Author: Prudence Makoge

Milan Fashion Week 2025 has once again proven to be a magnet for the world’s most stylish and influential celebrities. Despite significant transitions within major fashion houses Gucci and Fendi currently without creative directors following the departures of Sabato De Sarno and Kim Jones, respectively, and Bottega Veneta missing from the schedule due to Matthieu Blazy’s move to Chanel the energy in Milan remains as electric as ever.Luxury fashion giants such as Prada, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, and Giorgio Armani continue to dominate the week with their star-studded front rows. A-listers from Hollywood, music, and fashion graced the prestigious event,…

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And just like that, February 2025 is almost over! Honestly, where did all the days go? Anyway, it’s probably time to do a bit of a temperature check on your goals and motivation for the year to figure out how the “new year, new you” is holding up. Even if you don’t buy into those cringe clichés, it’s still good to assess if you’re on track or off, towards achieving important strides in your career, business, family, relationship, and more. It’s time to be fully transparent and honest with yourself. What have you accomplished in the past two months (or…

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Kenya have taken top honours at the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 after a perfect start with victory in round 1, beating South Africa in the semi-final before edging Argentina to claim the opening weekend’s bragging rights in Cape Town on Sunday, 2 March, 2025.  Amid ecstatic celebrations in front of a contingent of supporters, Kenya captain Grace Okulu said: “This victory is nice because we’ve never won a Challenger series. It is a milestone for us. I’m happy for the team, and I’m delighted for everyone who supports us!”  “We must carry on with…

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South Africa’s world champion centre partners, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel accounted for three tries in Japan League One action this weekend.  Japan League OneDamien de Allende scored two tries to help Saitama Wild Knights extend their unbeaten streak at the top of the standings to 10 matches as they saw off Kobe Steelers 46-32. Lood de Jager played the full 80 minutes for Wild Knights while former Bulls loose forward Willie Potgieter scored a brace for Steelers. Kubota Spears hooker Malcolm Marx scored for the second week in a row, running over Richie Mo’unga in the process, but…

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In 2024 Simoné Kruger added to the legacy she is building as a para-athlete by winning gold at the Paris Paralympics in the women’s F38 Discus. She also holds the world record in the event with a throw of 38.82 metres. Now, the turn of the year has signalled a fresh start for Kruger as she begins a new phase in her life after moving from Gauteng to the Western Cape, writes MARK LEMKE. The 20-year-old superstar has enrolled in her first year at Stellenbosch University where she has taken up residence and where she has begun her degree in biokinetics (the scientific study of how…

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Springbok Women’s Sevens points machine Nadine Roos dotted down for two tries and slotted six conversions as South Africa played out clean sweeps against Hong Kong China and Czechia on day 1 of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, on Saturday, 1 March, 2025. With their outstanding results, South Africa top Pool A and qualify for the Series Cup second semi-final in which they will face African foes Pool D leaders Kenya at 15h18 on later today, following after the first semi-final between Pool B’s Argentina and Pool C’s Colombia, scheduled for 14h56.…

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From Edwill van der Merwe’s touchdown celebration to SJ Kotze’s no-look pass in the buildup to Gianni Lombard’s try, the Lions were full value in their mauling of the Sharks at Ellis Park. ALSO: ‘Fit, tough, quick’ Lions brace for Sharks backlash Absolute filth from the Emirates @LionsRugbyCo 🤤#LIOvSHA | @Vodacom #URC | #OriginRound pic.twitter.com/D4qkQxYNio — vodacomrugby (@VodacomRugga) March 1, 2025 Sies man! #LIOvSHA pic.twitter.com/qR4PE3zims — Riaan Louw (@Ringo26) March 1, 2025 🎳#LIOvSHA | @Vodacom #URC | #OriginRound pic.twitter.com/K0bPMqwEHd — vodacomrugby (@VodacomRugga) March 1, 2025 Photo: Gallo Images Source link

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The Pro Taghazout Bay in Morocco was a World Surf League 3000 Qualifying Series event that saw many South African surfers gathering for their share of the points and prize money. Being a 3,000 it has three times the number of points on offer at any of the 1,000 QS events staged around South Africa. Morocco is therefore the most important event of the year for any South African QS surfer to compete in if they want to qualify for the Challenger Series. Slade Prestwich and Beyrick de Vries were back. Shane and Justin Sykes and Karl Steen were in…

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After months of uncertainty, Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane is back in AmaKhosi’s good books. It had been a tumultuous time for the 27-year-old, failing to impress Nasreddine Nabi at the beginning of the season, but after some consistent performances, the tide has changed for the one club wonder. “Things are apparently look good for Happy [Mashiane],” SoccerLaduma confirmed. “Not just for this season but even further as the coach is now believed to be putting trust in him in that left-hand position. Coach Nabi is happy to have him for a longer time, “That has also brought confidence to…

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