Author: Prudence Makoge
Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg put in an assured performance in what was an underwhelming Springbok display in the first Test against Italy. The nuggety No 9 scored two tries in a 55-minute shift to remind coach Rassie Erasmus that he’s a real contender for that jersey ahead of the Rugby Championship. The man who replaced him on Saturday night, Faf de Klerk, told SuperSport that Van den Berg’ quality is shining through. READ: Boks go into Gqeberha Test with ‘bruised egos’ “He’s a fantastic player,” said the 59-Test veteran. “I’m really glad he’s taking the opportunities he’s getting. He’s…
Team SA enjoyed a successful day two of the Region 5 Games in Namibia when they won gold medals in karate and swimming, to take their tally to 25 medals so far, of which 10 are gold. It was a busy day with five sports seeing action across Windhoek and Swakopmund. The medals were raked in by swimming with 15 and karate with nine. Here’s a look at how Team SA fared on Saturday. BASKETBALL (5×5) Team SA U16 (girls) beat Botswana 78-33 in their Group A match Team SA U16 (boys) vs Namibia TBC BEACH VOLLEYBALL Boys, semi-finals: Team…
Photo Credit: Mercy Chinwo/Instagram In the mood for some praise jam? Mercy Chinwo has got you with a brand-new single, “When You Say A Thing”, and what’s more, it comes with a music video that might just leave you a little teary-eyed, in a good way. In this latest release, Mercy Chinwo delivers a soul-stirring message about the power of God’s word. The song is anchored in the belief that when God speaks, things shift. She calls Him Ekueme, the One who fulfils His promises, and with each lyric, she drives home a sense of divine certainty and hope. The…
“As hard as it was to do it, I had to push myself to focus on what my job and role was. I tried to do it as best as I could, but it was difficult and I am not going to lie about that.”[Jota] was one of my close friends – and I am sure that’s what he would have wanted me to do. I’m sure we would have had a laugh and joke about the assist as well. He was there with me, I am sure.”Alexander-Arnold said the Portuguese forward was “someone who lit up the room when…
Photo Credit: Thando Thabete/Instagram Thando Thabethe showed up looking like she just stepped out of a living fairytale, except this one was rooted in soil, sky, and something deeply South African. The award-winning actress and radio presenter was a sight to behold in a structured corset bodice covered in mossy velvet detailing and tiny hand-placed petals. It looked like it had grown up her body naturally, twisting into soft vines and pink blooms that felt like they belonged in a botanical archive. From the shoulders, cherry blossom branches arched outward and upward, creating this wide, dramatic silhouette that almost looked…
Canada beat the Springbok Women by 50-20 in a pulsating Test, playing with composure and showing why they are ranked second in the world against a South African team that never gave up at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, on Saturday, 5 July, 2025. The Bok Women can take some confidence from their second-half performance, but they will learn that a Test is 80 minutes long, and good sides will punish them when they drop their guard. Despite a few times when they looked good with the ball in hand, the Bok Women’s discipline unfortunately let them down, while they also…
Photo Credit: Birmingham City Football Club/Instagram Birmingham City have pulled off an impressive transfer move, confirming the signing of Nigeria international Bright Osayi–Samuel. The Championship side announced the deal on Friday morning through their official website, marking a significant addition to their squad ahead of the new season. Osayi-Samuel, 27, joins the Blues following the expiration of his contract with Turkish giants Fenerbahçe. He has signed a three-year deal that will keep him at St Andrew’s until the summer of 2028. The versatile player, who is comfortable operating as a full-back, wing-back or winger, will now link up with his…
Italy’s passion and fitness has forced Rassie Erasmus to re-think the make up of his match day squad for next Saturday’s second Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Following Saturday’s 42-24 victory over the Azzurri, a frustrated Erasmus said he would reconsider his pre-planned selection for the match. MORE: Kriel: Italy got us at the breakdown Despite scoring six tries, the Boks couldn’t build on a 28-3 halftime lead and the Springbok coach didn’t hide his disappointment with the performance. “I guess it’s a positive that we scored six tries but we’re frustrated,” the Springbok coach said. “I didn’t…
Team SA’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Region 5 Youth Games both expressed similar emotions on being given the call to lead the country’s athletes out on Friday night at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek, writes Mark Lemke. Tennis player Simphiwe Ngwenya and karate’s Nyska Jagasur were given the “honour” and both admitted to being “shocked” at being told, and “very proud and very nervous”. Ngwenya’s pathway into tennis came almost by accident, while Jagasur admitted her involvement with karate was born from being bullied as a young girl. “My friends got me into tennis,” Ngwenya said.…
Photo Credit: Burna Boy/Instagram We know you’re counting down to the 11th of July — that’s when Burna Boy will be releasing his eighth studio album, “No Sign of Weakness.” In the lead-up to the big day, the Grammy Award-winning artist has unveiled the album’s tracklist, giving fans a clear picture of what to expect. The project features just four guest artists, each notable in their own lane: Belgian singer and producer Stromae, American-Nigerian artist Shaboozey (real name Collins Obinna Chibueze), American rapper Travis Scott, and English music legend Sir Mick Jagger. Before now, Burna Boy had already released two…