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"It's been a very difficult campaign away from home for the four South African teams as they managed to only register four wins and 11 losses. They are now heading back home and will play the home legs as from November. Independent Newspapers veteran rugby journalist Mike Greenway helps us to review SA teams' performances." 

"In our Flashback Fridays feature, we celebrated the legend and former netball star in the apartheid era Hazel Gumede. She looked back at how she denied opportunities in that era because of the colour of her skin, including being left behind some trips when Southern Transvaal went out to play back then. Gumede, also a former assistant coach at the Proteas national team also discusses the current s...

"One of the dominant stories in South African boxing today, is the resignation of Acting CEO and COO Cindy Nkomo and she speaks to SAFM Sport On for the first time since then. Nkomo shares her challenges at the BSA and touches on the reaction to her resignation. Former South African and world champion Jan Bergman helps us to review Tyson Fury's 11th round stoppage of Deontay Wilder in the WBC Heav...

    "Bafana Bafana's game against Ethiopia at FNB stadium saw the return of fans to the stadium for the first time since the Lockdown started in March 2020, thanks to the latest change in the government regulations of the Disaster Management Act. Prominent football fans Mama Joy and Machaka spoke to us from the stadium."                  ...

    "Bafana Bafana continued with their winning streak in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers yesterday as they beat Ethiopia 1-0 at FNB stadium. Arena Holdings Sports journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele and Khanyiso Tshwaku from Sport 24 spoke to us from FNB stadium which was a hive of activity yesterday.”

"Bafana Bafana registered a vital away win when they beat Ethiopia 3-1 in the IFFA 2022 World Cup qualifier this past weekend at the Bahir Dar stadium. SABC Sport football analyst Phumudzo Manenzhe helps us to look back at this game, how was the result achieved and looks forward to the game tomorrow at FNB stadium.”

"For the first time since the lockdown started in March 2020, football fans will return to the stadium when Bafana Bafana host Ethiopia at the FNB stadium. SAFA successfully negotiated with government that 2000 people will be allowed in this game and those who are vaccinated. SAFA President Danny Jordaan has more on these developments."                 ...

"Gymnastics South Africa confirms that a coach, previously registered with the Federation, has been arrested on sexual offences charges. The Federation is not at liberty to divulge the name of the accused pending the investigation. To shed more light on this, Gymnastics SA President Donovan Jurgens as on the line."  . , 

"One of the most prominent Ethiopians to have played in the South African Premier Soccer League, former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United striker Fikru Tefera is on the Flashback Fridays to go down the memory lane. Tefera has more on being a journeyman, having played for 16 clubs in his career. The former Ethiopian international also touches more on the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between th...

"The restructuring of the domestic cricket game from the six franchises to the demarcations of 15 provinces is underway and the Cricket SA T20 Challenge offers an opportunity for many to see if this is a viable option. New24 cricket journalist Khanyisa Tshwaku is already seeing some positives from this restructuring through this tournament."                &...

"Banyana Banyana's quest to win a record eighth COSAFA Women's Championship title came crashing as they were booted out of the tournament by Malawi 3-2 in the semi-final. The She-Flames will face guests from East Africa, Tanzania in the final on Saturday. iDiski Times football journalist Lethabo Kganyago has been following the tournament throughout and has this report for us.”    

"It's another busy week in boxing, on and off the ring. We start with the buildup to the WBC heavyweight title fight between Tyon Fury and Deontay Wilder, local boxing pundit, trainer and manager Colin Nathan helps to us too look forward to the bout together with our international guest. Boxing SA Chairperson Luthando Jack reacts to the resignation of the Acting CEO Cindy Nkomo, boxing writer and...

"The Flames of Malawi closed the last international week last month on a high note having beaten neighbours Mozambique. On Friday they host one of the big guns on the continent Ivory Coast at the Orlando stadium, Malawian and Baroka FC international midfielder Gerald Phiri Jnr speaks to us from the camp.”

"With less four days to the big 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Ethiopia, we find out the latest in the Ethiopian camp from freelance journalist and Chief Medical Officer of the Ethiopian Premier Soccer League Firew Asrat.”  

"Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is a concerned man, he's alleging that some clubs could be out there to sabotage the national team. This follows the story of Goodman Mosele not reporting for the national team and also Thabiso Kutumela being vaccinated at his club during the camp. Daily Sun Sports Editor Matthews Mpete weighs in on a matter that has divided the football community.”  

"It was a drama filled weekend of football action in the DSTV Premiership, from the controversial penalty of Kaizer Chiefs against AmaZulu to the huge sums of cash notes in an envelope of Royal AM. How can we forget the continued dominance of Mamelodi Sundowns, another Bafana Bafana legend Tso Vilakazi helps us to look back at the weekend that was.”  

"The Engen Knockout Challenge is now entering it's last hurdle in 2021, the Champ of Champs tournament where winners from different regions around the country will partake, will be held this week in Johannesburg. Some of the finest youth talent in country will be on display, tournament ambassadors, Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder George Maluleka and Bafana Bafana legend Stanton Fredericks, helping us...

"The Springboks have closed their 2021 Rugby Championship program in style as they beat their arch-rivals, the All Blacks in a nail biting encounter this past weekend. They ended three weeks of winless streak against the All Blacks and double loss to the Wallabies. We speak to Independent Newspapers' Cape Head of Sports Ashfak Mohammed.”

"He is former SA 5000m record holder and represented SA at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 Shadrack Hoff looked back at his illustrious career and reminisced about the good days with his former rivals Hendrick Ramaala and Xolile Yawa. He also gave advice to today's athletes as he evaluates the latest standards in SA.”

"Blind Cricket South Africa President Asanda Bidla had more to say about the upcoming T20 national tournament which will be taking place in Gauteng. He confirmed that the tournament will take place from 04-07 October 2021, with eight provinces competing.”  

"South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) President Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe discussed the issue of Marumo Gallants players who have been suspended by the club over what is termed serious allegations against them. Gaoshubelwe reveals that these players had also complained about parts of their salaries which have not been paid since December 2020.”  

"South African junior international Thabo Cele finally found a club this week after signing with Polish top division side Radomiak Radom. But Cele confirms that he was very much interested in signing for Kaizer Chiefs and that negotiations between his camp and the club were going on smoothly until the deal failed to materialize."  

"The 15th edition of the National Indigenous Games festival took place in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal from 24-29 September. It was for the first time these games took place since the start of the Lockdown in early 2020. Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation Nocawe Mafu has more on how the game progressed.”  

"Ukrainian Oleksandr Usky became the new unified heavyweight world champion last weekend after dethroning Anthony Joshua in his own backyard, former boxing and boxing trainer as well-respected administrator Loyiso Mtya helps us to review the fight. There has also been uncertainty surrounding the Xaba Boxing Academy tournament in East London this week, promoter Linda Saliwa and Boxing SA Acting CEO...

"Fresh from winning the inaugural Aisha Buhari Cup in Nigeria, Banyana Banyana kicked-off the defense of their COSAFA Women's Championships title against Malawi with a 2-1 win over Malawi in Gqeberha. Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis discusses this game and why her team was not sharp enough in the second half of this game."