Author: Prudence Makoge
The Springbok Women side to play Canada will have a distinct Eastern Cape flavour after Performance coach Swys de Bruin made several changes to his match-23 for the second Test against the North American side in Gqeberha this Saturday, 12 July, 2025. De Bruin opted to move both Byrhandrѐ Dolf and Eloise Webb from the bench into the starting team, with Dolf, who hails from Uitenhage, starting at fullback and Webb, a Nelson Mandela University alumnus from East London, running out at flyhalf for the clash. Two more players familiar with the roads around Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium – Aseza…
An Aussie-Kiwi invitational team aims to upset the British & Irish Lions in the tourists’ final warm-up before the Test series against the Wallabies. Seventeen internationals are in coach Les Kiss’ match-day 23 for the clash in Adelaide as the two rugby powerhouses join forces for the first time since 1989. Andy Farrell’s Lions have won all four games so far in Australia and are hot favourites to dominate the opening Test in Brisbane on 19 July. But Kiss believes his side can spring a surprise despite a limited build-up, leaving the Lions heading to Queensland on the back of…
When Hamisa Mobetto says she was born with the art of dressing, we believe her completely. The Tanzanian singer, actress, and businesswoman just shared photos that have us completely mesmerised. Her latest Instagram post features a one-shoulder masterpiece combining vibrant coral-pink and orange tones with gold accents. The sunset-inspired palette looks absolutely divine against her skin, but what really caught our attention is the sculptural draping that transforms the skirt into pure art. The bodice features beadwork and sequined details, while the skirt creates cascading layers with petal-like tiers. Hamisa’s styling choices are absolutely on point. Those finger waves with…
Team South Africa’s netball side are through to the final at the Region 5 Youth Games after dealing with a hostile host crowd to convincingly defeat Namibia 60-25 in Windhoek, writes Mark Lemke. The stands were jampacked at The Showgrounds with the home fans in full voice for their girls. Team SA got to work on the silencing process early by taking a 3-0 lead within a minute. They continued their quality play throughout the first quarter, taking a commanding 18-5 lead into the second. Namibian fortunes did not change after the restart as the South Africans continued to score…
Yara’s mornings often began with a glance in the mirror and a silent tally of what she lacked. At the office, there was Layla, her makeup always flawless, lips painted just right, lashes curled to perfection. Layla’s Jimmy Choo heels clicked confidently down the hallway, and every week, a new bouquet arrived at her desk, with cards from admirers Yara had never met. Layla’s laughter floated above the cubicles, light and easy, as if the world itself leaned in to listen. On Sundays, Yara watched Sarah glide into church, tall and graceful, with a figure that drew eyes even through…
Arsene Wenger has responded to Jurgen Klopp’s claims that the Club World Cup is “the worst idea ever invented”, saying teams are in favour of the “fantastic competition”.Former Liverpool manager Klopp criticised the tournament in June, which has been moved to the summer and expanded to 32 teams.However, ex-Arsenal manager Wenger, now Fifa’s chief of global football development, said the Club World Cup has the full support of the teams, players and managers involved. When asked about Klopp’s comments, Wenger said: “I am going to give a very boring answer to a very interesting question. Everyone is entitled to an…
Photo Credit: Burna Boy/Instagram We finally have it. After months of anticipation and a string of teaser singles, Burna Boy has officially dropped his eighth studio album, “No Sign of Weakness.” The new project follows “I Told Them,” his 2023 album that earned him four Grammy nominations in 2024, including Best Global Music Album. Tracks from that body of work, like “City Boys,” landed a nomination for Best African Music Performance, “Sittin’ on Top of the World” featuring 21 Savage was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance, and the emotionally charged “Alone” was nominated for Best Global Music Performance. He…
Kgothatso Montjane had to dig deep but managed to seal a decisive quarter-finals victory over France’s Ksénia Chasteu, to progress to the next round of the competition, in her second-round encounter at Wimbledon outside London in England, on Thursday, 10 July 2025. Montjane found herself a set down as the French player won the first test 6-3; however, she got herself back in the match, winning the second set 6-3 to see the game through to a deciding third set. This proved to be another epic battle at first, with both players searching for the all-important win. The momentum shifted…
Photo Credit: Kiky Festus/Instagram We’re not over the exciting news of the engagement of fashion and lifestyle digital creator Akin Faminu and his partner Kiky Festus. And just when we thought it couldn’t get more romantic, the couple shared the most stunning photos from the proposal, and they are every bit as dreamy as you’d imagine. The proposal took place at dusk in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower glowing in the background. The setting was beautifully done, with red roses scattered across the floor, tall white candles flickering in the soft light, and a draped white backdrop framing the moment…
Joburg-born Ross Vintcent will wear the No 8 jersey when Italy face the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The 24-year-old loose forward came off the bench in the first Test against the Boks in Pretoria last Saturday. Vintcent, a Bishops old boy, qualifies for Italy through his maternal grandfather and has earned 16 caps for his adopted country. Italy were outplayed in the first half at Loftus, trailing 28-3, but produced a spirited fightback in the second to lose 42-24. KEO & ZELS: Boks must turn bashful into brutal! Coach Gonzalo Quesada has made five changes for the second…