Author: Prudence Makoge
Athletics South Africa’s Head of Performance, Hezekiel Sepeng, is confident that the current crop of South African sprinters, including Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza, will be strong medal candidates at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Simbine, a three-time Olympic 100m finalist, is the elder statesman of a generation of sprinters who won silver in the 4x100m at the Paris 2024 Games and gold in the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou. “The athletes are doing very well. If you go back a few years, if you compare it to now, we’re sitting with athletes now that are, come 2028, possible medallists. We are…
Orlando Pirates came short in their push for the Betway Premiership title. There were a few factors, but one isn’t talked about enough. Sesane has been a huge miss for Orlando Pirates When Thabiso Sesane was cut down with a serious injury, nobody knew how profound an effect that event would have on Pirates’ title charge. On paper, central defence is arguably the team’s deepest resource with Tapelo Xoki, Olisa Ndah and Nkosinathi Sibisi as options. However, Ndah has battled injuries and both Xoki and Sibisi have suffered dips in form. The late-season emergence of an outstandingly gifted teenager, Mbekezeli…
Photo Credit: Opal Suchata/Instagram The city of Telangana, India paused yesterday as the 72nd Miss World competition drew to a close with the announcement of Thailand’s Opal Suchata as the winner. The event, which stretched through the month of May, gathered 108 delegates from across the globe to participate in a celebration of beauty, public service, and global understanding. The format of the competition followed a familiar structure. Delegates were introduced, and a series of fast-track challenges—from Top Model and Talent to Multimedia and Beauty With a Purpose—allowed some to advance before the final judging rounds began. Others were selected…
Stormers powerhouse Evan Roos is currently not among the leading candidates for the Springbok No 8 jersey, but remains a part of Rassie Erasmus’ plans. There have been reports of a fallout between Roos and Erasmus that led to the 25-year-old’s exclusion from the recent national alignment camp in Cape Town. According to Rapport, Roos was overlooked purely for rugby reasons, with Jasper Wiese, Cameron Hanekom and Juarno Augustus currently ahead in the pecking order. PLUS: Bulls sign Bok lock However, a source told the Sunday news outlet that the door remains open, especially if Wiese fails to recover from…
Photo Credit: Fisayo Aina Photography/Instagram It was the kind of wedding that makes you wish you’d received an invite, Tanzania’s Juma Jux and Nigeria’s Priscilla Ojo wrapped up their multi-day wedding celebration with a grand finale that was equal parts show, story, and love letter. BellaNaija was on the ground in Tanzania to take it all in. The joy was loud and intentional, from the minute Funke Akindele touched down and danced her way through the airport, flanked by the bride’s mother, Iyabo Ojo, and a live band. We knew we were in for a time. There were no misses.…
Photo Credit: Hasset Dereje/Instagram Let’s hear it for Hasset Dereje, Ethiopia’s 19-year-old beauty queen who just redefined what it means to show up for your country. At the Miss World 2025 finals, she walked away with the title of first runner-up, and she is officially Miss World Africa. This is a big deal. Ethiopia hadn’t seen this kind of placement in over two decades. Ethiopia’s history at Miss World traces back to 2003, when Hayat Ahmed made the country’s debut at the pageant in Sanya, China. That year, Ahmed placed in the top 20 and was honoured as Miss World…
Armagh forward Rory Grugan said that the All-Ireland champions “have not gone away” after their 0-24 to 0-19 victory against Dublin at Croke Park.Their second victory in Group Four of the All-Ireland round-robin series, coupled with Galway’s draw with Derry saw the Orchard County top the group and progress to the quarter-finals.And Grugan believes their smooth passage through the so called ‘group of death’ will show critics they are well in the hunt to retain the Sam Maguire after losing the Ulster Championship final.”A lot of people probably had us written off at the start of the year but we…
gsport has officially opened nominations for the 20th Annual gsport Awards, launching a milestone celebration of two decades of recognising and celebrating women in sport across South Africa and, since 2020, impacting Africa, in Johannesburg on Sunday, 1 June 2025. The 2025 edition of the gsport Awards marks a significant chapter in the initiative’s journey, with this year’s campaign set to honour legacy builders, celebrate new trailblazers, and reflect on the growing visibility and success of women’s sport over the past two decades. “This year, we’re not only recognising excellence, we’re honouring the long road that’s brought us here.” gsport…
Photo credit: TechCabal Thousands of weddings are held every year in Nigeria’s booming million-dollar wedding industry. Blessing Oluwawamiri Alakija, wedding planner and founder of Bblizz Events, says that on average, newlywed couples spend as much as ₦20,000,000 ($12,500) or more for a 500-guest wedding. But budgets do not necessarily depend on the number of guests, she says, rather on the desired quality of the wedding. Couples wouldn’t invest millions in their big day without some assurance that things will run smoothly and, increasingly, that assurance comes from a number of technologies. “Our events heavily rely on technology,” Alakija says. “From…
Jake White says “choice words” were said in the coaches’ box during a deja vu time at Loftus on Saturday, but is ecstatic with the Vodacom Bulls securing a successive home URC semi-final. Speaking post-match following the Bulls’ thrilling win on the Highveld, White hailed the Bulls’ grit after they overturned a 21-8 deficit to beat Edinburgh 42-33 and book a first URC last-four clash against the Sharks next week. The Bulls will host their compatriots with a place in the final against either Leinster or defending champions Glasgow Warriors at stake. If the Bulls progress and Leinster lose at…