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Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca
A New York Times reporter’s quest to beat the personal best he set 14 years ago took him to a Kenyan village, where the biggest
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Ex-Boks rethink 4-0 prediction
Victor Matfield and Robbi Kempson are less confident about the Springboks’ chances of whitewashing the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Kempson admitted he had
Four Boks in Nations Championship XV
Four Springboks have been named in a standout XV after the world champions went unbeaten in the first three rounds of the Nations Championship. Ruck.co.uk
Kiwi scribe: Rennie’s SA safari will sharpen us
New Zealand-based rugby writer Liam Napier says the All Blacks will emerge stronger and more united from the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series in the Republic.
Keo & Zels: Who were the big winners for Rassie’s Boks?
The Nations Championship was the starter and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks & All Blacks is the main course in 2026. The post
‘Faf was our best player’
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has been praised for another typically industrious performance to kickstart his Cheetahs career. The veteran No 9 earned rave reviews
Watch: High times for Stormers flyer
Winger Mfundo Ndhlovu on what it meant for him to score in the Stormers XXIII’s 2026 Currie Cup opening round win at Cape Town Stadium.
See Burna Boy, Shakira & the Ghetto Kids’ Looks From the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Shakira leads the Ghetto Kids through stage choreography during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show performance of “Dai Dai” at MetLife Stadium. We
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Cassper Says His New Music Is ‘Strictly For The Ladies’
The post Cassper Says His New Music Is ‘Strictly For The Ladies’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Says His New Music Is ‘Strictly For The Ladies.’ Rap superstar Cassper Nyovest has given fans plenty to look forward to after sharing an energetic Monday morning update that combined
Maglera Doe Boy Revisits His Roots In Motivational Message To Aspiring Musicians
The post Maglera Doe Boy Revisits His Roots In Motivational Message To Aspiring Musicians appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maglera Doe Boy Revisits His Roots In Motivational Message To Aspiring Musicians. Maglera Doe Boy has reminded aspiring artists that every success story begins somewhere, and for many in
Big Zulu Expresses Gratitude After Reaching 5 Million Facebook Followers
The post Big Zulu Expresses Gratitude After Reaching 5 Million Facebook Followers appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Zulu Expresses Gratitude After Reaching 5 Million Facebook Followers. Rap heavyweight Big Zulu has another reason to celebrate after his official Facebook page reached an impressive five million followers, marking
Riky Rick Foundation Honours Late Rap Icon On What Would Have Been His 39th Birthday
The post Riky Rick Foundation Honours Late Rap Icon On What Would Have Been His 39th Birthday appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Riky Rick Foundation Honours Late Rap Icon On What Would Have Been His 39th Birthday. The legacy of Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado continues to shine brightly
Zuluboy Drops Empowering New Single “Freedom” On Mandela Day
The post Zuluboy Drops Empowering New Single “Freedom” On Mandela Day appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zuluboy Drops Empowering New Single “Freedom” On Mandela Day. South African hip-hop veteran Zuluboy has made a powerful return to music with the release of his brand-new single, Freedom, ending a two-year
Cassper Launches Million Voices Campaign To Fight Period Poverty
The post Cassper Launches Million Voices Campaign To Fight Period Poverty appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Launches Million Voices Campaign To Fight Period Poverty. Cassper Nyovest is using his platform for more than music. The award-winning rapper has announced the launch of Million Voices, a campaign dedicated
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Road Rage / Old Ways Lyrics by Ladipoe & Gonaboy
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Kosomona Lyrics by Cheque
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PeerPressureMCs and Beyond: How Vontrap Has Evolved Into a Distinct Creative Voice
To most listeners, Vontrap started with PeerPressureMCs, the hip-hop group that he co-founded with Yusuf “Fist” Dawaki. Since their debut with the Wilson 99 EP
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Checklist: 10 essential skills for young people starting their first job in Kenya
Checklist: 10 essential skills for young people starting their first job in Kenya Getting your first job in Kenya is no small thing. Youth unemployment sits at over 67% (yes, that number is real), which means landing that role took effort, luck, or both. The formal sector is growing, but
Building the Future Generation of Entrepreneurs in East Africa
Building the Future Generation of Entrepreneurs in East Africa The world marks Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day on June 27, a United Nations observance that recognizes the role small businesses play in creating jobs, strengthening economies, and opening pathways to opportunity. This year, the global theme, “The Future
Expanding Access to Secondary Education in Uganda
Expanding Access to Secondary Education in Uganda For many young people in Uganda, financial hardship and social pressures can create significant barriers to completing secondary education. These challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable students, particularly girls at risk of early and forced marriage, limiting opportunities for future learning and economic participation. To
One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs
One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs For many young people, secondary school is a time to focus on exams and dreams for the future. For Irusho, an Asante Africa alumni and secondary school student in Tanzania, it became an opportunity to challenge a reality she could no longer
A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo
A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo As the world celebrates Father’s Day, we shine a light on Lugendo Samuel, the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) Coordinator at Asante Africa Foundation, whose life is a powerful example of dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering love for his children. For Samuel, fatherhood
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See Burna Boy, Shakira & the Ghetto Kids’ Looks From the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Shakira leads the Ghetto Kids through stage choreography during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show performance of “Dai Dai” at MetLife Stadium. We still haven’t recovered from Sunday night’s FIFA World Cup final halftime show, and thankfully, the photos from MetLife Stadium are giving us plenty to relive.
Dede Ashiogwu’s Bold Sunset Glam Deserves a Spot on Your Beauty Mood Board
Dede Ashiogwu pairs a sunset eyeshadow look with a dark brown lip liner, nude-pink lipstick, and high-shine clear lip gloss. Consider this your sign to finally use that bright eyeshadow palette you have been ignoring at the back of your makeup drawer. Dede Ashiogwu just delivered a sunset-inspired look that
All The Award Winners at The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain celebrate their 2026 FIFA World Cup victory, lifting the trophy after defeating Argentina in the final to become world champions for the second time. Photo Credit: FIFA/Instagram. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially wrapped up, the tournament’s biggest stars have also been recognised for their outstanding performances throughout
How to Use Google Lens to Build Your Personal Style
Some days ago, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye sat front row at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris, right next to Cardi B, and Nigerian timelines can not stop talking not only about Maduka’s presence there, but his outfit too. If you look past the glamour, though,
Watch Burna Boy, Shakira & the Ghetto Kids Perform ‘Dai Dai’ at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Shakira and Burna Boy perform the official anthem “Dai Dai” with Ugandan dance troupe Ghetto Kids during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show at MetLife Stadium. We are just over here grinning with envy at those who watched Burna Boy and Shakira perform live at MetLife Stadium on
Spain Are The 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions!
Spain are the champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final to lift football’s biggest prize for the second time in the nation’s history. The frenetic and tactical game saw both sides struggling in the first and second halves to score. The breakthrough came
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