Author: Prudence Makoge
Mamelodi Sundowns registered a comfortable 2-0 win over AmaZulu in a league match played at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Tuesday. Both Peter Shalulile and Arthur Sales were on target for the champions, with the focus now on Sunday against Orlando Pirates. As a result, the Brazilians moved to 58 points after 22 league games, meaning they are 18 points ahead of Pirates. Second-placed Pirates could only afford a goalless draw away to Stellenbosch FC on the same night. The draw took Jose Riveiro’s men to 40 points after 18 league games – Bucs still have four games in hand. It…
Online shopping has revolutionized how people shop, especially those interested in fashion who want expediency without compromising quality or flare. Not only does online shopping allow access to an excellent variety of clothing, filtered by your size and accessories to match the outfit – delivered right to your door. This includes very fashionable evening dresses and comfortable loungewear, but it also enables South Africans to browse an enormous amount of fashionable clothing through platforms such as GotToShop. The digital era offers everything, and buying clothes online is no exception. What shape will this trend give our purchases, and what…
The 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League season is well underway, two weeks in, and already the results suggest we are in for a mouth-watering season after defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns opened their title defence with a comprehensive 2-nil victory over a resilient JVW FC at home on Sunday, 9 March, 2025 2024 Golden Boot winner Boitumelo Rabale scored Banyana Ba Style’s first goal of the season in the 20th minute, which was followed up by an own goal, courtesy of the opposition goal keeper Casey Gordon (29th minute). The remarkable Lesotho International Rabale continued what has become her own tradition of…
CEO Edgar Rathbone says the Vodacom Bulls have estimated how many games returning Springbok star Handre Pollard will play for the Pretoria outfit per season. The Bulls confirmed earlier this month that the two-time World Cup winner had signed a two-year contract which starts on 1 July. Speaking with Netwerk24, Rathbone confirmed that Pollard is expected to feature in at least 15 matches per season for the Herd, across the Vodacom URC and EPCR competitions, leading up to the next World Cup in 2027. “We realise that part of his contract is in a World Cup year and that Handre…
In 2023, Oluwatoyin Shakirat Madein was appointed as the Accountant-General of the Federation by former President Muhammadu Buhari. She made history as the first woman to fully occupy this position. Prior to her appointment, she served as an Executive Officer (Accounts) at the Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and was the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. On the 10th of March, Oluwatoyin retired from the public service. We sat down with her to reflect on her time at the office, what…
23rd March 1981. The Italian government enacted the first law to regulate sports professionalism, sports clubs, and National Sports Federations: Law 1981/91. It was born out of necessity after years of injustices suffered by football players in the labour market. Through the establishment of sports professionalism, this law seeks to guarantee athletes’ working rights, including employment contracts, healthcare, and insurance benefits. The recognition of professional athletes as workers may seem like a great achievement and ahead of its time; however, there is a loophole in the legislation. Law 81/91 leaves the decision to the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and…
South Africa is known for its diverse landscape and vibrant culture, offering endless possibilities for women to seek new and better opportunities. There are several thrilling activities open to the African terrain, and women are starting to open up to exploring viable options, from outdoor events to local engagements. Whether you’re looking to bond with new friends, break away from a boring routine or go on a challenging adventure, here are a few ideas for you to lock in on as an adventurous woman. 1. Outdoor Adventures Embrace the stunning nature of South Africa by taking part in outdoor…
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Photo credit: thelade_wonder/Instagram Ololade Ayelabola, has officially set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model. In October 2024, Ololade walked an impressive 125.11 km (77.74 miles) over four days at the University of Lagos Indoor Sports Centre, a record now officially verified by Guinness World Records. Her feat, which involved completing 2,058 laps at the sports centre, surpassed the 120 km she initially set out to walk, showcasing her determination and focus in pushing beyond her target. For Ololade, the walk was about more than just breaking a record. After facing rejection…
In office last week the big question of “what to do for Valentine’s Day” came up when our boss asked us “in a relationship” gals what to do, what to buy, where to go? We made a few decent suggestions, but ultimately dining out can be quite a personal experience; with fussy eaters or preferences, not all suggestions land well. But a groundbreaking South African startup called FindMy has launched and is using AI to transform how we discover local restaurants. The AI Restaurant Whisperer FindMy acts as your exceptionally well-informed local friend—one who’s somehow managed to dine at…