Author: Prudence Makoge
Orlando Pirates had their chance to sell Monnapule Saleng for huge money and blew it. What’s a fair value for the mercurial winger now? R40 million fumbled by the board? Not long ago, Pirates had the opportunity to sell Monnapule Saleng to European suitors. Figures in the region of €2 million (just a shade under R40 million) were mentioned. However, the Buccaneers board decided to keep their star winger. Now that decision appears to be a foolish one. The mercurial star hasn’t made a single competitive appearance in 2025. His last outing for the Sea Robbers was a goalless draw against Al Ahly in December in…
Ifedayo Oke Lawal, a strategic corporate lawyer and business advisor, has urged Nigerian women to embrace boldness and remain grounded as they navigate their professional journeys. She delivered this message at the FICHAYA IWD 2025 webinar, Authentic Leadership: Embracing Your True Self in Your Career and in Life, where she drew from her experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Lawal, recognized in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist for 2024 and 2025 and named among ESQ Nigeria Legal Awards’ Top 40 Under 40 in 2019, serves as one of four Nigerians on a management board and one of three…
DHL Western Province will travel to Pretoria to take on the Bulls Daisies in the final of the Women’s Premier Division this weekend after edging the Sanlam Boland Dames 32-29 in a frantic match in Bellville on Saturday, while the defending champions closed out the final round of the competition with an emphatic 96-0 dismantling of the Free State Women in Pretoria, on Saturday, 22 March, 2025. Elsewhere, the Border Ladies secured fourth place on the log with a 27-22 win over the EP Queens in Mdantsane and the Sharks Women heaped more misery on the Golden Lions Women in…
John Dobson has provided an update on Manie Libbok’s return, as the Stormers gear up for Friday’s clash against Ulster without the injured Salmaan Moerat and Warrick Gelant. Speaking in a teleconference from Belfast on Thursday, Dobson clarified the status of Springboks Moerat and Gelant, who were listed as rested in a Stormers team announcement for the round 14 Vodacom URC match at Kingspan Stadium. “Salmaan is injured, Warrick’s injured,” the director of rugby told reporters. “Salmaan has an injury to his foot but luckily not too serious. He’s done a partial strain. If he had torn it, it would…
Photo Credit: Halle Bailey/Instagram Halle Bailey is celebrating her 25th birthday with gratitude and joy. The Hollywood star and singer, who played Ariel in Disney’s 2023 live-action ‘The Little Mermaid,’ says she has never felt stronger. Sharing the moment on social media, Halle posted a series of birthday photos. In one, she lies on soft, light purple fabric, propped up on one elbow with her other hand resting gently near her face. Dressed in a matching purple halter dress, she looks calm and content, her expression reflecting the gratitude in her caption: “I’m 25 today, I’m so grateful to God…
Nathan Hendricks has focused his time and energy into establishing himself as one of South Africa’s great Paralympians, writes MARK LEMKE. In his first Paralympics, at Paris 2024, the 19-year-old Hendricks swam in four finals, a feat matched only by Christian Sadie, and he currently holds two African records, in the SM13 200m individual medley and the S13 100m breaststroke. It was in Paris where he lowered the 200m IM record to 2min 17.15sec. He got through nine races in his debut Paralympics, which made him the busiest para-swimmer in the Team SA squad. Next on his list is the 2025 Toyota SASAPD National…
Samsung today unveiled the latest Galaxy A series smartphones – Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G. For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence including Galaxy’s fan-favourite AI-powered features to reimagine creativity — while bringing enhanced durability and longevity, as well as robust security and privacy protections to provide a safe and long-lasting mobile experience. Here is all you need to know about the new Galaxy A26, A36 and A56 All New design – The slimmest Galaxy A design Awesome Intelligence – Enhanced Google’s Circle to Search feature – Now you can…
Royal AM sale collapses as PSL blocks R20 million deal, according to Cash N Sport. Durban businessman Chockalingam “Roy” Moodley will not be taking over Royal AM after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Executive Committee refused to approve the deal. Initially, reports suggested that Moodley had secured the club for R20 million from the curator, but the transaction has now fallen apart. Moodley, a known associate of former President Jacob Zuma, has been linked to multiple high-profile State Capture scandals. His company, Royal Security, secured a controversial R282 million contract in 2023 from the DA-led Western Cape provincial government. The…
Photo credit: Burnaboygram/Instagram Much has been said about Burna Boy’s discography and career. He is undeniably one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports, stacking up awards, selling out arenas, and proving time and time again that his sound knows no borders. But, beyond his solo hits, one aspect of his artistry that deserves more attention is his consistency in delivering awesome international collaborations. He is that guy that walks into any musical space and naturally he fits into different sounds without losing his essence. Take “Location” with British rapper Dave, his verses flow so easily, adding a signature energy that keeps…
The women of Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club demonstrated incredible prowess, determination, and resilience leading the club to a phenomenal victory at the Lifesaving Western Cape Championships 2025, held at Strand Beach in the Western Cape on 15 and 16 March, 2025. Competing against nine Western Cape Provincial Clubs and two visiting clubs, Fish Hoek showcased outstanding skill and sportsmanship, accumulating an impressive 1,468 points, comfortably ahead of the second-placed club with 1,001 points. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, September 2024 A huge contributor to this remarkable triumph was the exceptional performance of Georgia Singe, the Junior World Surf Ski…