Author: Prudence Makoge
France hooker Peato Mauvaka faces a disciplinary hearing on Thursday after being cited for foul play in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Paris. The incident occurred during France’s title-clinching 35-16 victory, when Mauvaka received a yellow card for launching himself into Scotland scrumhalf Ben White, who was on the ground. Peato Mauvaka is sent to the sin bin for a nasty incident 😲👇 📺 Stream #GuinnessM6N on DStv: https://t.co/0P0NNho4A4 pic.twitter.com/PmLpxV5zcT — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) March 15, 2025 The citing accuses Mauvaka of striking an opponent with “any part of the arm, shoulder, head, or knee.” The clash happened…
Nigerians have debated several topics in the past couple of days; from the erratic price increase in commodities, the usefulness or not of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to whether enjoying constant electricity improves creativity and productivity or not. It’s a usual habit for Nigerians to have topics to debate but I never thought a time would come when enjoying constant electricity, a basic need, would be debated. Constant electricity eliminates disruptions caused by power outages and allows creatives and professionals to maintain focus and momentum. If you have an inverter or generator, the process of switching the changeover…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is currently not in an enviable position. Not only has the postponement of the Olympic Games to this year, a first in the modern Olympics’ history, resulted in colossal economic and financial stakes for the organization and the host country Japan, but the IOC is also confronted with controversial debates around the involvement in sports diplomacy and severe human rights violations directly related to its member associations. The past shows that the IOC is often too reactive when it comes to heated political arguments and responds to specific issues only when being asked.The public discussion…
Photo credit: badgalriri/Instagram They say when in Rome, do as the Romans do. But when in Barbados? You show up like Rihanna. She’s back home for the launch of her latest Fenty x Puma collection and, as expected, she stepped out looking every bit the trendsetter. This time, she kept it breezy with a mix of island vibes and effortless glamour. Bad Gal Riri rocked a white cut-out dress that featured a tropical palm print in front. She took it up a notch by adding a navy polka-dot headscarf, layers of jewellery, and neon green slippers. For her beauty look,…
South African 100m outdoor record-holder Akani Simbine will be making his World Indoor Championships debut when the 2025 edition takes place in Nanjing, China, from Friday. The 31-year-old has finished in the top five over 100m at six outdoor world championships, as well as in two Olympics, but is yet to win a medal. He made his indoor debut in February, clocking 6.57 in Berlin. With none of the men’s 60m finalists from 2024 competing in Nanjing, the stage is set for a fresh set of medallists to emerge. Newly-crowned European indoor champion Jeremiah Azu leads the charge heading into…
March is shaping up to be an incredible month for women, and it’s exciting to witness. After all, the entire month is dedicated to Women’s History, and beyond the numerous talks, shows, and programmes celebrating women, Simi is adding to the moment with the music video for ‘Woman to Woman.’ A tribute to women, self-love, and confidence, ‘Woman to Woman’ is a song that uplifts and empowers. Simi praises women as “one in a billion,” “queens,” and “visions,” encouraging them to hold their heads high and embrace their worth. Through its lyrics, the song champions self-affirmation, with a recurring theme…
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Week 3 of the Hollywoodbets Super League saw TS Galaxy Queens begin their campaign in style, securing a 2-0 victory over First Touch FC Ladies at the Old Peter Mokoba Stadium in Polokwane in Limpopo, on Saturday, 15 March 2025. A brace from Samkelisiwe Selena ensured that Sizwe Sibiya’s side left Limpopo with maximum points. This win will be a massive confidence boost for The Rockets, especially following their squad reinforcements ahead of the season. Earlier in the week, club Chairlady Dudu Sukazi announced the acquisition of several high-profile players, including Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane, along with Leandra Smeda,…
Photo Credit: Naomi Osaka/Instagram Most times, you’ll find Naomi Osaka on the tennis court, racket in hand, delivering powerful shots. But every now and then, though rarely, you’ll see her on X (formerly Twitter), wielding her voice for justice. This time, she’s weighing in on France’s historical debt to Haiti. It all started when French lawmaker Raphaël Glucksmann posted on X, suggesting that the U.S. should return the Statue of Liberty because some Americans no longer uphold the values it represents. “Give us back the Statue of Liberty. It was our gift to you. But apparently, you despise her,” he…
Coach Frans Steyn says the Cheetahs cannot afford any more setbacks as they prepare for a brutal SA Cup clash against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday night. The Cheetahs bounced back from an opening-round 45-29 shock loss to Boland in Wellington with an 11-try, 69-0 victory against the Leopards. In round three, Steyn’s team travels to Nelspruit to face the unbeaten Pumas. SA Cup: Three-way split at the summit “We slipped up against Boland and now we can’t afford to make any more mistakes,” Steyn told reporters on Tuesday. “If we do that, we are out of the Currie…