Author: Prudence Makoge
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson appears to be taking a page out of Rassie Erasmus’ coaching playbook as he named his match-23 to face France. Razor raised some eyebrows when he named Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa’i at No 6 ahead of Chiefs team-mate Samipeni Finau, with the latter in the reserves. “He’s done it before, he’s played for the Chiefs there before, so it’s not totally new. He’s a big man with a great skillset and he’s quick. He can slot in,” said the All Blacks coach. Robertson also eluded to the fact that Erasmus often names players out of…
Russia’s Andrey Rublev took his career head-to-head record against South Africa’s Lloyd Harris to 4-0 when he won their men’s singles second round match at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The Russian beat Harris by three sets to one to advance to the third round. Harris won the first set 6-7 after winning a one-sided tie-break 7-1. However, Rublev hit back in the match to claim the next three sets 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-3. Harris qualified for the second round by upsetting the promising American talent Alex Michelsen in a marathon five-set thriller in the first round. However, that match seemed to take a…
What happens when you try to piece together something that’s been broken for years? That’s the emotional core of The Lost Days, the compelling new film from director Wingonia Ikpi, debuting on Prime Video on July 11, 2025. Anchored in themes of love, abandonment, and reconciliation, The Lost Days tells the story of Chisom, a wealthy woman in remission from cancer who travels to Abeokuta to reconnect with the son she left behind. But as she tries to rebuild fractured relationships and find peace, her return sets off unexpected emotional and physical consequences, including a mysterious disappearance that forces the…
Everton have moved closer to reaching an agreement with Villarreal over signing France Under-21s striker Thierno Barry.The 22-year-old has a £34.5m release clause with the Spanish club and is understood to be keen on a move to Merseyside.Barry scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 38 games last season as Villarreal finished fifth in La Liga to qualify for the Champions League.He would join as a replacement for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin who left Everton upon the expiry of his contract this week.Forward Armando Broja also exited when his loan ended, returning to Chelsea without the deal being made permanent.Barry…
Photo Credit: Taiwo Oyedele/LinkedIn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a series of tax reforms aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax system, simplifying compliance, and improving revenue generation without placing an extra burden on vulnerable citizens. Signed on Thursday at the State House, these reforms consolidate four key pieces of legislation into one cohesive tax code. The new laws include the Nigerian Tax Act, the Nigerian Tax Administration Act, the Nigerian Revenue Service Act, and the Joint Revenue Board Act. Together, they represent a significant shift towards a more people-focused, efficient, and growth-driven tax system. “We are in transit;…
Julienne Heath has been part of the sports broadcasting industry for almost two decades, and has had to deal with a lot of disappointment when trying to get herself into the industry, but she owes her solid career to perseverance. Getting a start in any career is never an easy task, but what Heath found was vital in ensuring her success was being determined and not letting the ‘No’s’ set you back. She explains how she got into the industry when she returned to Cape Town after finishing her studies in England, and went on to do light television entertainment…
Photo Credit: Temi Otedola/Instagram Still watching “Ms Kanyin“? Or maybe you’re already on your second or third viewing. Either way, Temi Otedola, the star at the heart of the film, just shared some photos from what looks to be the premiere, and if there’s one word to sum up her look, it’s stunning. Her hair was styled in a sleek, pulled-back fashion, with finger waves or neatly patterned cornrows framing the sides and back, giving a textured yet refined finish. Her makeup featured a smokey eye in dark tones, softened with warm nude and brown shades that added depth. Then…
The British & Irish Lions finally seemed to hit their stride as they ran circles around the Reds in Brisbane in their second tour match. The tourists were full value for their 52-12 win, running in eight tries on a perfect Queensland night for rugby. Their next assignment: the Waratahs on Saturday. Kick-off at 12pm South African time. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Source link
The first wave of Team SA representatives for the Region 5 Games have arrived in the Namibian capital ahead of the Region 5 Youth Games. The group departed from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International earlier on Tuesday, writes Mark Lemke in Windhoek. The Region 5 Games are being split across Windhoek and Swakopmund, with the next Team SA’s athletes arriving on Wednesday. The codes staying and competing in Windhoek are football, netball, basketball, volleyball, judo, boxing, karate, table tennis and tennis. Athletics, visually-impaired athletics, swimming and Special Olympics members will be in Swakopmund. Team SA is being represented by 198 athletes…
It’s a bright, sunny day and you’re in the mood for something sweet. Not just any sweet treat though, you’re craving a proper homemade chocolate cake. One that’s rich, moist, and indulgent, with a peanut butter twist that hits just the right spot. That’s where Easy Quick Recipes comes in. They’ve got the perfect recipe for you, and even better, it’s eggless. So, if you’re skipping eggs or just trying to save a bit, you won’t miss a thing. This cake is still full of flavour and comfort. You’ll need cocoa powder, plain flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar,…