Author: Prudence Makoge
Munster began the game in the ascendancy and within 10 minutes they were seven points to the good as Kilgallen weaved his way past three defenders to make it into the Sharks 22 and the ball found its way to Crowley, who sent a cross-field kick bouncing into the corner.Makazole Mapimpi looked to be the favourite to get it but it evaded him and fell perfectly for Nash, who applied the finish.Crowley added the extras but was guilty of a bad miss off the tee after the Sharks had been penalised at the breakdown, pulling his effort wide.Jordan Hendrikse missed…
Patience Mokone was hoping that 2025 would bring her some recognition on the rugby fields of South Africa, but she did not quite expect that her pace and try-scoring abilities would bag her green and gold colours in both sevens and fifteens in the space of two months. But after representing the Springbok Women’s Sevens in tournaments in Krakow in April and Los Angeles in May, the 22-year-old Bulls Daisies wing is now setting her sights on a Test debut in Madagascar next weekend, when the Springbok Women face Uganda in the first of three Rugby Africa Women’s Cup matches…
Photo Credit: Joy Raimi/Instagram Joy Mojisola Raimi just wrapped her time at the 72nd Miss World pageant in India and she made it into the Top 20! The Nigerian beauty queen represented not just Nigeria but the entire continent, joining four other African contestants in the semi finals: Cameroon’s Princesse Issie, Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje, Namibia’s Selma Kamanya and Tunisia’s Lamis Redissi. Joy’s journey in the pageant was full of big moments. She competed in several categories, brought bold Nigerian fashion to the stage, and kept showing up with grace and confidence. Even though her run stops at the semi-final stage,…
The Vodacom Bulls booked their place in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after an 11-try win over Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld. Flyhalf Keagan Johannes starred with boot and ball, scoring 17 points – including a superb solo try – in the Bulls’ 42-33 win over Edinburgh. The hosts were dealt an early blow when wing Sebastian de Klerk was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle shortly after kickoff. Edinburgh made the most of the extra man, with fullback Wes Goosen crossing to open the scoring. Despite being down to 14, the Bulls responded with a penalty from…
Photo Credit: Issie Princesse/Instagram Congratulations are in order for Issie Princesse, the beauty queen representing Cameroon and Africa at the ongoing 72nd Miss World competition in Telangana, India. She has just been named the winner of the Multimedia Award in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge. For the final round of the challenge, five finalists—each representing a different continent—were tasked with creating a special video that captured their personal journeys. From the moment they were crowned in their home countries to their time at Miss World in India, the videos were meant to reflect the spirit of their individual experiences. Creativity…
Over 220 women gathered in Abuja on May 24th, 2025, for the second edition of The Bridge, hosted by Aisha Abdullahi Adamu, a visionary leader. The theme for this year was “Celebrating Our Passage on the Bridge.” The event was conceived as a reflection on the previous year’s conference, which successfully facilitated the exchange of information but aimed to create deeper connections among attendees. This year’s edition was designed as a society brunch, a gathering for extraordinary women who are crossing life’s many bridges, undergoing career shifts, identity shifts, motherhood, grief, healing, and growth. In her opening remarks, Aisha spoke…
Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at the future of Mduduzi Shabalala and more rumours involving Asanele Velebayi. Shabalala reaches a crossroads for Kaizer Chiefs Mduduzi Shabalala was only a substitute in Chiefs’ recent Nedbank Cup win over Orlando Pirates. Only a bold man would predict that Mduduzi Shabalala will leave Chiefs in the winter. However, his long-term prospects don’t look great. How much does the player want to become a legend at the club? 21-year-old Shabalala was in a recent preliminary Bafana Bafana squad but hasn’t made the final 23 selected by Hugo Broos. Is Mdu finished? Click for…
Telkom is not just a sponsor. It is arguably the biggest champions of netball in South Africa, and the telecommunications giant’s passionate support spans all levels of netball, from grassroots to the global stage, including the Telkom Knockout Championship, Telkom Netball League, Spar Proteas, and the landmark 2023 Netball World Cup, hosted in Cape Town. As part of its commitment to empowering young people, Telkom’s campaign aligns with the brand promise of ‘Live your Monate’, encouraging South Africans to live joyfully and authentically. In a time when societal pressures often silence young voices and suppress individuality, Telkom has chosen to…
Eid is a time for gratitude, reflection, and celebration. It’s when we gather with loved ones, share delicious meals, and exchange warm wishes. But what if this Eid came with a little extra? Not just the joy of celebration, but the joy of getting more than you paid for? That’s exactly what the Nexus Eid Special Promo offers. A buy one, get one free deal across select appliances that bring real value into your home. It’s smart shopping with a festive twist and is definitely too good to miss. Here are the Eid Special Promo deals available: Buy any Chest…
Defending champions, Glasgow Warriors scored five tries in a resounding quarter-final win at Scotstoun on Friday night to bring the curtain down on the Stormers’ 2024-25 Vodacom URC. Winger Kyle Rowe scored a brace of tries as Glasgow converted a 19-13 half-time lead into a 36-18 victory, and second win over the Stormers this season. Franco Smith’s men will next week face the winner on Saturday between Leinster and Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in the semi-finals. The Warriors pulled away decisively after the break to extend their dominance over John Dobson’s charges to 5-1 and eliminate the Capetonians from…