Author: Prudence Makoge
With the World Rugby Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 rapidly approaching, set to ignite England’s rugby pitches this September, the countdown is well and truly on. As the tournament has moved into its final 100 days, the excitement is palpable, especially for rugby enthusiasts in South Africa. The upcoming World Cup is poised to be an era-defining moment for the sport, striving to be the biggest and best Women’s Rugby World Cup yet. For the first time, all six World Rugby regions will be represented, including a debut from Brazil, underscoring the tournament’s commitment to global participation and growth. “This…
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What’s on your dessert menu this weekend? And no, you can’t say “nothing.” How about trying your hand at this rich chocolate cake recipe? In the words of its creator, Daniel Ochuko, “it’s decadent, delicious and irresistible.” This isn’t your average chocolate cake that simply relies on cocoa powder, Daniel calls it a proper chocolate cake. To make it, he uses brown sugar, vegetable oil, full cream milk, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, vanilla essence and a touch of coffee. For the ganache, it’s heavy cream, butter, icing sugar and dark chocolate. He begins by mixing…
South Africa has one representative in the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros, with Lloyd Harris coming up against the 17th seed Andrey Rublev of Russia in a tough opening round match on Sunday. The 28-year-old Harris booked his spot in the main draw by winning his way through the qualifying event, and stunned former world No3 and Grand Slam champion, Marin Cilic of Croatia, in the third round of qualifiers in Paris. Harris was put to the test in what was just his fourth win of 2025, grinding out a hard-fought 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory on the clay courts…
Photo Credit: Burna Boy/InstagramYou’ve already been vibing to “Tatata,” the latest single from Burna Boy featuring Travis Scott, which dropped just a few days ago. Now, the much-anticipated video is here and it’s just as bold and energetic as the track. “Tatata” bursts with energy, mixing Afrobeats and hip-hop rhythms into a sound that’s cheeky, confident and unapologetically fun. Burna Boy and Travis Scott take turns on the mic, delivering verses that play with themes of flirtation, swagger and living the good life. The video brings that energy to life. With Burna and Travis surrounded by friends, dancing, and enjoying…
South African tennis star Lloyd Harris has qualified for the men’s singles draw of the 2025 French Open, securing his place at Roland Garros after a determined run through the qualifying rounds. Harris, currently ranked a lowly 227th in the world, battled through three tough matches on the clay courts of Paris, showcasing his growing comfort on the surface that has traditionally been his weakest. In his final qualifying match, Harris defeated Croatia’s Marin Cilic 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, using his powerful serve and baseline aggression to overcome early nerves and seal the win. In his earlier qualifiers, Harris beat Finland’s…
Three months after the release of his EP “Children of Africa,” his first offering for 2025, Seyi Vibez returns with a fresh sound that dives straight into matters of the heart. Titled “Pressure,” his latest single finds him in a reflective mood, exploring themes of love, longing and emotional vulnerability. In “Pressure,” Seyi steps into the role of the devoted lover, openly expressing how deeply he misses his partner and how much he yearns to be close to her again. Lines like “Got nothing on but my t-shirt / She loves it how I took all of my time in…
The Stormers hope to extend the contract of flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as coach John Dobson looks to the future. Netwerk24 reports that the 23-year-old flyhalf is among a group of players who will form part of “Project 2029”. “We have an incredible generation of young players. The Western Province U21 team has won the provincial tournament for the past two seasons and is currently top of the log again,” Dobson told Netwerk24. “We are very keen to keep the core of the current group together.” Dobson said the Stormers would also use squad veterans to help develop youngsters. Springbok Deon…
The 2025 edition of The Misters of Nigeria competition concluded on Saturday, May 11, with an elaborate grand finale that brought together industry stakeholders, corporate sponsors, and an enthusiastic audience in the heart of Lagos. The event, known for being one of Nigeria’s foremost male pageant platforms, showcased the talent, discipline, and cultural pride of 21 finalists representing various states across the country. Following a competitive selection process and an intense show, Somto Alexander Nnoruga, representing Abia State, emerged as the overall winner and was officially crowned Mister Nigeria 2025. Nnoruga will go on to represent Nigeria next month at…
With the boxing world in mourning this week, there was a poignant moment when those in attendance applauded a 10-bell salute in memory of boxer Georgia O’Connor, who died aged 25 on Thursday.O’Connor lost her battle with cancer and was a hugely popular figure among her fellow fighters.The event was hosted by relative newcomers GBM, in what was the promotional outfit’s first stadium card and world-title headliner.After each fight on the main undercard went to points, Harper made her ring walk at the late time of 23:10 BST.Nicknamed ‘Belter’, she entered to Gerry Cinnamon’s folk song with the same title.…