Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Osas Ighodaro/Instagram Fuchsia pink, anyone? And in a blazer mini dress too? What do you think? For a stylish evening out with a brand at the Cannes Festival, Osas Ighodaro stepped out in a bold pink mini blazer dress that has us rethinking how to wear pink. The dress came to life with detailed white threadwork full of swirling and looping lines that gave the dress texture and movement. With a plunging neckline, sharp shoulders, and a cinched waist, the look was strong, playful and perfectly flattering. She paired it with large hoop earrings, soft glam makeup with…
Team SA’s sprinting teenage sensation Bayanda Walaza continued his global roadshow when he won the 100 metres at the Boris Hankezovic Memorial in Zagreb, breaking the South African under-20 record in the process. The 19-year-old speedster was part of the Team SA 4x100m relay squad which followed up a silver medal at the Paris Olympics with gold at the World Relays, and in the Croatian capital he won his event in 9.94 seconds. Walaza flew clear of the field from halfway. With his head going forward and back in trademark fashion, Walaza’s 9.94 was 0.05sec faster than the precious age…
100 days ago, the South East Development Commission (SEDC) commenced its historic mandate, and with it, Mark Okoye II assumed the mantle of leadership as the Commission’s pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Today, as both the Commission and its helmsman mark 100 days in office, what stands before the people of the South East is not merely a symbolic milestone — it is the quiet beginning of an extraordinary transformation. Since its inception, the Commission, led by Mark Okoye II, has moved swiftly to establish a coherent strategic direction, define programmatic focus, and build a functional administrative backbone…
The club’s abysmal domestic campaign has meant Tottenham have started the process of identifying candidates to succeed the Australian before the 2025/26 campaign.Indeed, it is widely accepted Postecoglou’s tenure would almost certainly have ended had they lost to United in Bilbao.But they didn’t. And therein may lie a quandary for Levy.Should they lose on Sunday, 22 league defeats would be unacceptable for a club with Tottenham’s squad and resources.In usual circumstances, the manager would take the rap for that and relieved of his duties.But these aren’t usual circumstances. Postecoglou has succeeded where so many – including Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho…
Photo Credit: Selma Kamanya/Instagram The 72nd Miss World Top Model competition brought together fashion, culture and confidence at the iconic Trident Hyderabad. It was a night where elegance walked hand in hand with purpose, and every contestant had a chance to shine on one of the biggest stages. Out of 108 incredible contestants from all over the world, four women were named continental winners. With this win, each of them now has a guaranteed spot in the Miss World 2025 Quarterfinals. Hosted by Miss World 2016, Stephanie del Valle, the evening was all about celebrating individuality, heritage and presence on…
The Pumas dethroned Griquas with a convincing win in the SA Cup final at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. The hosts led 19-7 at the break and went on to claim a deserved 39-14 victory. The Pumas became the second team – after Griquas in the inaugural competition last year – to finish the campaign unbeaten. Griquas made a nightmare start to the match when tighthead prop Cebo Dlamini was red-carded for a head-on collision in the seventh minute, which meant they had to play the next 20 minutes with 14 men. In a sign of what was to come,…
Akani SImbine will be looking to keep his unbeaten record in the 100m this season but will face stiff competition from Fred Kerley and Letsile Tegobo in Rabat, Morocco in the third Diamond League meeting of the year on Sunday. There are a total of eight South African athletes taking part. Olympic 4x100m Paris Olympics silver medallist Shaun Maswanganyi was unable to secure a visa and has withdrawn. Olympic 200m champ Tebogo of Botswana will be attempting something rarely seen in the Diamond League: a sprint double over 100m and the 200m one hour later. Olympic silver and bronze 100m…
Photo Credit: Akinola Davies/Instagram Akinola Davies Jr. has quietly made history with “My Father’s Shadow,” which received a Special Mention for the prestigious Caméra d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Though it did not take home the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section, the honour places the Nigerian filmmaker’s debut feature among the most notable first films presented across the entire festival, including Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week. Set in 1993 during one of Nigeria’s most politically volatile periods, “My Father’s Shadow” traces a single day in the lives of two young brothers as they journey with their…
The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix has been sold for 15.98m euros (£13.43m) at auction.He also raced in the F2001 to win the Hungarian Grand Prix and clinch the fourth of his seven world titles in that year.The car was sold by RM Sotheby’s before qualifying for this year’s Monaco Grand Prix and became the most expensive car driven by the German, 56, to be sold at auction.It was also the fourth most expensive F1 car ever sold – the world record was set in February when a Mercedes…
Photo Credit: Joy Mojisola Raimi/Instagram Following the Head-to-Head Challenge, which saw Zambia’s Faith Bwalya among the five winners and secured her a place in the quarterfinals of the 72nd Miss World Festival, the spotlight has now shifted to the Top Model competition, which held earlier today. This challenge brought together elegance, presence and culture as the contestants stepped forward with confidence, each hoping to move one step closer to the Miss World crown. Representing Nigeria, Joy Mojisola Raimi brought her full presence to the runway with grace, confidence and a strong nod to her roots. Her outfit paid tribute to…