The talented former South African netball player, Vanes-Mari du Toit shares her journey in the sport, how she transitioned into a successful television career and speaks about her daring world-record attempt later this year where she will take a very cold plunge... The bubbly Vanes-Mari also opens up on various other things including watching her f…

Hekkie "The Hexecutioner" Budler is one of South Africa's most successful boxing world champions, boasting a professional record of 35 - 5 with 11 KOs, the 35-year-old double-weight division WBA and IBO world champion is regarded as a legend of the sport. Budler has fought in Mexico, Japan, the USA, Canada and the Philipines, he has decided to call…

Richie Quan is a pioneer in South African combat sports. Head coach at the Quan Wessels Academy in Johannesburg, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt has led the way in Mixed Martial Arts for over two decades, coaching athletes in the UFC, One Championship, PFL and EFC promotions. Quan is also a certified field medic and firearms instructor and teache…

Former South African test captain, Dean Elgar brings his "baggie green" cap into the studio and shares his cricket journey from the sleepy town of Welkom to playing at the biggest stadiums in the world. The 86-test veteran also clarifies what happened with him and Virat Kohli and why he chose cricket over squash.…

Daniel Bennett is a legend in African football. The former FIFA, CAF and Premier Soccer League referee boasts over 750 professional games in his stellar career and continues to do work for football leagues and associations all over the world. The proud father-of-two opens up about his career, dealing with stars like Didier Drogba and David Beckham,…

African combined Sport climbing champion Lauren Mukheiber joins me in the studio to talk about her expectations ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, and the pressure to represent in a sport that captured the world's imagination as it made its debut in Tokyo. A marine biologist by trade, the talented climber is eager to make a name for herself at th…

Bafana Bafana legend and former South African goalkeeper, Andre Arendse joins me in the studio to chat about winning Africa's biggest football prize, his move to Fulham and why he chose to come back to South Africa to play for Clive Barker's Santos at a time when he was linked with Harry Redknapp's West Ham. The man who made 67 appearances for his …

Gift Walker is one of the most exciting MMA talents on the African continent, the 22-year-old, who is 5-0 as a professional, has a fascinating story, abandoned as a baby, Walker was adopted by a white family and fell in love with the sport of MMA. Walker was crowned EFC Flyweight champion in 2023 and now has his sights set on the UFC.…

Kerim Fitz-Gerald is a South African Motocross legend, a 10-time National champion and the 2023 National Cross Country champion, Kerim has competed all over the world including Canada and captaining South Africa at the World Cup of Motocross. His next adventure is taking on the 2024 Dakar, a daunting challenge for the rookie who isn't going to the …

Former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth joins me on the show as we discuss his career in Russia, how he nearly signed for West Ham and what it was like facing Brazil in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and being part of the squad that saw South Africa host the first FIFA World Cup on African soil. He now works as a pundit for SuperSport and is …

The legendary rugby journalist Brenden "Baksteen" Nel joins me in the studio to discuss the year that has been in rugby, the sensational Springboks winning their 4th Rugby World Cup title, what the next move is for Rassie Erasmus after Jacques Nienaber's departure. We chat about his brand new book, Derick Hougaard, the drama that followed arguably …

The legendary Mandy Wiener is one of South Africa's most credible journalists, the current host of the Midday Report on 702 and Cape Talk and has published numerous best-selling books.For the past two decades, Mandy has worked as a multi-award-winning reporter specialising in investigative journalism and legal matters including the Oscar Pistorius …

Henk Lategan will miss the 2024 Dakar due to injury, but the 27-year-old knows that it is only because his body needs time to heal after a crash that saw him dislocate his shoulder backwards! The talented Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa driver has competed in previous editions of the Dakar and aims to win the famous desert race in the future in th…

Brian Mitchell is South Africa's only boxer inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. The 14-time world champion lost only once in 49 professional fights and shares his story, growing up in a rough neighbourhood in Johannesburg, he always wanted to box, eventually shooting to stardom. Mitchell was presented with the Ring belt 36 years after winning th…

Caster Semenya is the greatest 800m and 1500m South Africa has ever produced, the "Golden Girl of Athletics" has unfortunately been subjected to gender testing, forced to take testosterone-lowering medication that made her feel sick, excluded from her favourite events due to controversial DSD regulations, she tells all in her book, "The Race to be …

Janine van Wyk will become Africa's most capped footballer when she plays in the South African national team's two qualifiers for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, the Banyana stalwart will bring the curtain down on a stellar 20-year career that saw her play at the country's first World Cup, win a WAFCON and feature in an Olympic Games. van W…

Kagiso Rabada is arguably one of the greatest fast bowlers South Africa has ever produced. The 28-year-old has played 60 tests, 92 ODIs and 56 T20s, he has become a key player in the South Africa national team and the other franchise teams he plays for including MI Cape Town in the Betway SA20. Rabada is also intent on giving back and speaks about …

Kirby Gordon is the Chief Marketing Officer for one of the most successful low-cost airlines in the world, Fly Safair. Gordon shares his story, the upward trajectory of the airline and why the travel industry is such an exciting space after the COVID pandemic. A must listen.על ידי Sias du Plessis

Demarte Pena is a legend of South African and African Mixed Martial Arts, the reigning Ares bantamweight champion has had to fight his way to the top after a controversial 4-year suspension that saw him cleared before WADA sanctioned him. The founder of the Wolf Academy gym is determined to fight in the UFC and continue his legacy as a proud Angola…

Victor Matfield was arguably one of the best locks in world rugby, the former Springbok captain and World Cup winner, capped 127 times, shares his views on the upcoming Rugby World Cup, what he thinks makes the Springboks special and why he chose rugby as a career. We're grateful he did! Don't miss this episode rugby fans.…

Mark Hulme is one of Africa’s most exciting mixed martial arts athletes, the Extreme Fighting Championship welterweight champion recently embarked on a journey of self-discovery walking from Johannesburg to Cape Town where he believes he found a new energy and passion for life, the UFC-bound Hulme has fought in Russia previously and accompanied his…

Junior Dala is a South African cricketer who has represented the "rainbow nation" on several occasions and is a stalwart for the Titans cricket union in Centurion, the talented all-rounder joins us to share his journey to the Proteas and why he was born in Zambia, how his father was exiled and why Ian Healy changed his life forever.…

South African boxer Roarke Knapp is the current ABU and IBO Junior Middleweight Champion and has his sights set on fighting for more gold straps in future, a barber by trade, the talented pugilist opens up about his path to success and why boxing is such an incredible sport.על ידי Sias du Plessis

DJ Fresh is an award-winning radio legend, DJ and music producer, the larger-than-life music icon speaks about his love of music and radio, while also expressing his desire to help uplift people and make a difference in their lives either through music or his YouTube show.על ידי Sias du Plessis

Robyn Johnson is a South African hockey star, both in field and indoor hockey, the Olympian, who manages to balance a full-time job and her hockey career, is determined to make the rainbow nation proud at the Olympics in Paris next year.על ידי Sias du Plessis

Thabang Monare is part of the Orlando Pirates midfield engine, the talented footballer is loving life at the former African champions but is determined to bring more success to the famous Soweto giants. Monare speaks of his first derby, the day he signed for Pirates and why he still wants to represent South Africa.…

Matt Sates and Pieter Coetze are South Africa's brightest swimming talents. The pair, both African record holders are based at the University of Pretoria under the guidance of legendary coach Rocco Meiring, they have made a big splash so far in their fledgeling careers with Sates winning World Short Course gold in 2022 while Coetze claimed gold, si…

Thando Thabethe was a born to be a star, she is a radio personality, actress and entrepreneur, the talented broadcaster was named one of Forbes Africa’s 30 under 30 and has been nominated for her talk show “Thando Bares All” while also landing a role on season 2 of the animated series “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” and all while rubbing shoulders with …

Tandi McCallum is a professional golfer and pioneer in South African women's golf, the former Ladies European Tour player speaks about her journey in the sport and why she is so excited about golf as more and more women start to pick up clubs and play rounds of golf.על ידי Sias du Plessis

The legendary Anele joins us on the show to discuss her journey to becoming South Africa's biggest media personality.Anele's CV is beyond impressive and the Queen of SA is only just getting started, the radio and tv personality shares stories from her adventures with good friend Trevor Noah, her proud Eastern Cape roots and why she is determined to…

Kyle Blignaut made history when he reached the shot put final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo as a 21-year-old, the former junior world champion put the world on notice and now has targeted a medal in Paris next year. At 150kg and 6 foot 4, the man mountain who benches 200kg is in the shape of his life and primed for the big stage with the big boys.…

Martin van Staden is a legend of South African MMA, the former EFC lightweight champion who now competes for UAE Warriors and is considering a move into bare-knuckle boxing, he shares his incredible journey in the sport. He believes he can still fight as long as his body allows. A top bloke and a remarkable competitor.…

Aya Gqamane is an all-rounder who plays for the Titans. Aya has been a loyal servant to South African cricket and wears his heart on his sleeve whenever he takes to the field.In the podcast, Aya speaks to Sias about his love for the game and how he received a scholarship at the age of 6 to play the sport he loves.Aya also opens up about his childho…

Gareth Cliff is a legendary South African broader and podcast pioneer, the award-winning radio host dominated the airwaves with 5FM Mornings and now spends his time as the co-founder and breakfast show host on Cliff Central. Cliff doesn't do interviews so this is a special episode catching up with an icon of the South African media landscape.…

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Garreth “Soldierboy” McLellan is a former UFC middleweight athlete and EFC middleweight champion, regarded by many as a pioneer for MMA in South Africa, he paved the way for other South African athletes to forge careers in the sport, the legend who possesses a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, is part of the EFC commentary team and when not running the fami…

I’m joined on the Sias du Plessis Show by my dentist, Dr Yak Lindy, who apart from being a legendary dentist is also climbing the world’s highest peak in April, Mount Everest. Respect, Dr Yak who has lived in Scandinavia and has always been fascinated by Nepal, tells me about the preparation, reason and how he plans to survive the toughest ascent o…

From running 400m to becoming the SA long jump champion, Jovan shares his journey to a medal at the Commonwealth Games, what it was like to rub shoulders with the world's best at the World Championships in Oregon and why Luvo Manyonga scared the crap out of him when he competed against him at SA Nationals.…

Kirsten Landman is South Africa’s top female enduro racer and takes us on an incredible journey through her career including her remarkable 2023 Dakar experience where she competed in and completed the original class of the demanding race.Landman also allows us to explore more of her personal life and her love for animals, especially her dog, the l…

Dricus du Plessis is South Africa’s biggest MMA star.The UFC Middleweight athlete loves to represent his country and is currently undefeated in the UFC. Join us as we dive deep into his previous fights, being EFC champion, his quest to be the middle weight top dog and chat about his close circle at CIT.…

Robert Marawa is South African sports broadcasting legend and has been a household name on SABC Radio and TV as well as SuperSport for many yearsRobert touches on aspects of his life with us, including his book ‘Gqimm Shelele: The Robert Marawa Story.He has recently joined 947 where his voice and passion for sport continues to bring smiles and frow…

Colin Nathan is one of South Africa's most successful boxing trainers. The 43-year-old has produced several world champions and continues to make waves in the sport. He is also a loving father, husband and promoter, his passion for boxing knows no boundaries. He tells of many incredible stories, including getting stuck in Russia with COVID while pr…

Dr. Danella Eliasov, has started her own practice and works well in areas of dealing with depression, Neuropsychiatry, adolescents/young adults, Personality disorders, and more. She continues to promote awareness of mental health and encourages others in doing so.Dr. Eliasov speaks to us about how, exposure to mental health, has allowed more athlet…

Sports Performance Psychologist Shaun Landsberg joins me on the Sias du Plessis show to speak about mental health, a winning mindset and why so many athletes are turning to sports psychologists to give them the mental edge.על ידי Sias du Plessis

Suné Luus is a world-class all-rounder who has played cricket all over the world. The 26-year-old has been stand-in captain for the Proteas and has been driving the growth of women’s cricket. Luus is looking forward to being part of the Proteas T20 World Cup team that will take place in February 2023.PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO:🎧 LISTEN. ♥️ LIKE. 📲 SHAR…

We are joined in the studio by UFC athlete Cameron "MSP" Saaiman.The 21-year-old speaks to us about his journey from the EFC to the UFC . The bantamweight started his training at CIT with Dricus Du Plessis under the watchful eye of head coach Morne Visser. Cameron is 6-0 as a professional and heads into his UFC debut which much hype after being cal…

Chris Morris is a World renowned ex-cricketer who played proudly for South Africa. He made his debut at 22 and remains the most expensive IPL player ever. Chris played his final game in the 2019 World Cup in England and soon after, retired. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO:🎧 LISTEN. ♥️ LIKE. 📲 SHARE. 🟥 SUBSCRIBEChris Morris: https://www.espncricinfo.com/play…

The legend, Roger Goode, is well known for his work in the radio industry. He has brought content to South Africa within the music sector and continues to ‘wow’ the music industry. Roger continues to produce music and is always on the lookout for the next best tune. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO:🎧 LISTEN. ♥️ LIKE. 📲 SHARE. 🟥 SUBSCRIBERoger Goode: https://…

On today’s show, we have Samantha Wright commonly known as ‘TechGirl’. Sam Wright is a pioneer for Esports in South Africa. She continues to dominate the scene in a male-dominated space and is sort after by many worldwide. She's a Shoutcaster who has traveled to various countries and hosted many esports events. She has Shoutcasted many games such a…

Smangele "Smash" Hadebe is the reigning ABU Flyweight champion and has her sights set on further success. Her story is remarkable in that she overcame sexual abuse to prevail as a boxer and now provides for her family. She is an inspiration to many in Africa and wants to spread the message of hope to other women facing similar circumstances.…