Author: Prudence Makoge
Wainwright has made 127 appearances and consistently been Dragons’ stand-out player.He was man of the match on Sunday in the 23-21 comeback victory against Lyon that ended a near year-long winless streak, making nine tackles, 14 carries and having several key moments on the gain line.”We want to keep him here, he is a Gwent man and his performance last weekend showed how important he is, not only for Dragons but Wales,” said Tiatia.”He is a beautiful man and inspirational in the way that he does things – he is uniquely Aaron Wainwright, he understands what he is about and…
Have you ever watched an animated, magical fairytale scene in a movie? What if we told you that perfect scene absolutely came alive in this stunning bride’s reception entrance? It almost looks unreal. Everything about this enchanting moment was utterly magical, from the chandelier-lit hall, the amazing decor and the bride herself. As she proceeded into the hall, she exuded great elegance and regal flair in her breathtaking golden-pink floral dress. What makes this video even more spectacular are the entourage of ladies who welcomed the bride in, dressed in outfits that were covered in beautiful, vibrant flowers. They showered…
Coach Jenny van Dyk and her charges have retained their status as African Champions with a 56-34 win over Uganda, setting a new record as five-time champions of the continental showpiece in Lilongwe, Malawi on Sunday, 14 December, 2025. The Spar Proteas locked horns with Uganda in the final match of the 2025 Africa Netball Cup as they are on a quest to defend their title. South Africa came into this match beaming with pride and confidence as they are yet to taste defeat in this tournament. South Africa who are on a mission to win the tournament for the…
Ireland lock James Ryan has revealed what he had to do in “tackle school” after being banned for a dangerous cleanout on Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx. Ryan was initially yellow-carded in the 20th minute of the Dublin Test, before the the sanction was upgraded to red following a foul play review. The Boks went on to claim a 24-13 win in a bruising contest that saw the hosts shown four yellow cards and one red. An independent disciplinary committee later assessed the incident as mid-range foul play, setting an entry point of a six-week ban. That was reduced to three…
In this exclusive interview, Njoh Trevor, a FIFA-licensed agent, talks to us about the modern representation of African athletes. Trevor is the founder of Tcute Agency and its sports division, Tcute Sports, representing a new generation of African sports professionals redefining how talent is discovered, managed and positioned globally. Raised in Cameroon and introduced early to the worlds of media, communications and talent management, Trevor began his career behind the scenes in entertainment PR, later working with some of his country’s leading artists and talents. That foundation in storytelling, strategy and trust-building now underpins his approach to football representation. Through…
By MARK LEMKE in Luanda Hlumani Kekana is one of two tennis prodigies representing Team SA at the African Youth Games. He reached the quarter-final of the singles draw and the final of the mixed doubles where he and his partner Lonwabi Majeka won the silver medal. The 16-year-old shared his plan going forward. “I grew up playing any and every sport I could. I didn’t care what it was, I loved it all. Tennis began for me when I was about nine. My dad and I were watching Roger Federer playing, it was an early round so of course he…
Glenmorangie deepened its engagement with Nigeria’s vibrant whisky community this November, hosting a series of expert-led experiences that blended education, artistry and the spirit of conviviality. From November 24th to 26th, the brand welcomed industry partners, trade professionals and friends of the house to a curated programme across Lagos.The week’s activities featured the ongoing “Inspired by Orange” digital series, first launched in May with Alex Ash’s evocative photography, alongside a show stopping three-course menu by Chef Wu and bespoke cocktails from mixologist Berg Baboyan. Each element was thoughtfully designed to elevate the Glenmorangie experience for trade partners, influencers and consumers,…
The fourth T20 between India and South Africa was abandoned on Wednesday because of “excessive fog” at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.The toss was scheduled to take place at 13:00 GMT but did not even take place as the umpires called the match off at about 16:00 following a number of inspections.India all-rounder Hardik Pandaya was seen wearing a mask on the pitch before the match, which raised questions about the pollution levels in Lucknow, which is in northern India.The air quality index, external was about 400 at around the scheduled start time of the match – a reading considered to…
2025 began with one deliberate, hopeful decision: I had just graduated from Oxford the month before and chose—at my own urging—to take a secondment in Egypt. As part of a scholarship package I received at Oxford, the university was sponsoring me to any country I wanted to work, and sent me over in the first week of January, following my choice for the prestigious development finance bank in Cairo. At first, everything felt new and strange. I’d lived my whole life in countries with more liberal cultures, so working and settling into Egyptian routines took real adjustment. Some days, it…
Laura Wolvaardt, Suné Luus and Dané van Niekerk starred with the bat as the Proteas Women secured a 74-run victory over Ireland in the second One-Day International at the Dafabet St George’s Park Stadium at Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. With their second consecutive ODI win over the Irish travellers, the Proteas take an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series. Wolvaardt registered her fourth century of the year, striking 19 fours on her way to 124 off 111 balls, while Luus recorded a career-best 114 from 113 deliveries (13 fours, one six). Van Niekerk…