Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma is hoping to change his team’s fortunes when they face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series from next Wednesday. The first leg will kick off from 27 November to 01 December in Durban which will be followed by the last long-format match scheduled for 05 and 09 December in Gqeberha. Bavuma returned to the team following a lengthy recovery from an elbow injury which he described as very daunting. “It definitely has played in my mind. When you’re injured and you start in a rehab process it’s always tough. It’s just about trying to…
Iconic pop boy band, One Direction was brought back together by the untimely passing of band member, Liam Payne. Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan were seen together for the first time in nine years, at Payne’s funeral service in Amersham, England. He passed on in October after allegedly falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fans have pleaded for the group’s reunion countless times following their announcement of a hiatus back in 2015 which came months after Malik’s exit from the band, but they never anticipated it would be under such sombre circumstances. Formed…
Reigning Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux has sought to provide more details regarding the events that led to her decision to withdraw from the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.She pulled out on the eve of the finale that was held in Mexico City, Mexico, last weekend. In the lasted video she posted on social media, the beauty queen expanded on the details of her medical condition. “I wanted to be transparent with you and share my story. A lot of you would’ve seen the video that I made about vertigo, while I was in Mexico at Miss Universe. Vertigo is…
Spanish champion Rafael Nadal has officially retired from professional tennis. He played his last match which he lost to Botic van de Zandschulp during the quarter finals of the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain, on Tuesday. The 22-time Grand Slam winner announced his retirement last month, which he attributed to some playing limitations following a hip injury. During a heartfelt speech, the 38-year-old legend reflected on his legacy. “I lost my first match in the Davis Cup, and I lost my last one. So, we close the circle. I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a…
Police in Limpopo have attributed the rise in crime to alcohol and are now calling for the reinstatement of the alcohol sale curfew. This was proposed by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Major General Jan Scheepers, during the Limpopo Liquor Affairs stakeholder’s engagement session in Polokwane, ahead of the festive season. “As we explore this issue, we must confront a troubling reality. Alcohol is the leading contributor to various crimes in Limpopo. The statistics are alarming, rapes, assaults, murders, domestic violence, child abuse, road fatalities and attempted murders are frequently linked to alcohol consumption both within and outside licensed venues. Now…
The video by New Zealand’s youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke performing the traditional Maori dance, is reportedly the most ever watched Haka video, with almost 225 million views in just two days. The last time she performed the Haka in Parliament was when she took her oath as an MP back in January 2024. In the recent video that broke the internet, the 22-year-old was captured leading the traditional dance while tearing up the copy of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Hana’s performance was met with various reactions, with many applauding her for fighting for her people while others described it…
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned the 73rd Miss Universe at the pageant that was held at the Mexico City Arena, in Mexico. This makes her the first Danish to win the competition, where she outclassed over 100 contestants from around the world. The 21-year-old delivered a strong message in her final answer which declared her the winner. “My message to the world that is watching out there is no matter where you come from, no matter your past, you can always choose to turn it into your strengths. It will never define who you are. You just have…
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the North West, has directed the province’s Human Settlements Department, to furnish it with a detailed report regarding abandoned and incomplete RDP houses. The commission released its investigations on the state of RDP houses in the province, which found that the department violated its oath of office. “The investigation found that the North West Department of Human Settlements has failed to fulfil its mandate within reasonable timeframes and prescribed quality standards, thereby infringing upon beneficiaries’ constitutional rights to adequate housing and human dignity as per sections 26 (1) and 10 of the…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has threatened to resign if the team fails to secure a place in the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. “If we lose both games, five minutes after the game I’m on the flight to Belgium. You can be sure of it. Uganda okay away is tough, but at home against South Sudan, I tell you, I’ll immediately take a flight, and you will never see me again,” warned Broos during a media briefing at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. Bafana will first battle it out with Uganda away from home on 15 November at the Mandela National…
“I didn’t think I would.” This was the reaction given by South Africa’s Pop and Amapiano artist, Tyla, as she wept on stage after winning three out four of the awards, she was nominated for at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester, Britain. Tyla scooped the Best African Act, Best R&B and Best Afrobeats categories. She managed to outshine some of the biggest global industry names like Kehlani, Usher and SZA under the Best R&B nominations. The 22-year-old described her win in that category as a validation, especially because she was wearing an outfit inspired by R&B icon,…