Sport On

Busy weekend of Sport it was. Tennis, Cricket, Rugby and Boxing – We had our men on the ground giving us the latest and what to expect from these events. Our Flash Back Friday feature guest was Tennis Legend Kevin Curren – he had great insights on the on-going Wimbledon 2018 where SA’s Kevin Anderson is doing ever so well. We also got reaction to Kaizer Chiefs new coach, Giovanni Solinas, SABC Sport Reporter Velile Mbuli joined us.

Tim Sukazi of QT Sports has agreed to speak to us after pleading guilty to charges of fixing the price of commision fees when selling players. We also crossed over to Madrid to get more details about Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Juventus, Alberto Pinero joined us from all the way in Spain. Tax expert Mr Frank Bold joined us to talk about tax issues affecting footballers

WE opened the show with the BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY - South Africa’s Kevin Anderson completed a miraculous comeback to defeat the mighty Roger Federer, Chris Bowers was watching the action for us. The spotlight turned to Cricket. Former SA Cricketer Peter Kirsten joined us on the line, to help us preview the SA vs Sri Lanka tour. We were also joined by former SA Under – 19 Cricket coach Lawrence Mahathlane, who is with the squad in England.

BIG STORY- Tonight we speak to the Competition Commission after Tim Sukazi pleads guilty to charges of fixing the price of commision fees when negotiating transfer fees. In total 37 intermediaries have been charged. Mamelodi Sundowns Video and Performance analyst Mario Masha was our guest on our CAREERS IN SPORT feature.

England’s World Cup run has got Fans believing again! The fans and the nation has fallen back in love with the team, Paul Barber – SABC Correspondant based in London shared his thoughts on the new found confidence in Gareth Southgate men. Raymond Hack the chairman of the FIFA Players Status Committee was our guest. He explained why FIFA sent the Ndoro matter back to SA authorities and what must happen now?

Jam packed show it was. From Tour de France preview with Phil Liggett to Africa’s only representative at the Tour Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. We also looked at Super Rugby and Formula 1 previews with Craig Ray and Natalie Le Clu. Our Flash Back Friday guest was Legendary Horse rider Pierre Strydom

We look at the business side of the Vodacom Durban July with many flocking to Durban this weekend, Durban Tourism Marketing manager Mr Sbu Zondi joined us to break down the expected numbers and revenue. And this gaves us an opportunity to look at the state of horseracing as sport and horse betting in the country. Horse racing expert and betting manager Given Nkuna and Craig Peyper joined us live in studio.

Celtic players have stayed away from training, allegedly because they have not been paid. Sport Reporter Tshenolo Meruti, who has been following the story joined us to tell us more. We also crossed to Senegal to hear Senegalese Football Federation President Mr Augustin Senghor after writing a letter to Fifa about the way they exited the World Cup. Brand reputation expert Mr Solly Moeng also came on to look at some of the blunders our football leaders continue to make, FIFA, SAFA and PSL.

Zola Luthuli - Maritzburg United Kit manager. He commenced working as a kit manager in 1996/97 after failing trials with Manning Rangers. Great Story!

Biggest story of the day dominating the headlines - today's ruling from the South Gauteng High Court which has overturned the verdict that resulted in Ajax Cape Town being automatically relegated from Top – Flight football. Velile Mbuli, Ajax Cape Town CEO Ari Efstathiou and PSL’s Connie Motshumi joined us to break this saga down.

Tschops Sipuka – Legendary SA Motorsport racer. He joined us live at our PE Studios to chat about his illustrious careers and the state of Motorsport in SA today.

The great Diego Maradona’s behaviour at the 2018 World Cup as FIFA Ambassador has been questionable. Argentina Football writer Marcela Mora y araujo, someone who’s been following Maradona for years joined us to share some light on his latest antics. We also find out about the role of Technical Director, what role does it play in SA football development? SAFA Technical Director Neil Tovey joined us.

SABC Sport Reporter Lethabo Kganyago left Polokwane City Press conference crying following undermining and inappropriate behaviour from Polokwane City Chairman Johnny Mogaladi. She joined us together with PLK City Spokesperson Vusi Ntimane to tell us what went down, A MUST LISTEN. With Germany knocked out of the 2018 WC after group stages we crossed to Berlin to get reaction back at home – Ira Spitzer joined. We also got reaction from Nigeria’s Shina Oludare, following the Super Eagles’ exit

This evening we tackled the sensitive topic of the state of refereeing in SA Football. SAFA Head of Referees Ari Soldatos joined us in studio. Before then, former SA Public Protector Adv Thuli Madonsela joined us to weigh in on the Ashwin Willemse and Supersport SAGA. She had great insights from a legal point of view.

This evening we tackled the sensitive topic of age cheating that’s been a big issue in SA Football. Self-confessed age cheater Seuntjie Mothlajwa – a former Supersport United/Jomo Cosmos and Ajax CT player joined us in studio to tell us how he got caught up in this rife issue (he had some names). Also joining us was Mr Buti Lerefolo – Chairperson of the School of Excellence