EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 7 MIN
It's been a heartbreaking few days for South African sport. In the space of just days, the country has lost two young athletes with bright futures ahead of them. Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Jayden Adams, fresh from representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup, has died suddenly, while the rugby community is mourning Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, who collapsed after a training session.
from The Daily Discourse · host SAfm
It's been a heartbreaking few days for South African sport. In the space of just days, the country has lost two young athletes with bright futures ahead of them. Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Jayden Adams, fresh from representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup, has died suddenly, while the rugby community is mourning Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, who collapsed after a training session. Their deaths have left teammates, supporters and the nation asking how such promising lives could be cut so tragically short. Guest: Benjamin Leshoro: Sports Journalist
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It's been a heartbreaking few days for South African sport. In the space of just days, the country has lost two young athletes with bright futures ahead of them. Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Jayden Adams, fresh from representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup, has died suddenly, while the rugby community is mourning Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, who collapsed after a training session.
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