Category: Entertainment

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the passing of former All Black star winger Jon McLachlan on Wednesday. He was 75. According to McLachlan’s player profile on the official All Blacks website, his four tries on debut against South Australia equalled the best start by any individual in national colours. McLachlan would go on to earn… Read more

Kaizer Chiefs defensive midfielder Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa is plowing again after Nasreddine Nabi gave him a chance this season. The 30-year-old was not used in Amakhosi’s opening six games but made a surprise start against Richards Bay last week. The Ox retained his place in the starting line-up against Royal AM this past weekend and… Read more

Deputy Minister Zoku Godlimpi of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) recently visited the Cape Town Film Studios. This is the filming hub for Season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece. VISITING THE ‘ONE PIECE’ SET The visit showcased the remarkable creative talent and sustainable filmmaking practices driving South Africa’s growing global reputation in… Read more

Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, has paid tribute to Dr Johannes Gerhardus “John” Williams after the former Springbok lock and coach passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 78, following a battle with leukaemia. HIS RUGBY HISTORY Williams, who played 13 Tests for South Africa between 1971 and 1976, won the Currie… Read more

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy opens up his bond with late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes. BENNI MCCARTHY OPENS UP ABOUT KIENAN FORBES The football legend Benni McCarthy revealed on 5FM Breakfast show on Wednesday, 4 December that the only person who could’ve convinced him to return to music was AKA. McCarthy says in a… Read more

Orlando Pirates hope to redeem themselves after their 1-0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC, ending their historic opening seven-game win streak. But that’s not their only problem – several key players could soon leave. Europe isn’t shying away from South African prospects, suggesting a change in the tide for the nation’s talent pool, which, before Bafana… Read more

Orlando Pirates’ Jose Riveiro vows to fight for the league title this season.  Pirates are fully committed to competing for the Premier Soccer League title this season, according to head coach Jose Riveiro. After finishing as runners-up in the league for the past two seasons, the Spanish tactician assures fans that the Buccaneers are more… Read more

The South African rugby community has been rocked by the passing of John Williams, who served as the first Springbok head coach post-isolation in 1992. Williams had been in a coma for the last 10 days, but he never regained consciousness and passed peacefully in hospital on Thursday morning. The tragic news of his death… Read more

James Gunn, the mastermind behind the upcoming Superman: Legacy, has praised David Corenswet’s portrayal of the iconic superhero. While fans eagerly wait for their first glimpse of Corenswet as Superman, Gunn is brimming with confidence in his leading man’s abilities. JAMES GUNN ON ‘SUPERMAN’ James Gunn couldn’t hide his excitement, according to IMDB. “Honestly, from… Read more

South Africa’s grade 5 and grade 9 learners have ranked poorly in the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Improvement on previous studies Mzansi’s grade 5 learners – who were largely assessed against grade 4 learners from other countries – placed LAST among the 58 nations assessed for both mathematics and science.… Read more