Author: Prudence Makoge
Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s Vodacom URC final will showcase the development and opportunities for local and overseas players competing for Springbok selection. The Croke Park showdown features 13 Bulls squad members called up to recent Bok alignment camps, while two-time world champion RG Snyman – a former Bull – starts in the second row for Leinster. Erasmus named a 55-man Bok squad last week including uncapped Bulls utility forward Cobus Wiese, overseas-based hooker Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets) and No 8 Juarno Augustus (Northampton). Eighteen of the players currently ply their trade in Europe and Japan. Bulls director of rugby…
I found out Elon Musk was African in 2003. It wasn’t on the front page of any paper. It was a casual mention—someone noting that the man who helped build PayPal was born in Pretoria, South Africa. At first, I felt a flicker of pride. Another one of us “made it.” But then came the pause. Because no part of Musk’s image felt familiar. No accent. No cultural breadcrumbs. No investment, figuratively or financially, in the continent that raised him. In a moment that could have felt like belonging, all I could see was distance. Musk isn’t the first to…
The past year has been life changing for South African judo star, Jasmine Martin. She has changed weight classes and gained a fresh mentality since moving to the Italian capital of Rome. So far, 2025 has shown signs of taking the 24-year-old judoka to the next level, writes MARK LEMKE. The World Senior Championships are under way in Budapest, which will be her second competition since moving up to the -63kg division from -57kg. Martin’s first competition at this weight saw her being crowned African champion after winning the African Senior Championships in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in April. That performance has filled her with excitement for the World Championship challenge. “In the past I have put…
From players to coaches, the PSL is expected to welcome a myriad of personnel as clubs prepare for next season. Several star players are poised to arrive in South Africa, which is often the formula needed for a competitive season as the rest of the league tries to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns, who have won the league title for a record eight consecutive years. Who’s IN? Percy Tau has publicly confirmed that he is willing to take a substantial pay cut to join Kaizer Chiefs. However, the club is reluctant to sign more veteran players. Tshepang Moremi is arguably PSL’s most…
Love sure knows no borders, and this is evident in MaryJane and Evan’s vibrant Nigerian-American wedding. The lovebirds tied the knot in the most heartwarming way, and it is so beautiful to see. The American groom came with his family to ask for his Nigerian bride’s hand in marriage, and it was such a beautiful blend of cultures. From the colourful traditional attire to the rich customs and heartfelt moments, every part of their traditional ceremony was full of love, joy, and beauty. Their squad came with all the energy and you can tell everyone had such a great time. This union…
The initial Power Week delivered a captivating spectacle, laying the groundwork for what promises to be an intensely competitive 2025 season, and now, the second of three Telkom Netball League Power Weeks is set to ignite further thrilling netball action over the next five days at the Sun City Sun Park arena in the North West Province, starting this Friday, 13 June and continuing through to Tuesday, 17 June, 2025. From the outset, the reigning title holders Free State Crinums have embarked on their 2025 campaign with a clear statement of intent, evident since their opening match against the Baby…
Straw on Netflix Every person and business has a breaking point. A moment when the pressures become unbearable, the challenges insurmountable. The last straw. In Tyler Perry’s gripping film, Straw, this rough moment pushes a single mother, Janiyah (Taraji P. Henson), into a desperate act that holds an entire city captive. Though a work of fiction, her story holds a mirror to our world, offering an astonishingly practical playbook for navigating the high-pressure environment of Nigerian commerce. In the busy, high-stakes arena of Nigerian business, leaders and brands face their own last straw moments daily: a sudden market shift, a…
Rassie Erasmus explains his selection of UCT winger Ntokozo Makhaza for the first Springbok squad of the year. READ: Injury update is sweet and sour for Bok No 8s 🗣️ “I think he’s going to make it one day and if we didn’t try, we would never know.” Rassie Erasmus on the inclusion of Ntokozo Makhaza and how impressed he’s been with the 23-year-old winger 👏 pic.twitter.com/mYnbFiwm0R — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) June 12, 2025 Photo: Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images Source link
The Dan David Prize, based at Tel Aviv University, is widely regarded as the world’s largest history award. It honours early- and mid-career scholars whose innovative work is reshaping our understanding of history. This year’s winners are exploring a wide range of subjects, from the notebook of Isaac Newton’s roommate to the history and traditions of Ethiopian Jews. Reflecting on this year’s selection, Ariel David, son of the prize’s founder Dan David, said: “By making groundbreaking discoveries or applying new methods to historical research, our winners constantly challenge us to think about the past while rethinking how we shed light…
Orlando Pirates find themselves at the centre of coaching speculation following Jose Riveiro’s surprise departure to Egyptian giants Al Ahly. While several names have been floated, one has now been firmly ruled out, Moroccan tactician Abdeslam Ouaddou. Despite his recent success with Marumo Gallants, Ouaddou will not be taking charge at the Soweto giants. A source confirmed that the former defender, who made waves at Fulham, is not in the running for the role. “No, the former Marumo Gallants coach is not in the running for the Pirates job at the moment,” the source revealed. Gallants turnaround fails to secure…