Author: Prudence Makoge

A stirring second-half fightback saw a youthful and inexperienced South Africa Men claw their way back from a 4-0 half-time deficit to earn a 4-4 draw against Wales in their opening match of the FIH Nations Cup 2025. Goals from Trevor de Lora and Angelo Walstroom narrowed the gap to 4-2 by the end of the third quarter, before captain Sam Mvimbi and Calvin Davis struck late to secure a valuable point. South Africa knew they were up against it from the first whistle, fielding six debutants – Angelo Walstroom, Carlon Mentoor, Reuben Sendzul, Jaydon Brooker, Marvin Simons, and Jamie…

Big Zuu scored the winner as a Carlos Tevez-inspired World XI beat England in front of a sellout Old Trafford crowd for Soccer Aid.In the 14th edition of the annual charity football match between England and a World XI – which mixes celebrities and former footballers – the World XI won 5-4, as £15m was raised for children’s charity Unicef.They had trailed 3-0 in the second half but turned things around thanks to four goals from former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.All four of England’s goalscorers were former England international strikers, with ex-Tottenham player Jermain Defoe getting…

Photo Credit: Anita Asuoha/Instagram The Asuoha family just gave us the kind of Father’s Day surprise that feels soft, grounded, and seriously sweet. Anita Asuoha — you know her as Real Warri Pikin — dropped a video on Instagram that’s part tribute, part family flex, and full baby announcement. The reveal came in the form of a gorgeous family video on Instagram. The kids are dressed in matching brown and white, giving coordinated cuteness. The girls wore adorable brown dresses with white sneakers, while their brother matched his dad’s outfit perfectly in a brown suit and white tee. They’re singing…

A series of records added to stellar individual performances from Nondumiso Shangase, Suné Luus, and Nonkululeko Mlaba helped the Proteas Women level the three-match One-Day International series with a 40-run win over the West Indies, at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados on Saturday, 14 June 2025. Shangase struck a career-best 55 off 48 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes, while Luus top-scored with a 76 from 55 deliveries, guiding South Africa to an imposing 309/9, outscoring their earlier record of the highest ever total against the Windies in ODIs set in the series’ opening ODI. In response, despite…

One of Nigeria’s most forward-looking financial institutions, Sterling Bank, has announced an over ₦2bn commitment for fully funded private university scholarships for young Nigerians. Unveiled on Democracy Day, the initiative titled Beyond Education, represents a decisive step towards building the country’s future leaders by dismantling the barriers that keep millions of Nigerians from accessing quality, future-focused learning. This is one of the largest private sector investments ever made in a single Nigerian tertiary institution. It extends Sterling’s longstanding commitment to the HEART sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation. The bank has deployed over half a trillion naira in…

A frustrated Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls were “never going to win” after Leinster raced into a 19-0 half-time lead that set the Irish giants up for URC title glory in Dublin, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The Bulls director of rugby watched his troops lose 32-7 at Croke Park on Saturday, marking their third URC final defeat in four years as Leinster claimed their maiden crown. “They started well, and everyone talks about don’t let them get a runaway start. After I think 17 minutes, they’re 19-0 up. And that’s after you say don’t let them start,” White said post-match…

Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan (Bambam), host, showing excitement at the Onga Village Onga, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, transcended expectations at the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day, orchestrating a vibrant “Festival of Flavours” that deeply celebrated and promoted the essence of African identity. This auspicious event, dedicated to honouring creative talents, was transformed by Onga into an unforgettable cultural spectacle, demonstrating that the heart of African heritage beats strongest when seasoned with music, fashion, cuisine, and tradition. Stan Nze at the Onga Village The lively event commenced at the Onga Village, where guests indulged in a sumptuous spread of authentic African…

Two South African athletes are competing in the seventh Diamond League meeting of the year on Sunday. The women’s 800m will feature this year’s indoor world champion, Prudence Sekgodiso, and the men’s 200m will deliver a Diamond League debut to rising star, Abduraghmaan Karriem. Sekgodiso will be looking to build upon her season best time of 1:57.52, set at her most recent Diamond League meeting in Rabat, Morocco. That run places her third in the world rankings based on fastest time this year. The 23-year-old faces stiff competition from Swiss athlete Audrey Werro, who has the second best time this year, American runner Addison Wiley with the fourth fastest time this year, as well as two-time Diamond League Champion from Kenya,…

This Kaizer Chiefs star popped the question and now he is about to become a husband. Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross recently took to social media to reveal his huge announcement. Yes, he is officially getting married after his soon-to-be wife said “Yes”. CHIEFS PLAYER CAPS OFF YEAR WITH HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT What a year it has been for Chiefs defender, Bradley Cross. So, in just under 12 months he has become a Chiefs player, been a part of the first Amakhosi squad to win silverware in 10 years and now he is about to become a husband. Cross just proposed…

Over the years, Ojude Oba (i.e., “the king’s forecourt”) has made a name for itself as one of Nigeria’s most storied festivals, attracting both local and international attention for its elegantly dressed regberegbe age groups, proud indigenes decked in a range of coloured aso-oke, regal horse parades, and strong sense of community. This year’s edition was no different, thanks to Nigeria’s leading malt drink, Maltina. The brand showed up strong, and from the moment you stepped onto the palace grounds, you could feel the difference. The stand? The atmosphere was akin to a vibrant cultural celebration. The vibes? Unmatched. Yet…