Author: Prudence Makoge

Valentine’s Day, at its heart is about connection. It’s about two people choosing each other through first dates, shared dreams, and the everyday moments that quietly build a life together. This Valentine’s Day, PalmPay is shining a light on those meaningful connections with #LoveWithPalmPay, a campaign that celebrates how simple money moments can bring couples closer. From February 9 to February 21, PalmPay is inviting users to share 30–60 seconds real-life stories, either solo or as duets, showing how PalmPay helped them support, stay connected, or grow together with someone they love. The campaign runs across Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly…

“Women shouldn’t have to fight twice as hard to be taken seriously,” says Monya Greyvenstein of She Moves Rugby agency. As founder and managing director, she and her all-female team are driving significant change in the industry. Their focus is on building sustainable careers for female athletes and advocating for women’s rugby as a professional field. The agency represents several Springbok Women players, including Ayanda Malinga, Jakkie Cilliers, Catha Jacobs, and Maceala Samboya.  “From my experience in the industry, it’s clear that while progress has been made, much work remains. Visibility from major brands and tournaments can create the impression…

Photo Credit: Adut Akech/Instagram Supermodel Adut Akech has just shared the sweetest news: she’s expecting her second baby! The South Sudanese-Australian model took to social media to announce the pregnancy with the most beautiful maternity photos, and we’re absolutely melting over here. In the minimalist shoot set against a clean white background, Adut showcased her baby bump in a couple of gorgeous images. The first features her in a black long-sleeved top lifted to reveal her bump, paired with light-wash denim jeans. Her long, wavy braids frame her serene expression as she lovingly cradles her growing belly. The lighting creates…

Racing 92 has revealed why Hacjivah Dayimani is leaving the French Top 14 club with immediate effect to return to the Stormers. The loose forward arrived in Paris in July 2024 on a two-season contract but has been granted an early release. “This decision, made for personal reasons, will allow the South African flanker to return to South Africa to be with his family,” Racing 92 said in a statement. “Having always maintained exemplary conduct towards the club and his teammates, Racing 92 gave its approval to facilitate this early departure. ALSO: Stormers secure Sacha’s deputy Dayimani, who earned 19…

The 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala held in Los Angeles over the weekend, and Nigerian fashion absolutely showed up on the red carpet. A number of celebrities wore designs by Nigerian creatives, and honestly, the looks were everything. Model and reality TV alum Olandria stepped out in a gorgeous orange gown by House of Marvee. Bold, elegant, and impossible to miss. Afropop princess Ayra Starr, fresh from her second Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for “Gimme Dat” with Wizkid, chose Tia Adeola for the evening. She’s been having quite the year, and seeing her wear a Nigerian…

Malica Malherbe improved on her opening day performance in the women’s moguls freestyle skiing competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Wednesday, but she bowed out of the event at the qualification stage. The 21-year-old, one of five Team SA athletes at these Games in Milano Cortina, had placed 25th in the first qualification on Tuesday, which meant that she had to finish in the top 10 of the second qualification on Wednesday to reach the 20-athlete final. However, she placed 17th this time, despite totalling 58.86 points, having compiled 55.85 points in Qualification 1.  Her best…

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has criticised Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Matlou following his controversial gestures that sparked backlash from fans and club legends alike. The 27-year-old midfielder came under fire after he was seen mocking Orlando Pirates following the Buccaneers’ CAF Champions League elimination. Pirates were knocked out dramatically after a 3-3 aggregate draw with Saint Eloi Lupopo ended in a penalty shootout defeat during the second preliminary round. Tensions ran high during the second leg at Orlando Stadium, with the referee sending off one Pirates player and a St Lupopo player after tempers flared. However, controversy followed when…

TikTok star Theo Shakes, while receiving his TikTok Entertainment Creator of the Year Award in 2025, made a direct call to casting directors and producers to look online for the next generation of acting talent. According to him, content creators are ready to take on proper film roles as actors. Theo is from New Zealand and is likely speaking to his local industry, but his comment feels especially relevant in Nigeria, where social media creators are increasingly appearing in Nollywood films. The question is no longer if this is happening, but whether it should. In Nigeria, content creators have become…

Kayla Reyneke enjoyed a dream debut with bat and ball as the Proteas Women secured a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20 International (T20I) at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom in the North West Province, on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026. The win handed the hosts a 1–0 series lead with two matches remaining. From the gsport Newsroom Archives, October 2025 Reyneke produced the best bowling figures by a Proteas Women debutant, returning 2/13 in her four overs to help restrict Pakistan to 180/9, despite a career-best knock of 90 off 41 balls from Fatima Sana. The 20-year-old…

Everyone at the table took a liking to Simdi. She seemed such an interesting person. Of particular interest to Felicity was her keen sense of fashion. And both of them connected at that level, discussing fashion styles, body type, patterns, colours, and more. Freke watched Simdi’s animated face as she involved everyone at their table in the discussion. She even tried to involve Freke, but she reacted completely uninterested. Freke had always prided herself on being sanguine and not letting things get to her. But apparently, these hormones were messing with her, and she could feel herself getting sensitive over…