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The South African
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'Chapter is closed': Tatjana Smith won't swim competitively again
Former Olympic swimmer Tatjana Smith (formerly Schoenmaker) has reflected on the first anniversary of her retirement, insisting she has no desire to ever competitively compete again. The 28-year-old ended her professional career after a successful stint at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, where she won gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m race. Tatjana is the wife of sports agent Joel Smith, who is the brother of former Springbok WAG, Rachel Kolisi. In an Instagram post, Tatjana Smith reflected on the anniversary of her decision to suddenly retire from competitive swimming. As South Africa's 'golden girl', the news came as a surprise to the public. She shared: 'It still feels surreal. A journey that began with a dream ended up exceeding every expectation I ever had. Swimming gave me more than medals or records — it shaped who I am. It taught me discipline, resilience, humility, and the power of showing up, again and again.' Tatjana added that her final race was dedicated to her family, who made many sacrifices to make her dreams come true, and even to her competitors, who helped motivate her. She continued: 'Swimming gave me a stage — but more importantly, it gave me a purpose, a second family, and moments I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. 'The chapter has closed, but the gratitude never will'. After retiring, Tatjana Smith revealed that she planned to enjoy quality time with her husband, family, and friends, and discover her new interests. She's also been vocal about her mental health challenges, particularly how swimming on a world stage amplified the pressure, and her anxiety, and how she now plans to slow down. In a new interview with SwimSwam magazine, Tatjana hinted that she was concerned about the sport's lack of money. She shared: 'In South Africa, we don't get paid by our federation, so athletes rely on sponsorships. But sponsorships are often based on performance; if you don't place at the top, there's little financial support. 'Winning bronze, for example, barely covers expenses. I realized that if I continued swimming, it would be purely for financial reasons, and that's not why I started. I swam because I loved it and wanted to leave on my terms.' She added, 'I never swam for fame or pressure. I swam because I loved it. And now, as I figure out what comes next, I carry that same passion with me.' 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.
Scoop
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Stratford Youth Week 2025: Crafternoon, On The Bus, And Pop-up Cinema Events!
Stratford district's rangatahi aged 12 to 18 are in for some next-level fun, with 3 free or low-cost events planned for this year's Youth Week; a national celebration of Aotearoa's young people from 19 May to 25 May 2025. Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) Co-Chair Tatjana Hanne says, 'The national theme for Youth Week 2025 is Whai Wāhitanga – Take our Place. It's all about encouraging young people to stand up and speak up. We should be proud of ourselves as we are now, while also not being afraid to help create the future we want to see.' 'As Youth Councillors, we help support a lot of events, but Youth Week is a highlight of the year. We've got an epic mix of events, with something for everyone; crafters, 90s movie enthusiasts, and laser tag legends included!' On Tuesday 20 May, rangatahi can jump On the Bus to Bowlarama with SDYC from 4.30pm – 9.30pm for laser tag, bowling, and pizza. The cost is $5 per person, thanks to support from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. Seats on the bus are limited, with bookings available through Thursday 22 May, the Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre is holding a free drop-in Crafternoon from 3.30pm – 4.45pm. The library team will have plenty of creative materials, activities, and snacks on offer, but if people can't stay, takeaway craft packs will be available to take home. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading The SDYC free Pop-up Cinema opens on Sunday 25 May in the Function Facility of the Stratford War Memorial Centre. The nostalgic animated film, Bee Movie, screens at 5.30pm and 90s cult-classic, Clueless, from 7.30pm. Movie goers can expect professional sound quality, a massive screen, and free pizza and drinks. 'Bring your own bean bags, cushions, and beach chairs for a comfy viewing experience,' says Tatjana. 'Coming to the Pop-up Cinema is free, but make sure you register at so we can order enough pizza.' More information about Stratford's Youth Week events is available at with event updates available through the Stratford District Youth Council Instagram and Facebook pages.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Revolutionizing Distribution Intelligence: NielsenIQ (NIQ) Launches Advanced Global Distribution Intelligence on Market Data Platform gfknewron®
NIQ´s advanced distribution intelligence is now available on gfknewron® Integrated platform featuring distribution, retail and reseller market information alongside consumer insights and forecasting capabilities. NUREMBERG, Germany, April 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NielsenIQ (NIQ), a leading market intelligence company, today announced the global launch of gfknewron® Supply Chain on its state-of-the-art gfknewron® platform. For the first time, an intuitive, always-on AI-enabled platform will offer global distributor sales data, helping Tech & Durables clients manage their distribution and channel business. This tool helps manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and the channel navigate the complexities of managing an end-to-end global supply chain and quickly adapt to market changes, delivering comprehensive distribution market insights in just a few clicks. "Our clients and partners are now enabled to steer their supply value chain and distribution channel business with precision. By integrating global distribution intelligence with our platform's existing Point-of-Sale market intelligence, consumer insights, and forecasting capabilities, we are taking a major step forward in enabling our clients and partners to achieve greater success," Tatjana Wismeth, Head of Distribution and Supply Chain Intelligence at NIQ commented. Tatjana added, "As a first, NIQ has managed to bring these complex data sets into one single platform, taking distribution and supply chain intelligence to the next level." gfknewron® Supply Chain offers Tech & Durables manufacturers and other users in-depth insights for sell-through market information based on distributor sales data from around 300 distributors across over 45 global markets. The data is updated weekly for 200 product groups across IT, Consumer Electronics, Office, Telecom and Small Domestic Appliances. With 24 individual sales channels being reported, users will receive an unparalleled view of distribution markets. To enable this comprehensive market view, NIQ has collaborated with the Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) and its members. "The GTDC is a proud partner of NIQ and our members are excited to contribute to this great achievement as it truly simplifies working with distribution intelligence. The tool empowers users to easily analyze distributor sales information with great flexibility across markets. Our distributors and vendors are already looking forward to onboarding their teams and increasing their efficiency of sell-through market data analytics," said Peter van den Berg, General Manager GTDC EMEA. The tool facilitates quick access and seamless switching between different modules, allowing users to promptly understand growth drivers in distribution markets, brand and sales channel dynamics, price developments as well as identify top selling items on single SKU-level. This helps manufacturers and distributors steer their channel and sales management as well as to optimize their pricing in distribution markets. Thanks to NIQ´s geographical coverage, manufacturers and distributors benefit from global unified distribution intelligence across markets. The tool strengthens collaboration as analytics can easily be combined and shared across teams. Together with Point-of-Sales information and Consumer Insights, profound market decisions can be made. NIQ´s Forecasting module on Point-of-Sale information complements the users' view, providing insights on future market expectations. This first of its kind tool is launching today, on April 7. To receive a live demonstration of the tool, further information, and contact details, click here: About gfknewron® gfknewron is an always-on platform that combines market, consumer and brand data supercharged with AI-powered recommendations. It enables companies to gain actionable and connected insights and act at speed to ignite sustainable growth. The platform offers three specific modules: "gfknewron Market" for market and competitor insights, "gfknewron Consumer" for an in-depth consumer understanding and "gfknewron Predict" that delivers recommendations for companies based on market data and AI-powered intelligence. About NIQ NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Our global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world's population and more than $ 7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. For more information, please visit © 2025 Nielsen Consumer LLC. All Rights Reserved. View source version on Contacts Sign in to access your portfolio
