Author: Prudence Makoge
Hayley Matthews produced a captain’s innings to guide the West Indies to a six-wicket victory over the Proteas Women in a low-scoring second T20 International, to level the three-match series at 1-all at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados, on Sunday, 22 June 2025. In response to South Africa’s total of 113/6 from their allotted 20 overs, Matthews anchored the Windies’ chase with an unbeaten 63 off 56 balls, including five fours and a six. Despite the best efforts of the Proteas Women bowling contingent, the West Indies reached their target with four balls to spare. Having been put in…
Photo Credit: Priscilla Ojo/Instagram You know a couple is that couple when they show up to a wedding and look like they could be walking onto a music video set. That was the Mkambalas this weekend. Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux rolled up looking completely in sync, both in black, and looking like they actually enjoy dressing up for each other. Priscilla wore a black velvet mini dress over a sheer lace long-sleeved top. Her pearl necklaces, sparkly heels, and silver clutch pulled the look together without trying too hard. Her hair, styled into two soft buns, was playful without…
Attack coach Tony Brown says the Springboks are approaching Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians in Cape Town with full Test-match intent to kickstart their 2025 campaign, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Speaking to the media on Monday in the buildup to the historic first meeting between the teams on South African soil, Brown emphasised the world champions’ aim to maintain the standards that saw them win 11 of 13 Tests in 2024. “I think the Barbarians are a famous side worldwide and everyone knows how they play, what they try to do, and the style that they’ve got to uphold as being…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched the next iteration of its ongoing initiative aimed at inspiring and supporting people to move more as Olympic Day (23rd June) is celebrated across the globe. “Let’s Move?” shines a light on the benefits of playing sport and working out together, celebrating all the inspiration, connection and enjoyment this brings, and is the theme of this year’s Olympic Day. Participating in group physical activities can help people start moving and keep going. Through shared goals, encouragement and fun – an important factor for many young…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been appointed as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, following the end of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-term leadership of the regional bloc. The handover took place at the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority in Abuja, where President Tinubu formally passed the emblem of leadership to his successor. The event brought together West African leaders and key stakeholders. President Tinubu, who began his tenure as Chair in July 2023 in Guinea-Bissau and was re-elected a year later in Abuja, described his time in…
Having failed to win his first two FIFA Club World Cup games, Al Ahly head coach Jose Riveiro is already feeling the heat. The Spaniard drew his first match against Inter Miami before going down 2-0 to Palmeiras in their second match of the tournament. Al Ahly will need to beat Porto on Tuesday to reach the round of 16. Before joining Al Ahly, Jose Riveiro coached Orlando Pirates for three years where he won five major trophies for the Soweto giants. What are Al Ahly saying about Jose Riveiro? According to Kooora, the Red Devils are backing Riveiro and…
Photo Credit: Colman Domingo/Instagram Who else is counting down the days to the return of “Euphoria“? The hit teen drama is coming back for season 3, with Zendaya, Colman Domingo, and more familiar faces stepping back into their roles and we’re absolutely ready. Snacks? Check. Zero distractions? Double check. Colman Domingo recently stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show and gave us a little scoop on the upcoming season. But before we dive into that, can we just talk about his entrance? Because the way he danced through the spirit tunnel was iconic. Now, if you’re wondering what the spirit tunnel…
The World Surf League (WSL) Africa eThekwini Surf Pro 2025 crowned victors across the Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000, Junior Qualifying Series (JQS) 1,000 and Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS) 1,000 divisions in fun one-to-two-foot surf at North Beach, Durban in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 21 June 2025. It was a spectacular winter’s day on the KwaZulu-Natal coast and with the best conditions on offer all week-long, it was a fitting end to the second edition of the eThekwini Surf Pro on International Surfing Day. South Africa’s top Challenger Series contender and former Durban local, Sarah Baum, has been the standout all event…
One thing we absolutely love, and we bet you do too, is how versatile shawarma is when it comes to preparation. Chicken, goat meat, pork, beef… add mayonnaise or leave it out, sprinkle in some powdered pepper or skip it entirely. Fancy beetroot in your veggie mix? Go for it. Prefer carrots instead? No problem. Onions? Yes please! That’s the beauty of shawarma. It’s a special dish that embraces all your taste preferences. You can always tweak it to suit your mood. In this Nigerian-style chicken shawarma recipe by Kiki Foodies, she keeps it classic and simple with ingredients like…
The Springbok Sevens ‘A’ team claimed the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Port Louis on Sunday. The South Africans won the Mauritius tournament, played at the Labourdonnais Sports Club over the weekend, with a 26-12 victory over Madagascar in the final. Earlier on Sunday, they beat Zimbabwe 19-12 in the semi-finals, and defending champions, Uganda, 26-0 in the quarter-finals. “This was a good effort, and I am happy with the way the squad applied themselves and executed their duties,” said Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman. “We had eight players who are uncapped at SVNS level and they all fitted into the…