Monday, June 23, 2025

Thursday Morning Spice

Searching for Sugar Man singer dies aged 81, Shock Springboks omissions explained, Taxi strike extended for two more days, and Genetically engineered ‘supertrees’ stoke climate hope.

The New Springbok Kit Is Causing A Stir, Again

The Springboks will debut their new Nike-designed home kit for the Rugby Championship against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld this weekend, and as can be expected from a rugby-loving nation, not everyone is happy with the new look.

Wednesday Morning Spice

Miners seek right to prospect unspoilt West Coast, Belinda Carlisle coming back to pop music, Pair sentenced in 1995 for rape of Alison Botha granted parole, and Cocaine reportedly found in White House.

SPL!NG Movie Review: Rise – The Siya Kolisi Story

rise siya kolisi story

Through ‘Chasing the Sun’ and ‘Rassie: The Official Film’, the trophy’s guts-and-glory fairytale has been reframed from several perspectives, shifting from the maverick coach to his star captain for this documentary.

SPL!NG Movie Review: Rassie – The Official Film

rassie official film

Johan “Rassie” Erasmus has been a rugby fan, player, coach and director over his sports career, culminating in winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. A major proponent of the overwhelming success story that characterised the Springboks in what became their third World Cup victory after 1995 and 2003’s dramatic finals, the story was beautifully captured in a rousing documentary series called ‘Chasing the Sun’.

Monday Morning Spice

Springbok and dietician sent home amid alleged affair. Musk ex auctions love notes and trinkets. Beckham drama more. Paulina rocks bikini at 57.