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The Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Primo Baloyi on Pirates' new doccie: ‘It makes the sport that much better when you know what's behind the scenes'
Primo Baloyi spoke to The Citizen at the launch of the Pirates five-part documentary 'Giants' which hit the screens on Sunday. Sports documentaries have grown in popularity in recent times, and this is because they combine two things that are loved, sport and storytelling. 'It makes the sport that much better to watch when you know what goes on behind the scenes,' content creator Primo tells The Citizen. The lanky creator, who is also the son of former Bafana Bafana Captain Lucas Radebe, spoke to The Citizen on Thursday evening at the launch of Orlando Pirates' five-part doccie, Giants, which tells the story of Pirates' journey in the last season. 'The Europeans have been showing it with all these documentaries they've been doing, even the Americans in Basketball and all these doccies. A lot of people see sports from the outside,' said Primo. He said that though sport is masculine, through storytelling, it opens itself up to the whole family. 'So now sport is becoming much more of a family thing. Even Formula 1 is becoming a family thing. A lot of girls and women are getting into Formula 1, golf; there are a lot of sports that are gaining recognition because we realise that there's a lot behind the sports, behind the players and the game. A lot goes into these master performances.' ALSO READ: Tyla named among Variety's 2025 Power of Young Hollywood honourees Pirates doccie The first episode of Giants will be screened on all MultiChoice platforms this coming Sunday. A handful of media and some of the Pirates team were in attendance at the launch that was held in Orlando Stadium, the Pirates' home ground. The five-part doccie follows the players, their families, and zooms in on what inspires and drives them on the field of play. 'I'm excited to see what's gonna happen from now on. There's a lot we didn't see, it's like we're excited to still see Rele (Mofokeng) and a little bit more of Tito (Patrick Maswanganyi). There's still a lot we need to uncover, but this was the beginning,' said Primo after watching the first episode. Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa and midfielder Talent Mbatha are the focus of the first episode. The doccie shows how much their mothers have been anchors for them, supporting them throughout their careers. 'The common thing with all of us, our moms had to be patient for us to be where we are, so it's really good to see that. It was dope,' shared Primo. ALSO READ: Former 'Isidingo' actress on how Sri Lanka beats a similar drum to Africa Travelling with Pirates The content creator has just returned to Mzansi after travelling with the Pirates team to Spain, where they underwent their pre-season training, which also included some matches against European opposition. 'We had so much fun, it was insane. It was a dream holiday mixed with a dream pre-season engagement. I trained with the guys.' Sportscaster Thomas Mlambo, former Pirates player and now content creator Michael Morton were also part of the trip. Primo played football growing up and said he played with half of the Pirates team in the juniors when he was still playing. 'So it was very easy to kind of click with them. We've got such a really dope bond with the guys, and we went to the guys, I mean, we were the only supporters.' 'We left with them, we could chill with them, and we had time with the coach to speak about things. And it was my birthday on the 11th,' he says. On his birthday, Pirates took on English side Bolton Wanderers. 'It was insane, like my life was made on that trip.' Primo has been collaborating with one of the main sponsors of the doccie, Vodacom, for the past few years and through that relationship, he travelled with the Pirates team to their pre-season training in Spain. He is also one of Pirates' ambassadors. 'In the last two years, I've been working hard to keep this relationship and establish myself as a brand, alongside a giant brand.' 'They believed in how I was tackling this marketing message of showing my passion for being a Buccaneer. I made a gimmick about holding the crossbones up before the game, and that ritual caught fire, so Vodacom really liked that and kept me alongside Pirates until the trip.' 'A lot of people didn't know that I played football, and now that I can combine my content creation with my knowledge of football to be a sports caster, basically.' NOW READ: How Lebo M's former ballroom dance mate became the author of his 'Nants'Ingonyama' autobiography
Times
20-07-2025
- Times
Win a seven-night self-catering stay for four in Devon at The Lanterns worth £2,250
In Hope Cove, a pretty fishing village along one of the loveliest stretches of the south Devon coast, The Lanterns is a collection of 11 smart, self-catering apartments right on the South West Coast Path. Walks west will take you to South Milton Ley nature reserve, while the path east leads to Salcombe — both offering spectacular scenery at an easy pace. You could just as easily stay close by, too, and get out on the water for paddleboarding or sailing. And it's dog-friendly, so there's no need to leave your pet at home. Your prize is a seven-night stay in one of the two-bedroom apartments for up to four people and two dogs, plus a luxury goody bag. Interiors are coastal chic: oak wood flooring, a blue and white colour scheme, soft throws, patterned cushions and sea-themed artworks. An outside shower comes in handy after swimming. The apartment will be ocean-facing and have either a balcony or terrace. You'll also enjoy dinner for four at artisan pizzeria Primo in Salcombe, as well as a private rum tasting with the Devon Rum Company. The stay must be booked by April 1, 2026 and take place between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026, subject to availability and blackout dates (Christmas, New Year, May 22 to 30 and the month of August). You'll also need to give a minimum of a week's notice. For more information, click here. For your chance to win, simply vote in each category in this year's Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards. There are 17 categories in total. Click here to vote. For the full list of prizes, see closes at 23.59pm on August 31, 2025. Open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 years or older, excluding employees and agents of the Promoter and its group companies, or third parties directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion and their affiliates, and their immediate families and household members. One entry per person. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries. No cash alternative and prize is non-transferable. Winner and guest responsible for getting to and from Hope Cove at their own expense. Subject to availability, Prize must be booked by April 1, 2026. Prize must be taken between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026, except on the following dates: May 22 to May 30, 2026, August 2026, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Winner and his/her guests must travel on same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. Travel insurance, food and drink (outside what is previously declared in the board basis), spending money and all incidental expenses are the responsibility of the Winner. Prize is subject to The Lanterns terms and conditions. Your information will be used to administer this Promotion and otherwise in accordance with our privacy policy at and those of the partners. Promoter is Times Media Ltd. Full T&Cs apply — see
The South African
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Son of Kaizer Chiefs legend spotted with Orlando Pirates
The son of the legendary Lucas Radebe (Kaizer Chiefs legend) has been spotted with Orlando Pirates. Orlando Pirates are in Spain for their pre-season tour. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs legend Lucas Radebe's son has been seen with the Bucs. So, what is 'Primo' up to with the Bucs? Radebe's son, 'Primo' was recently spotted in training with Pirates. The TikTok influencer, actor and comedian joined the Bucs players for a rondo in a recent training in Marbella, Spain. 'Comedian, actor and TikTok extraordinaire Ofentse 'Primo 9teen' Baloyi donned Orlando Pirates' training and joined the players in a rondo during their pre-season camp in Marbella,' SNL reported. Meaning, he is not there from a playing capacity but rather for the experience. Also, it looks like the son of an Amakhosi legend could be an Orlando Pirates supporter. Talk about irony. 'The former Bidvest Wits baller, renowned for his funny social media sketches, has joined the Buccaneers on their trip to Spain as part of Vodacom's Tsamaya campaign, alongside five other lucky Pirates supporters who joined the journey as competition winners,' 'The footballer-turned-content creator has been on the beat with his documenting of the trip, showing Bucs fans a glimpse into the club's third trip to sunny Marbella in the province of Malaga,' Furthermore, he was spotted rocking a Pirates vest. 'Primo, the son of Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Lucas Radebe, found himself in the middle of a rondo and despite rocking a red Pirates training vest, compared to the rest of the squad who donned a black strip, Primo did not look out of place!,' the same publication concluded. Pirates have officially released SEVEN players. Meanwhile, more departures are lined up after the Bucs left NINE players at home. What goes up must come down. Whilst, seven players have left Mayfair, NINE new player signings have been confirmed by Pirates. Furthermore, their TENTH signing is imminent with several high-profile players from Mamelodi Sundowns, Bafana Bafana, African giants and PSL rivals linked. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Chicago Tribune
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Bulls announce full summer league roster, which includes Matas Buzelis, Yuki Kawamura and Josh Primo
The Chicago Bulls are bringing in a handful of familiar names to round out their roster for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which will be headlined by 2025 draft picks Noa Essengue and Lachlan Olbrich and second-year star Matas Buzelis. The Bulls added Josh Primo to their summer league roster after signing the guard to an exhibit-10 contract last October. Primo was selected No. 12 overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but has played only six games over the past six seasons after he was waived by the Spurs and suspended by the NBA as a result of an indecent exposure investigation stemming from an incident in 2022. In October 2022, a former team psychologist for the Spurs accused Primo of exposing himself to her during private therapy sessions. Primo was 19 at the time. The psychologist later filed a civil complaint against the guard and the Spurs, which was ultimately settled. The following year, the Texas district attorney's office elected not to bring charges, citing insufficient evidence. In September 2023, the NBA suspended Primo for four games following an independent investigation for 'conduct detrimental to the league.' The investigation confirmed that Primo 'engaged in inappropriate and offensive behavior by exposing himself to women.' At the time of his signing last October, the Bulls claimed the move was purely to facilitate Primo's rehabilitation from an injury with no plans to roster him with the first team. He played in one game with the Windy City Bulls before being waived in December. Guard Yuki Kawamura is also joining the Bulls after making his NBA debut last year on a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. At 5-foot-8, Kawamura was the shortest player in the league last season, counteracting his steep size disadvantage with savvy playmaking. Locals and DePaul fans will recognize former Blue Demon Javon Freeman-Liberty, a 6-foot-4 guard and native of Chicago who played his high school ball at Whitney Young. Freeman-Liberty first signed with the Windy City Bulls in 2022 and went on to average 18.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 17 appearances. After a stint with the Toronto Raptors, Freeman-Liberty returned to Chicago last fall to re-sign with Windy City. This will be his second summer league outing with the Bulls. The summer league will also offer Bulls fans a first look at Essengue and Buzelis on the court together. After starting the final 31 games of his rookie season, Buzelis was not guaranteed to participate in this year's summer league. On draft night, general manager Marc Eversley said that Buzelis might not participate in every game, but the organization valued the opportunity to ask the young forward to lead a group of less experienced teammates. Billy Donovan III — the son of head coach Billy Donovan — will helm the summer league team for the second year in a row. The Bulls will kick off the summer league with a game against the Toronto Raptors on July 11. They will play four group stage games before playing a qualifier based on their previous winning percentage to determine if they advance to the summer league playoffs.
Business Upturn
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Mega Sardines: 50 Years of Serving Nutrient-Rich Meals — Primed To Go Global
The founders of Mega Prime Foods, flanked by their children as the second-generation braintrust leading the company into the next 50 years MANILA, Philippines, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Mega Prime Foods Inc. reflects on a remarkable journey—one that began with a simple mission to provide affordable, nutritious food to Filipino families. What started as a humble fishing company has now become one of the most innovative and socially driven food manufacturers in Southeast Asia, producing over 3 million cans of sardines daily from its advanced facilities in Batangas and Zamboanga. Sardines, long a staple in Filipino households, are among the most nutritionally dense foods in the world—rich in Omega-3 fatty acids for brain and heart health, vitamin B12 for metabolic support, and a host of other essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and selenium. Mega Sardines ensures these health benefits are preserved through its industry-leading 'catch to can in 12 hours' process—setting it apart in freshness, quality, and care. For Chairman and Founder William Tiu Lim, the journey has not been easy. From natural disasters like the devastating 1970s typhoon that destroyed much of their fishing fleet, to political and economic crises, Mega has endured and grown stronger. Through it all, Tiu Lim held fast to three core values: Quality, Innovation, and Malasakit—a uniquely Filipino term meaning selfless concern for others. 'We've always aimed for the best possible quality,' said Tiu Lim. 'Our fish go from sea to can in just 12 hours, compared to the industry's usual 1–3 days. That freshness is our edge.' This commitment to innovation and excellence recently culminated in a global milestone: Mega Sardines was designated a 'Superfood' by the Medical Wellness Association (MWA), becoming the first seafood product ever to receive the distinction. The recognition was awarded during Mega's 50th anniversary celebration by MWA Board Member and faculty member James Michael Lafferty, underscoring the brand's role in promoting global wellness. 'I was honored to announce Mega Sardines as the world's first seafood Superfood,' said Lafferty. 'It's a testament to their quality, innovation, and mission to improve health outcomes.' As the company transitions into its second generation of leadership under President and CEO Michelle Tiu Lim-Chan, the vision for global expansion is clear—but rooted in the same human values that built the brand. 'We are people-first,' said Lim-Chan. 'We serve our customers, support our employees, and provide opportunities to improve lives. Growth is not just about geography—it's about purpose.' Mega Prime Foods is already expanding its product lines, offering not only sardines but also tuna, mackerel, fruit cocktails, coconut gel, Primo non-alcoholic sparkling juices, and the Jimm's Coffee functional beverage line. 'Our proudest achievement is our ability to turn compassion into tangible, quality products,' Lim-Chan added. 'We're not done yet. The next 50 years will be even more exciting.' About Mega Prime Foods Inc. Mega Prime Foods Inc. is a leading food manufacturing company in the Philippines dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious products for every Filipino home. With vertically integrated operations, state-of-the-art technology, and a deep sense of social responsibility, Mega continues to redefine what it means to be a purpose-driven global brand. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
