Author: Prudence Makoge
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…
South African prop Nick Schonert is set to make his Test debut at the age of 34. Schonert, who currently plays for Vannes in France’s Pro D2, is eligible to represent Germany, as both of his father’s parents were born there. The tighthead told RugbyPass he has put his name forward for selection ahead of the 2026 Rugby Europe Championship. “I am a bit of German, bit of English, bit of South African, and if you dig even deeper, there is a bit of Scottish on my Mum’s side as well,” Schonert explained. “When I signed for Vannes I didn’t even…
Photo Credit: Teyana Taylor/Instagram BNers, Teyana Taylor brought the full dance-floor vibes to The Jennifer Hudson Show with a Spirit Tunnel entrance you’ve got to see to believe. Dressed in a monochromatic tan hoodie and joggers set, Teyana kept it chic yet practical for the hallway takeover. High-neck, structured hoodie? Check. Gold jewellery and dark shades? Check. Shoes? Check, giving her the freedom to hit every beat perfectly. And hit the beat she did. Teyana turned the corridor into her own stage, weaving through hip-hop moves, spins, sharp arm gestures, and flawless body rolls. At one point, she even dropped…
“Are you going to let someone else be your writer? My life is my story to write.” ✍️That powerful philosophy comes from our own Team SA swimmer, Abigail Kotze, who has made a huge statement at the African Games, securing multiple individual GOLD medals!We often only see the medals, but Abigail’s journey of resilience is truly inspiring. She speaks candidly about the challenges she faced: moving homes multiple times, the difficulty of online schooling, health issues, and, toughest of all, battling intense self-doubt after missing key team cuts in 2023.The turning point? When she realized that instead of quitting, she…
If “Mine” has been living rent-free in your head, Tems’ new video gives the song a fresh setting without trying too hard. It opens on a football pitch, with players fully locked into their game behind her — sprinting, tackling, running drills — while Tems stays in the foreground, unbothered and steady. That contrast is where the video finds its rhythm. “Mine” is rooted in certainty: choosing someone, standing by that choice, and not needing to overexplain it. As the footballers move constantly behind her, Tems remains grounded, delivering the song’s message with calm assurance rather than urgency. Dave’s appearance slots in…
Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis limped off at half-time when Bafana Bafana beat Ghana in a friendly tune-up for AFCON. Is there anything to be worried about? Orlando Pirates winger is okay after injury scare for Bafana Bafana 24-year-old Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis was pulled off at halftime in Bafana Bafana’s 1-0 friendly win against Ghana. However, manager Hugo Broos has allayed fears. “It’s not so bad,” Broos said on SABC2. “He just got a kick on his leg, and maybe tomorrow he will have a little problem. “But ok, it’s nothing major.” “I think we did it very well…
If there’s one thing Lagos does exceptionally well in December, it’s turning food, culture and celebration into an unforgettable experience and the Foodie in Lagos Festival 2025 is set to be right at the heart of it. Taking place on Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Encourage Park, Ikoyi, the two-day festival promises a vibrant blend of food, drinks, music, shopping and family-friendly fun – all curated by Foodie in Lagos, one of Nigeria’s food and lifestyle platforms. A Celebration of Food, Lagos-Style At its core, the Foodie in Lagos Festival is a celebration of the city’s…
Women’s rugby has suffered a devastating loss as former Springbok Women’s captain Lusanda Dumke passed away at the age of 28 following a battle with a rare gastric cancer. The Blue Bulls Company confirmed the news about the ‘Heartbeat of the Bulls Daisies’ in a statement released on Tuesday, 16 December 2024. Dumke has been a key force in the Pretoria-side’s success. As captain, she quickly became a favourite among fans and has been a driver in the union’s success in becoming the top women’s rugby team in South Africa. Since the franchise’s inception in 2023, she has led the…
Stormers flank Paul de Villiers has been nominated for the Investec Champions Cup Player of the Month award. VOTE HEREPaul de Villiers ( Stormers) Investec Player of the Match against La Rochelle in round two and joint most turnovers so far in the competition. Adam Hastings (Glasgow Warriors) Investec Player of the Match against Stade Toulousain during Glasgow’s unbelievable comeback in round two.George Hendy (Northampton Saints) Scored four tries in two rounds and was Investec Player of the Match against the Vodacom Bulls in round two.Matthieu Jalibert (Bordeaux Bègles) More points than any other player (28) thanks to three tries, five…
The NFL is once again opening doors for international talent with its International Player Pathway (IPP) programme Class of 2026. This year, 13 athletes from 10 countries will have the chance to train, sharpen their skills, and show that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level in American football. Representing Australia and New Zealand are Kaia Clarkin, Jarrod Gray, Laekin Vakalahi, and Kaylan Faumui (also representing Samoa). Germany is represented by Felix Lepper and Michael Daramola, while Japan sends Kansei Matsuzawa. From Kenya comes Joshua Weru, Nigeria has Collins Arogunjo, Uar Bernard, Michael Daramola, Chibuike Madu,…