[ad_1] Vodacom Bulls flank Jannes Kirsten expects a forward-dominated Challenge Cup round-of-16 playoff against Bayonne on Saturday. The 31-year-old has plenty of top-tier European experience having made 22 appearances for the Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup (including trips to La Rochelle and Montpellier in France) and one for the Bulls since returning to South Africa. On Saturday, Kirsten will come up against French club Bayonne for the first time, in the Challenge Cup playoffs, which the Bulls qualified for by finishing fifth in their six-team Champions Cup pool. He said he expected a “hostile environment” at the 14,000-capacity Stade…
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[ad_1] Defending series champion Glenrose Xaba had to dig deep on Sunday morning, but she managed to hold off a challenge from Ethiopia’s Selam Gebre to win the opening leg of the 2025 SPAR Grand Prix in Cape Town. Pushing the pace hard at the start, Xaba (Boxer Athletics Club) pulled two athletes with her in the early stages -– Gebre and another Ethiopian, Meseret Fita (both representing Nedbank Running Club) – as they opened a gap on a larger chasing group. Approaching halfway, however, 41-year-old Lebo Phalula (Boxer) put in a surge to drag some of the chase group…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: Marsai Martin/Instagram The fashionable woman that is Marsai Martin! The ‘Black-ish’ star arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film, ‘G20,’ in a dazzling burgundy Gaurav Gupta gown, making a bold style statement. Styled by Wayman and Micah, Marsai’s strapless, floor-length gown shimmered with sequins, its fitted bodice highlighting her silhouette while the flowing skirt added a touch of drama. She paired it with a striking Bulgari “Tubogas” choker adorned with gold and gemstones. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders, perfectly complementing the look. Though her shoes remained hidden beneath the gown, she…
[ad_1] Orlando Pirates youngster Mohau Nkota came off the bench to hand his club a big 1-0 win over MC Alger on Tuesday night. Nkota had been on the pitch for just five minutes after replacing Kabelo Dlamini in the 60th minute of the encounter. And it was through a defence-splitting pass by Relebohile Mofokeng that Nkota race through and put the ball into the back of the net. This was a repeat of the group stage performance between Nkota and Mofokeng on a chilly night in Algeria. Earlier in the campaign, both Nkota and Mofokeng mesmerised another Algerian club…
[ad_1] A new 3D animated short, ‘Sopo’, is on the way from Creele Animation Studios, a Nigerian startup based in Lagos. Directed by Nissi Ogulu, a co-founder of the studio, the film draws inspiration from the early life of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó–Kuti. Loosely adapted from ‘Dis Fela Sef! The Legend(s) Untold,’ a memoir by veteran broadcaster and music critic Benson Idonije, who was Fela’s first band manager and lifelong friend, ‘Sopo’ reimagines Fela’s journey through the eyes of Oyejo, a young musician struggling to win the approval of his father, Dotun. As tensions rise between them, music ultimately…
[ad_1] 20-year-old Viwe Jingqi triumphed in 23.35 to win the U23 women’s 200m sprint, earning a second gold medal after winning the 100m sprint, at the ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town from 27 to 29 March, 2025. Finishing well ahead of Precious Molepo in runner-up spot in 23.81 over the 200m distance, running into a headwind in relatively cool conditions, Jingqi was pleased with her performance. “I felt the wind in the home straight but I kept telling myself to keep form, and in the last 20 metres…
[ad_1] You have vibed to the song, now Kunmie has released the visuals for ‘Arike,’ a simple yet striking black-and-white video that lets the music do the talking. The song is a plea, a declaration, and a promise all at once. Kunmie sings about his feelings for Arike, making it clear how much she means to him. He feels like she’s the only one who has truly captured his heart, and he’s willing to fight for her love. The line “If you leave me, I might die before my time” shows that he feels like he can’t live without her.…
[ad_1] A seasoned campaigner and back-row powerhouse for the Stormers has parted ways with the Cape outfit. Willie Engelbrecht has returned to the Pumas, with the Lowvelders confirming the 2022 Currie Cup-winning skipper is back in Nelspruit ahead of Friday’s SA Cup clash against the Border Bulldogs. On Monday, he posted a farewell video on Instagram, with teammates sending their best wishes. By Tuesday, the Pumas had confirmed his return on social media. PLUS: ‘Stormers will not let him go’ Engelbrecht joined the Stormers on loan in 2021 before making the move permanent in 2022. Over three seasons, he made…
[ad_1] The para swimming gala at the 2025 Toyota SASAPD National championships concluded in record-breaking fashion in Gqeberha on Monday. Over two thrilling sessions, a total of nine new national marks were established. Among the countries newest record holders is Gauteng’s William le Roux who at 14-years-old broke the men’s open 1500m S9 record by over 10 seconds. The double leg amputee hopes to use his swimming talent to secure a bursary at an international university and inspire others to go for their dreams despite their disabilities. Gauteng won the team trophy led by Paralympic swimming legend turned coach, Tadhg…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: Kehinde Bankole/Instagram Kehinde Bankole knows how to tell a story. One that pulls you in and keeps you watching. Have you noticed how she has a way of keeping you glued to the screen? From her early days in Super Story to playing a trailblazer like Funmilayo Ransome–Kuti, a mother fighting for her children in ‘Sista,’ or a woman outrunning her past in ‘Adire,’ the two time AMVCA award winning actress gives performances that feel deeply personal. Whether she’s on stage or in film, Kehinde Bankole moves through stories with an ease that makes each character feel real. Her…