Author: Prudence Makoge
The last few months have been a rollercoaster ride for Orlando Pirates and superstar winger Monnapule Saleng. Let’s remember the good times! The best player in South Africa in 2023-2023 Saleng produced a dazzling output of 15 goals and 11 assists from 30 appearances across all competitions in 2022-2023 to be crowned PSL Player of the Year. 2023-2024 didn’t reach those heights but class, as they say, is permanent. He was easily the best player in South Africa, by a mile. In October 2022, he bagged a match-winning brace in a 3-0 win against Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final and…
As a passionate Pan-Africanist with a front-row seat to global shifts in media and entertainment consumption, production and investments, I have long believed that anyone not looking towards the African Sub-continent for investment opportunities in the media-tech and entertainment space, will ultimately miss out on the next great shift in global economic growth, and its accompanying returns. For social entrepreneurs like myself with an impact-first outlook that’s deeply invested in social mobility and improving economic outcomes for our society’s most marginalized, the question extends beyond the obvious macroeconomic shifts, or even the capital-flushed magnets set to seize the opportunity. Instead,…
The World Surf League Qualifying Series Stop No.4 of the 2024/2025 WSL Africa regional season, the SA Open of Surfing, completed the men’s and women’s Opening Round today in strong onshore winds with three-to-four-foot surf at Pollok Beach, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 15 March, 2025. Organisers waited for the morning sun’s glare to subside and the tide to improve before sending out the single heat of the women’s Opening Round. Cape Town’s Remi Fourie secured the win to advance to the next round where she will face second seed Jessie van Niekerk. “The conditions are really tricky…
A Sharks forward has reportedly signed a lucrative deal with the Canon Eagles. According to Rapport, Jeandre Labuschagne will join the Japanese Rugby League One club – who have Springbok centre Jesse Kriel and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk on their books – at the end of the season. The 25-year-old flank, who can also play lock, has earned 45 caps for the Sharks since making his debut against the British & Irish Lions in 2021. He has made eight appearances for them this season, including two starts. ALSO: Sharks to poach Bok star? Photo: Steve Haag/Gallo Images Source link
Photo credit: Queenmercyatang/Instagram A love that glows, a love that twirls—Big Brother Naija star Queen Mercy Atang and her husband David Oyekanmi are celebrating one year of marriage, and they’re making it look beautifully natural. To mark their first anniversary, the couple posted a video of themselves strolling through the streets, wrapped up in winter coats. Mercy is draped in a plush fur jacket and boots, while David looks sharp in a long coat. They dance, kiss, and hold hands, fully lost in their own little world. One year down, forever to go! Today marks one year of love, laughter, and unforgettable…
It has been floated as an idea on occasion in the past, but biennial FIFA World Cups (both men’s and women’s) were formally proposed in May this year by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation at FIFA’s 71st congress.Arguments for hosting World Cups every two years include the increased opportunities for more nations to host the event, injured players having more of a chance of playing in the next one, and, of course, more frequent income for the governing body, some of which would be allocated for development. Arguments against include player fatigue, clashes with an already overwhelmed sporting calendar (including…
We know that God is capable of doing incredible things, but sometimes it’s the simple blessings that remind us of His grace. In “Simple Things” by OneHouseMusic, Annatoria, and Morgan Williams, the song focuses on being thankful for the small things we often overlook. It reminds us to appreciate things like the breath in our lungs, the roof over our heads, and the love of a Father. “I remember all that I have, Like the breath in my lungs, And the roof o’er my head, All of the simple things.” These lyrics show how easy it is to forget the…
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner remains “absolutely convinced” his side have a bright future and says he feels “support” from the club’s hierarchy every day.In a wide-ranging interview with BBC Sport earlier this week, United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reiterated his stance that his main focus is on the men’s team.He said that was what “moves the needle” at the club and the women’s team was “much smaller”.Skinner said he felt backing from chief executive Omar Berrada, technical director Jason Wilcox and chief operating officer Collette Roche.”I feel the support every single day. As an owner Sir Jim is not…
It’s amazing how love sneaks up on you when you least expect it. For Sochima and Chukwujekwu, love came knocking during a time of grief. Their connection was born not just from loss, but from a destiny that had been in motion long before they even met. Now, they are set to spend the rest of their lives together and are blessing us with their lovely pre-wedding photos. They look so cute together and we are stoked as they embark on this beautiful journey of love! Enjoy their pre-wedding shoot and love story below: How we metBy the groom,…
Steyn City School’s Karabo Meso left the best for last as she smashed an unbeaten 117 runs to secure her team the inaugural Schools SA20 Girls Championship by 61 runs against Saint’s Christian School from Potchefstroom, at the Tuks Oval in Pretoria on Saturday, 15 March, 2025. The Oval was abuzz with a lively crowd as the Schools SA20 came to an exciting close, witnessing the first century of the competition, and by far, the biggest innings of the tournament. The Proteas Women’s player produced the magic throughout the tournament as she amassed 228 runs in her four innings. She…