Author: Prudence Makoge
The 2025 SA National Swimming Championships has concluded with three women swimmers having achieved qualifying times for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, at the Newton Park Swimming Pool in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Sunday, 13, April 2025. Erin Gallagher dipped under the required time in the morning heats of the 50m butterfly to add her name to the South African team list for Singapore, finishing in 25.93 seconds before choosing to skip the evening final, which was won by 17-year-old Jessica Thompson in a time of 26.47 seconds. “I was very, very happy. I remember touching the…
Remember ‘Before 30,’ the 2015 hit drama that spotlighted the real-life pressures faced by single Nigerian women navigating love, career, and cultural expectations in Lagos? The series followed four close friends, played by Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, and Anee Icha, as they raced against an unspoken deadline: getting married before turning 30. Well, the story isn’t over. Now, nearly a decade later, it continues with ‘After 30.’ Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, and Anee Icha reprise their roles as the four friends we first met in Lagos, but this time the pressure of beating the clock is gone.…
Two-time world champion Eben Etzebeth and fullback Aphelele Fassi are among the returning Springboks named in a 28-man Sharks squad for a two-match European tour. John Plumtree has named a formidable group for the trip to Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Durbanites, currently fourth in the Vodacom URC, face Edinburgh in round 15 of the competition at Hive Stadium on Friday, before tackling Ulster in Belfast next week. The head coach has welcomed back Etzebeth, Fassi, Grant Williams and Lukhanyo Am, as part of a 16-12 split between forwards and backs. MORE: Sharks next up in ‘Biltong Series’ – Everitt…
Photo credit: Priscilla/Instagram We’re counting down the days to Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s Nigerian wedding, and if their pre-wedding rollout is anything to go by, we’re in for something truly special. Last week, the couple dropped look after look from their pre-wedding shoot, and it’s been such a joy to follow along. Each day came with a new vibe, a fresh story, and a little more insight into their world. They’ve already shared big moments earlier this year, tying the knot in Tanzania with a beautiful Nikkah and civil ceremony that felt intimate and full of meaning. Now,…
The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) successfully hosted its first General Meeting for the new quadrennial and financial year at Olympic House in Johannesburg on Saturday, 12 April 2025. This meeting marked a pivotal moment in SASCOC’s renewed strategic direction for South African sport. With a strong turnout of 74 member organisations accounting for 168 voting strengths, the General Meeting was a testament to the commitment and engagement of SASCOC’s national Federations and Sports Confederations. SASCOC President, Mr Barry Hendricks, opened the meeting by acknowledging the excellent work being done by National Federations and Sports Confederations,…
Two months after dropping ‘Somebody like You,’ Lojay is back with a fresh new single titled ‘Mwah,’ this time teaming up with R&B singer Odeal.The track is a sultry, playful ode to a woman who’s bold, confident, and impossible to ignore. From the very first line, Lojay and Odeal let us into a world of deep attraction — one where scent, presence, and energy stir something undeniable. “Swing my way with your cinnamon fragrance” and “I don fall in love with your body” aren’t just lyrics; they’re vivid moments that paint a picture of someone unforgettable. But there’s more to her…
McIlroy came out on top after a dramatic final day which saw him regroup from missing a putt which would have secured victory on the 18th to beat Rose in a sudden death play-off.”When I hit the ball in the water on 13 I had a look at the board and I saw I was tied for the lead at that point and then I saw Justin Rose had just made a birdie to go to 11 [under].”I thought, it’s ok, I’ve still got 14 and15 which are maybe birdie holes but then I bogey 14 and suddenly my back’s…
Springbok Women’s Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers heaped praised on her team after they closed out the last of three World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournaments, in Krakow, Poland, with their first victory in the trio of events in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday, 12 April, 2025. Simmers said the 21-12 victory over Argentina in the final and a very impressive 22-10 win over Kenya in the semi-final were just reward as the players “really brought it today”. “We finally got it right! Third and then second in Cape Town, and now a victory in Krakow – the shows the improvement and…
Still soaking in the magic of ‘Iyanu‘? Now you’ve got to watch the official music video for the animated series’ theme song, You Are, performed by Grammy-nominated singer Yemi Alade. Fondly known as “Mama Africa,” Yemi brings her vibrant vocals and rich cultural roots to this empowering track, celebrating the strength, resilience and spirit of Yoruba heritage. Inspired by the superhero journey at the heart of ‘Iyanu,’ the song beautifully captures a young girl’s path to self-discovery, courage and destiny, all set in a world steeped in mythology and history. The music video brings the story to life, spotlighting the…
Two-time World Cup winners Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman are among the South Africans set to feature in the last four of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The semi-final lineups for 3 and 4 May have been confirmed following a weekend of thrilling last-eight European cup action. In the Champions Cup, Leinster steamrolled Glasgow Warriors 52-0 in a one-sided affair at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. Eight tries, including a brace from Max Deegan, underlined the Irish giants’ dominance as they booked a date with the Northampton Saints. The Saints progressed after an equally impressive seven-try 51-16…