The Sias du Plessis Show

It is one of the toughest things to do in combat sports, yet it is a decision that has to be made by all who enter the octagon or boxing ring. Some fighters manage to do it in style, while for others it remains a struggle and sometimes a regret as they deal with life after fighting despite the internal battle raging on. Former world champions Hekkie Budler and Dino Bagattin weigh in on their caree...

Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa in the Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's knowing the hopes of the nation rest on his shoulders, but the 35-year-old maintains he is more than just a cricketer, he is a leader, mentor, husband and father, eager to build on his legacy through his foundation and bring much-needed success to the South African cricket. In this exclusive interview So...

In an exclusive interview, the undisputed, undefeated, UFC middleweight champion, speaks about his fight against Khamzat Chimaev, why Bo Nickal will come back stronger, how Renier de Ridder is a threat to his crown and when he expects his much-anticipated showdown with the undefeated Chimaev will take place. We chat about how he mentally prepares for each camp and why he believes the UFC will come...

Basketball League Africa is well underway and will soon see Lebesa Selepe's MMB Basketball take to the court to face the best on the African continent. Selepe will lead the South African champions, but his journey to play in the continent's biggest tournament isn't a straight forward one, in fact, it took a while for the veteran combo guard who never thought going pro was an option. Here he is tod...

In this exclusive interview on the Sias du Plessis Show, I chat to the newly appointed South African National women's cricket coach, Mandla Mashimbyi on his mission to end the country's wait for an ICC World Cup Trophy. The pressure to deliver after reaching two consecutive World Cup finals and if he has had to change his approach to coaching women after many years involved in men's teams includin...

You probably could not top what Danny Costa Gil has been through as stories go. His late mother tried to murder him and his brothers with lethal injections while they were sleeping and attempted to burn the house down. He somehow survived and is now ready to tell his story. Don't miss this fascinating story and discover how Danny, the last man standing and motivational speaker, uses his story to i...

Dalin Oliver is one of the funniest comedians in South Africa. Fresh from his hugely successful world tour, 90 Day Comedian, the sports-mad Oliver shares his journey in comedy, from dingy pubs to some of the biggest stages in the world. The award-winning Oliver is a wonderfully talented stand-up comedian, lekker oke, top-notch ambassador for the Rainbow Nation and someone I thoroughly enjoyed havi...

Kaylin Swart is an Africa Cup of Nations winner with South Africa and the country's number one goalkeeper. The Banyana Banyana star who won the WAFCON title in 2022 has been a stalwart in the squad since her debut in 2016 and shares her journey from playing on the streets to representing the "Rainbow Nation" at the 2019 and 2023 FIFA World Cups in France and Australia and New Zealand. Swart grew u...

Former Proteas left-arm spinner, Paul Harris, is one of South Africa's most underrated cricketers, his contribution to the national team has not got the recognition it deserves despite taking 103 wickets in 37 tests and being an integral part of the team that held the number one ranking in all formats. "Harro" speaks of his journey in cricket, from starting off in Fish Hoek to making his test debu...

Former Springbok rugby player and Hell's Angel turned Saint James Dalton appeared on the Sias du Plessis Show. James spoke about his mission to irradicate bullying in schools and make them safer places with security and training. Bullet also shared his journey with the Hell's Angels and how he got out and changed his life. Don't miss it.

Michael Morton only had eyes for one club when he was growing up, yes he loved Liverpool, but he wanted to play for Orlando Pirates. So when he got signed to the academy and eventually made his debut in a Soweto derby, the white kid who dreamt of being a Buccaneer, had finally realised his dream playing for the biggest club in South Africa. Morton has gone on to represent other clubs in a career t...

Kgothatso "KG" Montjane became the first black South African Grand Slam winner when she won the Wimbledon doubles title, since then she has won the US Open and Roland Garros. KG shares her journey in wheelchair tennis, from not being interested in playing to finding her love for the sport later in life and how she plans to build tennis courts in Limpopo to get more children playing the sport that...

Mpumelelo "Phantom Toes" Mhlongo was born with a condition called constrictive ring syndrome and a club foot, he was told he would never amount to anything because of his disability. Well, he thought otherwise. Gold medals, world records and honours bestowed on him by the South African presidency have catapulted the into a global superstar. Not only does the 30-year-old excel on the track, but als...

Cindy Poluta is one of South Africa's most loved radio personalities. Never short of an opinion, Cindy is always entertaining with her take on the world and life in general. In this episode, Cindy shares her love for scoring, not that scoring, scoring in cricket... The proud Manchester United fan also explains how she got into radio, the influence radio has had on her life and why Anele and the Cl...

Rikus de Beer, also known as "Radioraps" is one of South Africa's funniest comedians and successful entrepreneurs. He owns the Hennie's restaurant chain and claims to be UFC Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis's best mate. Rikus shares his journey from creating voice notes as his alter ego "Jonathan" from the East Rand, dealing with steroids and the disappointment of not making it as a rugby...

Arguably one of the greatest midfielders in the history of South African football, Benedict "Tso" Vilakazi, who dazzled and bamboozled many opponents, ultimately left the game without reaching the heights his talents deserved. This is his story and one you shouldn't miss.

Benson Mhlongo joins me on the latest episode of the Sias du Plessis Show, the former Bafana Bafana, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars defender speaks about his struggles after retirement, how he defied doctors who said he'd never walk again, why he sees himself in football management and gives his prediction on why this is his former club's (Pirates, not Sundowns) best chance...

Mqondisi "MQ" Ngubane is one of South Africa's most successful film directors, a king of the television and film industry, he has directed the wildly successful Shaka Ilembe, eHostela and uBettina Wethu. Mqondisi speaks of his journey in TV and film, what it takes to be successful and why he is excited to be in such a vibrant space unearthing talent in South Africa. "MQ" also says how internationa...

Ryk Neethling is known for his exploits in the pool, world records, world titles and that famous Olympic gold in 2004, but these days the man originally from Bloemfontein via the University of Arizona, who has graced many magazine covers is determined to make a success of his love for horses and in particular the sport of polo. The former Olympian also speaks frankly about South Africa's swimming...

The dynamic duo of legendary trainer and promoter Colin Nathan and South Africa's only current world boxing champion, two-time IBF light-flyweight, Sivenathi Nontshinga, join me in the studio for an exclusive look at their recipe for success. The pair share their journey to the world title, how they processed winning the belt for the first time and then dealing with the heartache of the defeat, be...

Legendary broadcaster Rian van Heerden joins me in the studio for a fascinating episode in which he shares his journey in radio and television, how the COVID-19 pandemic led to him buying a restaurant and how a dodgy road trip ended up becoming the inspiration for the script of his upcoming Afrikaans slasher movie. (Coming later this year!) The former Jacaranda FM breakfast show host and Kyknet te...

An exclusive with UFC Middleweight superstar Israel Adesanya on returning to the sport after his hiatus, his approach to competing again and his much-anticipated title fight against South Africa's Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth in August.

Highly successful entrepreneur, broadcaster and publisher, Dirk Steenekamp shares his journey to being a maverick in the publishing industry, and why he believes you should chase your dreams in business. The former Extreme Fighting Championship commentator and editor of Fighters Only Magazine and Maxim Magazine (to mention a few) speaks his mind about being successful, driving fast cars and why he...

🌟 BRAND NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🌟 Tune in to The Sias du Plessis Show for an exclusive interview with Bradley Grobler, a true icon of South African football. With a remarkable 17-year career, Grobler's passion for the game shines through as he aims to clinch the title of PSL's highest goal scorer. In this captivating episode, Grobler reflects on his journey, highlighting the influence of his father,...

Meet the incredible or crazy, Mark "Muddy" Ferreira, depending on your opinion. A man who goes above and beyond the call of duty to inspire and create awareness for the Chaeli Campaign, he decided a while back to do the 7-in-7 Challenge, running 6 consecutive ultramarathons before finishing the Comrades marathon, all while pushing Chaeli Mycroft in her buggy for every step of the journey. This 90k...