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The South African Jewish Board of Deputies are not happy with SA Rugby's decision to withdraw an invitation to  Israeli rugby team Tel Aviv Heat  to play in the Mzansi Challenge. We spoke to the board's Vice President Zev Kengrel as well as the Director of Rugby at Tel Aviv Kevin Musikanth.

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The former Chelsea midfielder is still missing nine days after the earthquake in Turkey that has left him trapped under the rubble. We spoke the Executive Sports Producer at TRT World Efe Unur as well as Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi who is Sports Editor at Ghana  Broadcasting Corporation.

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Proteas Women's national cricket team suffered a shock three-run defeat to Sri Lanka at Newlands last Friday in their opening game of the T20 World Cup and former player Marcia Letsoalo helped us review the game.

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Dondol Stars caused the biggest upset in round 32 of the Nedbank Cup by knocking out former champions SuperSport United. We spoke to their coach Vincent Rammoni.

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Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions following a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Former American football linebacker Ezra Butler helped us review the final.

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Former South African Indoor Hockey captain and Olympian Steve Evans spoke to us about the current Indoor Hockey World Cup taking place in South Africa.

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We reflected on the South African tennis team going down 4-1 to Luxembourg in their Davis Cup World Group II playoff in Esch-sur-Alzette at the weekend. The result means South Africans are relegated to Regional Group III events to be played later this year. We spoke to tennis analyst Bruce Davidson.

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LeBron James has become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record. James hit 38 points in Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 defeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder to surpass Abdul-Jabbar's mark of 38,387. We spoke to Former South African Basketball national team captain Neo Mothiba ahead of the game.

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It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone by and we were in conversation with Mamelodi Sundowns legend and Bafana Bafana international Themba Mnguni.

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We remembered the late Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend John Moeti who passed away on Monday following a short illness. We spoke to the family spokesperson Victor Rakhale and former Pirates teammate Gavin Lane.

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Daily Sun Journalist Misheck Makora detailed what happened to Stellenbosch FC youngster Oswin Andries who died of stab wounds on Sunday.

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We spoke to former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis about his book 'Through Fire' which is a no-holds-barred autobiography offering insight into his upbringing and being a leader of the South African cricket national team.

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We spoke to South Africa’s sprint king Akani Simbine about launching his foundation and his goals for the athletic calendar year.

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We looked at the local transfer deadline day with SABC Senior Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu as well as the latest transfer news in Europe with the Guardian sports writer and desk editor Ed Aarons.

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We spoke to Proteas all-rounder Wayne Parnell ahead of the third and final ODI match against England on Wednesday where South Africa has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead.

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We discussed Lyle Foster's move to Burnley with youth coach Augusto Palacios. The former Orlando Pirates coach is credited with discovering Foster at an early age

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We reflected on the Australian Open with tennis coach Jeff Coetzee.

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FARPost Senior Reporter Ofhani Munyai gave us insight into what's happening at relegation-threatened Marumo Gallants after head coach Dan Malesela and his technical director Harris Cheou were put on "special leave" following a run of poor results

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We looked back at the South Africa's ODI series win over England with former Proteas all-rounder Justin Kemp.

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Freelance Sports Journalist Will Lancaster gave us insight into Lyle Foster's move to Burnley. The Bafana Bafana international joins the championship side for a reported £8.8million from Belgian club Westerlo. We also spoke to youth coach Augusto Palacios. The former Orlando Pirates coach is credited with discovering Foster at an early age

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We got the thoughts of former Proteas and Scotland international Omar Henry after Aaron Phangiso was suspended for his bowling action while playing for The Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 competition.

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We were in conversation with two prominent South African boxing promoters Lebo Mahoko and Colin Nathan. We discussed the issue of how boxers get paid and the claim by former world champion Xolisani Ndogeni that some promoters give boxers the short end of the stick when it comes to international by paying them peanuts.

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We discussed broadcast rights in South Africa and why the SABC has approached the Competition Commission with Michael Markovitz who is the Head of GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank and former SABC board member in what was part two of the conversation

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We also looked back at the Netball Quad Series with former player Nontle Gwavu.

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We spoke to Stormers head coach John Dobson after they reached the last 16 round of the Heineken Champions Cup.

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We reflected on the weekend that was in the DSTV Premiership with former Kaizer Chiefs defender and SABC Sport Analyst Siphiwe Mkhonza

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We looked ahead to the Netball Quad Series with former national team player Simnikiwe Mdaka

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We spoke to new Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad about his appointment and found out more about his career on Flashback Friday.

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We spoke to AmaZulu President Sandile Zungu about the first half of the season and their expectations under inexperienced coach Romain Folz

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Aaron Mubanga who is Editor in Chief for Zambianfootball.co.zm gave us more insight on Kaizer Chiefs new striker Christian Saile Basomboli. The 22-year-old Congolese joins Amakhosi on three-and-a-half year deal from Zambian club Nchanga Rangers.

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We remembered the late Gerrie Coetzee and opened the lines on how South Africans will remember the former world boxing champion who succumbed to cancer last week.

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Former world boxing champion Xolisani Ndogeni spoke to us about challenges facing current boxers and why they don't have medical insurance in case of career-ending injuries while inside the ring

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We reviewed the English Premiership season so far with Jim White who is a Columnist at the Telegraph.

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We spoke to former Zambia Football Association Genaral Secretary Ponga Liwewe about Enock Mwepu who is hospital after taking ill while while in his native country. The 25-year-old was forced to retire from football in last year because of a hereditary heart condition.

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We spoke to the South African Hockey Indoor National team Goalkeeper Anton van Loggerenberg about the upcoming hockey world cup taking place in South Africa.

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Marks Maponyane reflected on his former club's humiliating 4-0 defeat to AmaZulu in the DSTV Premiership last Friday.

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We spoke to the Director of Cricket at Cricket South Africa Enoch Nkwe after Rob Walter and Shukri Conrad were officially announced as the Proteas new head coaches.

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We discussed broadcast rights in South Africa and why the SABC has approached the Competition Commission with Michael Markovitz who is the Head of GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank and former SABC board member

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Sports Editor at Citizen TV Mike Okinyi talked to us about Kenya's response to a spate of doping cases for their athletes. As of November, 55 Kenyan athletes had been banned and eight provisionally suspended, according to the AIU, an independent body established by World Athletics to combat doping

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We previewed the Australian Open with Tennis Analyst Bruce Davidson

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TS Galaxy President Tim Sukazi joined us in studio to expand more on why he's calling for change at the PSL where Golden Arrows boss Mato Madlala has been the league's acting CEO since 2015. Sukazi also touched on their recent trip to Europe and targets for the rest of the season

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We spoke to New York Cosmos Historian Dr David Kilpatrick spoke to us about the impact of the late Pele on American football where he played alongside the great Jomo 'The Black Prince' Sono.

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Sports24 Reporter Khanyiso Tshwaku spoke to us about Jurie Roux officially leaving SA Rugby after 12 years as CEO.

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iDiski Times Journalist Robin-Duke Madlala explained why he has been banned from attending Golden Arrows matches.

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We spoke to SAFA president Danny Jordaan to find out if the association is considering renaming a stadium after the late Pele. Cape Verde has become the first African country to name a stadium after Pele following a request by Fifa president Gianni Infantino

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Owner of Nielsen Sports SA and Capitalize Media Kelvin Watt spoke to us about Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia and what it means to football in the Middle East

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We spoke to SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt about his team's impressive form. Matsatsantsa are second on the DSTV Premiership log behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns after 14 games

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Head of Content at Wisden India Abhishek Mukherjee gave us an update on Rishabh Pant who was involved in a car accident recently.

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Former IBO International and WBF Intercontinental boxing champion Mfusi Maxhayi has been tragically shot and killed in Mdantsane on Monday. We spoke to Founder of Inksport Jimlongo Monwabisi who broke the story, Mfusi's aunt Faith Mjolo and his former promoter Siphatho Handi.

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NY FIGHTS Boxing Writer Marquis Johns previewed the big fight between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Hector Luis Garcia

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Cricket legend Omar Henry helped us reflect on the Proteas' struggles in their tour of Australia.

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Sports24 Reporter and SABC Sport Analyst Khanyiso Tshwaku discussed Siya Kolisi's move to French club Racing 92. The Springbok captain confirmed he will move to Europe after the world cup later this year.

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender and SABC Sport Analyst Siphiwe Mkhonza reviewed the PSL restart following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup.

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We remembered Brazil football legend Pele who passed on last Thursday following a long battle with cancer. We spoke to legendary reporter Thomas Kwenaite who interviewed Pele in 1994 and also heard from Kaizer Chiefs Chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung.

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We paid tribute to former Bush Bucks goalkeeper and coach Nigel Dixon who passed on after a long battle with cancer.

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We spoke to Lions battter Ryan Rickelton who has been in top form. The 26-year-old has scored two centuries in the 4-Day Series and added another two in the One-Day Cup for Lions following his omission from the Proteas squad touring Australia.

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Argentina sports journalist Francisco Aure spoke to us all the way from Buenos Aries after the Albiceletes won the world cup for the first since 1986.

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French football writer Jeremy Smith looked back at the world cup final between Argentina and France.

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We looked back at the South Africa's batting collapse against Australia in the 6-wicket defeat. We spoke to former Proteas batter Alviro Petersen.

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It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone by and we were in conversation Kaizer Chiefs legend and former Bafana Bafana striker Siyabonga Nomvethe

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We tried to get an explanation as to why Floyd Mayweather's proposed visit to South Africa has been canceled with his management team accusing J4Joy Promotions of false advertising. J4Joy CEO Arnold Nododile was our guest.

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We were joined in studio by former SuperSport United, Bidvest Wits and Baroka FC midfielder Letladi Madubanya who has made the SA Footgolf World Cup team.

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We previewed the semi-final clash between Croatia and Argentina with Juraj Vrdoljak from Croatia

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Head of Broadcast and Commercial at CAF Luxolo September gave us his reaction after Morocco became the first African nation to qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

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Cheetahs CEO Ross van Reenen spoke to us about their participation in the Challenge Cup and expectations for the team this season.

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Lawyer and Sports Writer Kelsey Trainor paid tribute to American sports journalist Grant Wahl who died while covering the quarter-final clash between the Netherlands and Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar.

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We got the latest from Head of Boxing at J4Joy Boxing Sipho Mashego about Floyd Mayweather's highly anticipated visit to South Africa as a guest for his Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in an international boxing event.

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Tennis SA President Gavin Crookes explained why the federation withdrew its support for last weekend's Africa Cares Women's Tennis Challenge.

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Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Hans Vonk gave us insight into the current Dutch national football team seeking to win their first ever world cup in Qatar under manager Louis van Gaal.

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Bulls Communications Manager Lunga Kupiso explained the way forward after Sbu Nkosi was found by the union. The Bok winger was reported missing over weekend.

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We looked back at England reaching the quarterfinals of the world cup to set up a date with France. We spoke to Telegragh Columnist Jim White as well as French football writer Jeremy Smith

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It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone by and we were in conversation with Mamelodi Sundowns legend and former Cameroon international Roger Feutmba.

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Multimedia Journalist at IOL Mike Greenaway discussed Bulls winger Sbu Nkosi being reported missing for three weeks and later being found at his father's house.

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SA FM Sport On broadcast live from the Extreme Fighting Championship’s milestone event, EFC 100 in Paulshof Johannesburg. The main event of the evening featured Zimbabwe's Nicholas Hwende who was defended his belt against the former Flyweight and Bantamweight champion, Nkazimulo Zulu of South Africa.

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In the latest edition of #BoxingWednesday we previewed Dubois V Lerena fight, We also spoke to J 4 Joy CEO Mr Nododile. The show concluded with Boxer Khanyile Bulana currently undergoing surgery for career ending brain injury

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We spoke to Former Springbok prop Lawrence Sephaka about the South Africa's end-of-year tour that concluded with an impressive 27-13 win over England

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Cameroon fought back to a morale boosting 3-3 draw against Serbia to keep their hopes alive at the FIFA World Cup and we spoke to Football Writer Bambe Wanneh Giovanni.

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We spoke to Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi who is the Sports Editor at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation about the Black Stars' win over South Korea at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone by and we were in conversation with football legend George Koumantarakis

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We spoke to Betting Analyst at Betxchange Given Ntsako about the betting trends for the FIFA World Cup and how people are losing money.

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We spoke to Bafana Bafana Captain and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams about recent international friendly matches with the national team and his time at DSTV Premiership champions following the move from SuperSport United

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South Africa's Victor Gomes officiated the game between France and Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, assisted by his countryman Zakhele Siwela and Lesotho's Souro Phatsoane. We spoke SAFA head of referees Abdul Ebrahim.

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We spoke to Sabelo Ngebiyana after he was stuck in Namibia for two weeks after his fight due to late payment of his purse money.

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Former WBO bantamweight champion Zolani Tete faces a possible four-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance around the time of his fourth-round knockout of Jason Cunningham on July 2 in London.

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Sports24 Reporter Khanyiso Tshwaku reflected on the Springboks win over Italy

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Bafana Bafana played to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly against Angola at Mbombela stadium on Saturday and we spoke to former Bafana coach Owen da Gama on the team's performance.

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Being Sports reporter Amr Fahmy who is in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup spoke to us  about a number of issues including reported human rights violations surrounding the Arab country hosting the tournament.

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We spoke to cricket coach Dave Nosworthy about the Proteas' dismal performance at the T20 world cup.

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We spoke to Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene and TS Galaxy midfielder Mlungisi Mbunjana who were amongst players that graduated from a PSL transition programme created by the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

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We spoke to Xolisani "Nomeva" Ndongeni ahead of his fight against Filipino Apinun Khongsong at Sun Coast Casino in Durban.

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The Labour Court dismissed Boxing South Africa’s application to review the decision of the CCMA, which ruled in of former CEO Moffat Qithi. He was fired by the boxing regulatory body following a disciplinary hearing in 2015. Qithi won his case against BSA in 2018 and the CCMA ordered that he be paid R3,9 million plus interest and also be reinstated as CEO.

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SABC Sport Senior reporter Chriselda  Lewis gave us  the latest update on the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.

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We spoke to the Guardian sports writer and desk editor Ed Aarons about the explosive interview Cristiano Ronaldo gave to broadcaster Piers Morgan where he slams Manchester United owners and head coach Erik ten Hag

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Mamelodi Sundowns ladies head coach Jerry Tshabalala reflected on his team's 4-0 defeat to AS FAR in Sunday's 2022 Caf Women's Champions League final.

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Netball SA President Cecilia Molokwane explained why Dorette Badenhorst sacked with Australian Norma Plummer returning as South Africa's coach, having previously held the position from 2016 to 2019.

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We looked back at the Springboks narrow  loss to France with Multimedia Journalist at IOL Sport Mike Greenaway.

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It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone by and we were in conversation with Kaizer Chiefs legend Lifa Gqosha

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SA FM Sport On hosted Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena to talk about a number of issues including being given the head coaching job, expectations for the rest of the season and the kind of football the club will play under his leadership.

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Jackson Chauke and Phumelele Cafu had a face-off in studio after their highly-anticipated rematch was confirmed on Wednesday.

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We spoke to boxing trainer Bruno Pereira about Sabelo Ngebinyana who is still in Namibia two weeks after his fight waiting for his purse money.