Author: Prudence Makoge
By GARY LEMKE in Swakopmund Morgan Cope made it a full house of breaststroke gold medals at the Region 5 Games in Windhoek and afterwards played down any suggestion that she’s the next big thing in South African breaststroke swimming. The 19-year-old is a late arrival on the scene, having only started the sport in 2021, and she admits that every swim is a learning experience. “It’s just that. I’m enjoying being part of the Team SA squad at theese Games but I’m learning through competing.” However, she is sure to understand the conveyor belt of champions that South African…
Photo Credit: Idia Aisien/Instagram You could easily cue up Jill Scott’s “I’m living my life, like it’s golden, golden” while looking at Idia Aisien’s birthday photos. Dressed in a shimmering gold dress with sequin detailing and fringed layers, she brought all the drama and joy you’d want from a milestone celebration. The setting was the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. Grand, gold-toned, and full of history. A fitting backdrop for a dress that sparkled under chandeliers and picked up the light beautifully. Her dress, strapless and structured at the top, gave way to textured fringe that moved with her. Paired…
Orlando Pirates supporters have noticed Helmy Gueldich’s absence from the first week of preseason training. The Tunisian strength and conditioning coach, formerly with Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi at Young Africans in Tanzania, has been spotted on a hospital bed. Gueldich, who was clutch in Jose Riveiro’s five-trophy championship of three MTN8 and two Nedbank Cup titles, is yet to meet up with Orlando Pirates’ new head coach Abdelsam Ouaddou. ORLANDO PIRATES STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH IN HOSPITAL Kaizer Chiefs star changes jersey number? Orlando Pirates’ new signings for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram Following a leg surgery,…
The All Blacks have suffered a major blow with one of the Barrett brothers ruled out of the remaining two Tests of the series against France. Captain Scott Barrett will play no further part after being ruled out with a calf muscle tear he suffered in the narrow 31-27 win over Les Bleus in Dunedin. MORE: Frizell, Koroibete headline Aussie-Kiwi XV It was initially feared to be an Achilles issue, but a scan confirmed a calf tear, which means Barrett will miss Saturday’s second Test in Wellington and the final match in Hamilton a week later. Ardie Savea will assume…
If you’ve been craving something soft, chocolatey, and easy to whip up without the fuss, this chocolate fudge cake by Easy Quick Recipes might just be the answer. It’s perfect for a midweek pick-me-up or a laid-back weekend dessert, and you don’t need fancy tools or a huge cake tin, just a few basics and a sweet tooth. Start by mixing cocoa powder with warm milk and setting it aside. Then, in a bigger bowl, go in with the dry ingredients—plain flour, baking powder, and sugar—and mix everything until it’s even. Crack in your eggs, add the butter, and pour…
Team SA’s football boys side picked up their first win of the Region 5 Youth Games with a dominant display, defeating Botswana 3-0 at the Unam Stadium in Windhoek on Monday, writes Mark Lemke. Team SA started strongly and took complete control of the game early on. The first goal came in the 15th minute following an intricate link up between Emile Witbooi and Selwyn Stevens, with the ball finding the back of the net through a tap in finish by Stevens. It did not take long before the second arrived. In the 25th minute, Witbooi went short to Stevens, who drove into…
Photo Credit: Guinness World Record/Instagram Halima Cissé is feeling nostalgic. The Malian mum made global headlines back in 2021 when she gave birth to nine beautiful babies at once, and now, four years later, she’s taking a moment to look back on the journey. She and her partner, Abdelkader Arby, recently celebrated the 4th birthday of their miracle babies: Mohammed VI, Elhadji, Oumar, Bah, Kadidia, Fatouma, Hawa, Adama, and Oumou, and marked the occasion with a post to their 57,000 followers. “Unforgettable memories,” they wrote. “A miracle of life, incredible strength, immense love. We are filled with gratitude for how far…
Portugal’s Diana Gomes scores an 89th-minute equaliser against Italy to keep alive her nation’s slim Euro 2025 in their Group B match in Geneva. Source link
In a world that too often rewards noise over substance, Aisha Maina is letting results do the talking. She does not chase headlines or crowd social media. But behind the scenes, this Nigerian serial entrepreneur has been quietly reshaping how Africa engages the world, one relationship, one strategy, and one bold move at a time. And in 2025, the world started paying closer attention. A Bridge, Not a MomentIn June this year, Aisha personally funded and led a 120-person Nigerian delegation to St. Kitts and Nevis. It wasn’t your typical government junket, but a bold, privately financed trip that brought…
The opening day of the Under 18 Craven Week, got off to an explosive start at Hoërskool Middelburg on Monday. The WP XV ran in eight tries and put 50 past the Leopards in an attacking show as they fired an early warning shot their rivals. The Capetonians were 52-6 victors to give them massive confidence ahead of their Cape derby against Boland on Tuesday. The next two fixtures were a lot tighter, with the Lions and SWD fighting back from significant half-time deficits to secure important victories. READ: Schoolboy stars to light up Craven Week Free State dominated the…