Author: Prudence Makoge
At just 14 years old, Bonolo Ramakarane is proving that passion, perseverance, and raw talent can take you far, sometimes even across continents. The Grade 9 learner from Hoërskool Drie Riviere in Vereeniging has been selected to represent South Africa at an international hockey tournament in the Netherlands and Germany this October. It’s a moment she’ll never forget. After stating at just six years old, today Bonolo plays for the Vaal Triangle U16 A team, and is attending trials for the Southern Gauteng U16 side. “I was so excited to the point where I couldn’t sit still in the car,…
If you’re happy to see Odogwu Parara and Achalugo back on our screens, you’re not alone. Uzor Arukwe and Bamike Olawunmi–Adenibuyan star in the new music video for Boy Spyce’s song ‘Achalugo.’ The term Achalugo has become popular on social media, celebrating a woman’s natural beauty. The song blends Afrobeats and highlife, honouring Igbo culture while sending a message about loving and appreciating a special woman. Produced by Madd Thing, this track is Boy Spyce’s second release of 2025 and features Jeriq. Together, they bring fresh energy, following Boy Spyce’s earlier release, ‘I’ll Be There.’ Watch the visuals of ‘Achalugo’…
The Stormers secured their URC playoff seeding with a victory over Cardiff in the final home match of their regular season at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night. Wingers Suleiman Hartzenberg and Leolin Zas scored a brace of tries apiece as the Stormers converted a 19-12 half-time lead into a 34-24 bonus-point win, locking in fifth spot on the log prior to the conclusion of the final round of league action. However, the Welsh tourists fought to the final whistle to sustain their playoff dream, but a late penalty goal from Stormers replacement flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu put the result beyond…
Tyla is breaking boundaries again, this time as the first African to host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The ceremony will take place on 21 June at the famous Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and will air live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, MTV2, CMT, and Nickelodeon channels worldwide. The Kids’ Choice Awards celebrate fan favourites from movies, TV, music, sports and more. Alongside hosting, Tyla is also up for two awards, Favourite Global Music Star and Favourite Music Collaboration for her hit “Show Me Love” with WizTheMc and the duo bees…
Nottingham Forest moved into the Netball Super League top four and boosted their play-off hopes with an emphatic 77-53 victory over bottom side Cardiff Dragons.Forest racked up the points at House of Sport in the Welsh capital, including 20 in the final quarter to boost their goal difference.Victory takes Chelsea Pitman’s side up to fourth in the table, ahead of the weekend’s other Super League fixtures on Sunday.Forest goal shooter Rolene Streutker enjoyed a fruitful night as she extended her lead at the top of the super shot scoreboard. The South African has now recorded 110 in this campaign.And the…
After a week-long celebration of African cinema, style, and cultural brilliance, the AMVCA Afterparty—hosted by one of the world’s international beers, Heineken—was the final act that brought it all together. It was a perfectly curated experience that fused fashion, music, and premium refreshment in true Heineken style. Set against the backdrop of Lagos nightlife and the lingering thrill of the awards, Heineken turned the night into a bold cultural statement. The energy was electric, the crowd impeccably styled, and every detail, down to the drinks, carried the mark of a brand that knows how to show up with intention. In…
Anathi Qolo will lead the Springbok Women to Madagascar, where they will defend their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title next month against Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar. The three Tests will all be played at Stade Makis in Antananarivo, on 7, 11, and 15 June 2025. Qolo, a product of the Border Youth Training Centre, played in the FNB U16 and U18 Girls Weeks, before making her senior debut for the Border Ladies in 2018, but she moved to Pretoria in 2019, where she has played 54 times for the Bulls Daisies. The 27-year-old lock, who was born in Queenstown and…
Have you tried making shortbread cookies right in your own kitchen? Cooking With Ijey recently shared a simple coconut short bread recipe that’s easy to follow and full of flavour. With buttery dough, shredded coconut and a touch of coconut oil, these cookies come together quickly and bake into soft, golden treats. She starts by mixing butter and sugar until smooth. Then she adds an egg and some evaporated milk to bring everything together. After that, she adds flour, salt, coconut flakes and a bit of coconut oil. Once the dough is ready, she rolls it out, cuts it into…
Keagan Johannes starts at flyhalf, while Sergeal Petersen and Nama Xaba have been recalled as part of a formidable Vodacom Bulls 23 to face Dragons in Pretoria on Saturday. Johannes replaces the injured Johan Goosen in one of several tweaks to the Bulls backline from the Vodacom URC win against Cardiff at Loftus Versfeld last week. Canan Moodie shifts from right wing to outside centre, with David Kriel taking over the No 12 jersey from Harold Vorster. Petersen comes in at left wing in a potent back three with Sebastian de Klerk and Willie le Roux. Xaba, who last featured…
Nominations have been called for relating to the 2024 South African Sports Awards, presented by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralymic Committee (SASCOC), the South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC) and SuperSport. The deadline for nominations is 23h59 on Wednesday, 21st May, 2025. There are 19 different categories and to be eligible for nomination, nominees’ performances must have been for the calendar year 2024, except for the Steve Tshwete Lifetime Achievement Award and Andrew Mlangeni Green Jacket awards categories. The Awards caters for federations, recreation bodies, schools, indigenous games, sport legends,…