Author: Prudence Makoge
Five African countries — Cameroon, Uganda, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe — are proudly represented among the 20 finalists of the 72nd Miss World Festival Multimedia Challenge. Issie Princesse, Selma Kamanya, Zoalise Jansen van Rensburg, Natasha Nyonyozi and Courtney Jongwe, representing their countries respectively, have each proven to be true influencers for good throughout the competition. According to Miss World, these finalists stood out for their creativity, consistency and positive messaging. They have used their platforms to share personal stories, highlight causes they care about and document their experiences and challenges during their time in Telangana. Their journeys were followed…
Lloyd Harris, the only South African in the men’s singles draw of the French Open, was beaten in the first round by the No15 seed Andrey Rublev in four sets at Roland Garros. Harris, who is making his way back up the rankings after an extended absence due to injury, stretched the fancied Russian to four sets on the red clay of Roland Garros, where Team SA had won a Paralympic bronze medal at Paris 2024 through Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole. Rublev prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, but it marked the first time in three encounters that the South…
Kwate is back with a track that hits hard and lifts you higher. ‘Usain Bolt’ is all about pushing through, staying strong, and keeping your faith no matter what.” Fast-paced and full of energy, “Usain Bolt” carries a message for anyone who’s ever had to pick themselves up and keep going. It’s a song about endurance and turning tough moments into fuel for something greater. “This song is for everyone who’s faced a challenge and found the strength to keep pushing,” Kwate says. “It’s about turning every obstacle into an opportunity to run faster, stronger, and with more conviction than…
Betway Premiership champions and CAF Champions League finalists Mamelodi Sundowns are facing a big decision on a big talent: Sipho Mbule. SIPHO MBULE WAITING ON MAMELODI SUNDOWNS As reported last month, Sekhukhune United released the 27-year-old midfielder to return to Sundowns. Mbule made his dream move to Sundowns from SuperSport United on a three-year deal in June 2022. Since then, Mbule has made 51 appearances, scoring three goals and one assist. Due to ill-discipline, the champions then loaned the Bethlehem-born player to Babina Noko in January until June. According to his agent Mike Makaab, Mbule’s deal with Sundowns ends on…
Cricket South Africa has announced the Proteas Women squad set to embark on a tour to the West Indies for three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals from 11 to 23 June, in a release issued in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on Monday, 26 May 2025. All six matches will be played at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados. The combined 16-player group sees the return of the experienced Marizanne Kapp following her structured conditioning block, alongside seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi. All-rounder Miané Smit also earns an opportunity to make her T20I debut after recently making her bow in the…
Photo Credit: Ayra Starr/Instagram Did you know that beyond his vocals, Johnny Drille is also a brilliant mixer, engineer and producer? Well, we already knew, but his recent show, Johnny’s Room Live London, made it even more evident. One of the most memorable moments of the night was when Ayra Starr joined him on stage. The crowd erupted in cheers, but it was what she said before her performance that made the moment even more special. With a proud smile, she told the audience, “Johnny records all my songs by the way. He mixes, engineers and co-produces everything. Everything I…
Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls don’t need much motivation for Saturday’s URC quarter-final against Edinburgh, and potential semi duel with the Sharks, at Loftus. Speaking to the media in Pretoria on Tuesday, the Bulls director of rugby emphasised the significance of facing teams that have already beaten the Herd this season. White’s charges beat Edinburgh in their URC round 2 clash before the Scottish outfit turned the tables with a EPCR Challenge Cup last-eight win at Hive Stadium. Saturday’s winner at Loftus could face the Sharks in next week’s semi-final if John Plumtree’s men – who took down the…
Love sure knows how to show up when we least expect it. For Seun, she found her soulmate, Tolu, during a fateful outing with her sister. When they met, their journey began subtly, with a simple friendship, bonding over their favourite things. But before long, that friendship blossomed into something truly beautiful – a love story written in the stars. Now, they are set to spend the rest of their lives together, and their pre-wedding shoot is giving us all the feels of love. They look so perfect together, and we are totally rooting for them! Enjoy their pre-wedding shoot…
Team SA Olympian surfer Jordy Smith has won the Margaret River Pro event in Australia to take him to No1 in the World Surf League’s Championship Tour rankings. The 37-year-old Smith, who represented Team SA at the Paris 2024 Games, is the the oldest surfer on tour and has bagged two wins this season for the first time in his 18-year career as he chases that long-overdue World Championship title. The men’s final was the first time Smith and Griffin Colapinto surfed a man-on-man heat since J-Bay in 2022. Jordy now has a 5-1 record over Griffin. Smith dedicated his…
@iamtonitones It’s no surprise that Toni Tones has quickly become one of our favourite fashion follows. Her style is consistently polished, playful, and deeply personal. And while there are many reasons to admire her fashion choices, part of the appeal is how effortlessly she makes standout style feel wearable. Case in point: the royal blue and pink printed matching set she just posted to her feed. @iamtonitones The two-piece look, from cult-favourite Nigerian label For Style Sake hits all the right notes: bold, breezy, and endlessly versatile. Styled with a sculptural ponytail and layered gold jewellery, the look is a…