Author: Prudence Makoge
Jake White hopes the return of Jan Serfontein and Nico Janse van Rensburg can help the Vodacom Bulls step up to the level of URC champions Leinster next season. The Bulls chief used the post-match conference following Saturday’s 32-7 defeat at Croke Park to outline his strategy for bridging the gap to the elite clubs in the northern hemisphere, such as Leinster. He confirmed the re-signing of 35-Test Springbok centre Serfontein and one-cap forward Janse van Rensburg from Montpellier, as well as 2022 URC winner Paul de Wet and the already-announced acquisition of Handre Pollard. “There’s going to be new…
Did you know that Ink Eze started BellaNaija Weddings on Instagram while she was still studying in the United States? At the time, to keep up with Nigerian time zones, she would set alarms for 1 a.m. so she could post in real time. That level of discipline and passion laid the foundation for what would become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated wedding platforms. In the latest episode of the Open Up Podcast, host Amanda Dara sits with Ink Eze to reflect on that journey. Ink, who is also the founder of Aso Ebi Bella, shares what it was like…
Former England left-back Ashley Cole believes Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento has “a beautiful and bright future” and that the defender can get to “whatever level he wants”.Cole, who won 107 caps for England, is assistant coach for the England Under-21s and was speaking after Livramento won player of the match for an impressive display at left-back in England’s 3-1 win over the Czech Republic.England U21s are attempting to defend their European Championship title and Livramento’s performance played a big part in getting them off to the perfect start.Cole is familiar with the 22-year-old, having worked with him when he was…
Photo Credit: Lush Eby/Instagram It may be mid‑year rather than Valentine’s season, yet social feeds insist that romance is working overtime. First came Made Kuti’s Instagram tribute to his wife, Nedo, who marked her 27th birthday with a caption so affectionate it lingered long after the scroll. That tenderness hardly had time to settle before another couple stepped into view. Enter nightlife entrepreneur Obi Cubana and philanthropist Lush Eby, celebrating seventeen years of marriage with a quiet escape. Their shared video opens on a balcony overlooking sapphire water and distant islands, location undisclosed, although the intimacy is crystal clear. They trade kisses,…
The Telkom Netball League (TNL) Power Week 2 started after more than a month of preparation after an exciting Power Week 1, at Sun City Sun Park, outside Rustenburg in the North West Province, on Friday, June 13, 2025. The Gauteng Jaguars delivered a dominant performance against the Limpopo Baobabs, winning 76-45. Key players included Kamogelo Maseko, who energised the team, and defenders Jamie van Wyk and Jamie Williamson, who made it tough for the Baobabs to score. Suné Bernard earned Player of the Match for her pivotal role and the Jaguars’ impressive 80% shooting success. Jaguars coach Rozanne Matthyse…
The Cowboy Carter Tour is officially underway and, naturally, Beyoncé is giving fans more than just music. The fashion is already on another level. She kicked off the tour at SoFi Stadium in LA, bringing the country-meets-glamour energy she teased with her Cowboy Carter album — which, by the way, cleaned up at the 2025 Grammys, winning Album of the Year, Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. The tour will cover 32 stops across the US and Europe, but let’s talk about the real star of the show: the outfits. Beyoncé isn’t just playing with Western themes, she’s…
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit scored a try as coach Johann van Graan’s Bath became champions of England for first time since 1996. Bath claimed a dramatic 23-21 Premiership final victory over Leicester in baking conditions at Twickenham on Saturday. Victory completed a treble for Bath after lifting the Premiership Rugby Cup and European Challenge Cup and rounded off a dominant season in which they finished runaway leaders in the Premiership table. Tries from Du Toit and Max Ojomoh plus 13 points from the boot of Finn Russell edged Bath over the line despite a spirited fightback from the Tigers.…
Photo Credit: Calvin Bassey/Instagram Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has been named Fulham’s Player of the Season for the 2024/25 campaign, following a string of impressive performances that saw him become a mainstay in the team’s defence. The 25-year-old received the highest number of votes from fans, 39.6%, finishing well ahead of four other shortlisted players. Alex Iwobi, his international teammate, came second with 21.5%, while Antonee Robinson finished third on 19.9%. Bernd Leno and Saša Lukić rounded out the top five with 10.9% and 8.1%, respectively. Bassey played 35 of Fulham’s 38 Premier League matches, helping the club secure…
South Africa was celebrating its latest golden sporting moment as the men’s Proteas defeated Australia to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s. South Africa were left with 69 runs to chase down on Saturday to collect their first ICC trophy in 27 years. Captain Temba Bavuma played on through a hamstring injury he’d sustained the day before, scoring a vital 66 with the bat, although he was an early wicket on Saturday when he edged a delivery from Pat Cummins to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. South Africa had been facing a daunting task, needing 282 to win the final against…
South Africa’s Temba Bavuma, who was struggling with a hamstring injury, is caught by Alex Carey off the bowling of Pat Cummins to give Australia the perfect start to Day four of the ICC World Test Championship final.FOLLOW LIVE: ICC World Test Championship – South Africa v AustraliaAvailable to UK users only. Source link