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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Revealed: How Leroy Sane's wife, Candice, could be key to Bayern Munich star's future as his agent 'holds talks with THREE Premier League clubs'
Leroy Sane has moved to London with his Bayern Munich contract set to expire this summer, putting clubs in the English capital on red alert over a possible move. Sane, 29, who relocated to be with his wife, Candice, has reportedly had his agent Pini Zahavi speak to Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham over a potential Premier League switch. German publication BILD claims that Zahavi is travelling to Munich this week for negotiations over the winger's future. Bayern are said to be insistent on not wanting to increase their current offering to Sane, which is made up of a fixed salary of €10million (£8.3million), plus a variable bonus of €5.5million (£4.6million). However, key figures within the club, including sporting director Max Eberl, are said to be willing to pay that sum in order to keep him on their books. As a result, Bayern are thought to be considering increasing his fixed salary up to €13 million (£10.9million) and reducing the bonuses accordingly. While Premier League sides are reportedly keen on landing Sane, Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray have also tabled an offer worth €10million per year to Sane. The German winger will have to make a decision over a potential new destination quickly, with Bayern wanting his future resolved prior to Bayern the club's departure for the Club World Cup on June 10. Sane was an integral part of Manchester City's 'Centurions' team in 2017-18 before he helped the club to win a domestic treble - including a second successive Premier League title - the following campaign. However, he endured a fraught end to his time in Manchester after suffering a torn ACL before joining Bayern in the summer of 2020. He has found form once again in Bavaria this season, scoring ten goals to help Bayern regain the Bundesliga title.
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Every rose needs a name
Did you know that the practice of naming roses after people goes back two centuries or more? In those days you needed to be a British Queen, a French duchess or a Cardinal, for such an honour to be bestowed. Roses are still named after celebrities and people who have made a difference to society, but by far the most roses are named to celebrate a person greatly loved by their family – grandmother, mother, husband or wife or a beloved daughter or son. Roses are among a fairly small circle of plants where each plant (cultivar) has a name, and with it comes a story. Here are some of the roses that tell the stories of extraordinary 'ordinary' people who touched the lives of the people around them. 'Mushe Kirsh' is one of many grandmothers who have had roses named for them. The sweetly scented 'Mushe Kirsh' rose was chosen by the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to celebrate Mushe's 80th birthday. They selected it for its ageless beauty and vibrancy as a reflection of their grandmother. The full petalled old fashioned blooms are produced in abundance on a stately, shrub-like rose that grows up to 2m and is very disease resistant. Natalie Douglas is a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at the age of 27, who subsequently created the Natalie Diana Douglas Kotze Cancer Foundation to provide awareness, to inspire hope and positively encourage young people from all walks of life diagnosed with cancer. The 'Natalie Douglas' rose is a powerful grower, producing large, fragrant blooms on long, strong stems. A sterling garden rose. As a great lover of roses Alan Tew was an active chairperson of the Gold Reef rose society before moving to Knysna where he continued to make rose growing popular in that area. The rose was given to him as a surprise by his family. The 'Alan Tew' rose has glossy, healthy leaves and the blooms are shapely and fragrant. Candice Morgan has been one of the most active ambassadors for the deaf community and has set her sights on representing the deaf community in Parliament. She is Executive Producer, Director and Presenter of DTV and the channel has become a role model, assisting other countries and media channels including the BBC's Channel 4. The 'Candice' rose has a flower shape and perfume typical of the romantic yesteryear roses. The bush is graceful and reaches between hip and chest height. 'Simply Samantha' rose was named in memory of the untimely death of a beloved daughter and sister. This sweetly scented rose produces large, beautifully shaped blooms, that open just enough to allow bees to visit the deeply seated stamens. This tall bush rose is extremely vigorous with long flowering stems. It makes a statement wherever it is planted. Sixteen year old year old Cianliné van der Westhuizen suffered a traumatic brain injury as an infant, leaving her paralysed on the left side of her face and with a lob-sided smile. Despite a long road to recovery and bullying at school for her looks, she radiates strength and dreams of becoming a polytrauma surgeon. The Cianliné rose is a sturdy hybrid tea rose that grows vigorously and is resilient to climatic changes. How roses are named Every year new roses become available and it's been the practice of rose grower Ludwig Taschner to name a rose after someone he feels needs to be honoured. But as time has gone by more and more people have come to him wanting to name a rose after somebody who means lot to them personally. In the huge trial grounds at Ludwig's Rose Farm there are 100's of roses on trial and once a rose has met the many criteria after three years of trials, it needs a name. That's when people are able to walk through the 'approved' roses and see which rose speaks to them. There is a price tag attached and the name needs to be acceptable. That's how the latest rose, 'Bettina's Café' was selected. Bettina O' Grady wanted a rose to celebrate the 21st anniversary of 'living her dream' which was to give up her career in travel to open a coffee shop. With a pink rose in mind she visited the rose farm until she came to a tall rose with full petalled burgundy red blooms. Ludwig remembers that she pulled down one of the strongly fragrant blooms and smelt it, and instantly that became her rose. For Bettina her rose is a symbol that 'it is never too late to live your dreams and there is no expiry date on pursuing those dreams with passion, love and perseverance.' German rose breeder Thomas Proll offers the final word:' If you want a rose to be remembered it has to tell a story.' Details: Article and images supplied by Alice Coetzee. For more on gardening, visit Get It Magazine.
Sky News AU
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'I don't care what people say about me': Why Candice Warner wants her daughters on social media despite new age restrictions
Candice Warner has opened up about her and husband David Warner's decision to allow their young daughters to be on social media, explaining why she's not worried about the backlash. The former ironwoman, 40, and Australian cricket star, 38, share daughters Ivy, 10, Indy, nine, and Isla, five, and set up a joint Instagram account for them in October 2023. "During Covid, David was really big on TikTok. He loved doing all the dances and the girls would often get involved," Candice told Stellar. "I saw how much fun we were having as a family. It brought us together on the weekends. "So I started the Instagram account and it was a way for us to teach the girls how to use social media responsibly." Despite having famous parents, Warner said her daughters are "no different to any other kid". "Yes, they've got parents with a high profile, but for us, it was all about putting out a positive image," she said. "At the moment, it's fun. They're not influencers. They're just young girls living their life, having fun, being sporty, and I capture it and I put it on a page." The move comes in the wake of the Federal Government's Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, passed last year, which set the minimum age for social media accounts at 16. The legislation is expected to be implemented by year's end and cites connections between social media use and mental health issues among young Australians. Warner, who has been outspoken about mental health issues, said she supports the change- but believes education at home is just as crucial. Last month, she opened up about her own struggles following the public fallout from a 2007 incident involving footballer Sonny Bill Williams, which saw her face years of scrutiny and online abuse. "Suicide happens from all this online trolling," she said. "It's very serious." Still, she reiterated that her daughters don't actually run the joint account themselves. "Our girls don't have (personal social media) accounts because I don't believe that young kids have the mental capacity to deal with trolls," she said. "But for us, their joint social media is about teaching our girls how to use it responsibly." Candice added that while both she and David still "experience trolling", shielding their kids from it completely isn't realistic. "I don't care what people say about me, about my husband, about us as a family- it's their opinion, it's not fact. They don't know us," she said. "I'm not here to defend (the girls' social media) page, but I'm here to say that, yes, it can be dangerous. "I truly believe what (Prime Minister) Anthony Albanese is doing is the right thing to protect young adults. "But we also have an obligation as a parent- most parents have social media- to teach our kids how to use it in a positive way." The Warners, who marked their 10th wedding anniversary in April, are "incredibly proud of where we're at in life," she added, "and the parents that we've become." Since retiring from Test cricket in 2024, David has been playing in domestic T20 leagues, including for the Sydney Thunder, and has even hinted at a potential career in politics. Candice, meanwhile, has continued to build her media career, with a regular gig on Triple M's Dead Set Legends radio show every Saturday. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Ottawa Citizen
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Community Builders: Elmwood Gala - Reach for the Stars
Elmwood School reached for the stars Saturday, May 10, and landed a record-breaking $210,000 in support of a revitalized sports field. Article content Held in the transformed gymnasium of the school, the 2025 Elmwood Gala was an elegant celebration of community and a high-energy fundraiser rolled into one. This year's celestial theme, Reach for the Stars, brought together parents, alumni, diplomats and local leaders for an unforgettable night. Article content Article content Guests kicked off the evening with designer cocktails before enjoying a three-course dinner prepared by chef Candice and the Elmwood bistro team, described in advance as 'Michelin star-worthy.' Article content 'This is the major fundraising event of the year, and tonight's gala is really important to making continuous enrichment and innovation a reality,' said Véronique French Merkley, chair of the Elmwood board of governors. Article content 'If you look back over the past few years, some examples of the impact that the gala has had includes a new art space for students, redesigned science labs, a library that was reimagined into learning commons and a new play structure for the junior school,' she added. Article content Article content Article content Article content
The Citizen
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Hoërskool Dinamika netball star rising through the ranks
From the moment she started playing netball in Grade R; Chelsea Axsel knew she had found her passion. With a strong love for the game and a hardworking spirit, she's been growing her talent ever since. Now only 16, the talented Hoërskool Dinamika learner is already making a name for herself in South African netball. Captaining her school team with pride, Chelsea has grown through every tournament, pass and challenge. Whether she's making game-winning interceptions or encouraging her teammates, her presence is undeniable. Chelsea has worked to rise through the ranks. As a standout player at Hoërskool Dinamika, she has competed in high profile tournaments like Gauteng Schools Netball, South African Schools Netball, and the Fast 5 national tournament, where her team placed second in the country in 2024. In their recent tour to Paarl, they won seven out of eight matches against Cape Town's top schools. Chelsea also captained the invitational squad representing South Africa at the HSBC U19 Youth Cup in Dubai in November 2024, where they finished in the international top four. This was the moment that solidified her ambition: 'My dream is to represent South Africa as a Protea player, starting with climbing the ranks as a provincial player,' Chelsea shared. Behind her success is a busy schedule and a team of supportive mentors. 'My days are full,' she said. 'I attend school until 14:00 every day, then I have school netball practice until 16:00. Thursdays are for league matches and Fridays and some Saturdays are served for private coaching or other activities.' Her private coach, Candice Allen, an former Jaguars player and owner of Pivot Netball Academy is a major influence. 'Candice inspires me. She shares her knowledge, makes me feel seen and believes in me even when I don't. I'm also blessed with a strong school coach, coach Karen Bezuidenhout, who pushes us to always give our best. She works us hard and holds us accountable for our success.' Candice praised Chelsea's perseverance: 'I've never been more proud of her. She's faced challenges that could have derailed her, like her Achilles tendon injury in grade Eight, but she never gave up. She works hard and grows in every part of her life. She's not only one of my best players but one of the strongest people I know.' Despite the physical toll of her sport, including that Achilles injury she sustained during the Affies tournament, Chelsea has stayed disciplined and focused on recovery while still excelling on the court. Off the court, she's just as involved. As the eldest of four siblings, Chelsea is a natural leader at home. At school, she thrives academically and socially. She's a top 10 academic achiever who loves biology and enjoys physical and hands on subjects. She also participates in athletics, girls' cricket, public speaking and fashion shows. Earlier this year, she co-founded Namies FM, the school's radio station, which she now hosts. Chelsea enjoys baking, watching rugby and netball and listening to music in her spare time. But most importantly, she's surrounded by unwavering family support. 'As a family, we stand firmly behind Chelsea's dream,' says her mother, Jenna Axsel. 'We know it's not easy, but we're there for her-driving her to matches, helping with schoolwork and cheering her on. Chelsea may be chasing her dream, but she knows she's never doing it alone.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
