Author: Prudence Makoge
Cape Town and Johannesburg safely booked their semifinal spots, while four teams are still vying for the remaining two places after the conclusion of matches on Day 4 of the Spar National Netball Championships, at Dr EG Jansen High School in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Those positions will be filled when the rain-postponed matches between Mangaung versus eThekwini and Dr Kenneth Kaunda against Nelson Mandela Bay are contested early on Friday morning, with the semis scheduled for later in the day. Cape Town wrapped up their flawless round-robin campaign with two more victories on Thursday, first a…
Nollywood fans are in for a festive-season treat as award-winning actor and producer Femi Adebayo has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated sequel to one of the biggest Yoruba epics of recent years, King of Thieves: Agesinkole 2.The new installment of the blockbuster, co-produced by Euphoria360 Media Limited and Circuits, popularly called Circuits TV, will begin showing exclusively in community cinemas nationwide from December 24th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026, giving families and movie lovers the perfect holiday experience.Known for its gripping storyline, captivating performances, and cultural richness, the first Agesinkole made a massive impact in Nigerian…
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall expects a highly motivated, Springbok-bolstered Sharks side at Kings Park on Saturday. The English club arrives in Durban off the back of an emphatic start to the Investec Champions Cup, having run in seven tries in a 47-10 victory over Clermont in London. By contrast, a youthful Sharks team – shorn of its Springbok contingent – conceded eight tries in a heavy 56-19 defeat to Toulouse last weekend. It was John Plumtree’s final match in charge, with former Sharks and Springbok wing JP Pietersen appointed interim head coach. The Sharks have managed just one…
South Africa met Wales in the 13-16th playoff matches at the Junior World Cup and despite creating enough chances to take something from the game they were left disappointed after a 2-0 defeat.The first half produced no goals but plenty of moments that hinted at a breakthrough. Wales won an early penalty corner but the shot drifted wide. South Africa responded with a good opening when Teshawn de la Rey forced a turnover and released Anja Tromp who fired narrowly wide. Manisha Desai made a routine save at the other end before Ntopa Mokoena picked out Tromp again only for…
2025 was a year that stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. A year where joy, sadness, survival, confusion, hope and healing existed side by side. It was a year that reminded me that becoming is not a destination; it is a journey with sharp corners and soft landings. I have always believed life is flexible, something we can bend and shape if we are patient and intentional enough. But this year challenged that belief. It almost convinced me that life does not always obey our plans or prayers. Yet, despite everything, one thing remained true: I manifested only good…
A number of top Springboks are expected to return to action for their local teams this weekend, which should add a whole new dynamic to the prospects of the Sharks, Stormers and Bulls as they kick off the second round of the Champions Cup. The Stormers have been performing well even in the absence of their national stars, and so they will need to carefully reintegrate some of their Springboks to ensure there isn’t any disruption, while the Bulls and Sharks are really in need of all the help they can get. Both the Sharks and Stormers are in action…
A wedding turned vibrant festival? Yes please! Daniella and her sweetheart, Funbi, tied the knot in what was a truly enchanting Yoruba-Ijaw traditional wedding, and it was absolutely one for the books! Their big day was bursting with elegance, rich culture and beautiful colours. The lovebirds looked absolutely ravishing in their Ijaw and Yoruba attire, honouring their roots in radiant style. It wasn’t just a wedding ceremony; it was a grand carnival of love. The hall was beautifully decorated, with ceremonial dancers igniting the palpable energy. Dignitaries and socialites also graced this special occasion, as well as some amazing Nigerian…
Captain Laura Wolvaardt emphasised the team’s eagerness to begin the Proteas Women’s T20 International series against Ireland, with the opening match taking place at the World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground early afternoon in Cape Town on Friday, 5 December, 2025. Wolvaardt addressed the media on Thursday, reflecting on the team’s preparations and what they expect from their Irish opposition during the three-match series at home, which will also take the teams to Paarl and Benoni for the second and third T20Is. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, November 2025 With the next ICC Women’s T20 World Cup only a few…
If the concrete grounds of Tafawa Balewa Square could speak, they would tell a story of consistency. For two decades, this space has transformed annually from a city square into a global altar, and this year (The Experience 20) felt like a crowning moment. It wasn’t just an event; it was a homecoming for millions of hearts united by one sound. From the moment the lights went up, you could feel the weight of history. We weren’t just watching performances; we were journeying through time. Israel Houghton set the tone, his legendary fusion of gospel reminding us that after…
The Stormers will be without Adre Smith for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. The lock has copped a one-match ban for stamping during the Stormers’ 26-17 victory over Bayonne in the opening round. While Smith conceded his action was reckless, he argued before a disciplinary committee that it did not warrant a red card. That argument was rejected, with the committee upholding the red card. However, the offence was deemed to fall at the lower end of World Rugby’s sanctioning framework. After assessing the incident, the panel selected a two-week entry point, which was then reduced after taking…