Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Vatican Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the passing of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, t the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalised,” announced Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,…
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace): He came back into the Palace team and was excellent, strong and powerful against Bournemouth. When they went down to 10 men he was key in securing a clean sheet.William Saliba (Arsenal): There’s not much more we can say about him. Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win at Ipswich and he never looked flustered. He’s closing in on being as good as Virgil van Dijk.Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool): Liverpool made hard work of it against Leicester but Konate showed that he is at the top level physically and he is switched on. He could become a great…
In a world that demands silence, “The Anomalous” dares to listen. CeeRO World Productions is excited to announce the teaser release of ‘The Anomalous’ – a bold, genre-defying limited series set in the heart of Lagos, starring Keira Hewatch and Michael Uchegbu in the lead roles, ably supported by acclaimed actors Clem Ohameze and Ronnie Dikko in guest starring roles. Five years in the making, ‘The Anomalous’ pulls back the curtain on mental health in Nigeria with rare elegance, wit, and raw humanity – delivering a drama as unpredictable as the minds it seeks to heal. About the Series In…
KZN schools dominated the final day of the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival, while there were big wins for Rondebosch and Affies at KES. Glenwood left Kearsney unbeaten after a five-try, 33-12 win against Dale. The Green Machine drew with Monument and beat Milnerton in their other matches. DHS made it three wins from three with a 33-5 victory against Durbanville, with centres Zingce Simka (two) and Nathan Aneke (three) scoring their tries. Rustenburg and Monument were also defeated by the Durbanites. Rustenburg fought back from 17-7 down at half time against Westville to level the scores at 17-17 with 10…
The moment Governor Ademola Adeleke arrived at the traditional wedding of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux, the atmosphere lifted. You could tell, this was going to be a celebration to remember. The Osun State Governor showed up in full celebratory spirit, bringing his well-loved energy to the festivities. He sang along to the music, moved to the beat with ease, and had guests grinning as he embraced the moment like it was his own family’s party. And of course, he didn’t just dance. He also took a moment to speak to the newlyweds, offering thoughtful advice about staying close, communicating…
If appointed, Tandy will have his work cut out as he takes on a national side in crisis that have slipped to record low of 12th in the world rankings.Wales have suffered a record 17-match international sequence with no Test victory since beating Georgia in the World Cup in October 2023.Tandy has been out of Wales for seven years after coaching Ospreys between 2012 and 2018, winning the Celtic League title in his first season in charge.The 45-year-old left for Australia for a role with the Sydney-based Waratahs before linking up with Gregor Townsend’s Scotland in 2019.He also adopted a…
Photo Credit: Burna Boy/ Instagram Over the weekend, Burna Boy did what no African artist has done before, he sold out the legendary Stade de France, and gave a show that Paris won’t forget any time soon. “Remember what I said about empty chairs?” he wrote on Instagram after the show. “Thank you France for consistently making my dreams come true.” And what a dream it was. The Afrofusion superstar lit up one of Europe’s biggest stadiums with an explosive performance packed with music and movement. With his band, The Outsiders, and a full squad of dancers holding it down…
Event form surfer Leah Lepront has won the Premier U16 Girls division on the final day of the Rip Curl GromSearch, presented by The Royal St Andrews Hotel and supported by Sea Harvest, at East Beach in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, on Sunday, 20 April, 2025. Good, contestable surf conditions off the pier at East Beach saw high-performance, surfing and Lepront’s form saw her win an impressive final to take the win from Emily Jenkinson, with Taylor Emslie and Maya Malherbe in the minor positions. “I’m so stoked. I’m just very happy at the moment! I was chasing a score,…
Photo Credit: Priscilla Ojo/Instagram Priscilla Ojo was truly a vision in her wedding dress, and you could tell by the silent gasps and wide-eyed awe that filled the room as she made her way down the aisle. Even her groom, Juma Jux, was visibly moved, dabbing away tears as he watched her approach. It was a moment thick with emotion, no doubt fuelled by love, but we’d wager the dress played its part too. It was simply striking. And yes, if you guessed Veekee James was behind the look, you were right. In a behind-the-scenes video shared by the designer,…
Director of rugby John Dobson expects a vastly improved performance from the Stormers on Saturday evening when a buoyant Benetton outfit visits Cape Town. Dobson’s charges face a stern test of their Vodacom URC playoff credentials when they host Benetton at Cape Town Stadium for the first time. While the eighth-placed Stormers edged Connacht 34-29 in a try-fest last week, they leaked five tries in a performance that left Dobson more concerned than satisfied. Benetton, who are fifth on the standings, dismantled the Lions 42-31 at Ellis Park, guided by flyhalf Jacob Umaga’s 23-point haul. The Italians have beaten the…