Author: Prudence Makoge
Handre Pollard, Rob du Preez and Damian de Allende were in the points at the weekend as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. English Premiership:Handre Pollard and former Bulls flanker Hanro Liebenberg ran out for the Leicester Tigers in their 44-34 win against the Sale Sharks. Pollard starred with the boot, adding 19 points from the tee. Five South Africans featured for the Sharks including flyhalf Rob du Preez who bagged a brace of tries, supported by brothers Jean-Luc and Dan. Lock Ernst van Rhyn started in the pack, while former Sharks lock Hyron Andrews made an…
The Singleton Single Malt Scotch Whisky held an edition of The Singleton Escapes on Wednesday, May 1st, 2025, at Salt Beach in Lagos, Nigeria. The brand presented an immersive, multi-sensory experience for invited guests. This event aimed to offer a departure from routine and opportunities for connection through planned activities that encouraged a slower pace and appreciation of the present. The Singleton Escapes featured a curated culinary and experiential journey. Chef Black presented an exclusive private dining experience, highlighting Singleton 12 and 15 through expertly crafted food pairings that showcased the whisky’s flavor profiles. Beyond the dining, guests actively engaged…
South African cross-country champion Kabelo Mulaudzi won the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10km, clocking a personal best 27min 49sec in the process. In the women’s race Glenrose Xaba won in Cape Town for the first time, with a 30min exactly, time. The 27-year-old controlled the race from the gun and then picked up the pace in the second half to cross the finish line first followed by Lesotho’s Kamehelo Mofolo, whose 27:53 which was just one second behind Namakoe Nkhasi’s Leostho national record. The 40-year-old Stephen Mokoka rounded out the top three in a season’s best as the…
Photo Credit: Enado Odunsi/Instagram The song “Everything na double double” feels just right for the joyful news coming from the newest couple in town — the Odunsis. Enado Odigie — or should we say, Enado Odunsi — has just shared that she’s expecting a baby with her husband, Tola Odunsi. Now, if you’re wondering what the “double double” is about, here it is: the couple only just had their traditional wedding yesterday, a lovely celebration of Bini and Yoruba culture. Not long after that, Enado shared the second piece of news in a short video where she’s dressed in a…
Match of the Day 2 looks at the events that led to Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis confronting manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch after his side’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester at the City Ground.READ MORE: ‘We are all frustrated’Available to UK users only. Source link
The future is bright, which is certainly the case for the UCT (University of Cape Town) Women’s football team. Several players recently graduated with degrees as they look to further their careers on and off the pitch. gsport caught up with Isabella Kaombwe and Jesse-Leigh Nomdo, who shared their excitement at obtaining qualifications in various fields as they also make a name for themselves in football. UCT Women’s midfielder Jesse-Leigh Nomdo received a BSc in Civil Engineering and says she is glad she was able to successfully complete her degree, and she hopes it opens more doors for her. “There…
Photo Credit: Osas Ighodaro/Instagram They say wear your greens, but what if you could wear your mushrooms too? If that sounds far-fetched, then you’ve clearly not seen Osas Ighodaro at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Osas arrived looking every bit like Mother Earth herself. Her dress brought the natural world to life, resembling a scenic patch of earth with its detailed patterns and grounded palette. Shades of green, brown, and soft grey curved across the fabric in fluid, organic shapes—each one outlined by golden-brown beads that framed the design like rings on a tree trunk. Adding to the…
A fast start from the Junior Springboks was not enough to topple defending champions New Zealand in a dramatic U20 Rugby Championship decider in Gqeberha on Sunday. Three well-executed tries inside the opening 15 minutes, including a powerful maul finish by hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele, handed the hosts a commanding 19-0 lead at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, but were ultimately edged 48-45. Centre Albie Bester and prop Simphiwe Ngobese also crossed early as the South Africans capitalised on strong set-piece work and early Kiwi ill-discipline. Although New Zealand struck back through Harlyn Saunoa and skipper Manumaua Letiu, the Junior Boks responded…
I always say when a parent walks into my office. Take a deep breath. Everything is going to be fine. Then I go on to say: I want you to know that you’re not alone in this journey. Before we talk about anything else, I want to hear about your child—the precious little one of yours who has their own unique way of seeing our world. As both a specialist and a mother of neurodiverse children who has worked with countless others, I understand the worry in your heart when you notice that things are a little different than expected.…
It was a golden night for South African athletics as they won three medals, including two golds, at the World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China. The men’s quartet claimed gold in both the 4x100m and 4x400m, while the women picked up bronze in the 4x400m. Bayanda Walaza, Sinesipho Dambile, Bradley Nkoana and Akani Simbine had set the stage when Simbine chased down American Brandon Hicklin to hit the line in 37.61sec, the fastest time in the world this year and 0.05sec ahead of the US athlete. Zeney van der Walt then anchored the women’s 4x400m team to bronze before Gaerdeo…