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Ospreys Brace for Tough 2025-26 URC Campaign Amid Welsh Rugby Uncertainty
By Karabo Ngoepe
Ospreys Brace for Tough 2025-26 URC Campaign Amid Welsh Rugby Uncertainty

The Ospreys head into the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship facing tighter budgets and off‑field turmoil that could spell the last season for all four Welsh regions together. Financial strain is widening the gap with richer Irish, Scottish, South African and Italian sides. The club must lean on youth development and savvy game‑plan tweaks to stay competitive. Fans can still expect a full slate of home and away matches at the Brewery Field, but the future of Welsh professional rugby hangs in the balance.

27 Sep 2025 Sports
Sadio Mané’s Private Marriage to 19‑Year‑Old Aisha Tamba and Their Newborn Daughter
By Karabo Ngoepe
Sadio Mané’s Private Marriage to 19‑Year‑Old Aisha Tamba and Their Newborn Daughter

Senegalese football star Sadio Mané quietly married 19‑year‑old Aisha Tamba in a traditional ceremony linked to their families' charitable ties. The couple, who keep a low profile, welcomed a baby girl about a year later. Mané celebrated his new role with a cradle‑rocking goal celebration. Their relationship is described as rooted in faith, tradition and genuine love.

26 Sep 2025 Sports
AEW Dynamite September to Remember Recap: Moxley’s Submission, Young Bucks Qualify, Dorada Soars
By Karabo Ngoepe
AEW Dynamite September to Remember Recap: Moxley’s Submission, Young Bucks Qualify, Dorada Soars

The September 17, 2025 episode of AEW Dynamite in London, Ontario, served as the All Out go‑home show. Jon Moxley submitted Roderick Strong, the Young Bucks earned a title shot, and Mascara Dorada advanced in the Unified Championship tournament. Highlights also included Bobby Lashley’s dominant win, a brutal No Holds Barred bout, and escalating Death Riders intrigue.

26 Sep 2025 Sports
Asia Cup 2025 Showdown: Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Dubai Super Four Clash
By Karabo Ngoepe
Asia Cup 2025 Showdown: Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Dubai Super Four Clash

Pakistan and Bangladesh meet in a high‑stakes Super Four match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 25. The winner secures a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final against India. Pakistan rides a surge after beating Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh hopes returning stars will spark a comeback. Weather, pitch and player form could tip the balance.

26 Sep 2025 Sports
Rivers State transition accelerates as Tinubu and Fubara return home
By Karabo Ngoepe
Rivers State transition accelerates as Tinubu and Fubara return home

President Bola Tinubu and suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara flew back to Nigeria early, just as the Rivers State transition kicks into high gear. Tinubu cut short his France‑UK holiday and met Emmanuel Macron, while Fubara returned from London. Vice Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ibas is overseeing the handover after months of emergency rule, with local elections wrapped up in record time.

26 Sep 2025 Politics
SASSA Announces September 2025 Grant Payment Dates for Old Age, Disability and Child Support
By Karabo Ngoepe
SASSA Announces September 2025 Grant Payment Dates for Old Age, Disability and Child Support

The South African Social Security Agency has released the September 2025 payment schedule for its major grants. Old age beneficiaries will be paid on 2 September, disability recipients on 3 September and child support recipients on 4 September. SASSA urges beneficiaries to withdraw money gradually and use their cards for purchases. The move aims to ease crowding at pay points and curb theft. Officials say the staggered approach reflects a continued focus on safety and efficient service delivery.

25 Sep 2025 News
Fluminense Falls to Lanús in Copa Sudamericana Quarterfinals After Nail‑Biting Two‑Leg Tie
By Karabo Ngoepe
Fluminense Falls to Lanús in Copa Sudamericana Quarterfinals After Nail‑Biting Two‑Leg Tie

Fluminense lost 1‑0 to Lanús in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter‑final, thanks to an 89th‑minute strike by Marcelino Moreno. A 1‑0 home win in the return match wasn’t enough, as the aggregate score ended 1‑1 and Lanús progressed. Injuries plagued the Argentine side, yet they held firm. The tie highlighted tactical shifts from both managers and the pressure of playing at the Maracanã.

24 Sep 2025 Sports
Sevilla Villarreal Tickets on Sale: Grab Your Spot for the La Liga Showdown
By Karabo Ngoepe
Sevilla Villarreal Tickets on Sale: Grab Your Spot for the La Liga Showdown

Ticket sales have opened for the La Liga clash between Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF on 23 September 2025 at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Prices start at €24, but demand is high and availability is limited. The match pits two seasoned Spanish clubs with European ambitions against each other, making it a must‑watch fixture.

23 Sep 2025 Sports
How to Catch the Chiefs‑Giants Clash Live on SiriusXM – Week 3 Details
By Karabo Ngoepe
How to Catch the Chiefs‑Giants Clash Live on SiriusXM – Week 3 Details

Fans of Kansas City and New York can tune into the Week 3 showdown via SiriusXM. This guide breaks down the channel numbers, subscription options, and backup ways to hear every play of the Chiefs‑Giants game.

22 Sep 2025 Sports
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.

21 Sep 2025 Sports
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.

20 Sep 2025 Entertainment
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.

16 Sep 2025 Politics