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FAQs about Sport Light:How many episodes does Sport Light have?The podcast currently has 786 episodes available.
August 22, 2020Go fourth Nontu Mgabhi! Tale of 7 days, 7 marathons, 7 continentsThere was no time to even shower as marathon runner Nontu Mgabhi went straight from finishing a marathon to jumping on a plane to compete in the next 42.2km, travelling in her running kit.And Mgabhi, who has become the first woman from Africa to complete the World Marathon Challenge - 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents - said this week she “cried when she saw the bed in the hotel” after crossing the 7th finishing line in Miami.GUEST: Nontu Mgabhi - South African marathon runner...more17minPlay
August 22, 2020Time for a discussion on a leagueSpringbok Women’s captain Babalwa Latsha says South Africa should start having a serious conversation about the establishment of a professional rugby league sooner rather than later.Latsha‚ who is a finalist in Athlete of the Year‚ Woman of the Year and Global Woman in Sport at the Momentum gsport Awards‚ said rugby should emulate the SA Football Association (Safa)‚ which started a National Women’s League last year.Guest:Babalwa Latsha - Springbok Women’s captain...more21minPlay
August 15, 2020The life and times of Gary KirstenA left-hander with a batting technique of his own, Gary Kirsten was known as one of the strongest pillars of the South African top-order. The only thing that distinguished him from others was his calm-headed and determined approach towards the game of cricket. Kirsten’s game revolved around his basic strengths and weaknesses and his adaptability to different conditions.Guest: Gary Kirsten...more30minPlay
August 15, 2020Ajax edge closer to promotion/How are they preparing for Absa Premiership return?Ajax Cape Town moved nine points clear at the top of the GladAfrica Championship standings after seeing off Richards Bay on Wednesday afternoon.Thanks again to the league’s leading scorer, Abednigo Mosiatlhaga, the Urban Warriors secured a 51st point with this crucial win.GUEST: Shooz Mekuto – Ajax Cape Town Team Manager Contact: 083 468 9763...more16minPlay
August 15, 2020How Sarah Ferguson survived Covid-19Sarah Ferguson, the inspirational open water swimmer and founder of Breathe Conservation, was diagnosed with coronavirus 10 days before a countrywide lockdown was declared in South Africa. This is her story and poignant advice to others.Guest: Sarah Ferguson, the inspirational open water swimmer and founder of Breathe Conservation...more11minPlay
August 15, 2020Brad Binder’s lonely, winding road into the MotoGP history booksGuest: F1 columnist - Natalie Le Clue...more16minPlay
August 08, 2020How Dinesha Devnarain got her ideal jobGuest: head coach of both the South African Women’s Under-19 side and the Women’s National Academy - Dinesha Devnarain...more16minPlay
August 08, 2020Mbali Zantsi done with boxing this yearInternationally renowned female promoter Mbali "Don Queen" Zantsi has vehemently ruled out even the slightest chance of seeing her Showtime Boxing Promotion staging a tournament this year.Zantsi, who staged the first female professional boxing tournament in 2007 in Durban where Noni "She Bee Stingin' Tenge and Unathi "African Queen" Myekeni made their pro debuts, usually is not seen early in the year.Guest: Internationally renowned female promoter Mbali "Don Queen" Zantsi...more16minPlay
August 08, 2020Teaching social and emotional learning to youth through sportCoolPlay is a Not For Profit (NPO) Trust founded in Cape Town in 2010. CoolPlay started with the support and funding of the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation and The Learning Trust. Initially just a sporting program we were encouraged by Morne Du Plessis, the Laureus Chairman, to think deeply about what kind impact we wanted to make with the youth in our programs.GUEST: Esther Sampson - Program Manager...more15minPlay
August 08, 2020How Mary-Jane Sokhela built a women’s football clubThe Durban Ladies owner was instrumental in the formation of Banyana Banyana before setting her sights on building her club into one of the most renowned in women’s football.GUEST: Durban Ladies founder and Chairperson - Mary-Jane Sokhela...more16minPlay
FAQs about Sport Light:How many episodes does Sport Light have?The podcast currently has 786 episodes available.