Author: Prudence Makoge
We’re sure you’ve heard it everywhere. Davido and Omah Lay’s voices pouring out of speakers, taking over the moment as Omah Lay gently sings, “Baby the weather is getting cold / Cold inside…” before Davido follows with the unforgettable line, “Sweet Fanta Diallo / I no fit forget you o…” And there you are, nodding your head, tapping your feet, maybe even drumming your hands against your thighs as you sing along. We wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve gotten up a few times to dance to the catchy tune. Now there’s even more reason to move, as the video for…
Bath bulldozer Thomas du Toit joined the list of South Africans to win the English Premiership as the country’s foreign legion starred in Europe. English Premiership:Springbok prop Thomas du Toit crossed the whitewash to help Johann van Graan’s Bath defeat the Leicester Tigers 23-21 and secure the English Premiership title. Du Toit was reinforced by replacement prop Frans van Wyk. Bok flyhalf Handre Pollard contributed six points from the tee, while former Bulls flanker Hanro Liebenberg packed down for the Tigers. Top 14:Eight-cap Springbok Uzair Cassiem started at No 8 for Bayonne in a 20-3 win against Clermont in the…
The second edition of the YAPPI Creative Fusion Lab lit up POP Landmark in Victoria Island with bold ideas, competitive energy, and transformative storytelling last Tuesday. Hosted by the Youth in Animation and Post-Production Initiative (YAPPI), an initiative of the Del-York Creative Academy in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the event brought together over 500 attendees, predominantly young women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), for a dynamic, real-world creative enterprise experience. Designed as a hands-on extension of classroom training, the Fusion Lab connects YAPPIANs to actual business challenges from industry leaders. Through this process, participants not only sharpen their skills but…
South Africa had two representatives at Stockholm’s Diamond League athletics meeting, where Swedish superstar Armand Duplantis broke the world pole vault record for the 12th time, and for the first time in front of his home fans. He soared to a new high of 6.28m. Prudence Sekgodiso added to her burgeoning reputation as one of the world’s finest 800m runners when she was beaten in a tight finish in the women’s 800m Georgia Hunter-Bell of Great Britain delivered a perfectly timed late charge to surge from the back of the pack with 300 to go and storming past Sekgodiso and…
As fans continue their post-mortem into the recently concluded 2024/25 Betway Premiership season, the numbers suggest how weird – possibly bad – this season was. Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance and the Royal AM issue aside, we saw a general lack of season-on-season improvements on a team level. When South Africans connect, we don’t just network; we build a community. The Lekker Network is a professional network where every conversation starts with, “How can I help you?” Come join us & be a part of a community of extraordinary Saffas. Let’s look at FIVE key questions in-depth: How many teams improved their points from last season?…
Annie and Nnanna’s journey began when an aunt played cupid and decided to matchmake them. Ever since, their journey has been one of discovering each other and falling deeper in love. They exchanged their vows in a beautiful white wedding ceremony with their family and friends present to share in their joy. Annie looked ethereal in her white dress, and Nnanna was every bit the dashing groom. They also had an intimate Efik-Igbo traditional wedding where they proudly repped their roots while saying “I do.” Their love is hard to miss and you’ll feel it in every frame as you scroll. Enjoy their…
As South Africa commemorates Youth Day 2025, gsport reflects on a powerful engagement at the Embrace Symposium hosted by St Benedict’s College, where gsport Founder Kass Naidoo shared how a simple idea grew into a national movement for women in sport. Speaking to educators and student leaders, Naidoo delivered a compelling keynote titled: ‘Start Small. Think Big. Change the Game’ – a personal reflection that resonated deeply with the audience. Naidoo encouraged schools to become incubators of inclusive spaces through sport, and to nurture leadership from the ground up. “Educators play such a vital role. They lead our children and…
Photo Credit: DJ Cuppy/Instagram Some exciting news! Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has been selected as a 2025 Goalkeeper by the Gates Foundation. The philanthropist and disc jockey shared the news recently, expressing her pride at being “in the mix with legends driving the SDGs.” DJ Cuppy has long been involved in humanitarian work. Just last year, she launched the Cuppy Fund, a philanthropic initiative aimed at providing financial support to talented African students pursuing their education at New York University (NYU). And earlier this year in May, she was invited to perform at a Bill Gates…
Edinburgh prop Boan Venter earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of the team’s first week of training in Johannesburg for the 2025 international season. With props Gerhard Steenekamp and Ntuthuko Mchunu among six players released from the initial 55-man squad due to injuries, Erasmus drafted in Venter – a member of the Junior Springbok training group in 2017 – as the only new addition to his squad. The other injured players released from the squad are centre Lukhanyo Am, utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit and No…
Photo Credit: Lush Eby/Instagram If you felt your Instagram feed get a little warmer today, you weren’t imagining it. Celebs came through for Father’s Day with adorable family moments, surprise announcements, and baby bump debuts that made us melt just a little. This year’s posts had everything: throwback photos, sweet messages, and videos that gave us a front-row seat to love in motion. There were cute family looks, lots of dancing kids, and dads who looked like they’d just won the best gift ever. And then there was Anita Asuoha, aka Real Warri Pikin, who had a full-on pregnancy reveal…