A blistering first-half performance and unwavering composure saw the SPAR Proteas power to a 65–50 win over England on Sunday, sealing a memorable 2–1 series victory in the SPAR Challenge Test series at Ellis Park Arena. Backed by a near-capacity home crowd, South Africa set the tone early. Coach Jenny van Dyk reinstated the starting seven from Thursday’s win, with Elmeré van der Berg returning at goal shooter. The move paid off as
South African pop sensation Tyla has made Grammy history once again at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first artist to win the Best African Music Performance award twice. Her catchy single “PUSH 2 START” took home the trophy at the Los Angeles ceremony, adding to her earlier Grammy win and solidifying her place among global music’s elite. The award for Best African Music Performance was first introduced in 2024, when
Tributes are pouring in following the passing of a highly respected member of the Blouberg community, John Flanigan, following an incident at sea while kayaking on Saturday, 31 January. Just three weeks ago, Flanigan, aged 80, became the oldest person ever to complete the Robben Island swim crossing. According to NSRI Melkbosstrand station commander Rowan Marais, rescue crews were alerted at 7:45 am on Saturday after eyewitnesses reported an unmanned sea kayak
Engines ignite, lights go out and the battle for championship glory begins as the Power Series returns to Killarney International Raceway for an explosive Round 1. Expect wall-to-wall racing action as Cape Town’s top drivers and fiercest rivals hit the track across multiple categories, all fighting for early season dominance. From thundering starts and daring overtakes to edge-of-your-seat finishes, Power Series 1 delivers pure motorsport intensity for hardcore fans and families alike. Add
A literary giant, Diana Ferrus, has died
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A literary giant, Diana Ferrus, has died. She has also been referred to by many as a cultural icon. Tributes are flowing in following the passing of Ferrus. The University of the Western Cape says Ferrus was more than a poet; she was a moral compass, a voice for the silenced, and a healer who transformed pain into purpose through language. Balfour says , “As an alumna and staff member of the
