Author: Prudence Makoge
The women’s 200m breaststroke provided excitement on the third night of competition at the SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Friday with two swimmers dipping under the qualification time for the World Championships in Singapore later this year. The event has often provided the highlight of the national championships in recent years with four-time Olympic medallist Tatjana Smith dominating proceedings. Smith has now retired and Rebecca Meder claimed the title in a time of 2:23.61 with Smith’s former training partner, Kaylene Corbett, second in 2:24.70 – also a qualifying time. Meder, who is relatively new to the breaststroke events,…
In an industry where versatility is currency, Mike Afolarin is investing, flipping, and profiting from his talent portfolio in ways that continue to surprise even his biggest fans. From flying drones on film sets to gracing our screens, runways, and even music playlists, Afolarin is the definition of a creative enigma: a gift that keeps on giving. You may have wondered for a minute “What can’t Mike do?” Just when you think you’ve got him figured out, he shapeshifts into another artistic form, owning every lane like he was born in it and maybe he was. Let’s Rewind a Bit.…
Kaizer Chiefs will face off against Mamelodi Sundowns in the second semi-final of the Nedbank Cup on Sunday, 13 April. The match will take place at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, starting at 18:00. For the latest soccer news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Tshwane side having dominated the previous encounters, winning all three matches. ALSO READ | Kaizer Chiefs’ final FIVE fixtures are no walk in the park The stakes are high for Amakhosi, who are two games away from breaking their decade-long…
Cato Louw has built herself into a household name in sports broadcasting and her star power is being recognised with her latest move. She joined the breakfast show of GoodHope FM as its new sports presenter after spending nine years at Primedia Broadcasting. “I am thrilled to be in a position to be able to make this move. I’ve worked for a long time – consistently and it does pay off. In my nine years at EWN Sport, I’ve kept at it, learned, built a brand, and found my voice in the radio space for me it’s just the perfect…
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, last Saturday sponsored the premier of Radio Voice, the much-anticipated movie produced by Richard Mofe-Damijo. The movie is set to hit the cinemas on Friday, April 11. At the event held at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Richard Mofe-Damijo described the movie as; The triumph of the human spirit over adversity. It’s about the life of people on radio, their challenges and the things they have to go through; cyberbullying and the likes, and succeeding against all odds. I don’t want to reveal everything about it; it’s a movie everyone needs to watch.…
Canan Moodie returns to a Vodacom Bulls lineup bolstered by several Springboks, including skipper Ruan Nortje, when they face Edinburgh in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final. Moodie, who has been sidelined since the start of March due to a head knock and resting protocols, is in line to feature off the bench in the clash at Hive Stadium. He is one of 11 Boks selected by Bulls director of rugby Jake White in the match-day 23, along with Nortje and Cameron Hanekom, who start this week’s clash after playing off the wood in last week’s win in Bayonne. Nortje replaces…
As a testament to its commitment professional haircare sector, L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, the professional division of global beauty conglomerate L’Oréal, recently hosted an exclusive launch event characterized by innovation, beauty, and expert knowledge. The focus of the evening was the reintroduction of their iconic Absolut Repair 10-in-1 Oil to the Nigerian market, now available in a newly introduced, more affordable 30ml format. Anchored by the delectable Hawa Magaji, the immersive experience which was held at Civic Center, Victoria Island on March 27, 2025, brought together a dynamic mix of top-tier hair professionals, beauty influencers, and self-care enthusiasts, including Beauty Tukura,…
Bringing a touch of love to the heart of Victoria Island, Glenfiddich hosted an event for women at Knowhere Lagos on Saturday, March 28, 2025. The iconic single malt whisky brand hosted its first-ever Celebration of Her brunch—an elegant tribute to Women’s History Month, a toast to the trailblazers reshaping industries, and a nod to the growing sisterhood of whisky connoisseurs. The exclusive gathering brought together influential and emerging women co-hosted by Glenfiddich’s esteemed female collaborators, Nancy Isime and Shaffy Bello. The event was organised as a testament to the brand’s dedication to inspiring bold creations and pushing boundaries through…
Surrey opener Dom Sibley carried his bat for the sixth time in his career and made an unbeaten century to rescue the champions against Hampshire on day one of their County Championship match at The Oval.The 29-year-old was unbeaten on 100 when Surrey were bowled out for 253 after being put in. Hampshire lost Fletcha Middleton to a fine ball from Dan Worrall which nipped back to hit middle stump in the second over of their reply, but Mark Stoneman and Nick Gubbins took them to 55-1 from 16 overs at stumps, 198 behind.Hampshire have lost their last four games…
Lerato Phago’s journey into sports broadcasting didn’t begin with a lifelong love for the game or even a mild interest. In fact, when she set out on this remarkable journey, she had no idea she was about to stumble upon her passion. “I knew nothing about sports and had no interest in it whatsoever,” she laughs. But someone saw potential. “Motshidisi Mohono saw something in me, and after much convincing, brought me on board.” That decision set the wheels in motion for what would become a powerful and purpose-driven career in sports media. Her first gig? Reading football updates on…