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We kick off our new Stories of the Bounce series with a bang! Stories of the Bounce is our latest rugby series that will see us share the inspiring stories of talented local players and teams, and the role change has played in their success, through interviews with the players and coaches. As proud associate sponsors of DHL Western Province and the DHL Stormers, it’s only fitting that we launch wi...

In this episode of Playing the Bounce, comedian and avid Stormers supporter, Dalin Oliver, and rugby writer and analyst, Benedict Chanakira, chat to retired Irish-born, Italian rugby union player, Ian McKinley. He opens up about his unconventional rugby career and the story behind his distinctive protective goggles.

Transition Coach at Ealing Trailfinders, Brett Wilkinson, joins us on Playing the Bounce to chat about what makes the scrum the most important and fundamental aspect of rugby. Brett is a South African born rugby union coach and former player. He’s had quite the career from player to coach. He chats to ex-rugby player and media personality, Kuhle “Kooks” Sonkosi, and rugby writer and analyst, Bened...

To kick off our exciting new Playing the Bounce series, we’re joined by Ulster Rugby defence coach, Kieran Campbell. Dalin and Benedict chat to Kieran about how he managed to successfully coach defence as a former scrumhalf, what he thinks are non-negotiables in a defensive system, and some South African lingo he’s learnt over the years. #PlaytheBounce #PlaytheMoment

Our Playing the Bounce series is back and this week, Dalin and Benedict chat to Allan Dell, Glasgow Warriors prop, who shares his journey from playing in the Southern Hemisphere to switching to the Northern Hemisphere. He chats about the different styles of play and how playing in South Africa made an impact in how he plays internationally.

In this episode of our Playing the Bounce series, rugby writer and analyst, Benedict Chanakira, and ex-rugby player, media personality and avid Vodacom Bulls supporter, Kuhle “Kooks” Sonkosi, chat to Tom Savage, a proud Munster supporter and Heineken Rugby Club ambassador. Tom chats about the Munster team, its performance in the URC and some of the prominent players who have impacted Munster’s for...

South African golfer, Dean Burmester, has had quite the journey. Now a PGA Tour member, Dean is getting ready to embrace a major life change. In this week’s must-watch episode, Dan chats to the professional golfer about his life, upcoming career move and finishing fourth in the Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi. Dean talks to Dan about how his career has evloved, the steps he takes to ge...

Grant Lottering is one of the most legendary South African athletes. In this week’s must-watch episode, Dan chats to the endurance cyclist about his life after the fatal crash that left him seriously injured. Grant talks Dan through his recovery process, conquering the Alps and inspiring millions. He talks about how after the accident he found his purpose and what inspired the idea of his upcoming...

Stefan Terblanche is one of South Africa’s most loved rugby players and it comes as no surprise that he has won the hearts of many locals. In this week’s episode, Dan chats to Stefan about life post rugby. The former player shares how he has been able to stay fit and healthy after playing professional sport. They talk about the work he does with the South African Rugby Legends and how they help ch...

It’s no secret that Dave Levinsohn is one of South Africa’s most loved comedians. In this week’s must-watch episode, Dan chats to the comedian about how he managed to get back up and start “floating” after the pandemic. Dave talks Dan through his recovery process and how he managed to get a way out after losing everything! He attributes he’s growth to having a sense of humour and a thick skin. The...

: Oscar Chalupsky is one of South Africa’s most prominent paddlers and has had a long history with victory in the sport. In this week’s must-watch episode, Dan chats to the sportsman about his life fighting cancer and his long list of accomplishments. Oscar talks Dan through his sporting career – kayaking and surfski paddling. He also shares all the adversities in his life and how he deals with al...

Pete Goffe-Wood is one of the most legendary chefs in South Africa, and this week’s, Dan chats to the food alchemist and chef about his life as a judge for MasterChef South Africa and Ultimate Braai Master. Pete talks about what inspired him to become a chef and his career path to joining the top fine dining restaurants. The Change Exchange

On the day she got to have tea with her childhood hero, Catherine Constantinidess felt nervous enough to trip over her own feet. But when the big moment came, and she heard that familiar deep voice behind her, she turned and tripped over the feet of Nelson Mandela himself. That was just a footnote, albeit an awkward one, in a career of community activism and service that began when Catherine was s...

It’s no secret that Schalk Burger is one of the most legendary rugby players in South Africa’s long history with the sport. In this week’s must-watch episode, Dan chats to the former sportsman about his life as a full-time dad and rugby pundit since going into retirement. Schalk talks Dan through his recovery process for the 17 surgeries he underwent throughout his career, and also shares why he a...

Ranking among the top 10 professional cyclists in South African history, Ryan Gibbons is a household name in his own right. Dan chats to Ryan about his ongoing recovery from a recent spinal surgery. Ryan also shares what it’s like having more time on his hands, bonding with his wife, and exploring Spain as he soaks in the warm Mediterranean weather and slow-rolling lifestyle. The Change Exchange

Dan and DHL Stormers Coach, John Dobson, compare and contrast being a published novelist and a successful rugby coach. The two worlds are very different, says John, who shares why, as rugby becomes more popular, he is unable to say some of the things he used to say in his books. As the head coach of one of the world's best-known and most-loved teams, John also shares some fascinating insights into...

Dan Nicholl chats to internationally acclaimed swimmer, Natalie du Toit, about her career in the world of sports. Dan and Natalie talk about the importance of having a support structure, what it takes to keep a positive mindset, and Natalie’s journey beyond the swimming pool. It’s a heart-warming conversation about the power of being passionate, reaching for your dreams, and having room to grow. T...

With 112 international caps to her name, Sanani Mangisa is undoubtedly one of the top names in South African Women’s Hockey history. Dan chats to the former national team goalkeeper about her journey from playing sport to telling stories through sport. Sanani shares what she misses about the hockey field, how she’s preparing for the Comrades Marathon, and what it’s like finding her feet in the cor...

Ranked the world's 13th best heavyweight boxer, Kevin Lerena is definitely one of the top names in recent South African boxing history. In this week’s must-watch episode of Got Change?, Dan and Kevin chat about how the fighter is preparing for arguably the biggest match of his career, against the giant Polish heavyweight fighter, Mariusz Wach, in September. Kevin tells Dan a bit about his training...

Tsitsi Chiumya is one of South Africa’s most loved comedians and it comes as no surprise that he has won the hearts of many locals. In this week’s episode, Dan chats to Tsitsi about moving from a small town to the big city and how all of us – although we are different – have pretty much the same experiences. The comedian shares how his life has changed and how he has managed to build an army to su...

To kick off this season of Got Change?, Dan chats to Jenna Challenor whose video of her crawling to the finish line at the Comrades Marathon went viral globally. Jenna is no stranger to the Comrades; she ran her maiden race in 2019. She finished fourth in the recent marathon and describes it as a difficult moment for her, because her mind knew what to do but her body wouldn’t listen. During this l...

As you may know, BrightRock loves sport – nearly as much as we Love Change! To celebrate Women’s Month, we’ve been bringing these two concepts together in our series, Women changing the game. In each episode, Ella and Ouma Fabs connect with the guests to chat about what life and sport teach us about change. This week, we close off with a bang! Magda Nieuwoudt, an elite professional triathlete, sha...

Ella connect with the guest to chat about what life and sport teach us about change. Ella spoke to rugby broadcaster, Cato Louw. They speak about breaking barriers and doing exceptional things in a male-dominated industry. Women changing the game: Cato Louw chats about working with the Boks! · BrightRock Facebook

Deshun Deysel Bester who was part of the first team to put the new democratic South African flag on top of Mount Everest. Speaking about her journey, the businesswoman and mountaineer says, “We didn’t realise that we were busy breaking boundaries just by being up Mount Everest.” Deshun enjoys a 15-year career as a high-altitude mountaineer and has been on 14 major expeditions to five continents. D...

Deshun Bester who was part of the first team to put the new democratic South African flag on top of Mount Everest. Speaking about her journey, the businesswoman and mountaineer says, “We didn’t realise that we were busy breaking boundaries just by being up Mount Everest.” Deshun enjoys a 15-year career as a high-altitude mountaineer and has been on 14 major expeditions to five continents. Deshun D...