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The South African
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
SA Schools claim bragging rights in Craven Week finale
SA Schools outplayed their SA Schools 'A' counterparts by 49-14 at Hoërskool Middelburg in Mpumalanga on Thursday, scoring seven tries in a victory that proved the selectors got their combinations right following the U18 Craven Week at the same venue last week. The SA Schools side looked very comfortable, especially in the first half, where they dominated play and had a deserved 28-0 lead at the break, scoring four good tries. In the second half, the 'A'-side rallied to get back in the game, scoring two tries of their own, while the winning team dotted down three more times. The SA Schools started like a house on fire with wing Jadrian Afrikaner scoring the opener two minutes in, following a good attack down the left. Flyhalf Liyema Nela kicked the conversion. The team in green dominated the opening quarter and had all the play in that time. They crossed the 'A'-side's tryline twice, only to be denied due to earlier infringements. The wall was clearly cracking early, with the SA Schools having the upper hand at scrum time and their backs running at pace. Three consecutive scrum penalties near their opponents' line yielded no result though, with over-eagerness and lack of cohesion costing them dearly. Credit to the SA 'A' side, who had to defend for all of 14 minutes before they could work their way into the SA Schools' half for the first time in the match. A spectacular try by SA Schools fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya extended the score and had the crowd on their feet. The 'A'-side attacked strongly, but lost the ball in their opponents' red zone. It was worked back with quick hands and Siyaya set off on a 60m run. It ended under the sticks for the SA Schools side, finished by the fullback with a swallow dive, leaving in his wake numerous defenders beaten by either a step or a dummy. Nela converted for a 14-0 lead halfway through the half. Altus Rabe was the next on the scoresheet for the SA Schools side after a lineout drive that finally worked, a clear indication that their combinations were starting to find each under as the game progressed. The hooker dotted down at the back of a strong maul. Nela kicked a beauty from the sideline and the score was 21-0 after 28 minutes played. On the buzzer SA Schools scored again, this time from a smooth backline move from a 5m-scrum. Siyaya ran onto a beautiful drift pass that got him outside of his defender and he dotted down under the posts to give Nela an easy fourth conversion. The second half saw changes of Bomb Squad dimensions from both teams as coaches gave everyone a run. One man that was not replaced was Siyaya and he was spot on again four minutes in, although his third try had some element of luck. The backs moved the ball well down the line, the fullback jumped into the line and when his grubber was blocked, it bounced back into his hands with no one in front of him. Replacement flyhalf Ruben Groenewald converted and the lead jumped to 35-0. SA 'A' then rallied strongly and were held up over the line 52 minutes in after a good lineout drive, and referee Excellent Mnkomo, who delivered a polished performance, got the call spot-on as the reply showed. Two minutes later the 'A'-side again were held up, but their pressure told as hooker Thomas Muller scored at the back of his pack's good drive. Replacement scrumhalf Ethan van Biljon converted, and they were finally on the board after 58 minutes. The SA Schools replied in kind with a maul try of their one, with replacement hooker Clinton Agu scoring. Groenewald converted for a 42-7 lead. They scored next again, this time following a number of strong pick-and-go's with Gert Kemp (flanker) crashing over, Groenewald extended the lead to 49-7 before SA 'A' replacement flanker Pieter Cilliers barged over from close range, following a number of good drives by his pack. Tries: Zekhethelo Siyaya (3), Altus Rabe, Jadrian Afrikaner, Clinton Agu, Gert Kemp Conversions: Liyema Nela (4), Ruben Groenewald (2) Tries: Thomas Muller, Pieter Cilliers Conversions: Ethan van Biljon (2) 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.
Rudaw Net
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Ukraine: Three years of Devastating war
Also in World Author uses literature to document Kurdish tragedies US reiterates support for SDF integration Berlin's international broadcaster to launch Kurdish-language programming: German politician US delists Syria's HTS as 'terrorist' group, maintains Nusra Front alias label Three years of war in Ukraine has devastated the infrastructure of the country and crashed the hopes of millions. Rudaw has been covering the developments on the ground throughout the conflict. Hope for an end to the war is the wish and desire of most Ukrainians. A war they never wanted to start, but now they want it to end, with all their strength, however it may be. With broken hearts, Nela and Sergiy walked through the rubble of their destroyed house. For 30 years, they haven't let go of each other's hands for anything; thirty years of love and companionship. Now, living every day in the shadow of death and returning from death, they are unwilling to leave each other in any way. Before the war, their goal was to live in comfort and peace, but the merciless war and shelling turned the sweet hopes and dreams of their youth into a bitter and distant dream. They were spending a normal night, but suddenly the peace of their home was shattered. At this age, they were left without a home, possessions, or shelter. They have no children and have to stay at their friends' houses until their house gets repaired. Despite ongoing efforts to bring an end to the war, both warring sides have refused to make compromises.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
A controversy that could well have been avoided
For reasons fair or foul, there have been many skirmishes and flashpoints between the two states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over nearly seven decades since both were carved out as independent states. While justifications from both sides abound for each of the incidents that stirred passions, created riotous situations and severely created law and order problems in both the neighbouring zones, there seems to be no stopping fresh troubles that seem to be breaking out ad nauseam. Ever since Tamil top star Kamal Haasan, known for his typical intellectual surmises on all things under the sun said 'Kannada is born out of Tamil' at a function in Chennai, it set off a furore in Karnataka. Like a typical cinema narrative, the usual villains did the usual things and kept the political temperature up. The hero, however, much like the film 'Thug Life' in which he is seen endorsing in many parts of the world, refused to accept that he had overstepped in this case and could have well been discreet with such matters in public domain. Quite clearly, all the players in this drama know that Haasan is using the oldest trick in the book of any publicity being good publicity in the cinema circles. With Tamil cinema market being the biggest across south India, with almost all states running its films in many prominent cities of the peninsula, it is incomprehensible why the Chennai actor refused to see reason. The latest is that the film is not likely to get a release in Karnataka, the biggest market after Tamil Nadu. Haasan has informed the High Court that he would not release his film on the earlier announced date for his Kannada fans to watch him in action. Interestingly, what Judge Nagaprasanna said, while adjourning the case, deserves mention. As a news agency report wrote: 'The judge further questioned Haasan's authority to make such claims, asking, 'Are you a historian or a linguist to make such a statement? No language is born out of another.' He added, 'A single apology could have resolved the situation.' Justice Nagaprasanna stressed the importance of respecting cultural sensitivities and remarked, 'Water, land, and language — Jala, Nela, Bashe — are sacred to the people'. Adding further, the judge had pointed out that an illustrious person like C. Rajagopalachari had issued a similar statement in 1950 about the origins of the Kannada language and later apologised following protests, even though there was no commercial motive. 'If such a big person can apologise, and a similar statement has been issued after 75 years, and there is a commercial motive...' the court observed. Surely, the matter is not going to end here. If Haasan has won the battle for the moment, by the time the case comes up for hearing again a week from now, the public would know who has won the war. Not to be missed is the cool-headed handling of the controversy by the Congress government, which has flayed the hero for his observations, but in an even-tempered tone kept the socio- political pot from boiling over. After all, there is a hyperactive BJP waiting and watching.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Freedom of expression cannot be stretched to hurt sentiments': Kamal Haasan faces court heat; Top quotes
Kamal Haasan NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing in a petition filed by Raajkamal Films International—producers of the Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Thug Life,' seeking police protection for the film's release in the state. The film landed in controversy after Kamal Haasan's remark that "Kannada is born out of Tamil." The hearing, which witnessed strong remarks from Justice M Nagaprasanna, has now been posted for June 10. This came after the court was informed that Kamal Haasan had written to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), saying that the film will not release in the state until the ongoing dispute is resolved through dialogue. Here are the top quotes: Justice M Nagaprasanna minced no words while addressing the controversy triggered by Haasan's 'Kannada is born out of Tamil' comment. Drawing historical parallels, he asked why Haasan couldn't issue an apology, pointing out that even prominent leaders and film icons had done so in the past. "You (Kamal Haasan) have no right to hurt the sentiments. In this country, Jala (water), Nela (land), and Bhashe (language) are dear to people. What did the people of Karnataka ask for? An apology? There is no apology or an explanation. It is all a circumstance created by Kamal Haasan," the judge told the counsel for the petitioner. Justice Nagaprasanna invoked the example of C Rajagopalachari, who had made a contentious statement in 1950 but later publicly apologised. He questioned Kamal Haasan's reluctance to take similar responsibility. "Are you a historian, a linguist? On what basis did you speak? If Rajagopalachari could tender a public apology 75 years ago, why can't you (Kamal Haasan)? For your commercial interest, you have approached this court seeking police protection for a situation created by you," he said. The judge emphasised the emotional and cultural significance of language, particularly Kannada, and cautioned against the misuse of freedom of expression. "Language is a sentiment attached to the land of people. Kannada is a strong language and doesn't wither by such statements. Freedom of expression cannot be stretched to hurt sentiments," he added. In a pointed comparison, Justice Nagaprasanna recalled how actor Rajinikanth had issued a public apology during the release of Kaala over his remarks on the Cauvery water issue. Kamal Haasan's clarification Responding to the backlash, Kamal Haasan sent a letter to the KFCC, clarifying that his remarks were misconstrued and meant as a tribute to Kannada cinema icon Dr Rajkumar's family. "It pains me that my statement at the Thug Life audio launch – spoken out of genuine affection for the legendary Dr. Rajkumar's family – has been misunderstood and taken out of context," he wrote. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Haasan asserted his respect for the Kannada language and reiterated his belief in unity through cinema. "Like Tamil, Kannada has a proud literary and cultural tradition that I have long admired. My bond with Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam – and all languages of this land – is abiding and heartfelt." Haasan further added that cinema speaks a 'universal language' rooted in love and bonding, expressing regret that his colleague Shiva Rajkumar had to face embarrassment due to the controversy.
Scroll.in
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scroll.in
Karnataka HC urges Kamal Haasan to apologise for ‘Kannada is born out of Tamil' remark
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday verbally urged actor and politician Kamal Haasan to apologise for having said recently that Kannada 'is born out of Tamil', Live Law reported. 'You may be Kamal Haasan or anybody, you cannot hurt the sentiments of the masses,' the court said. Haasan made the remarks on May 24 at the audio launch for the Tamil film Thug Life in Chennai, after which pro-Kannada organisations held protests demanding that he should apologise for them. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce warned that the release of Thug Life would be blocked unless Haasan issued a formal apology for his statement. In this backdrop, the film's production house Raajkamal Films International moved the High Court seeking directions to ensure its release. However, Justice M Nagaprasanna, who heard the case on Tuesday, said that the actor's statements had caused 'unrest and disharmony' in Karnataka, Live Law reported. 'There are three things people are very emotional to, that is Nela, Jala and Bhashe, [land, water and language]... All these three things are important to any citizens,' The Hindu quoted the court as observing orally. 'You know division of this country is on linguistic lines. The states are formed on linguistic lines. So you [Haasan] Haasan] know importance of language.' The judge said the actor could have resolved the issue with a simple apology. The High Court also recalled that former Governor General of India C Rajagopalachari had apologised for making a similar statement in the 1950s, and asked why Haasan could not do the same. Haasan's remarks At the audio launch in Chennai on May 24, Haasan described his bond with the Tamil language with the words: ' Uyire Urave Tamizhe [My life and my family is Tamil].' He addressed Kannada actor Shivarajkumar, who was at the event, and said: 'Actor Shivarajkumar is my family living in another state… Your language was born out of Tamil. So, you are included in that line.' The actor's remarks sparked a furore in Karnataka, with pro-Kannada group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike threatening to boycott his film. Members of the group tore posters of the film Thug Life in Bengaluru to protest the actor-politician's remarks. Other pro-Kannada organisations also staged protests in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubballi and Mysuru, demanding an apology from the actor. On May 28, Haasan sought to clarify his remarks and said: 'I think what I said was said with a lot of love. Historians have taught me the language's history… I didn't mean anything.' The film, directed by Mani Ratnam, is scheduled to be released on June 5. Among its producers is Red Giant Movies, a company owned by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udhayanidhi Stalin. The film has been dubbed in several languages, including Kannada.
