hails from Mpumalanga, admitted at Wednesday’s press conference that the Bok bench did not make the desired impact in the first Test against Italy. On that occasion, Mbonambi, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Koch, Snyman and Franco Mostert ran on together in the 47th…

When a show lasts five seasons in the fast-moving media landscape, that’s not luck; it is creative brilliance. As an actress, media entrepreneur, and talk show host, Nancy Isime has consistently chosen the bold: building a brand rooted in authenticity, audacity, and an unshakeable commitment to telling African stories on her terms. The launch of Season 5 of The Nancy Isime Show reaffirms her role as a fearless voice of a generation, and Glenfiddich stands by her as a creative partner, proudly championing the kind of storytelling that dares to lead, not follow. As a long-standing collaborator of the brand,…

Tennis has added six medals to Team SA’s impressive tally at the Region 5 Games in Namibia. The squad brought home two gold, two silvers, and two bronzes at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek, writes Mark Lemke. The pair of Bogdan Mandic and Simphiwe Ngwenya won gold in the boys doubles by defeating the Botswana duo of Mark Nawa and Seabo Saleshado, 6-4, 6-3.  :”I was nervous at the start but I tried to let myself play freely and enjoy the opportunity. I am very proud of our performance. We worked hard and I am so happy to have won the match,”…