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It's the latest edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela are joined in studio by former Sundowns and Bafana Bafana left-back Tebogo Langerman. We've reached the quarterfinal stage, and the panel analyses each tie and its likely winner. They also discuss the game's biggest talking point, USA striker Folarin Balogun's overturned red card. And they...

It's the latest edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela are joined in studio by former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth. The panel discusses what went wrong for South Africa against Canada, who made a name for themselves at the tournament, and what should happen next given coach Hugo Broos' exit. They also discuss the improvement of African...

It's the fifth edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Ajax Cape Town, Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder Lebogang Manyama. The panel discusses the must-win game against Korea Republic, while 'Prof' takes us through various scenarios on the tactics board. They also look at how the African teams have been g...

Mexico was bad, but the Izinja zeGame panel - with Brent Carelse joining Josta Dladla and Mark Mayambela - has put it behind them and are instead focused on how we can beat Czech Republic. They also discuss the solid showings from other African teams, and tout Portugal as potential finalists come July the 19th. Also look out for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of th...

It's the third edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with Josta Dladla and Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder David 'DVD' Mathebula. The panel looks at Bafana's readiness for the tournament, with 'Prof' going into detail on how Mexico will approach the game and how the South Africans will look to counter. They also look at which of Ivory Coast and Morocco...

It's the second edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy. The team dissect the visa debacle and what effect it may have on the players, and pick a starting XI for the 2026 opener against hosts Mexico. They also touch on Ghana's readiness for the tournament and their over-relia...

Izinja zeGame is changing it up a bit for the duration of the World Cup. Mark 'The Professor' Mayambela joins host Josta Dladla for the duration of the tournament, with former Kaizer Chiefs captain Tefu Mashamaite also in studio for the first episode, chatting all thing Bafana Bafana and World Cup. Also look our for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of the 100/1! Host...

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, former Strasbourg, SuperSport United, Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards midfielder Michael Nkambule talks about getting into the podcast game after playing, starting off as a goalkeeper, disappointment in Thailand, losing his love for the game, training with Manchester United, language barriers in France, being lured back by Pitso Mosimane, what could have be...

Former Orlando Pirates winger Joseph Makhaya joins us in the Izinja zeGame studio to take about his famous 'Duku-Duku' nickname, bringing through the next generation of superstars, discovering Mbekezeli Mbokazi, being part of the inaugural Buccaneers’ academy, replacing his childhood hero in the first team, being ‘mesmerised’ by the quality in the first team, a tribute to the late Zodwa Khoza, and...

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, Josta Dladla is joined in studio by his former Kaizer Chiefs teammate, David Mathebula. 'DVD' discusses his philosophy as Amakhosi's Under-19 coach, learning the professional ropes at Dynamos, meeting heroes likes Shoes and Tsiki-Tiski at Naturena, biding his time behind big-name players, his partnership with Gert Schalkwyk, shining with other ‘rejects’ at S...

Former Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Platinum Stars and AmaGlugGlug striker Simba Marumo sits down with Josta Dladla at the Izinja zeGame studios. He talks about giving up his studies for soccer, being benched by the 'original Ronaldo' and training with Andrea Pirlo in Italy, running against Tshakile Nzimande, missing out on the 2000 Olympics, being rejected by Kaizer Chiefs, working under ‘...

Former Sundowns, Thanda Royal Zulu and Bafana Bafana left-back Thabiso Rammile sits down with Josta Dladla to discuss struggles after football, being spotted by Shakes Mashaba, playing with future superstars at Maritzburg City, learning the hard way in the Mvela League, being part of a star-studded Under-23 set-up, hanging out with Skapie, Ninja and Tso, being phoned by Daniel Mudau to join the Br...

In the first episode of Season 5 of Izinja zeGame, Josta Dladla sits down with his former Wits University teammate Ryan Hodgskin, who talks about being one of the club's longest-serving players, full-on boxing matches at club level, getting kicked to pieces by Peter Gordon and Roan Maulgue, leaving the Students because of money, finding some big names at Jomo Cosmos, slaughtering sheep and naked m...

Former Kaizer Chiefs, Manning Rangers and Orlando Pirates striker Pollen Ndlanya opens up about his famous nickname, learning from Neil Tovey, joining Chiefs as a midfielder, working with coaches like Jeff Butler and Augusto Palacios, making his mark at Manning Rangers, being approached by Orlando Pirates at 2am, and receiving a hero’s welcome in Turkey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Luvhengo 'Papi' Mungomeni chats to Josta Dladla about being independent after soccer, a baptism of fire in Venezuela, his friendship with Lerato Chabangu, writing Matric as a pro footballer, fighting with David Thidiela, how Mamelodi Sundowns changed his life, winning ‘Most Improved’ from Patrice Motsepe, and being threatened with broken legs by Benni McCarthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Lucas Thwala opens up about his struggles after football, growing up supporting Kaizer Chiefs, the bizarre injury that ended his career, why loyalty in football is overrated, feeling ‘cold’ on his Derby debut, how speaking his mind cost him his job at Orlando Pirates, not knowing who Cristiano Ronaldo was, and clearing up misconceptions around his...

One of the few players who moved directly between the Soweto giants, Gert Schalkwyk joins Josta Dladla to talk about financial hardships after football, looking up to Brandon Silent, military training at Free State Stars, family vibes at Wits, watching CNN with 'Shoes' Moshoeu, finding happiness with ‘father’ Ernst Middendorp, lying to Bobby Motaung, and indirectly winning the league for Orlando P...

Arguably the greatest foreigner to grace our league, Roger Feutmba visits the Izinja zeGame studio to talk about his friendship and rivalry with Doctor Khumalo, inspiring the next generation, admiring Roger Milla, a lack of quality in the PSL, mad adventures with Cameroon, interest from Chelsea, gaining respect at Sundowns, and tears in the Rothmans Cup final. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Siboniso 'Pa' Gaxa stops by the Izinja zeGame studio to talk about a love for justice, being in a dark space during the 2009 Confederations Cup, being ‘saved’ by Brian Baloyi, coming through the School of Excellence, meeting Pitso Mosimane for the first time, success at SuperSport United, ‘Monday Madness' with Patrice Motsepe and Italian heartbreak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

A veteran of 23 years playing in the PSL, Vuyo Mere opens up about the hidden battles of a footballer, the downfall of Lerato Chabangu, praying for the next pay-cheque, learning the hard way at Hellenic, being disrespected by Ajax, going from 0-100 at Chloorkop, crazy bonuses at Sundowns, getting Ronaldinho’s jersey, turning down the Soweto giants and winning with ‘rejects’ at Platinum Stars. Host...

In Part 2 of our interview with Brian Baloyi, he opens up about playing at the World Cup and Olympics, winning league titles with Kaizer Chiefs, being told to 'take it or leave it' at Naturena, flying around on Patrice Motsepe’s private jet, having a famous Orlando Pirates uncle, and rating all his coaches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Blurb: In the first of two episodes, Brian Baloyi joins former roommate Josta Dladla in studio to reflect on his career, missing out on the 2002 & 2010 World Cups, eternal respect for Jomo Sono & Kaizer Motaung, playing with Grootmanne at Kaizer Chiefs, having a shocker in his first Soweto Derby, being joint top scorer with Mark Fish at junior level, and his high school rivalry with Jerry Sikhosan...

In the first episode of Season 4, former SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana captain Ricardo Katza opens up on being a ‘part-time’ gangster in the Cape Flats, pulling a Patrick Vieira at Seven Stars, the magic of Gavin Hunt, meeting Pitso Mosimane for the first time, 2006 World Cup heartbreak, a lack of respect from Matsatsantsa, a love for Kaizer Chiefs, and the nonsense of franchise selling in t...

In the Season 3 finale, former Ajax, Sundowns and SuperSport United playmaker Brent Carelse talks about Cape Town football being in decline, looking over your shoulder in Westbury, coming from a sporting family, failing trials at Santos, missing out on Rapid Vienna, winning with Gordon Igesund, crazy bonuses at Chloorkop, being a ‘wet panty’ at Matsatsantsa, and Bafana Bafana disappointment. Hoste...

One of the most decorated players in PSL history, Daine Klate opens up about questioning his life choices at Chippa United, hating playing on the wing, polishing boots at SuperSport United, Gavin Hunt's ‘Kamp Staaldraad’, instilling a winning culture at Orlando Pirates, being a senior player at Wits, playing the game of his life against Sundowns, and Bafana Bafana heartbreak. Hosted by Simplecast,...