Author: Prudence Makoge

By GARY LEMKE in Swakopmund Team SA were quick to make a statement of intent as the track and field action began at the Region 5 Games at the Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund on Monday. There were four Team SA athletes contesting finals and all four of them won medals – three gold and one bronze. Long jumper Ashlynn Norman and 3000m runner Michael Bekker bagged gold in the morning session and were joined as Games champions by Erik Senekal, who produced a character-filled performance to claim the discus title under a cloudless afternoon sky. Both morning events took place…

Photo Credit: Tony Elumelu/Instagram Tony Elumelu’s triplet daughters have officially graduated from high school — and the celebration was all love, light and champagne toasts. In a series of photos shared on Instagram, the Nigerian business mogul gave us a glimpse into the family’s joy-filled moment. The first photo shows the triplets, in floral summer dresses, standing side by side with big smiles. As the carousel continued, we got a glimpse of the entire family soaking in the moment. Tony is seen walking alongside his wife, Awele Elumelu, each holding a glass of champagne. Awele wore a flowing purple maxi…

Orlando Pirates are reportedly close to signing a Stellenbosch FC star. The Buccaneers are ringing the changes following the conclusion of last season. Abdeslam Ouaddou has already welcomed a host of new signings, and more are to follow! READ MORE • Orlando Pirates cut ties with fan-favourite worth R14.5 million! Orlando Pirates set to sign Stellenbosch star READ MORE • Sundowns set to complete record R25 million PSL transfer deal! According to the latest transfer reports, 26-year-old Stellenbosch and Bafana Bafana defender Thabo Moloisane is closing in on a move to Soweto. Moloisane has been a top performer for Stellenbosch…

Returning for its milestone 18th edition, the She Creates Camp, organized by the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), is poised to be its biggest and most significant offering to date! Taking place from August 10th to 23rd in Ikeja, Lagos, the camp provides an unparalleled fun learning experience and maintains its distinctive position as Nigeria’s first and only known residential STEM camp exclusively for secondary school girls. Having already empowered more than 600 girls since 2008, the program further expands this year with the reintroduction of its Kwara State open (day) camp, marking a complete resumption of activities following the…

World indoor champion Prudence Sekgodiso delivered another superb result on the top-flight Wanda Diamond League circuit, taking second place in the women’s 800m race in Eugene in Oregon, the United States of America, on Saturday night, 5 July 2025. Sekgodiso pushed eventual winner Tsige Duguma of Ethiopia all the way to the line at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field, equalling her personal best of 1:57.16 to take the runner-up spot. Prudence Sekgodiso 800m PB in Ostrava Sets New Meeting Record Duguma narrowly held on to secure victory in 1:57.10 for an African athletes sweep of the podium, with Uganda’s…

Let’s be real for a moment. Being unemployed isn’t just about not having a job. It’s about waking up every morning with a silent ache in your chest. It’s about scrolling through job boards until your eyes blur. It’s about applying to roles you’re qualified for, sometimes even overqualified for, and still hearing nothing. Worse?You start to question yourself. “Maybe I’m not good enough.” “Maybe there’s something wrong with my CV.” “Maybe it’s just not my time.” It’s not just rejection that wears you down. It’s the lack of response, the ghosting, the silence, the feeling that you’re invisible in…

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell continues to experiment at fullback as he names his latest team with the first Test against the Wallabies drawing closer. Scotland and Toulouse fullback Blair Kinghorn gets the No 15 jersey for Wednesday’s fourth tour match against the Brumbies in Canberra. He was a late arrival to the tour due to his involvement in the French Top 14 final and replaces Ireland’s Hugo Keenan, who falls out of the match-day 23 altogether. Keenan missed the second tour match against the Reds through illness and was replaced by Elliot Daly, who’s Lions tour came…

Abigayel Vosloo is living proof that persevering through difficult times creates a stronger person on the other side, writes Mark Lemke in Windhoek. The 17-year-old began playing tennis at age six, with her biggest motivator being her dad. He supported her journey from the beginning, all the way through to her reaching the level of playing in junior professional tournaments. Last year, her father passed away tragically, leaving behind a void that cannot be filled. Vosloo has carried that grief with her and plays tennis motivated by the love she shared with him. The South African is seeded second at…

Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne and Uma Thurman have more than just on-screen chemistry. Off-screen, they’re giving bestie energy too. In a recent interview, the trio sat down to discuss their roles in “The Old Guard 2,” offering insight into their characters’ backstories, the high-stakes action ahead and a quick refresher on the first film for those who may need it. Charlize Theron, the South African actress who plays Andy, returns as the centuries-old warrior and leader of the immortal group. She explained how Andy’s journey continues to evolve, particularly as she wrestles with the reality of her fading immortality and…

NBA star Kevin Durant has joined the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns in a record-breaking trade deal involving seven teams.The move was first announced last month but was confirmed on Sunday when the league’s new year officially started.The Atlanta Hawks, the Brooklyn Nets, the Golden State Warriors, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers are also involved in the deal, which involves 13 players and several future draft picks being exchanged.The previous record for the largest trade in NBA history was six teams, set last summer when Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks.Durant, 36, was named the 2014…