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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
Prime Video September 2025: Every new movie, show and live sport streaming this month
By Karabo Ngoepe
Prime Video September 2025: Every new movie, show and live sport streaming this month

Prime Video piles on big franchises, buzzy originals, and live sports in September 2025. The Bourne movies headline a large Sept. 1 drop, while new originals like A Working Man (Sept. 3), Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag (Sept. 5), and Hotel Costiera (Sept. 24) lead the slate. Gen V Season 2 lands Sept. 17. Thursday Night Football and NWSL return. The Good Place and Trolls Band Together round out the month.

31 Aug 2025 Entertainment
Marshalls Names Sanjiv Shah CEO Amid Shifting East African Auto Landscape
By Karabo Ngoepe
Marshalls Names Sanjiv Shah CEO Amid Shifting East African Auto Landscape

Marshalls has named Sanjiv Shah, formerly of DT Dobie, as its new CEO starting August 2011, replacing Rahul Sood. Shah's leadership is expected to bring his premium car expertise to the table as Marshalls navigates the evolving East African automotive market. The company, however, would soon face ongoing CEO turnover.

17 Aug 2025 Business
Dangote Names Ex-Shell Leader David Bird as CEO to Steer Ambitious Refinery Growth
By Karabo Ngoepe
Dangote Names Ex-Shell Leader David Bird as CEO to Steer Ambitious Refinery Growth

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has tapped former Shell executive David Bird as CEO to oversee an expansion drive. Starting July 2025, Bird brings his experience from Oman's Duqm Refinery, aiming to reshape Dangote’s position in the global energy market by improving operations and boosting refinery output.

3 Aug 2025 Business
Memphis Depay’s Absence: Contract Disputes and Discipline Shake Corinthians Before Botafogo Clash
By Karabo Ngoepe
Memphis Depay’s Absence: Contract Disputes and Discipline Shake Corinthians Before Botafogo Clash

Memphis Depay sat out Corinthians' crucial match against Botafogo due to unresolved contract disputes and disciplinary reasons, after clashing with the club over unpaid bonuses. Tensions run high as Depay’s influence on the pitch remains undeniable. The reason for Garro’s omission is less clear, hinting at deeper squad issues for the club.

27 Jul 2025 Sports
Wimbledon 2025 Women's Semi-Finals: Sabalenka, Swiatek, Anisimova, Bencic Eye First Title
By Karabo Ngoepe
Wimbledon 2025 Women's Semi-Finals: Sabalenka, Swiatek, Anisimova, Bencic Eye First Title

Wimbledon 2025 women's semi-finals deliver a fresh lineup, with Sabalenka, Swiatek, Anisimova, and Bencic all hoping to lift the trophy for the first time. Fans can expect intense matchups as proven champions and underdogs battle for a place in the historic final, signaling a changing era in women's tennis at the grass-court classic.

13 Jul 2025 Sports
PSG vs Bayern Munich: PSG Triumphs with Tenacity in Dramatic Club World Cup Quarterfinal
By Karabo Ngoepe
PSG vs Bayern Munich: PSG Triumphs with Tenacity in Dramatic Club World Cup Quarterfinal

PSG overcame adversity and Bayern Munich in a high-stakes Club World Cup quarterfinal, securing a 2-0 victory despite two late red cards. Goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé sealed the win, while an injury to Bayern's Jamal Musiala added further drama.

6 Jul 2025 Sports