In this episode, we dive into the journey of South African cricket star Heinrich Klaasen — from the surprising reasons behind his international retirement to his incredible second chapter in the Indian Premier League with Sunrisers Hyderabad.

We unpack:

Why Klaasen stepped away from international cricket

How the pressures and demands of the game shaped his decision

His rebirth in the IPL and why he’s loving life with SRH

The freedom, form and confidence he’s found in Hyderabad

How his power-hitting has made him one of the most feared finishers in the league

If you’re a cricket fan, this is a must-watch look into Klaasen’s mindset, his new environment, and why the IPL has brought out some of the best cricket of his career.

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In this explosive episode of The Sias du Plessis Show, we sit down with the one and only Shady Lurker — also known as DJ Warras. A towering figure in South African entertainment, DJ Warras has done it all: from dominating the airwaves as a top-tier radio host, to setting dancefloors alight as a DJ, to becoming one of SA’s most outspoken and unfiltered personalities online.

We dive deep into:

🎧 His rise from the club scene to national radio fame

🔥 The Shady Lurker persona and why it ruffles so many feathers

📺 Career highs, controversies, and the industry stories he’s never told before

💥 His raw, uncensored views on culture, media, politics, and the SA entertainment landscape

😳 The moments that had our entire team nervous behind the cameras

This is by far our most controversial episode yet. Expect honesty. Expect heat. Expect unfiltered Warras.

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South African gymnastics history-maker Caitlin Rooskrantz joins Sias du Plessis for an inspiring and open conversation on The Sias du Plessis Show. 🇿🇦🤸‍♀️

From making history as the first South African gymnast to qualify for the Olympics in 15 years to representing the nation at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, Caitlin has broken barriers and redefined what’s possible for African gymnasts on the world stage.

In this interview, she talks about:

✨ Her journey from a young girl in Johannesburg to the global stage

💪 The challenges of being a trailblazer in South African gymnastics

🏅 Balancing elite sport, studies, and life beyond competition

🌍 How she hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes

Caitlin also shares what she’s currently working on, including her plans to grow gymnastics in South Africa and her ambitions beyond the mat.

🎙️ Don’t miss this powerful conversation with one of South Africa’s most determined and ground-breaking athletes.

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Pieter Coetzé is the new 100m backstroke world champion — and he’s just getting started. 🇿🇦💦

In this exclusive interview on The Sias du Plessis Show, Pieter opens up about:

His journey to becoming the world’s fastest backstroker

Why he turned down a U.S. college scholarship to stay in South Africa

The sacrifices, setbacks, and victories along the way

His dreams of Olympic gold and putting South African swimming on the global map

👉 Whether you’re a die-hard swimming fan or just love stories of grit and ambition, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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Bokang “Little Giant” Masunyane is one of South Africa’s most exciting MMA fighters, known for his explosive wrestling, relentless pace, and fearless fighting style. Despite standing at just 5’2”, Masunyane has carved out a reputation as a giant-killer in the strawweight division, competing on the global stage in ONE Championship.

Born and raised in Johannesburg, Bokang rose from humble beginnings to become a national wrestling champion before transitioning to MMA. With highlight-reel wins and a fighting spirit that has captured fans worldwide, the “Little Giant” is proving that size is no barrier when it comes to heart, skill, and determination.

Follow his journey as he continues to represent South Africa in the cage and inspire the next generation of fighters.

South African tennis legend John-Laffnie de Jager made his mark as a world top-20 doubles player, winning 7 ATP titles and reaching multiple Grand Slam semi-finals. Today, he’s just as influential off the court – mentoring rising stars, captaining South Africa in Davis Cup, and working with some of the game’s best, including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

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The former 5FM DJ, who along with Sasha Martinengo brought South Africa one of the most successful day time radio shows, joins me for an honest and real conversation about his career, his love for scuba diving, how he became the voice of SuperSport and the pressures of being a man and father today. Why we need to be brave and speak up about mental health. For too long it has been a taboo subject and now men across the country need to stand up and speak about their minds to encourage others to speak up and lead by example instead of shy away from a condition that affects a lot of people on a daily basis.

Director, writer and star of Poachers Moon, the gifted Tom Datnow and his talented co-star, Kathryn Crosby, join me in conversation ahead of the much-anticipated release of the film, which is getting tongues wagging and people excited about making movies in South Africa. It is a gripping tale of two friends divided by poverty and rhino poaching, who become enemies to ensure their survival in a raw, riveting and relentless film that is set to have you on the edge of your seat. Out this November.

Formula One fans fasten your seatbelts! Broadcast legend, Sasha Martinengo, joins me on the show to give unique insights into motorsport, South Africa's chances of finally hosting an F1 race, why he thinks Christian Horner left Red Bull and why he believes Max Verstappen is one of the greatest drivers of all time. Martinengo also shares his top 5 favourite cars, how he started in radio and what it means to be the driving force behind one of the fastest growing sports in the world, PADEL! Don't miss this trip down "radio memory lane" with one of the legends of South African broadcasting.

Kickboxing used to be one of the most popular martial arts disciplines, but over the years, it has played second fiddle to the likes of muay thai and boxing, while mixed martial arts is now very much mainstream and grabbing all the spotlight. Enter Morné Lotter. The man has been tasked with reviving kickboxing in South Africa and the WKU K1 president knows he has a job on his hands to take the sport back to the heights it held in years gone by. He speaks about his plan to make a change, to empower women in the sport and why UFC champion, Dricus du Plessis, a former K1 world champion, has been responsible for more people taking up kickboxing again and competing on the global stage.