Author: Prudence Makoge
In recent years, the Springboks and Rassie Erasmus have become quite accustomed to criticism related to their ‘bomb squad’ tactic to regularly load the bench with forwards, which has also led to some calls for World Rugby to outlaw the 7-1 tactic in particular. Playing to their forward-related strengths, the Springboks have become famed for their ‘bomb squad’ on the bench, often bringing on a host of forwards all together at some point during the second half. It is a strategy that several other teams – such as France – have begun to utilise as well, but World Rugby has…
Photo Credit: Nicki Minaj/Instagram Nicki Minaj has been crowned the best female rapper of all time by Billboard, and it’s no surprise – her reign has been nothing short of legendary. Billboard considered several factors when compiling their list: charted singles, album certifications, cultural impact, longevity, storytelling ability, and vocal flow. Minaj’s achievements are remarkable. She became the first female rapper to surpass triple-digit Billboard Hot 100 hits in 2018, and her ‘Pink Friday 2 World’ Tour became the highest-grossing tour ever for a female rapper. Minaj has released a series of iconic albums, starting with ‘Pink Friday,’ which topped…
Netball South Africa, in partnership with proud sponsors, Telkom was delighted to announce the exciting return of the Telkom Netball League in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday 8 April, 2025. Africa’s largest franchise Netball competition officially gets underway on Saturday, 26 April with the Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province confirmed as the officially hosts of this year’s edition. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, June 2024 As a result of its ever-growing magnitude, the Telkom Netball League remains Africa’s premier franchise netball tournament and continues to be an exciting platform for the showcasing of the best Netball talent. …
Henco Venter has been found guilty of eye-gouging, ruling him out for Glasgow Warriors’ remaining Vodacom URC league fixtures and Friday’s Investec Champions Cup playoff. The six-week ban follows an incident in the Warriors’ round-of-16 Champions Cup win against Leicester Tigers last week, where No 8 Venter made contact with the eye area of prop Dan Cole. Glasgow, second on the URC log, are scheduled to face Zebre Parma (April 19), Vodacom Bulls (April 25), Benetton (May 10) and Leinster (May 17) in the last rounds of the league stages. Should the Warriors progress past this week’s Champions Cup quarter-final…
Did you know that with just a few slices of bread and a sausage, you could boost your mood? Watch as Phil’s Kitchen transforms these simple ingredients into a mouthwatering snack: sausage bread rolls. In this quick and easy recipe, you’ll discover how to turn everyday ingredients into a golden, crispy, flavour-packed delight that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a mid-day pick-me-up. It’s one of those recipes that feels fancy but takes hardly any time at all. Imagine a crunchy exterior with a juicy, savoury centre—comfort food at its finest. Here’s how it works: the sausage is tucked into…
Photo Credit: Pandora/Instagram Say hello to Pandora’s newest ambassador, the one and only Tyla. The Grammy-winning South African superstar is looking so good in this campaign, it’s hard to look away. And over here, we’re always here for a gorgeous shoot and the stars who own it. You’ve got to give it to Tyla. In this shoot, she is giving us poses, presence and personality. In one of the shots, she raises her arms with a bright, easy smile, eyes slightly squinted, like she’s letting us in on a good time. It’s fun, fresh, and completely her vibe. And she wears…
The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone with just three regular season games remaining, despite looking set to claim a play-off place.On Tuesday the Nuggets announced the sacking of Malone after 10 years in charge, as well as the departure of general manager Calvin Booth whose contract will not be renewed.Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke said the decision to sack Malone was made to give the team the best chance of winning the 2025 Championship.”While the timing of this decision is unfortunate, as Coach Malone helped build the foundation of our now championship-level program, it is a necessary step…
The gorgeous Mimi Saleeman, aka Ashabi to’n sha dollar, took to the vibrant city of Lagos to celebrate her milestone 30th birthday. Everything was oozing glitz and glam, from the stunning decor to the gorgeous guests and, of course, the lavish celebrant. Mimi was intentional about making sure she created a day and memory that would be etched in everybody’s hearts. She made sure the fun was all in the air from the fab games played by the MC, which engaged all her guests to the heartfelt eulogy by the amazing Akewi, to the non-stop overflow of yummy bites, foods and…
England’s Mimi Rhodes overcame a strong challenge from South Africa’s Casandra Alexander to claim back-to-back wins on the Ladies European Tour, winning the Joburg Ladies Open at Modderfontein Golf Club on Sunday, 6 April, 2025. Rhodes showed her composure when she made a tricky up-and-down for par at the last to close with a 71 and win on 14 under par overall in this Sunshine Ladies Tour co-sanctioned tournament. In a thrilling back-nine duel, Alexander narrowly missed a birdie putt on the 18th to force a playoff with her English opponent. The South African signed for a final round of…
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says there’s no scientific evidence that a 7-1 split between forwards and backs on the bench leads to more injuries. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus first used the innovative tactic for the 2023 World Cup warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham, with his side claiming a record 35-7 victory. He then pushed the nuclear button twice at the global showpiece itself, for the pool defeat to Ireland and the final against New Zealand, which the Boks won 12-11. Some critics accused South Africa of going against the spirit of the game by bringing on…