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Kim Le Court Becomes First African to Win Women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège

In a momentous triumph for African cycling, Kim Le Court of Mauritius etched her name into the history books by becoming the first African rider to win the women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège, one of the sport’s most prestigious one-day races. The 29-year-old, racing for AG Insurance-Soudal, delivered the ride of her life in Belgium on Sunday, outpacing […]

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WATCH: Hilarious schoolboy making waves at school

Picture: Screenshot A South African student recently went viral on social media after a classmate shared a video of him styling his hair into waves at school. The video, posted by TikTokker @lifewith_mabhena, shows the young man using various hair care tools to achieve his desired look. With two types of brushes and a bar […]

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September Gives Jali & Baloni Updates

Chippa United head coach Thabo September has confirmed that midfield duo Andile Jali and Siphelo Baloni are currently out injured.  Baloni and Jali started the season very well at the Chilli Boys and their partnership in the middle alongside Sinoxolo Kwayiba helped the Eastern Cape-based side to compete and keep their chances of finishing in […]

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Bigger and stronger field at DBN race

The annual Durban International Marathon is set to be bigger and more colourful this year. According to the local organising committee (LOC), the event attracted about 4 500 athletes last year, and although there could be about 10 000 participants on the road, they are likely to stick to 7 000 for safety reasons. On […]

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Workers’ Day in South Africa: A celebration amid crisis?

Workers’ Day is celebrated each year on 1 May. The commemoration honours the historical battles for unity and equitable working conditions waged by workers and their trade unions. However, for many South Africans, the day feels more like a meaningless gesture than a genuine celebration. With unemployment rates soaring and underemployment rampant. Additionally, with workers’ […]

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German legend Schweinsteiger in Vic Falls with Uefa Champions League trophy

Bastian Schweinsteiger with UEFA Champions League Trophy PIC @BSchweinsteiger on X German legend Bastian Schweinsteiger is currently in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls with the Uefa Champions League trophy. He posted on X, “Greetings from Victoria Falls #trophytour.” Looking at the dates for the tour, Zimbabwe was not on the schedule. From the region, South Africa and […]

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Boniswa Sidwaba on the pulse of SA’s TikTok creator economy

Decoding the algorithm: Boniswa Sidwaba on the pulse of SA’s TikTok creator economy Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The vibrant landscape of South Africa’s digital sphere is being significantly shaped by the burgeoning creator economy, and at its heart lies TikTok. On a recent, insightful conversation, listeners were treated to a deep dive into […]

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Ramaphosa to Launch Inquiry Into Delayed TRC Prosecutions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to uncovering why hundreds of apartheid-era crimes recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) have still not been prosecuted more than two decades later. Following the TRC’s conclusion in 2003, over 400 cases were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further investigation and possible prosecution. However, many […]

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Lions URC playoff hopes dented by mediocre records against Scarlets, Ospreys

The Lions last beat Ospreys in 2022 and have lost all three encounters since. The Lions face a tough task in their final United Rugby Championship (URC) league matches, taking on two teams they don’t have great records against. The Lions kept their slender playoff hopes alive by ending their five-game losing streak with a […]

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Celine Dion tugs at fans’ heartstrings with hot new photo

Celine Dion tugs at fans’ heartstrings with hot new photo After suffering from a rare ailment, Celine Dion has come back with a bang as she shows her confidence, exuberance, and style in her new social media post. Taking to Instagram, the Titanic singer poses in a sultry way in a picture with a white-and-black background. To… […]