TOP SPORT

"The Guardian sports writer and desk editor Ed Aarons after breaking the story of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United last week with football transfers specialist Fabrizio Romano, breaks down how the move came about. He also focuses on what led to the talks between Ronaldo’s camp, Juventus and Manchester City’s talks collapsing. Plus that small matter of the no.7 jers...

"Former Paralympian athlete Samkelo Radebe was a member of the 2012 100m relay team which won gold in the T42-46 class, he looks back at that glorious moment. The team was also made up of Oscar Pistorius, Arnu Fourie and Zivan Smith. Radebe also touches on his TV work with the SABC and on his profession as an Attorney.”

"You know them as politicians but Democratic Alliance leaders Makashule Gana and Solly Malatsi, both enthusiastic runners produced the idea of Home Run, a 500km road running distance initiative from Soweto, Gauteng to Tzaneen, Limpopo. This was to raise funds for school uniforms, school shoes and sanitary pads for needy learners in Limpopo. According to them, they have raised over R350 000." ...

"Following the confirmation of Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau’s worst kept secret of moving from Brighton and Hove Albion in the English Premier League to African Champions Al Ahly in Egypt, there’s been mixed reaction locally. Sunday Sports Editor BBK believes that this could turn out to be a positive move for Tau as he will get game time and reunite with his former coach from Mamelo...

"World renowned amateur boxing trainer Eric Baloyi who has went on to produce world boxing champions like his son Cassius Baloyi, Isaac Hlatshwayo, Jeffrey Mathebula, Phillip Ndou and many more, looks back at his illustrious career. He recalls his days with the father of South African football maestro Jomo Sono and how the great Muhammad Ali influenced him in naming his son, who would also later m...

"SABC Sport Presenter and a champion of Women in Sport programmes Lebo Motsoeli was introduced by Boxing South Africa board member and Chairperson of the Women in Boxing Zandile Kabini as a new member of the committee. Motsoeli who has over 15 years experience as a broadcaster also opened up about the role she will be playing in advancing the visibility of women in boxing events."   

"Football journalists, Nkululeko Dladla from Soccer Laduma, Marc Strydom of Timeslive and SABC Sport football commentator Brian Mofokeng made their predictions for the DSTV Premiership season and also the GladAfrica Championship season. They also discussed topical matters in the game like the conclusion of the PSL DC and Royal AM case."  "Former Chippa United hea...

"Well travelled freelance sports journalist Simnikiwe Xabanisa looks back at the Springboks 29-10 victory over the Argentine Pumas over the weekend and also discusses the uncertainty around the Rugby Championship fixtures following the coronavirus outbreak in ."   

"Following the admission by the World Athletics authorities that the some of the findings that they used to exclude Caster Semenya and other athletes from participating in their preferred events were misleading, Sport Scientist Prof Ross provides insight on what this could mean for Semenya." 

"Timeslive cricket journalist Tiisetso Malepa had an exclusive story earlier today about the resignation of Proteas assistant coach Enoch Nkwe, just on the eve of the team’s departure for the Sri Lankan tour. Malepa also weighed in on the submission by Proteas coach to the SJN Hearings, where he was responding to allegations of racism against him.  ." 

"In reviewing a fascinating book about the history of black rugby in Makhanda (Grahamstown), the author of Line Breakers….Prof Ashwin Desai takes us back to the origins of this game in the Eastern Cape. In passion filled interview, Desai shares some interesting stories about the standout black rugby clubs and players of that time."   

"The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) President Barry Hendricks looks back at Team SA’s dismal performance in Tokyo where the country only returned with three medals. Hendricks lays the blame on the lack of funding to prepare for these games, as compared to previous Olympics."   

"SAFM Sport On producer and SABC Sports journalist Velile Mnyandu analyses the 31-man squad announced by Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. The youthful team made up of COSAFA Cup and Olympics players will play Zimbabwe and Ghana next month in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. We also discuss the issue of Broos not having a mandate for these qualifiers."   

"Renowned boxing journalist and SABC Commentator Bongani Magasela discusses the controversy that followed the the women's boxing tournament at the Booysens club last week. Magasela had written about the fight which saw favourite and champion Mellisa Muller losing her title to Sheradene Fortuin."   

"Last weekend, boxing promoter Shereen Hunter staged an all women boxing tournament at the Booysens Boxing Club and it was televised on the SABC Sport channel. It was one of the few women's boxing tournaments to be held this month, with the assistance of the Gauteng Boxing Promoters Association."   

"Ahead of Manny Pacquiao's WBA welterweight title fight against Yordeni Ugas in Las Vegas this weekend, Philippines boxing promoter Jim Manangquil talks about his fellow countryman and what it means to have him still fighting at 42." 

"Sekhukhune FC head coach McDonald Makhubedu looked forward to the opening programme of the DSTV Premiership this coming weekend at home against Chippa United. He also touched on his partnership with his assistant coach and former Lesotho national coach Thabo Senong.”  

“The controversial chairman of Bloemfontein Celtic Max Tshabalala addresses his players on the selling of the club’s status. President of the South African Players Union (SAFPU) Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe shares a sad story he’s been getting from Celtic about their relocation to Durban. And prominent Celtic supporter Botha Msila says it’s a painful moment to see his favourite c...

"Former FIFA and PSL referee Ace Ncobo believes that the assistant referee in the MTN8 quarterfinal between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, Zakhele Siwela, could have dealt better and differently with the penalty kicks in that. Especially the moving off the line by the goalkeepers."   

“Former Springboks forward Lawrence Sephaka weighs in on the Springboks hard fought 32-12 victory over Argentina in a Rugby Championship match played in Gqeberha this past weekend. Sephaka discusses the stand out performers as he also looks forward to the next test to be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium again this coming Saturday.”  

“Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala discussed the importance of his TV show… Sitting with Stan and its relevance to the current football generation. We also went down the memory lane with him, looking back at his success at Sundowns and becoming the first Bafana coach.”  

"Olympic gold medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker was surprised by the reception she got at OR Tambo on her return from Tokyo. She's also happy with the performance of Team SA's female swimmers at the recent Olympics and is also looking forward to the FINA World Champs later this year."   

"Kaizer Chiefs head coach Stuart Baxter opened up about his second stint at the club and addressed questions of whether can he return the glory days to Naturena. Baxter also dealt with important questions about transfers and how to stop Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance." 

"Former Boxing SA Chairperson Dr Peter Ngatane pays tribute to his mentor in boxing, the late Alf Buqwana, who passed away this week. Also joining is Buqwana's former colleague, Thabo Spampool, who worked for over two decades with him as a ring official."   

"The IBO bantamweight champion Gideon Buthelezi is demanding 10% cancellation fee from the Xaba boxing academy for a tournament that was scheduled to take police in June. Promoter Linda Saliwa responds."