South Africans are waiting with bated breath for this weekend’s clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks. They’re also anticipating another emotional rendition of the national anthem, this time sung by the Mzansi Youth Choir. The rivals’ clash is one of two that will take place on 31 October and 7 September at Ellis … Read more
Modern School, Barakhamba Road celebrated the 78th Independence Day recently on the theme ‘Inclusivity’. Sanjay Kumar (IAS), Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy and Major Gen Sanjay P. Vishwasrao, Additional Director General, National Cadet Corps took part in the celebrations.(Handout) Sanjay Kumar (IAS), Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government … Read more
With his deep baritone voice and high-camp take on cowboy culture, Orville Peck has been steadily on the rise since the release of his debut album, Pony, in 2019. Now, he’s back with his highly anticipated third album, Stampede, but in an interview with Q‘s Tom Power, Peck shares that he didn’t always feel at … Read more
Jody Williams, one of the youngest winners of Idols South Africa, will sing the national anthem on behalf of the Springboks as they take on Portugal this weekend. The upcoming appearance by the talented star- once complimented by Celine Dion herself – follows that of Ntokozo Mbambo, who sang the anthem in Durban, and KB … Read more
After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “That was not me last night. I apologize to … Read more
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While Durban didnt bring a win for the Springboks, it did bring the sunshine, a sensational national anthem, and support from the crowd at Kings Park Stadium. But how did it compare to Loftus last weekend? South Africa suffered a devastating 25-24 loss to Ireland in the final minute following last week’s sweet victory. This … Read more
Actress and singer Keabetswe Motsilanyane, also known as “KB,” has been left “speechless” by a call from Springbok fans to sing every national anthem going forward. The star had South Africans in tears with her moving rendition of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika at Loftus when the Boks took on Ireland on Saturday, 6 July. The singer … Read more
