Author: Prudence Makoge
South African sprinting icon Akani Simbine raced to the fastest time in the 100 metres in the world this year when he stopped the clock at 9.90 seconds at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix. In his first race since securing the first individual global medal of his career at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, 60m bronze medallist Simbine stepped back up to the 100m in style, despite facing a -1.4m/sec headwind. He was put under pressure from Kenya’s African record-holder Ferdinand Omanyala, but Simbine had the stronger finish and he strode ahead in the final metres. The women’s…
One fateful day at a beach in Ghana, love orchestrated a sweet plan that made Blessing and Victor cross paths. Victor was instantly captivated, and he couldn’t help starting a conversation with her. What followed was an evening filled with laughter and the magic of new beginnings. It was clear that something special was unfolding and he was determined not to let this moment slip away. He defied all odds, finding a way to keep in touch, and that persistence led to the beautiful love story they now share. As they embark on their forever journey, we get to witness the magic…
Kaizer Chiefs are the 2025 Nedbank Cup finalists after a shock 2-1 victory over the league’s supremos, Mamelodi Sundowns. NASREDDINE NABI REVEALS WINNING TACTICS AGAINST MAMELODI SUNDOWNS Sundowns ace Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring with a sublime free kick on the stroke of halftime. Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba found the equaliser on 57 minutes before Ashley Du Preez struck the winner on the 89th minute. “I think in the last two games against Sundowns we were unlucky that we did not score the opportunities we got,” Nabi said via Sowetan. “Today [Sunday], the game plan was we needed to…
The Spar Proteas are scheduled to play a three-Test series against the Silver Ferns in New Zealand in September later this year, according to an announcement by Netball South Africa in Pretoria on Monday, 14 April, 2025. This series is part of their preparations for the Commonwealth Games next year in Glasgow and the Sydney Netball World Cup in 2027. The Silver Ferns, currently ranked second in the world, will compete with the fifth-ranked South Africans for the Taini Jamison Trophy, and the matches will take place in Auckland, Napier and Invercargill, on September 21, 24 & 28. Spar Proteas…
Photo Credit: Dami Elebe/Instagram Guess who the newest mum in town is? It’s none other than Dami Elebe, the creative force behind ‘Skinny Girl in Transit,’ ‘The Men’s Club,’ and ‘Flawsome.’ This time, though, she’s sharing a story of her own: the arrival of her baby boy. In a sweet Instagram reveal, Dami and her husband, Emeka Emodi, shared the news of their baby boy’s arrival with a post that captured the moment perfectly. The couple, both dressed in white, Dami cradling her baby bump while Emeka hugged her from behind. “New titles: Mom and Dad,” they wrote. “We’re happy…
Norman Laker says JD Schickerling is back in Stormers training and up for selection, as Ruben van Heerden emphasises the importance of Saturday’s clash against Connacht. The Stormers, just one point outside the Vodacom URC playoff positions, this week begin a four-match stretch at Cape Town Stadium. Speaking in a teleconference on Monday, Laker provided several injury updates, including news on Schickerling – the lock hasn’t featured since injuring his shoulder against Leinster in January. “JD is also training fully at the moment so, so far so good,” said the defence coach, while confirming that flyhalf Manie Libbok and winger…
Banky W wasn’t wrong when he sang, “Ain’t no party like a Lagos party, ’cause a Lagos party, we don’t bother nobody…” The Lagos premiere of ‘Owambe Thieves’ brought that line to life. From bold fashion statements to cultural flair, the night delivered everything the film’s premiere theme promised and more. Produced by Eniola Ajao and directed by Kayode Kasum, ‘Owambe Thieves’ is the latest comedy-heist film lighting up Nollywood. And if the movie title didn’t already set the tone, the premiere made sure to drive it home. The red carpet felt like a full-on aso-ebi affair. Lace, sequins, embroidery,…
The SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha came to an end with seven swimmers having achieved qualifying times for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore in July. Leading the pack was Pieter Coetzé who achieved the cut in four events. The fourth of those was accomplished on the final night of competition after cruising to victory in the 200m backstroke in 1min 56.07sec. “Mission accomplished,” said Coetzé afterwards. “I just wanted to qualify, get it done. Obviously it would have been nice to be with a bit faster … but I think I’m in a very good spot for this…
Photo Credit: Lush Eby/Instagram Obinna Iyiegbu celebrated his 50th birthday over the weekend, and what a celebration it was. We’re sure the city of Abuja is still buzzing from all the excitement that filled the air, as guests from across Nigeria and even abroad gathered to celebrate with the business mogul, popularly known as Obi Cubana. And what’s a 50th birthday without a proper photoshoot (or several)? Of course, Obi Cubana’s birthday was no exception, with multiple photo sessions capturing unforgettable moments. After a beautiful family shoot, Obi and his wife, Ebele Iyiegbu (better known as Eby Lush), took things…
Nasreddine Nabi revealed the one thing holding back a Kaizer Chiefs star. Amakhosis’ sensational youngster, Wandile Duba, is making headlines—and goals, but head coach Nasreddine Nabi says one key issue still stands between the 20-year-old and superstardom. Duba continued his impressive run by scoring in Chiefs’ dramatic 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semifinal at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. That win secured Chiefs a place in their first final in six years, where they’ll face bitter rivals Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium on May 10. Duba’s composure and Du Preez’s late winner Chiefs trailed 1-0…