Okezie Omorogie
As South Africa strides in 2025, the nation stands at a crossroads, brimming with potential to reclaim its place as Africa’s beacon of hope. The Government of National Unity (GNU), forged after the ANC’s 2024 election setback, is more than a political patch, it’s a chance to weave a new tapestry of progress, stitching together … Read more
Marvel’s What If…? may have been paused after three seasons, but its zombie-infested universe lives on in Marvel Zombies, a new animated spinoff. Expanding on the 2021 What If… Zombies?! episode, this four-episode series dives into a ravaged MCU where a zombie plague has decimated civilization. Survivors like Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), Ironheart (Dominique Thorne), … Read more
South Africa braces for another round of intense weather on Thursday, with severe thunderstorms and disruptive downpours forecast to sweep through key regions, according to the latest update from the South African Weather Service. The alert comes as the country transitions into a mixed pattern, with partly cloudy skies and scattered showers lingering into the … Read more
Kaizer Chiefs’ quest for the top of the table stuttered to a halt at FNB Stadium as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Marumo Gallants, extending Amakhosi’s winless run to four games. In a match that showcased early promise but descended into missed opportunities, Chiefs’ new signing Khanyisa Mayo marked his … Read more
The PSL has unveiled the highly anticipated Last 16 draw for the 2025 Carling Knockout Cup, setting the stage for another thrilling edition of South Africa’s premier knockout competition. The draw, conducted on Monday afternoon at FNB Stadium, pairs eight Betway Premiership sides against eight National First Division (NFD) clubs, promising early fireworks as underdogs … Read more
Mandla Elliot Mthembu, the former husband of South African media personality Khanyi Mbau, has passed away at the age of 68 in New York, USA. Mthembu, a prominent businessman known for his entrepreneurial ventures and contributions to South Africa’s business sector, suffered two strokes, with complications from the second proving fatal. He died on Sunday … Read more
As the Théâtre du Châtelet gears up to host the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony today, the women’s game takes center stage with a trio of exceptional talents vying for football’s most coveted individual prize. Following a transformative 2024/25 season marked by record-breaking performances and historic triumphs, Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, alongside Arsenal’s Alessia … Read more
In the glittering hall of modern football, where flair meets firepower, three wing wizards have lit up the 2024/25 season like no others: Barcelona’s Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, the Catalan club’s relentless right-flank revolutionaries, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele, the once-wayward Frenchman who finally fulfilled his promise. As the Ballon d’Or ceremony looms in Paris … Read more
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is poised to add a touch of magic to the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he will reportedly present the prestigious award to its recipient. The event, organized by France Football, is scheduled for Monday, September 22, at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Ronaldinho, a former Ballon d’Or winner … Read more
The iconic Old Trafford clash on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM WAT will see a struggling Manchester United against an unbeaten Chelsea in a Premier League Matchday 5 showdown. With Ruben Amorim’s job on the line after a dismal start (four points, 12th place) and Enzo Maresca’s Blues riding high, this promises high … Read more
In an era where Hollywood loves to toy with sacred cows, literally and figuratively, Nicolas Cage’s latest venture, The Carpenter’s Son, arrives like a thunderclap from Nazareth. Set for release in late 2025, this horror-tinged biblical drama casts the ever-unpredictable Cage as Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, with FKA twigs as a brooding Mary. … Read more
South African drivers are bracing for a modest rise in petrol prices starting October 2, 2025, as preliminary data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) signals an end to recent stability. Despite a resilient rand providing some cushion, negative recoveries driven by international product price trends will push unleaded petrol 93 up by 5 cents … Read more