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Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike
Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and
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Rassie hails new maul application
Rassie Erasmus has credited World Rugby’s new maul law application for contributing to an increase in tries and ball-in-play time, reports SIMON BORCHARDT. The Springbok
Keo & Zels: How Rassie put Rennie in his place
The boys break down Rassie’s masterclass in exposing the illegal All Blacks. The post Keo & Zels: How Rassie put Rennie in his place appeared
Jordie looking for an edge over Doogz
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett reckons variation on attack is needed to counter the defensive pressure of world-class Springbok rivals Damian de Allende and Jesse
Rassie backs Bok depth to tell
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he expects to use 36 players across the four Tests in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks.
Kiwis puzzled by Boks’ aerial, power blueprint
Jordie Barrett has highlighted better execution under the high ball and manning up to the scrappy Springboks as key to victory for the All Blacks
Brave Barrett excited to ‘ice the world’s best’
The All Blacks must adopt a fearless approach and have a crack against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday, according to veteran outside back Jordie
The Gambit Era Is Over: Aikou and Flora Are Back in the BBNaija Main Game
Amyr “Aikou” Yousufzai rejoins the main competition as a regular housemate on BBNaija Season 11. Big Brother Naija: Show Ya Sef just flipped the scripts
Music
KLY Celebrates Spotify Monthly Listeners Milestone
The post KLY Celebrates Spotify Monthly Listeners Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KLY Celebrates Spotify Monthly Listeners Milestone South African R&B and trap-soul star KLY is celebrating a new chapter in his musical journey after reaching 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. KLY Celebrates Spotify Monthly Listeners Milestone
KaizerBeatZ Defends Relentless Self-Promotion: “We Pour Our Hearts and Souls Into These Beats”
The post KaizerBeatZ Defends Relentless Self-Promotion: “We Pour Our Hearts and Souls Into These Beats” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KaizerBeatZ Defends Relentless Self-Promotion: “We Pour Our Hearts and Souls Into These Beats.” South African hip-hop producer KaizerBeatZ is making it clear that he has no intention of
Jay Jody Reflects On His Music Career Evolution: “I’m Very Satisfied With My Story”
The post Jay Jody Reflects On His Music Career Evolution: “I’m Very Satisfied With My Story” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Jay Jody Reflects On His Music Career Evolution: “I’m Very Satisfied With My Story.” South African hip-hop artist Jay Jody has opened up about the winding road
Emtee’s Fans Rally Behind The Rapper As #FreeEmtee Takes Over Social Media
The post Emtee’s Fans Rally Behind The Rapper As #FreeEmtee Takes Over Social Media appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee’s Fans Rally Behind The Rapper As #FreeEmtee Takes Over Social Media. Emtee’s HustleGang is making its voice heard online as the South African hip-hop star remains in custody,
Cassper Praises Sjava’s Spitori Flex On “Ntshepe”: “I Thought It Was a Guy from Pitori”
The post Cassper Praises Sjava’s Spitori Flex On “Ntshepe”: “I Thought It Was a Guy from Pitori” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Praises Sjava’s Spitori Flex On “Ntshepe”: “I Thought It Was a Guy from Pitori.” Cassper Nyovest has given Sjava one of the biggest compliments of
Marcus Harvey Opens Up About The Deeper Meaning Behind “Son of Elvis” Album
The post Marcus Harvey Opens Up About The Deeper Meaning Behind “Son of Elvis” Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Marcus Harvey Opens Up About The Deeper Meaning Behind “Son of Elvis” Album. Marcus Harvey has offered a deeper explanation of the title behind his newly released album
Business
Organisers announces date for 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees
The organisers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards have confirmed the date when the nominees for the 2026 edition will be announced, giving football fans
Crucified Lyrics by KiDi & Kwesi Arthur
KiDi and Kwesi Arthur Lyrics Crucified by KiDi and Kwesi Arthur is a powerful reflection on betrayal, resilience, faith, and success, with the lyrics expressing
Kaluba Lyrics by Mayorkun
Mayorkun Lyrics Kaluba by Mayorkun is a confident reflection on getting older, the pressure of time, and the determination to keep progressing despite financial and
Education
From Classroom to Business: How Youth Entrepreneurship Transforms East African Communities
From Classroom to Business: How Youth Entrepreneurship Transforms East African Communities A business rarely begins with a storefront, a large investment, or a polished plan. More often, it begins with a student who notices a problem in their community and asks a simple question: What can I do about it?
International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating Young Changemakers Across East Africa
International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating Young Changemakers Across East Africa Every year on 12 August, the world comes together to celebrate International Youth Day, a reminder that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers of today. This year’s International Youth Day theme
Essential Digital Literacy Skills for Youth in 2026
Essential Digital Literacy Skills for Youth in 2026 No one can argue the importance of digital literacy…but it’s especially critical for children. In a world where almost everything can be done via the phone in one’s pocket, kids that don’t have a foundational understanding of digital learning will be left
How to Create Strong Youth Leaders in Kenya
How to Create Strong Youth Leaders in Kenya Kenya’s national motto is Harambee, a Swahili word meaning “all pull together.” For generations, it has represented the belief that communities thrive when people work together toward a common goal: a philosophy rooted in collective responsibility, resilience, and service to others. That
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
Entertainment
The Gambit Era Is Over: Aikou and Flora Are Back in the BBNaija Main Game
Amyr “Aikou” Yousufzai rejoins the main competition as a regular housemate on BBNaija Season 11. Big Brother Naija: Show Ya Sef just flipped the scripts again, and the house dynamic is officially looking very different. Cast your mind back to Week 2, when viewers voted to drop Amyr “Aikou” Yousufzai
Abi Is Back on the Throne! She Wins BBNaija Week 6 Head of House
Abi becomes the second housemate to win the Head of House title twice in BBNaija Season 11. It is officially double the reign in the Big Brother Naija: Show Ya Sef house because Abi is back on the throne! She proved that lightning can definitely strike twice, conquering the Week
The Radical Grace of Damilola Feyide: How a Saturday Outreach Became Lagos’s First Free Boarding School
Damilola Feyide, founder of Let It Shine Academy. By the middle of our virtual interview, I had lost count of two things: how many times Damilola Feyide had been interrupted, and how many times I had said “wow”. Our call was taking place across a screen, but her laptop offered
Iyabo Ojo Goes From Cowboy Glam to Orange Mini Dress for Rakeem’s First Birthday
Iyabo Ojo lets her cow-print faux-fur coat pool onto the ground during Rakeem’s birthday shoot. If you’ve ever doubted it when Iyabo Ojo calls herself the sexiest glamma, you might want to reconsider. Because while her grandson Rakeem was busy celebrating his first trip around the sun, his grandmother was
What Exactly Is The Purpose of Existence?
From the day we’re born, religion informs us that our lives are already planned out – what we will become, how we will become it, when we will become it and when what we become will all end. Even the smallest things like what we eat, say, and do seem
Priscilla Ojo & Juma Jux Show Us How to Do Cowboy Style for Son Rakeem’s First Birthday | See Photos
Priscilla Ojo mounts a prop saddle while Juma Jux carries birthday boy Rakeem in matching Western attire. If your social media timeline felt a little cowboyish over the weekend and you’re wondering what in the cowboy outfits is going on, we’ve got some explanation for you. It turns out Priscilla
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