Rugby star Makazole Mapimpi continues to step into the fashion spotlight with the latest collection from his clothing store, Elevé Studios. The Springbok winger recently took to social media to showcase pieces from the brand’s latest range, giving followers a glimpse into the style and creative direction behind Elevé Studios. Also see: 7 Designers leading […]
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From rugby star to style entrepreneur: Makazole Mapimpi launches elevè clothing label For years, South Africans have known Makazole Mapimpi as the electric winger sprinting down the touchline for the South Africa national rugby union team. Now, the rugby star is stepping into a very different arena, fashion. Mapimpi has quietly launched his own clothing […]
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Double Rugby World Cup winners Makazole Mapimpi and Faf de Klerk have been omitted from the South Africa squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Australia during August. Salmaan Moerat, who captained the Springboks to victory over Italy this month, is also left out of a 37-man squad consisting of 20 forwards and 17 backs. […]
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Springboks and Sharks rugby player, Makazole Mapimpi shocked many with his ability to sing when he belted out a few notes on a well known maskandi song on TikTok. This comes after the winger sang along a song titled Abathakathi by Govozile, which quickly turned him into a maskandi sensation on the social media platform, […]
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It is safe to say that Springbok and Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi has been handed the mantle of being the king of fashion in South Africa. Gone are the days when simple sweatpants and a hoodie used to be the go-to option when running errands; the new breed of professional athletes is innovating the game, […]
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Sharks’ speedster Makazole Mapimpi will now have to be extra cautious when it comes to his temper, this comes as the 34-year-old now faces a three-week ban from rugby. The ban comes off the back of a recent encounter between the Durban-based franchise, the Sharks, and Welsh team Cardiff during their 42 – 22 victory […]
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World Cups are not the only thing Makazole Mapmpi is winning, but also the hearts of his online followers. Known for his rapid speed, and excellent on-field vision when it comes to identifying space during his games, the 34-year-old has earned himself the respect of local and international fans alike. While his athletic abilities […]
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Apart from dominating over their opponents on the field, Springbok players Makazole Mampimpi and Lukhanyo Am are proud friends of the Mercedes-Benz SA brand. The two athletes were honoured by the brand with custom C 63 SE models built in the East London plant, which is the same plant that built Nelson Mandela’s custom S […]
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Gone are the days of seeing our favourite sportsmen slipping into track pants or gym attire whenever they go out in public for errands – these days, presenting the best possible versions of themselves outside of the usual sports grounds is essential to maintaining a good image. When it comes to our favourite players, the […]
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Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi’s former high school Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School in the village of Tsholomnqa in Eastern Cape’s Twecu, recently received a face lift worth R1.4 million rands with the keys officially handed over to them. Building material supplier Bucco Timber City and power tools and accessories supplier Ryobi were among the sponsors responsible […]
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While our men in green and gold once again made the nation proud by booking their spot in this year’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) final after a hard-fought victory against England, fellow stalwart Makazole received a standing ovation at a local grocery store back home. This past weekend, the Springbok flyer did his weekly errands […]
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