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The South African
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Tyla turns teen's matric dance dream into reality
In a moment straight out of a dream – or a chart-topping music video – global music sensation Tyla stunned those present at a school matric dance by showing up as a surprise guest for her biggest fan, Mollwane 'Mo' Madiba, fulfilling a viral wish months in the making. Mo, a matriculant at St Stithians College, had turned to TikTok in February with a bold plea under the hashtag #MOandTYLAForMD , asking Tyla to be his matric dance date. The video quickly went viral, catching the attention of fans across the world and leading to a wave of support – most notably radio station 5FM, who helped champion the campaign. Though Tyla initially declined due to a packed international schedule, she left the door open for a surprise. That surprise turned into an unforgettable night when she made an unannounced appearance at the school's matric dance at the elegant Mears Hall. Clad in glamour and charisma, Tyla entered just as her brand-new track 'Is it' echoed through the venue, lighting up the dancefloor and sending Mo and his classmates into a frenzy. 'I was literally dateless because I asked Tyla… and then Tyla pulled through!' an elated Mo told reporters. 'She said, 'Come, we're singing!' and then shouted, 'Mollwane and Tyla for MD!' I heard her say I'm a gentleman. Thank you, Tyla – I'll never forget this moment.' 5FM's Business Manager Masi Mdingane said the station saw something special in Mo's viral video. 'When we saw Mo's video, we knew we had to get involved. This is what 5FM stands for – moving the youth of SA, celebrating courage, and amplifying stories that inspire the nation.' Mo's story, which started as a hopeful TikTok post, ended as a fairytale finale with one of South Africa's brightest stars. For one unforgettable night, Tyla didn't just trend – she danced, she sang, and she made a young fan's wildest dream come true. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Shukri Conrad places his trust in teenager Kwena Maphaka to lead Proteas Test attack
Zaahier Adams | Published 1 day ago The excitement around Kwena Maphaka is comprehensible. He sends down left-arm down thunderbolts that have touched the 150km/h mark. He is strong, mature, smart and ambitious, and hails from the same St Stithians College stock as Kagiso Rabada. The fact that he's only 19 years old ensures he appeals to an entire generation unburdened by the country's fractious past. In essence, Maphaka is the future of the Proteas cricket team on the field, and with a home World Cup on the horizon in two years' time, he is the picture-perfect image Cricket SA are trying to promote off it. This is an almighty load to bear for anyone – let alone someone only recently eligible to obtain a driver's licence – with even the great Rabada admitting to having suffered from bouts of anxiety during the early years of his international career. It is for this reason that Maphaka can only be grateful that he has Shukri Conrad steering his Proteas future. Conrad intentionally left the teenager out of his World Test Championship Final squad. For all Maphaka's promise, Lord's was no child's playground, with the grizzled Australians, the opposition, and the cameras of the world highlighting every play. Instead, Conrad will unleash Maphaka – and as he rightfully says, 'with all due respect to Zimbabwe' – at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in Saturday's first Test (10am start). 'With Lungi (Ngidi) not being here for the first Test, Kwena Maphaka is going to lead the bowling attack,' Conrad confirmed on Thursday. 'As a 19 year old, when you get given that responsibility, it doesn't only speak volumes for how highly we rate him, but also the calibre and the mentality that he possesses. 'He's a young buck that shows maturity way beyond his years. 'So, yeah, he'll definitely be leading the attack in the first Test.' Conrad's laudatory remarks were quickly diluted by caution, though, with the veteran mentor wilfully trying to limit expectations to allow Maphaka the space to develop at his own pace. Equally, though, he understands the young cub's eagerness to shoulder greater responsibility – like he had always done throughout his school and youth international career. 'We've obviously got to be very smart in identifying when we do put him out in the shop window. I think this would be a great time for him,' the Proteas coach said. 'Zimbabwe, and I am talking Test cricket specifically, where he is not the third quick behind KG (Rabada) and Marco (Jansen) necessarily, but he is the main dog. 'So, that responsibility will grow massively, and it's all about being patient. 'Just like you need to be patient with batters, you need to be patient with bowlers as well. 'We're not going to see the best of Kwena Mphaka in the next couple of months, but these are all the building blocks so that we can see the best of Kwena in, say, three or four years' time.' Maphaka's development as a top-class paceman is integral to Conrad's overall plan of growing the South African fast-bowling depth. This has been boosted by the return to fitness of Gerald Coetzee and Nandré Burger, with both seamers being included in the Proteas T20I squad for the upcoming Tri-Series in Zimbabwe. However, this has been offset by Anrich Nortjé suffering yet another 'stress reaction', ruling the 31-year-old out of selection. The 'Uitenhage Express' has also not travelled to MLC in the United States, which has limited his game-time to just two IPL matches all year. 'We will have to see the length of the time that he will be out and the extent of the injury. I really feel for him,' Conrad said. 'He is a superstar fast bowler, and having to deal with setback after setback can't be easy. We will wait to see how serious it is. 'Naturally, we are worried. In Anrich's case, this is the second or third stress reaction in his back. 'It is too early to make a diagnosis, and we are definitely not drawing a line through this name. 'He is 31 years old, and we are going to give him every chance to come back. We will have to see what the medical team think is the best way forward.'
The Citizen
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Local swimmers make their club proud
Swimmers from the Boksburg Aquatic Saints Swimming and Lifesaving Club (BAS) achieved excellent results at recent championships. The swimmers have shown growth, both individually and as a team. From personal bests to podium finishes, every swimmer contributed to the club's success. Their commitment to training, resilience during competitions, and sportsmanship set a high standard. Level 1 Intra-Provincial Age Group Competition held at St Stithians College Level 1 was a first-time gala for Jordan Ripley and Kwetsima Khosa, who both secured their first medals. Jordan won a silver medal for 50m freestyle and Kwetsima a silver medal for 100m breaststroke. Aiden Els achieved a gold in the 200m freestyle at 3:15.44. SA Regional Level 2 Championships held at Delville Swimming Pool Level 2 was a 4-day-long gala. After a few close calls, placing fourth in the 100m breaststroke by 0.01s, and fourth in the 100m butterfly, Thabang Letsoalo achieved his bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke, earning the team 37 points. Xavier White achieved a gold medal in 50m breaststroke and a bronze medal in the 200m individual medley, and 42 points for the team. SA Regional Level 3 Championships held at Tuks Aquatic Centre The club's largest group of swimmers, eight in total, participated in Level 3. The club's top performer, Terrick le Roux, raked in 9 medals – two golds, three silvers and one bronze, totalling 82 points for the team. Tetelo Letsoalo received four medals – two silvers, two bronzes, and 51 points. There were also exceptional performances by Megan Els (silver medal in 200m backstroke), Musa Mofokeng (bronze medal in 100m backstroke) and Zander Allen, who achieved his first bronze medal in the 200m freestyle. SA National Junior Championships held at the University of the Western Cape This five-day event saw intense competition across all age groups. Entering only four swimmers but placing 32nd out of 98 teams was an exceptional result. Leading the medal tally was Cristiano de Freitas raked in five medals – one gold in the 400m individual medley and four silvers (50m and 200m breaststroke and 400m and 800m freestyle). Kate Douglas received a silver in 200m backstroke and three bronze medals in 400m and 800m freestyle and 100m backstroke. Gabriella Douglas achieved three finals, placing eighth in the 50m and 100m backstroke and 10th in the 50m freestyle. Kelly Stork achieved top 20 placings in 200m individual medley, 200m backstroke and 800m freestyle. Outgoing coach Sibani Makhanya commended the swimmers on their achievements. 'I am blown away by the children's performance across the levels and SANJ. Our BAS swimmers have given us outstanding performances through their commitment, and the parents, who sacrificed a lot to bring them to training. We look forward to the new season ahead. Keep training swimmers, I am proud of you,' said Makhanya. Also Read: Boksburg Aquatic Saints swimmers impress Also Read: Saints alumni still have spring in their step At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
