Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
All eyes will be on South Africa’s top swimmer, Tatjana Smith as she stands to win her first gold medal in the women’s 100-metre breaststroke final at the Paris Olympics in France. Smith advanced to the finals after dominating the semis on Sunday, finishing at a time of 1:05:00 as the fastest qualifier. The breaststroke champ says this is her best performance since the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she won a gold medal in the 200-metre race. “It’s my fastest time since Tokyo. I think most of all I’m really enjoying every race and I’m much happier, so it doesn’t…
Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has finally broken her silence following criticism from social media, regarding her Nigerian heritage. Despite having a South African mother and being born in the country, the news of her father being Nigerian seems to have caused an uproar. The 23-year-old model sought to address her naysayers. “The hate on Nigerians is so pathetic and uncalled for. The insults I receive on this app are just too much. Africans should live in peace and unity,” Adetshina posted on X. Social media users were divided on the matter with some describing her participation as a…
The US Vice President, Kamala Harris, who is now a Presidential Candidate, has reportedly received the green light to use Beyonce’s Freedom song for her campaign trail. Following her first electioneering speech in Wilmington, Delaware, Harris closed to the tune in the background. “Freedom, Freedom where are you? Cause I need freedom too, I break chains all by myself, won’t you let my freedom rot in hell. Hey I’ma keep running cause a winner don’t quit on themselves,’’ played the single featuring rapper Kendrick Lamar, from Beyonce’s 2016 Lemonade album. While Queen Bee hasn’t officially come out to endorse Harris, her mother, Tina Knowles sang…
The North West Departments of Health, Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, and Social Development conducted various initiatives in commemoration of International Nelson Mandela Day under the theme ”Combating poverty and inequality is in our hands.” Health MEC Sello Lehari led activities at health facilities at Ga-Motla clinic at the Moretele Local Municipality. During an interview with YOUFM on YOU Before Noon, Lehari unveiled plans to assess and improve the state of healthcare facilities across the province. “Some of our clinics are old and as part of our 67 minutes we are here at Motla clinic to help repaint…
The daughter of the late rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and entrepreneur, DJ Zinhle, Kairo Forbes, is carrying her father’s legacy after bagging the Favourite African Kid Influencer Award at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, held in Los Angeles, USA. Back in 2019, AKA won the same award under the Favourite South African Star category. During a watch party award ceremony held in Johannesburg, the rising star walked to the stage upon the announcement of her victory, with AKA’s ‘Congratulations’ track playing in the background. “Thank you to my family and everyone who voted for me. I’m very happy and I appreciate…
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi will not feature in two of his club Inter Miami’s upcoming Major League Soccer matches, after sustaining an injury to his ankle. He was subbed in the second half of Argentina’s face off with Colombia during the Copa America tournament final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Florida The extent of the injury on his right ankle was quite evident when he was captured on video in tears, placing an ice pack on the swelling that can be likened to the size of a tennis ball. However, Argentina was still able to lock in…
Congratulatory messages and praises continue to pour in for Limpopo-born wheelchair tennis player, Kgothatso Montjane, after she and her Japan team-mate, Yui Kamiji claimed a remarkable Wimbledon Ladies’ Wheelchair Doubles victory in London. The two defeated the Dutch duo, Diede De Groot and Aniek van Koot 6-4,6-4 in straight sets during an electrified clash on Sunday. Montjane, who is the first black South African woman to compete at Wimbledon, clinched her third grand slam title with this victory. The Sports, Persons with Disabilities ministries and the Limpopo government were amongst those who extended their well wishes and tributes to the…
Apart from food, dance and sports, another way to capture the hearts of Mzansi is through song and what better way to do it than with the national anthem. Singer and former 7de Laan actor, Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane did exactly that when she was performing the rendition of the national anthem at the opening ceremony of the two-legged Test series match between the Springboks and Ireland at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday. Clad in the green colours of the Bokke, KB delivered exceptional and powerful vocals of the five languages encompassed in the song. It was the last part…
Collaborative efforts between the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) , the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) and the police have led to the closure of 17 illegal initiation schools across the province. This follows an oversight visit conducted by the PICC since the start of the winter season. According to the Committee Chairperson, Kgosi Godfrey Ramosetlho Gasebone, over 100 initiates were rescued during the operation. “Other initiates were rescued from illegal schools in Moretele Motla, Makapanstad, Kromkuil, Klipgat, Kgabalatsane, Hebron, Letlhabile, Tigane, Goedgeyonden, Mahikeng, Mareetsane, Coligny, Boikhutso, Makouspan and Madibogo which were shut down. The…
The South African Parliament has once shown the country and the world that not everything has to be serious business there. Even during debates or a prestigious occasion such as the swearing-in of cabinet Ministers and their deputies, you are guaranteed some comedy and disbelief. This time though it wasn’t scenes of Members of Parliament (MP’s) howling at each other, nor being dragged out by parliament’ security officers. But it was over the word, ‘conscientiously.’ According to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, the word means “taking care to do things carefully and correctly.” It formed part of an oath of office…