Author: Prudence Makoge
Coach JP Pietersen lauded Andre Esterhuizen and Ethan Hooker after the Sharks’ 28-23 Investec Champions Cup win against Saracens at Kings Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Captain Esterhuizen marked his 100th appearance for the Sharks with a commanding performance at 12, while Hooker – who made a major impact for the Springboks on the wing this season – was just as impactful at 13. “They complement each other really well, defensively and on attack,” said Pietersen, who took over from John Plumtree this week. “It feels like we’ve got 10 forwards on the field. When the forwards don’t give us momentum,…
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) have named the two flagbearers for the opening ceremony at the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda on Saturday. Ayabulela Gwama, a 16-year-old judo player and Tyrell Stewart, a 16-year-old weightlifter in the 65kg class, have been given the honour of carrying the country’s flag at an event that doubles as a qualifier for next year’s Youth Olympics in Senegal. There are 88 athletes representing Team SA across 12 different sports in Luanda and the Games have a rich history of introducing young athletes to the international stage. The…
If you’re curious about “Big Daddy,” Tems’ track from her latest EP “Love Is a Kingdom,” you’re in luck. The singer-songwriter recently pulled up to Genius to break the song down, verse by verse, and the conversation was as honest and refreshing as you’d expect. As she walks through the lyrics, Tems opens up about the inspiration behind the record and why she enjoys making music that makes her move, both physically and emotionally. “Big Daddy” carries that confident, grounded energy she’s known for, but it also leaves room for reflection. For Tems, the song is rooted in knowing who…
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted after securing the 2025 Carling Cup. The Buccaneers added their third trophy of the season after defeating Black Label All Stars 2-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Coming into the match, Pirates were without nine of their key players due to their national team commitments. Ouaddou gave the likes of Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane their first start of the season. Despite having their hands full against All Stars, Ouaddou’s charges managed to score two second-half goals to lift another trophy. “I think we have to give credit to…
Smokey Jollof rice is basically everywhere—at parties, family get-togethers, even on a regular lunch plate at home. It’s the reigning champ of comfort food, but let’s be honest… sometimes it feels like your taste buds need a little holiday. Enter Kikifoodies, ready to shake up the Jollof game with a bold twist she calls Sweet Jollof Rice. Think familiar, think comforting, but think with a hint of sweetness that makes you do a double-take and a happy dance at the same time. For this, you start by cooking the meat and making the pepper base. Once that’s ready, the real…
South Africa’s Indoor Hockey women led with a high-scoring victory against New Zealand on Day 1 of the Nkosi Cup 2025 to deliver everything the home crowd could have hoped amid several tightly contested group matches setting the tone for a thrilling third edition of the international tournament at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium in Cape Town, on Friday, 12 December 2025. South Africa continued their strong record against New Zealand, producing a dominant 7-nil performance in just the third meeting between the two sides. Player of the Match Cerian Fourie opened the scoring early after finding space out wide…
Photo Credit: Ayra Starr/Instagram Ayra Starr is opening a new chapter, and she’s doing it in her own words. In her first Substack post, “I’m Not Scared, I Promise,” the singer writes from her almost-empty New York apartment, sharing what life feels like when the noise dies down and you’re left alone with your thoughts. She describes New York with humour and honesty, calling it “a walk-in freezer with rent,” and writes about the kind of cold that makes you question your decisions. While many back home are deep into Detty December, Ayra finds herself in a quieter season, navigating…
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The African Youth Games is a showcase of South Africa’s next generation of champions and Jayden Williams is hungry to prove he can be one of the future elites in swimming, writes Mark Lemke in Luanda. The 16-year-old competed in the Region 5 Youth Games in July against a field of older swimmers and the step up in age group may not have brought him the desired results, but it provided him with irreplaceable experience and a strong mindset for his time in Angola. “Competing against age groups older than me at Region 5 was really tough, but I love…
They say love begins at home, and this touching video is sweet proof. As this beautiful bride got hitched to her heartthrob, her parents only saw it befitting to give them a wonderful gift, one that really surprised her. Waiting for her outside was a large gift box. She pulled the rope, and there it was…her parents had gifted her a beautiful red car for her wedding! You can clearly see the excitement and gratitude in her eyes. It was indeed a thoughtful gift, one that the couple deeply appreciated. Hearty congratulations to the newlyweds! Starting forever on such a…