Marseille vs PSG postponed after storm hits the Vélodrome
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
A severe storm in Marseille forced the Ligue 1 marquee clash with PSG to be moved from Sept 21 to Sept 22. League rules require a next‑day replay unless exceptions apply. The venue stays the Stade Vélodrome, kickoff at 20:00 CET. Safety concerns for players, staff and fans drove the decision.
Zebre Parma’s 2025‑26 URC Campaign: New Signings, Tough Fixtures and a Fight for Survival
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Zebre Parma kicks off its fifth United Rugby Championship season with a slew of new players and a packed calendar that includes the Scottish‑Italian Shield and the EPCR Challenge Cup. After two wins in nine games they sit 15th, and head coach Massimo Brunello hopes fresh arrivals can spark a climb up the table. Key fixtures against Leinster, Glasgow and Benetton will test the revamped squad.
Telkom Joins South Africa’s MVNO Boom with New MVNE Partnership
Sep, 26 2025BusinessPravina Chetty
In March 2025 Telkom entered South Africa’s mobile virtual network operator market through a partnership with an MVNE platform provider to meet ICASA’s Black‑ownership rules. The MVNO space is exploding, driven by banks, insurers and retailers, with 4.3 million users at the end of 2023 and a forecast of over 11 million by 2029. Telkom now offers brands a full‑stack platform, flexible onboarding and access to its robust network. The move reshapes competition among existing players like FNB Connect and Capitec Connect.
La Liga Round 2 Kicks Off: What to Expect in the 2025‑26 Season
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
The second round of La Liga's 2025-26 campaign launches this week with a slate of high‑stakes fixtures. Fans can look forward to early title challenges, relegation battles, and a few surprise matchups. Broadcast details, ticket info and key player news are all covered.
Ryder Cup 2025: US Pays Players While Europe Plays for Pride
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black pits a $500,000‑per‑player US payout against a unpaid European team. The payment gap fuels talk of motives, pressure and patriotism. Both sides defend their stance as the event approaches, and the result could reshape how team golf handles money.
SASSA Sets August 2025 Grant Dates – What Beneficiaries Need to Know
Sep, 25 2025NewsPravina Chetty
SASSA released the August 2025 grant calendar, starting with Older Persons payments on August 5 and ending with Children’s grants on August 7. The agency kept amounts unchanged, outlines how beneficiaries can collect funds after the official date, and stresses banking updates to avoid delays.
Real Madrid Defense Becomes Xabi Alonso’s Biggest Headache
Sep, 24 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Xabi Alonso’s first season at Real Madrid is being defined by a mounting defensive crisis. Injuries to Ferland Mendy, disciplinary bans for Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal, and a crowded fixture list have left the Spaniard scrambling for solutions. The article examines how the problems echo last year’s failures, the impact on the club’s €178 million summer spend, and what Alonso can still do to steady the backline.
Real Madrid's Perfect Start Under Xabi Alonso Sets Up Crucial Villarreal Clash
Sep, 24 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid have won their first five LaLiga games and sit two points clear at the top. The unbeaten run fuels confidence ahead of a showdown with Villarreal on October 4-5. Stats show a high‑scoring attack and a tightened defence. Analysts weigh the odds of a continued streak versus Villarreal's recent surge.
Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga Clash Preview, Odds and Predictions
Sep, 21 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Atletico Madrid travels to Estadi Son Moix to face a struggling Mallorca on September 21. The Spanish giants enter as clear favorites with -139 odds, backed by a 7‑win run in the last ten head‑to‑heads. Mallorca are winless in four league games, while Atletico look to bounce back from a recent Champions League loss. Betting experts tip an Atletico win, under 2.5 goals and a Griezmann prop.
Estonia airspace incursion: Russian MiG-31s trigger NATO scramble by Italian F‑35s
Sep, 20 2025WorldPravina Chetty
Three Russian MiG-31s entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island for about 12 minutes, flying with transponders off and steering toward Tallinn before NATO jets intercepted them. Italian F-35s scrambled from Ämari, with Sweden and Finland also launching fighters under Operation Eastern Sentry. NATO condemned the move as reckless; Lithuania urged a tougher stance.
UEFA Youth League: Chelsea U19s stun Bayern Munich with 3-2 comeback win
Sep, 18 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Chelsea U19s beat Bayern Munich U19s 3-2 at the FC Bayern Campus after coming from behind in a lively UEFA Youth League match. Genesis Antwe opened the scoring, Felipe Chavez netted twice for Bayern, then Shin Mayuka and center-half Murray Campbell turned it around. The result highlights Chelsea’s resilience and the development strides of their academy players.
Charlie Kirk reportedly shot and killed at Utah Valley University event; suspect at large
Sep, 11 2025PoliticsPravina Chetty
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem. The midday attack triggered a campus-wide evacuation and a manhunt. Two people detained were later released. Leaders in both parties condemned the violence. Kirk rose to prominence as TPUSA’s co-founder and a key figure in mobilizing young conservative voters.
