Author: Prudence Makoge
Prudence Sekgodiso has reached the final at her first World Indoor Athletics Championships, where she produced the second-fastest time heading into the race for the medals. The fast-rising South African, who achieved her goal in her inaugural Olympics when reaching the 800m final in Paris last year, arrived in Nanjing, China, as one of the favourites, following a string of impressive early-season performances. She hasn’t disappointed and followed up her effort in the heats (where she won her race in 2min 03.89sec) with a second-place finish to the Swiss athlete, Audrey Werro. The latter stopped the clock in 2:01.11 and…
Remember ACE, the rich guy TG met at her ex’s wedding in Episode 4 of The Most Toasted Girl. Things have been going smoothly. Fancy dates gifts and now a 20 million naira credit alert. We see TG at lunch with the girls all excited about her next date with ACE. Then mid-lunch, he sends her 20 million Naira. Her friends are curious and she explains that during their last date she pitched a business idea and asked for funds. Looks like ACE came through. The girls are impressed but also a little skeptical. TG insists it is just business…
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing’s iconic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” before reclaiming the title two decades later, died on Friday aged 76, his family announced in a statement. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” Foreman’s family said in a statement posted on the boxer’s official Instagram page. “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man…
Nenesi Okeke, Mazzi Odu, Tara Hecksher On the 8th of March, Mazzi Odu launched Get Rid Of Your Phone Mummy, her first children’s book at Ouida Lagos. Odu, who was the inaugural editor-at-large of BellaNaija Style and has had her career where her words have appeared in US Vogue, Vanity Fair, British Vogue, CNNStyle and numerous others, was thrilled to be partnering with Ouida Publishing, one Nigeria’s most prestigious houses that is founded by the literary doyenne; Lola Shoneyin who was also in attendance. Some of Nigeria’s leading creatives were on hand to toast her success. Fashion designers Lisa Folawiyo…
Cricket South Africa is currently hosting the first of two national training camps for the South Africa Under-19 Women’s team, as preparations begin for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 in Bangladesh and Nepal. The first training camp will take place from 20-23 March at the CSA Centre of Excellence in Tshwane with a total of 24 players in attendance, including three promising talents who helped South Africa reach their first-ever U19 Women’s World Cup final, where they finished as runners-up to India in Malaysia. Ashleigh van Wyk, Deidré van Rensburg and Chanel Venter are part of the…
Photo Credit: Taiwo Adeyemi/Instagram Taiwo Adeyemi, a Nigerian social and creative entrepreneur, has been selected as one of 35 global changemakers for the 2025 Skoll Fellowship at the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. “Heading to Oxford as a 2025 Skoll Fellow, where I’ll be joining remarkable leaders from across 56 countries in learning how our skills can help address critical global challenges,” Taiwo shared via his Instagram. Source link
Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman and skipper Salmaan Moerat can’t wait to see what Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse “cook up” against Scarlets on Saturday. SA Rugby’s 2024 Young Player of the Year, Feinberg-Mngomezulu takes over the No 10 jersey from Jurie Matthee for the round 13 Vodacom URC clash at Parc y Scarlets. Two-time Springbok world champion Willemse, returning after four months on the sidelines, has been named on the bench. Speaking in a teleconference from Swansea on Friday, Snyman explained the decision to name the versatile Willemse among the replacements while addressing Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s playmaking. “It’s a process of…
Double Olympian Ryan Julius has announced his retirement from international outdoor hockey after nearly a decade of representing South Africa. Known for his flair, creativity, and relentless energy, Julius bids farewell to the international stage following his final appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “For the past 10 years, playing for the South African Men’s outdoor hockey team has been a tremendous part of my life,” Julius said. “It has provided me with countless friendships and memories. The lessons I have learned have shaped me not only as a competitor but also as a human being. “This decision has…
The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the winners of the Quaker Family Moments Challenge stepped onto the stage to receive their well-deserved rewards. After weeks of sharing heartfelt Quaker-inspired family moments, 15 families walked away with cash prizes ranging from ₦200,000 to ₦1,000,000. One lucky family received a kitchen makeover, while the grand prize-winning family secured an all-expenses-paid safari to Kenya! But beyond the prizes, the event was a true celebration of what Quaker Oats represents—wholesome goodness, nourishment, and cherished family moments. From joyous cheers to emotional embraces, every reaction reinforced the challenge’s purpose: bringing families together in the…
Akani Simbine, competing in his first World Indoors Athletics Championships, landed an individual medal at a global championship for the first time when he surged to the bronze in the men’s 60m in Nanjing, China. The popular South African sprinter claimed the bronze in 6.54, with gold going to Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu (6.49) and silver to Australian Lachlan Kennedy (6.50). Simbine was a clear third, ahead of home favourite Xenye Xie. In reaching the final on the opening day of the three-day championships, Akani Simbine had raced to a personal best time of 6.53 in the semi-finals. Earlier in…