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The Citizen
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
All Saints rugby players storm to nationals
PHALABORWA – Five of All Saints College's u/15 rugby stars, boys and girls, have been selected to represent Limpopo at the national School Sports Winter Games, set to take place in Durban from Thursday, July 10 to Tuesday, July 15. This follows their outstanding performance where the u/14 soccer team clinched third place at the Provincial Pan African Soccer Championship, earning bronze medals on Sunday, June 22. Rugby coach Fabiano Shilongo said he is excited about the achievement. 'The school is in a celebratory mood as the learners are flying the school flag high to nationals.' The talented learners heading to Durban are Blessed Mazana, Siphosethu Khoza, Tokollo Rasekele, Mzuvukile Dlamini, and Siyabonga Khosa, each having battled through the rigorous stages of the selection process, which began at circuit level, progressed through cluster and district competitions, and culminated at the provincial finals. Meanwhile, the All Saints u/14 soccer team also claimed glory over the weekend by securing third place at the prestigious Provincial Pan African Soccer Championship, walking away with bronze medals. The team's success began at the school level and followed a similar path of competitive selections, culminating in the finals held at Northern Academy in Polokwane. The finals saw the top three teams, including All Saints, tied on six points each after winning both their games. The final standings were determined by goal difference, with All Saints proudly securing third place. 'The competitions were tough and daunting, requiring a lot of agility, stamina, dedication and commitment,' said Shilongo. Shilongo extended heartfelt gratitude to the All Saints staff, learners, parents, and Lulekani Circuit for their continued support. Special thanks were given to Arnold Ubisi, soccer team manager, and Rose Ceko, rugby team manager, for their dedication and expertise. He also acknowledged the critical support of school directors Sheila Mani and Sajeev Mani, whose financial assistance helped cover team travel and catering. Above all, Shilongo praised the school's principal, Rangariyayi Chatindo, whose encouragement and leadership have inspired the learners throughout their sporting journey. 'It has been tough yet fulfilling. We are proud to have reached this stage, and we wish our players nothing but the absolute best,' he concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Arya Rajendran educational qualification: Solving equations by day, Running a city by 21
Zohran Mamdani; Arya Rajendran 'So, what kind of mayor does NYC need right now?' That's the question New York politician Zohran Mamdani tweeted in 2020, alongside a photo of a 21-year-old woman draped in a red stole, standing with the quiet confidence of someone about to run not just a council meeting, but history itself. That woman was Arya Rajendran, fresh from winning her first election, and on the brink of becoming India's youngest ever mayor. Five years later, as Mamdani's own rise in US politics sets tongues wagging, his now-viral tweet has again steered global curiosity toward that remarkable girl from Thiruvananthapuram . And who exactly is Arya Rajendran? A political prodigy? A communist trailblazer? A mathematician-turned-mayor-turned-mother juggling municipal files and feeding bottles in the same breath? Well — all of the above, actually. From Math homework to Mayoral duties Born to an electrician father and a homemaker mother who doubled up as an LIC agent, Arya was never handed privilege on a silver platter — unless you count her lunchbox packed with idlis and Marxist ideals. She attended Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School, followed by All Saints College in Thiruvananthapuram, where she earned a in Mathematics. While most of us were busy solving equations, Arya was figuring out the algebra of public service. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo That's the thing about her, she has always been the kind to balance equations and elections with equal flair. Even as a student, Arya wasn't just raising her hand in classrooms — she was raising her voice in student collectives. By the time most 21-year-olds are still deciding what to do with their degrees, she had already become the mayor of Kerala's capital city, having won the Mudavanmugal ward in the 2020 civic polls with a thumping majority of 2872 votes. The girl who redefined 'First Citizen' Her victory wasn't merely political; it was cultural. The youngest mayor in India, Arya, displaced Kollam's Sabitha Beegum (23 at the time) and Maharashtra's Devendra Fadnavis (who hit the mayoral mark at 27). Aged just 21, Arya didn't merely walk into office; she marched into it as a symbol of a changing India, one where age, gender, and ideology were no longer obstacles, but emblems of possibility. Of course, she didn't just wear the title, she wore it while nursing a newborn. In 2023, she stunned the nation again, not by passing a new bylaw, but by holding her one-month-old baby in her arms while running her office. 'Work-life balance' became less of a slogan and more of a photograph. It wasn't just administrative, it was historic. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Why WA acting prodigy yelled at Hollywood legend on film set
WA acting prodigy James Bingham reveals he had 'lots of fun' yelling at Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage while filming the soon-to-be-released psychological thriller, The Surfer. Putting Yallingup's iconic surf breaks up in lights — and on the map for international wave chasers — the film follows the return of Cage's Americanised character to his childhood beach as he attempts to reclaim his home, and respect from local surfers. Bingham, 20, whose character antagonises Cage, told PerthNow he loved every minute on set, despite not personally relating to his character who is part of a group of bully boys. Your local paper, whenever you want it. James Edward Bingham, Austen Wilmot & Talon Hopper. Credit: David Dare Parker / Photograph by David Dare Parker 'We're stupid and we don't really know what we're doing,' Bingham, who lives in Jandakot, said. 'We just terrorise everyone who comes on our beach and we force them out, we're just young grommets really. 'There was a lot of bullying going on so it was hard to tap into that. 'I didn't relate as much as I wanted to but it was cool stepping into someone you aren't. And it turned out to be lots of fun yelling at Nic Cage. 'It was really a dream come true. 'It was like being in the best acting masterclass. I was so proud to be filming at home and Nic is at his best, he showed that he has such a good work ethic and he was so professional.' The Surfer, directed by Lorcan Finnegan and written by Thomas Martin, hits Australian cinemas on May 15. The Surfer starring Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage. Credit: Supplied Bingham has been acting since he was cast in his primary school musical, The Sound of Music, as Kurt von Trapp. By the age of eight he was undertaking acting and voice and accent training at Ali Roberts Studio in Mt Hawthorn. He graduated from All Saints College in 2022 and now studies music at SAE University College in Northbridge. At 14, Bingham got an acting break when he was cast from a worldwide search to play Drew Murphy in Apple TV's Swagger — a series based on the early life experiences of basketball great, Kevin Durant. 'I didn't think much of it and I sent through a tape, I came home from school and Dad and Mum said we're going on a plane to Hollywood tonight,' he said. 'It was incredible and then I did the audition for them over there and was lucky enough to be selected and that was a great chapter in my life.' James Bingham from Jandakot will be starring in the new move, The Surfer. Andrew Ritchie Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian Bingham said he had pretty limited understanding of basketball before filming Swagger and similarly, he wasn't too familiar with waves before The Surfer — but that didn't hold the young gun back. 'I had never surfed in my life,' he said. 'I try and put myself in situations that make me uncomfortable even if I can't stand it. I don't like it but I know it's good for me. I know that makes you a better person in the end.' Bingham hopes The Surfer can help boost his portfolio as he aims to combine his passion for acting and music and secure a spot on Broadway. 'My dream is to actually go over to the United Kingdom for a bit and do a bit of stuff . . . I feel like I'm getting a call from the universe to give it a crack over there.'
