Archive: 2025 / 09 - Page 2

Upamecano’s Bayern Future Hangs in the Balance as Contract Talks Drag On
By Karabo Ngoepe
Upamecano’s Bayern Future Hangs in the Balance as Contract Talks Drag On

Centre‑back Dayot Upamecano is still unsure about his next season at Bayern Munich. With less than a year left on his deal, talks between his agent and the club have yet to produce a new contract. Bayern’s sporting director remains hopeful, but other European giants are watching closely, fearing a free‑move if talks stall.

Lola Young’s ‘I’m Only F—ing Myself’ Turns Rehab and Relapse Into Pop Fire
By Karabo Ngoepe
Lola Young’s ‘I’m Only F—ing Myself’ Turns Rehab and Relapse Into Pop Fire

Lola Young’s new album, recorded after a five-week rehab stay, is a fearless portrait of addiction, love, and sex—unfiltered and unsanitized. The record leans into her relapse and canceled TV slot, making the stakes feel real. Critics see an artist on the edge of a breakthrough, even as her artistic identity remains in flux.

What's the gripe about Thuthukile Zuma? Inside the appointment that sparked a nepotism row
By Karabo Ngoepe
What's the gripe about Thuthukile Zuma? Inside the appointment that sparked a nepotism row

A 2014 appointment in a new ministry put Thuthukile Zuma at the centre of a storm over nepotism, fairness, and how South Africa fills senior posts. Here's what sparked the outrage, what the rules allow, and the gaps that still fuel suspicion. We unpack the policy grey areas and why the debate still matters for public trust.