Author: Prudence Makoge
Jacques Nienaber and Luke McGrath said Leinster are relishing the opportunity to lock horns with a world-class Vodacom Bulls outfit in Pretoria on Saturday. Leinster, though, will have to overcome history when they return to Loftus this week. The table-topping Irish giants have struggled in the Republic, winning just once in seven matches in the URC. Their 2023 trip to the Bulls’ fortress – with a weakened side – ended in a record 62-7 defeat, while their strongest side lost 25-20 in last season’s URC semi-final. With several Ireland internationals rested, Leo Cullen’s men face a tough test against the…
German Olympian Martyna Trajdos was filmed marching out to her Judo fight with coach Claudiu Pusa in Tokyo Olympics, when he brutally shook and slapped her in a pre-competition ritual. The moment became viral, raising concerns about the athlete’s welfare and training methods. Trajdos, soon after, reassured everyone via Instagram, “As I already said that’s the ritual which I chose pre competition! My coach is just doing what I want him to do to fire me up!”However, no matter the athlete’s public support to her coach, the International Judo Federation issued an official warning towards Pusa:”The IJF addressed a serious…
Godspower Nwaukwa is a force in Nigeria’s beauty industry. As MAC Cosmetics’ National Artist for Nigeria, he has crafted some of the most iconic looks for top celebrities and graced major events with his exceptional artistry. From humble beginnings as a young boy fanning celebrities on movie sets to mastering the art of makeup across beauty, fashion, and film, Godspower’s journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and undeniable talent. In this interview, he shares his story, insights into the ever-evolving makeup industry, and his dreams of achieving even greater heights with MAC Cosmetics. Hey, GP. How are you today? …
South Africa will be represented by five athletes at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, from 21-23 March, with Olympic finalists Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso being the two stand-out names. Simbine will compete in the men’s 60m, where he is ranked No2 in the world and the highest-ranked entrant in the championships. He has a personal best time of 6.53sec, but in the world of sprinting – especially over the blink-and-you-miss-it 60m – world rankings aren’t necessarily a reliable yardstick of how things will pan out. However, the 31-year-old Simbine will be one of the favourites when he…
Ramadan is here—a time of deep reflection, devotion, and togetherness. From dawn till dusk, Muslims around the world observe fasting, refraining from food and drink as an act of faith, self-discipline and connection with Allah. As the sun sets and the call to Maghrib prayer is heard, families and friends gather for Iftar—the evening meal that marks the end of the day’s fast. Iftar is a cherished moment of togetherness, where loved ones sit side by side, sharing meals and stories. As a result, the right drink not only quenches thirst but also nourishes the body with essential vitamins and…
The name Pitso Mosimane is well-known in South African football circles after establishing himself as one of the greatest coaches in the game, but increasing attention is also being paid to his teenage son Reatlegile. The youngster, who is working his way through the Kaizer Chiefs youth system, has started the new U14 season in typically impressive goal-scoring form. Reatlegile has emerged as one of the real standouts in his age group, while last season he finished the campaign with an extraordinary 38 goals in 27 matches for Amakhosi. This past weekend, after again adding his name to the scoresheet, Reatlegile…
Photo Credit: Gout Gout/Instagram At just 17 years old, Australian sprinter Gout Gout is proving to be one of the most exciting young talents in athletics. The South Sudanese-born speedster set the world’s fastest 200m time this year at the Queensland State Championships, clocking an impressive 20.05 seconds in the heats, just 0.01 seconds shy of his own Australian record. But that was just the beginning. In the final on Sunday, Gout made history by becoming the first-ever Australian to break the elusive 20-second barrier, storming across the finish line in 19.98 seconds. However, due to an illegal wind reading…
SA U17 Women’s Coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo expressed disappointment after her team fell to defeat to Nigeria, but remained proud of their performance as their road to qualification for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup came to an end after a second leg defeat meant a knockout loss at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remoon Saturday, March 15, 2025. Bantwana put in a valiant fight in the second leg of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier against Nigeria, but fell to a 2-0 defeat to their African opponents, meaning that the South Africans have now been knocked out of the…
The Stormers touring squad will reportedly include the return of two star playmakers for back-to-back matches up north in the Vodacom URC. Netwerk24 reports that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse have been declared fit for the clash against Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday. Their return is a timely boost for head coach John Dobson, who has been navigating an injury-hit campaign. STATE OF THE URC: Leinster at Loftus, Stormers at Scarlets Sitting 12th on the overall standings, the Stormers are level with Scarlets, who could also be strengthened by returning Wales internationals. Feinberg-Mngomezulu is expected to slot in at flyhalf,…
There’s nothing quite like an unexpected runway moment, one where a familiar face from the music world steps out, not to perform, but to model. It’s a different kind of spotlight that’s very exciting to see. Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and a few others have taken that step, moving from headlining concerts to strutting for some of fashion’s biggest names. If there was ever proof that music and style are cut from the same cloth, this is it. For these artists, the runway has become another space to showcase their creativity, blending their musical presence with the world…