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24 minutes ago
- Entertainment
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Nicki Minaj's iconic pose sparks a viral TikTok challenge
Rapper Nicki Minaj's iconic pose has gone viral. Image: Instagram There's a new craze taking over the internet, and this time it's all thanks to the one and only Nicki Minaj. A viral TikTok trend is blowing up, and it's all about recreating the rapper's super iconic pose from her 2013 "High School" music video. In the video, there's a scene where she's next to a pool, crouched down low, with one leg crossed over the other, all while rocking a pair of crazy high platform heels. Nicki Minaj in her music video. Image: Screenshot / TikTok Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ What started with a fan just reposting the clip has turned into a wild challenge that's taking over everyone's feeds. While her pose already looks tricky to get into, people are not simply copying it; they are doing it in the most insane ways possible. People are pushing their limits and their balance, striking the pose on top of stacked dumbbells, on wine bottles, and even on walls. The more ridiculous and dangerous the spot, the more likes and shares it gets. While it's tough to pinpoint who exactly started the trend, there are a few key videos that really left TikTokers stunned. With almost 15 million views, content creator Kristy Sarah made jaws drop as she effortlessly managed to balance on two dumbbells stacked on top of each other. Then there's dancer Bekah Burke, who not only executed the pose on top of a champagne bottle, but she did it wearing ballet point shoes and on the beach. Of course, South Africans got in on the crazy trend with influencer Lasizwe striking the pose on top of a dining table while balancing on a Stanley cup and holding a cake in one hand. Another South African, Lehlohonolo Mosala (@Hloniie_M), whose video reached five million views, is posing on top of an old iron balancing on a crate. It's a fun, funny, and sometimes jaw-dropping challenge that has everyone trying to outdo each other, and we're totally here for it. IOL Lifestyle
IOL News
2 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Nabi remains optimistic despite tough pre-season as Kaizer Chiefs eye Toyota Cup boost
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi believes tough lessons from a testing Dutch pre-season will pay dividends as Amakhosi take on Asante Kotoko in the Toyota Cup. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix 'I feel absolutely optimistic about the upcoming season.' Nasreddine Nabi might be considered delusional by some for uttering those words. After all, what's there to be optimistic about when Kaizer Chiefs endured a tough pre-season tour of the Netherlands, losing four out of their five matches? Amakhosi managed just one win — a 20% return. Hardly cause for excitement, is it? But pre-season fixtures are not always about results. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ For coaches, they are opportunities to build systems, test new combinations and lay the groundwork for the season ahead. For Nabi, his optimism comes from what he learned about his players during those five testing matches. 'We saw a lot of positives in our training matches against very strong Dutch opponents. The players have started to understand the way I want them to play, and they gel well as a strong unit,' the Tunisian, now entering his second season with Chiefs, told the club's website. While he ended Chiefs' decade-long trophy drought by winning the Nedbank Cup last season, Nabi oversaw a forgettable league campaign that saw the Glamour Boys finish ninth. Improvement will be expected in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, and the Dutch tour, he believes, has set the right tone. 'One of the conditions of having a good season is having a good pre-season — that's where the foundation is laid. We didn't only want quality opponents,' Nabi explained. 'We also wanted quantity. Alongside that, we did some tough physical work at training, even doing double sessions the day before a match. "We really pushed the guys hard in Holland. It was tough, extremely tough. However, they never complained — always giving their best. That was inspiring to see.' He'll be hoping that same inspired attitude carries into the Toyota Cup when Chiefs face Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Unlike in The Netherlands, where Chiefs played in front of curious and enthusiastic European crowds, this weekend they will face the unforgiving scrutiny of an expectant home support. Chiefs fans are desperate for signs of revival — and the Nedbank Cup final victory over old foes Orlando Pirates at the same venue only added fuel to the fire of renewed hope. With several new signings and the memory of last year's Toyota Cup defeat to Tanzania's Young Africans still fresh, nothing would lift the mood more than a commanding victory over Kotoko and keeping the trophy on home soil. Nabi has had the opportunity to assess his new recruits — Nkanyiso Shinga, Ethan Chislett, Thabiso Monyane and Flavio Silva — during the European tour, and he likes what he sees. 'They need to fully gel with the group. However, they are all adapting nicely and are beginning to understand what I expect from them. Our objective was to sign new players who would elevate us to a higher level than last season.' He also remains encouraged by the progress of the club's development prospects. 'We don't want to rush them,' Nabi said of Thulani Mabaso, Kabelo Nkgwesa and Naledi Hlongwane. 'I am always willing to give maximum opportunities to young talents. If you are good enough, you are old enough to play. That's my philosophy.' It will be interesting to see which of the new signings or emerging talents endear themselves to the Amakhosi faithful in the Toyota Cup. And just as intriguing: will Nabi still be feeling 'absolutely optimistic about the upcoming season'?
IOL News
3 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
There was never a SETA Selection and Evaluation Panel. Nkabane lied
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane only created the 'independent panel' in March 2025, according to the writer. Image: GCIS The weekend's portfolio committee meeting, which Minister Nobuhle Nkabane bunked out of, heard staggering new details about the cover-up of brazen ANC cadre deployment. The evil system of ANC cadre deployment is a web of corruption. There was never an 'independent panel' which made the SETA board appointments - as with all ANC cadre deployment corruption, it was done behind closed doors by the ANC and its handlers, one being Luvo Makasi. The son of the ANC Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, a former ANC KZN Premier, former ANC KZN MECs, and ANC office bearers currently serving in internal structures, were not appointed to these lucrative Board jobs by luck or accident. Their appointments were engineered. It is now on record that four out of five named persons have so far denied being on Nkabane's 'independent panel' - only one named person remains to testify. The committee testimony by witnesses, including Advocate Terry Motau, confirmed the conclusion from at least four out of the five people who Nkabane declared to Parliament served on this panel, that the panel did not exist. Nkabane lied. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The bombshell revelation in the past 24 hours is that the names and applications for persons competing to serve on the SETA Boards were given directly to the Minister personally, in January 2025 (on her request) and not to the panel. This is contrary to Nkabane's claim to Parliament on 30 May that she didn't see the names until after "the panel" advised her. Nkabane only created the 'independent panel' in March 2025, which we deduce from the 'appointment letters' for 'panel members' that she submitted to Parliament. Nkabane had these applications for a full two months before she sent appointment letters to "the panel". Two letters have been supplied to Parliament which show her appointing two different people as 'independent panel' Chairpersons. One, Mabuza Ngubane as Chairperson on the 7th of March, and another, Adv Terry Motau as Chairperson on the 15th of March. Since then, both Motau & Ngubane have denied this, and Nkabane has admitted to Terry Motau that she indeed did not appoint him. These revelations are staggering: Nkabane & the ANC had the CVs and applications for two months before she started her 'independent panel' scheme, She attempted to appoint two different persons as 'Chairperson' - both of whom have testified to not having played any role in "the panel" and Now, at least four out of five persons on the 'independent panel' deny ever serving on the panel. With each passing day, Nkabane's ANC cadre deployment corruption scheme grows more and more brazen. The DA's demand to Luthuli House by way of a PAIA application for information on the Party's role in Nkabane's cadre deployment is yet to be answered. The DA will be holding Luthuli House to the legal timelines of this. The silence and inaction from President Ramaphosa show that an ANC party-wide cover-up may be underway, and the DA will not rest until full accountability follows. Karabo Khakhau MP - DA National Spokesperson
IOL News
4 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
This isn't a Budget it's a burden: Capetonians must rise against DA's punitive tariffs
Faiez Jacobs is slamming the DA-led City Council for turning its back on the very people who built this City. Image: Pixabay I write this not as a politician, but as a son of this city. Cape Town taught me resilience and pride. It raised me in the shadow of Table Mountain, on the proud Cape Flats and with the hope of its people. But today, I write with a heavy heart and a burning conviction because this uncaring DA City of Cape Town council, our home, is turning its back on the very people who built it. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says this budget is 'pro-poor.' But the facts, and the pain playing out in homes across this city, tell a very different story. Let's Be Clear: The Poor Are Not Being Carried by the Wealthy The City tells us that wealthy households are now contributing more to uplift the poor. It sounds noble. It sounds just. But it's simply not true. The 7 billion in national allocations from the Treasury , not local council cross-subsidies is what actually funds free basic services and sanitation. in national allocations from the Treasury , is what actually funds free basic services and sanitation. Out of this, the City has only budgeted 7 billion for such services. That means national taxpayers not local generosity are lifting the most vulnerable. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Where is the other monies going? In other words, the 'redistributive' claim is a myth dressed in spin. the poorest in the city are supported by national funds, not by progressive uplifts from affluent households. The working-class, the pensioner, the young professional, and the struggling homeowner you are being made to carry the burden. Homeowners Are Not the Enemy They're the Collateral Damage Cape Town is one of the most unequal cities on Earth. But instead of tackling that with vision and innovation, this budget turns to the easiest target: your home. Your rates and service charges are now tied not to your usage but to your property's market value. It is grossly unfair. By correlating fixed service charges like the new 'cleaning tariff,' water, sewerage, and electricity to property valuations, the City assumes that property value equals income. But in Cape Town, property prices have surged far faster than household incomes. Why because it has become the playground of the rich making it unaffordable to ordinary Capetonians. Real Data shows: Draft budget proposes average property rates hikes of 7.96 %, with values over R3 million facing over 20 % increases . New fixed charges set by valuation: Cleaning tariff: ~R477/month; Sewerage: ~R157/month ;Electricity connection fixed charge: +39 % ; Water connection fixed charge: +113 %, Crazy is it not.. Combined, this adds ~R920/month extra for a R4.2 million property regardless of usage. Specifically Bergvliet and Meadowridge, residents report this bill increases. That's nearly R11,000 per year just in extra fixed charges. This is outrageous! Where is the outcry, Capetonians??? Electricity Tariffs: Above and Beyond The City applied to NERSA for a 14.5 % electricity tariff increase, vastly outstripping national average hikes of around 14 %, already high by global standards .Remember, in 2023/24 they implemented 17.6 % almost 2 % above the NERSA-approved 15.1 %. Despite public opposition and legal challenges over these above-inflation increases, the City insists it's simply covering its "cost-to-supply" but we know its daylight robbery and opaque revenue grab. Let's talk about what that really means: A retired couple in Lansdowne , living in a home they paid off 30 years ago, now face nearly R1,000 more every month not because they're using more water or electricity, but because their area's property prices have risen. , living in a home they paid off 30 years ago, now face nearly not because they're using more water or electricity, but because their area's property prices have risen. A young family in Ottery, barely making ends meet, receives a bill increase of 28%, simply because their home was revalued. No extra luxury. No extra income. Just extra pressure. Ons sukkel. Ons kry swaar. This is NOT fairness, equity or redress. It's financial cruelty with a smile. This is not creative budgeting. It's a cynical cash grab from people who cannot afford it. What If Your Parent Lives Alone? Imagine your mother, a widow in Mitchells Plain or Grassy Park, living on a state pension. Her home is modest, but its value has risen over time. Now, her monthly account has doubled yet she still boils one kettle, washes one load, and uses barely any electricity. She's being punished for staying in the home she raised you in. Does that sound like justice to you? 14,000 People Spoke. Will You Be Next? In the recent public comment process, over 14,000 Capetonians wrote in protest. Mayor Hill stop being tone deaf. Residents' associations from across the city from Khayelitsha to Kuilsriver, from Durbanville to Wynberg have all said: this is not right. We don't want handouts. We want fairness. We're not refusing to pay. We're refusing to be exploited. Don't Let Them Tell You This Is About Equity Mayor Hill-Lewis says 'wealthier areas are paying more so poorer areas can get more' and 'Homes above R7 million could see increases over 20 %,' he says, 'to invest in poorer communities.' That's not what the budget shows. In reality: Poorer areas are funded by national government grants , not through municipal ratepayers. , not through municipal ratepayers. The City's budget increases are not tied to actual service usage . New charges appear less redistributive and more like value-based wealth extraction , muffled behind pro‑poor rhetoric . New charges appear less redistributive and more like , muffled behind pro‑poor rhetoric Your ability to pay is not being considered. Only your area and your home value. So, who benefits from this budget? Who gets richer, while you get squeezed? Fair taxation means paying for what you use, not how much your home is worth. It's Time to Draw a Line in the Sand Capetonians, we are a proud people. From Bonteheuwel to Bishop Lavis, from Bo-Kaap to Bishops Court we built this city brick by brick, spirit by spirit. This is not just a fight about budgets. It's a fight for dignity. For fairness. For a city that belongs to all who live in it not just those who can afford to survive it. What Can You Do Now? Speak to your councillor. Demand they reject any budget that punishes residents based on property value alone. don't vote for them if they do not stand for you. Demand they reject any budget that punishes residents based on property value alone. don't vote for them if they do not stand for you. Join your rates and residents' association like SANCO , groups like CTCRA or Bergvliet Meadowridge are submitting collective objections. They're taking legal steps. Add your voice. They're taking legal steps. Add your voice. Spread the word. Share your bill. Talk to your neighbour. Use social media. Attend, arrange public meetings or request virtual participation Share your bill. Talk to your neighbour. Use social media. or request virtual participation Sign the petitions. SAPOA and civil coalitions are mounting challenges support them. SAPOA and civil coalitions are mounting challenges support them. Stay informed. Read the budget. Understand the terms. Don't be fooled by smooth DA spin and smoke and mirrors. demand a phased-in approach to tariff restructuring, volume-based billing, and targeted support for vulnerable households Final Word: Don't Let Them Take Our City From Us This is our city. Not theirs to manage with spreadsheets and spin. We are not ATMs. We are citizens. We are not silent. We are strong. So stand up. Push back. Speak out. Let us fight for a Cape Town that is fair, compassionate, and just not just for the wealthy, but for all who call this place home. We owe it to our parents. We owe it to our children. We owe it to ourselves. You know this , why are you not acting? Let's act now. Before the city we love becomes unlivable for the very people who gave it life. * Faiez Jacobs – Former Member of Parliament | Activist | Public Servant | Citizen of South Africa ** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Banyana Banyana out to tame Senegal in WAFCON quarter-final
GOALKEEPER Andile Dlamini during Banyana Banyana training in Oudja as she looks set for goal posts against Senegal. | BackpagePix Image: BackpagePIX BANYANA Banyana head into their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final against Senegal with momentum and a semi-final spot within reach, following a resounding 4-0 victory over Mali in their final Group C match. South Africa topped the group with seven points — beginning their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ghana, followed by a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tanzania. They closed off the group phase in style, dismantling Mali to book a last-eight tie against a rugged and physical Senegal outfit that finished second in Group B. With Thembi Kgatlana unavailable for the tournament, much of the attacking burden has fallen on the shoulders of Jermaine Seoposenwe, who responded with a commanding performance and a goal in the Mali clash. Her work rate and intelligent movement in the final third remain vital to South Africa's hopes of progressing. BANYANA BANYANA TO THE WORLD 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 No DNA 🧬 just RSA — Auntie (@Auntydiski) July 14, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Midfield maestro Amogelang Motau has also grown into the tournament, controlling the tempo of games and acting as the link between defence and attack. Motau's range of passing and spatial awareness could be key in breaking down Senegal's deep defensive lines. Senegal, known for their physicality and pace on the counter, will pose a serious threat. Hapsatou Diallo has been a standout figure for the West Africans, capable of driving forward with power and testing defenders with her pace. South Africa's central defensive duo of Bambanani Mbane and Tiisetso Makhubela will need to be alert and disciplined throughout. Defensively, Banyana have conceded just once in the tournament and will be buoyed by the likely return of Andile Dlamini in goal. The experienced shot-stopper is expected to reclaim the gloves after Kaylin Swart's uncertain showing against Tanzania earlier in the group stage. The stakes couldn't be higher. Not only is a place in the semi-finals up for grabs, but the winner will also secure qualification to the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup. From humble beginnings to making African football history Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis shares her inspiring journey 👇#HereForHer | #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 17, 2025 The pressure is immense, but so is the opportunity for this generation of South African players to carve out their legacy. With continental giants like Nigeria and Morocco still in the picture, South Africa's path to a potential second WAFCON title won't be easy. But their ability to respond under pressure, as seen in the final group game, shows they are finding form at the right time. Senegal's journey to the quarter-finals included a win over Algeria and a draw with hosts Morocco, underlining their ability to compete against established sides. Their compact structure and direct approach make them a dangerous knockout opponent. The match will test South Africa's discipline, tactical maturity and ability to seize chances in front of goal. Their strength in midfield and experienced backline offer hope, but clinical finishing will be decisive. As the knockout rounds begin, Banyana Banyana know that the margin for error is thin. But with momentum on their side and a semi-final spot at stake, they'll look to rise to the challenge and edge one step closer to continental glory.
