Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
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…
Formula One defending champion, Max Verstappen of Red Bull, hasn’t taken kindly to his punishment over the use of swear words. The sport governing body (FIA) ordered the driver to perform two days of public service, after he used the F-word during an official press briefing to describe his car’s performance ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen described the sanction as ‘silly and limiting.’ “These kinds of things definitely decide my future as well. When you can’t be yourself or you have to deal with these kinds of silly things. For me that’s not a way of continuing in…
The North West Parks and Tourism Board in conjunction with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism are ready and waiting to showcase the rich diversity, culture and lifestyle experiences the province has to offer during this year’s Parks Mahala Week. The initiative will run between 15 September until 22 September 2024, where visitors will be afforded free entry at parks across the province. Park-goers are guaranteed breathtaking and unique attractions at Kgaswane Nature Reserve, Bloemhof Nature Reserve, Borakalalo Nature Reserve, Mahikeng Nature Reserve, Boskop Dam Nature Reserve, Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and Baberspan Bird Sanctuary, among others. North…
South Africa’s pop sensation, Tyla, has once again raised the bar high, by winning her first ever Best Afrobeat Award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards that were held in New York City, USA. This comes at the backdrop of being recently honoured with The Global Impact Award at the Billboard’s R&B No.1’s event.Tyla’s breakout single Water was nominated in the Afrobeats category where she outclassed a list of Nigeria’s super stars consisting of Burna Boy, Davido, Tems and Ayra Starr. The 22-year-old expressed gratitude and hailed fellow African artists during her acceptance speech.“This is just so special but…