Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
South Africa’s women’s national team Banyana Banyana will today kick off their COSAFA Women’s Championship campaign against Namibia, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Banyana are in Group A with Namibia, Eswatini and Seychelles at the tournament that is scheduled between 22 October until 02 November. The team’s coach named to lead the team in this competition, Maude Khumalo, is confident that they’ll win their opening group stage match despite all odds. “We do not have enough time, but there is nothing we can do about it. The only thing left for us as a technical…
Proteas Women Captain Laura Wolvaardt said the loss against New Zealand in the finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai, is hurting. The team won the toss and decided to bowl, a decision Wolvaardt defended adding that it had worked for them throughout the tournament. The Proteas could only manage 126/9 as New Zealand emerged victorious with a 32-run win.“Obviously not a nice feeling. I think a lot of us really thought this was our opportunity,” said a distraught Wolvaardt. Moreover, the captain said the team was hurt the most after they flew their family members to…
The Copyright Coalition of South Africa (CCSA) has welcomed the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to refer the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers’ Amendment Bill to the Constitutional Court, for a ruling on their legality. CCSA is optimistic the move is a step in the right direction. “This step highlights the President’s commitment to ensuring that the rights of creators and performers are fully safeguarded under our Constitution. “We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Creative and Cultural Industries, CCIs, for their relentless dedication in the fight to protect the rights of creators across South Africa. “Your unwavering…
Renowned Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams, has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy and the government has called on South Africans to show him support. Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzi encourages fans to cast their votes in favour of Williams, ahead of the awards that will be held on 28 October in Paris, France. “Mzansi let’s support our own #RonwenWilliams who has been nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards who currently leads the English voting with 69%. Please vote in English and French,” read the post by the South African Government…
England claimed victory over the Proteas women during their second group match at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Despite a good defence start by the Proteas, the game ended with the final score of 124/6 for South Africa and 125/3 for England. England won the match by seven wickets with four balls remaining. The Proteas’ recent hurdle comes after a thrilling start of a 10-wicket win over the West Indies in their opening fixture, but team captain Laura Wolvaardt says the outcome against England was disappointing. “I think ten to 20 more runs with the…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has finalised the 23-man squad that will represent South Africa in the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville. The team will kick off their two-legged series by hosting the Congolese at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on 11 October. They will then finish off the series against Congo in an away match scheduled for 15 October. Amongst those who made the cut is midfielder Teboho Mokwena, defender Khuliso Mudau and forwards, Themba Zwane, Lyle Foster and Thapelo Morena. The team’s captain Ronwen Williams was also recalled after missing the last…
The Proteas have risen above ashes after defeating Ireland in their One-Day-International series opening match, in Abu Dhabi. They are leading the three-legged series with 1-0 after winning the match with 139 runs. The triumph comes as the team finds itself under pressure to secure more wins. The Proteas haven’t had the best tour in the United Arab Emirates, UAE, after losing a 50-over series against Afghanistan and went over to draw 1-1 to Ireland in the two-match T20 International series last month. Meanwhile, the team’s seam bowler Lungi Ndigi said despite some pressure from Ireland, they were able to…
American rapper and singer, Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, popularly known as Doja Cat, shared a ‘proudly South African’ moment during her performance at the Global Citizen Festival that was held in New York City, USA, on Saturday. The Woman hitmaker wore a sparkling open flow dress that resembled the Mzansi flag with all its six colours. The look went viral on X, and users praised her for embracing her heritage, despite an alleged complicated relationship with her popular actor father, Dumisani Dlamini. This as she has openly criticised him and accused him of not fulfilling his role as a parent. …
American singer and dancer, Christopher Brown popularly known as Chris Brown has dropped some hints of him touring South Africa. On his official Instagram page, the Back to sleep hitmaker posted a short snippet where he is seen walking on a street with the Mzansi flag appearing behind him. The short video was preceded by a post on his story, which read “South Africa I’m coming.” This caused a frenzy on the platform, with even SA’s celebrities expressing excitement at the possibility of Brown gracing the country with his presence. Choreographer Bontle Modiselle-Moloi, rapper Boity Thulo including comedian Robot Boii…
A Grade 6 learner from Rebone Lesedi Primary School in Koster, North West, Reabetswe Modikwe has made her school and community proud after taking the first position in the Setswana Home Language, during the provincial Spelling Bee competition. The competition was held in celebration of Literacy Month to promote reading among learners and refine their vocabulary in different languages. In honour of her commendable milestone, YOUFM’s DJ Ankletap interviewed the rising star on Your Morning’s with MalomeTap where she expressed her excitement and described it as a dream come true, citing that she was adamant about winning from the beginning…