Author: Prudence Makoge

Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls’ defensive issues can’t be viewed in isolation. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Pretoria-based franchise is under pressure heading into Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens having lost their opener to Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus last weekend. The Bulls have conceded 27 tries in six Vodacom URC matches this season, followed by another seven against Bordeaux, putting the spotlight firmly on their defensive system. “Defence is a big thing for us,” Ackermann said on Friday. “Our defensive record this season is not good enough – that’s something we’re well aware…

Photo Credit: Shakira/Instagram Shakira surprised fans in Buenos Aires when her sons, Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, joined her on stage for a live performance of “Acróstico,” a song she wrote as an open letter to them. The appearance marked the boys’ first time performing with their mother in public, and the audience responded with warm applause. The little guys were totally adorable, dressed in powder-blue suits with white shirts and sneakers, perfectly matching their mom’s baby blue Gaurav Gupta dress with a metallic corset and pleated skirt. Milan even planted a kiss on Shakira’s cheek, while Sasha waved at…

Tamika van As celebrated her 13th birthday a month ago and is the youngest member of the Team SA squad at the African Youth Games. This table tennis prodigy is a safe bet to be a familiar face in the Team SA family going forward and after the close of her singles competition on Thursday, she sat down in the hotel reception with Mark Lemke to introduce herself to South Africa.“I began playing table tennis when I was seven. The COVID-19 pandemic broke out and I wasn’t able to go outside so my dad, who was a national South African…

Bare-knuckle boxing bills itself as the “fastest-growing combat sport” having emerged from the shadows to host regulated and legal events in parts of the United States and many places across the world, with the first BKFC event in Britain at London’s Wembley Arena in 2022.It was only in 2018 that the first sanctioned fight for 130 years took place in the US state of Wyoming.BKFC events in Britain, such as the one in Derby on Saturday, come under the remit of International Sport Karate and Kickboxing Association (ISKA) – a global body that regulates much of the mixed martial arts…

Photo Credit: Liquorose/Instagram Black never looked this good, and Liquorose shows exactly why with this striking all-black fit. If you’ve got an event coming up with this dress code, you might want to take a cue from her. The look is a lesson on how to keep things bold and refined at the same time. The outfit begins with a structured black top featuring a deep V-neckline, pronounced cap sleeves and a sculptural peplum that shapes the waist beautifully. Then comes the real moment: the skirt. It’s a layered mix of sheer black fabric and long, floor-length fringe that moves…

SA Rugby general manager for high performance Dave Wessels has praised Rassie Erasmus for creating a “golden era” of South African rugby. Erasmus’ tenure – both as director of rugby and Springbok head coach – has delivered unprecedented dominance: back-to-back World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023, a British & Irish Lions series victory in 2021, and consecutive Castle Rugby Championship triumphs in 2024 and 2025. But Wessels says Erasmus’ influence stretches far beyond the Boks. “Rassie and his team have really created this golden era of South African rugby,” Wessels told Planet Rugby. “Sometimes as fans, we don’t quite appreciate…

Welcome back, dear diasporians! We see you stepping off that plane with your fresh trainers, updated accent, and immediate complaints about the heat. “Oh my days, how do you people survive this weather?” you ask, fanning yourself dramatically whilst conveniently forgetting you’re escaping winter. But we’re not here to judge — after all, we’re counting on all those chocolates and treats you’ve brought along. Now that you’ve made the obligatory rounds with relatives (yes, Aunty Ngozi has already asked about your marital status), it’s time to fully dive into Detty December. Here’s your guide to making the most of your…

🥋 African Youth Games Karate Wins! 🥉🇿🇦Team SA’s Karate stars have smashed it at the African Youth Games, bringing home a haul of BRONZE medals! We are incredibly proud of the dedication and skill displayed by our Junior Male team! 🔥🏅 Medal Moments:Bronze! Junior male kata: Galliano BoniBronze! Junior male kumite +76kg: Rio CruzBronze! Junior male team kata: Shivaan Ramdhial, Darius Narainsamy, & Raahi RamchunderTop 5 Shoutout: A special mention to Galliano Boni (5th place, -76kg Kumite) and Yathiksha Sewpersad (5th place, -53kg Ladies Kumite) for their phenomenal performances! 👏#TeamSA #ForMyCountry Source link

Unusual Praise, Africa’s largest Catholic praise and worship gathering, has promised a more spirit-filled and rousing experience for worshippers who will be in attendance. The annual event is set to return for its 2025 edition on December 12 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Hosted by the Catholic Church of Divine Mercy, Lekki Phase 1, the all-night event promises an enhanced spiritual experience with an expanded lineup of gospel artistes and improved programming. Monsignor Paschal Nwaezeapu, Parish Priest of the Catholic Church of Divine Mercy, Lekki Phase 1, Episcopal Vicar in the Lekki Region of Lagos Archdiocese, and founder of Unusual…

As the players walked out at a packed Celtic Park, and a stirring rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone echoed around the stadium, the camera cut to Nancy. The disco lights, which were splurged out on for these European nights, flashed towards the Frenchman. Hart said the ground in the east end of Glasgow is a “special place” on such occasions but the mood of that place has turned sour in recent times. Long before Nancy’s arrival, the club was riven with disharmony. The events of last summer – recruitment issues, Champions League dismay, Brendan Rodgers’ acrimonious departure – had…