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Former Bidvest Wits midfielder Papy Faty collapsed and died during a match in Swaziland last week. Wits released him because of a heart condition a couple of year ago but he defied doctors and continued playing after signing a short contract with Swazi team Malanti Chiefs but 28-year-old sadly passed away during a game between Malanti Chiefs and Green Mamba. We spoke to Times of Swaziland Sports editor Lwazi Dlamini. We also spoke Malanti Chiefs spokesperson Malanti Chiefs Lungile Dube. Dr Ntlopi Mogoru was our guest as we looked at the FIFA guidelines medical procedures while Wits coach Gavin Hunt reflected on Papy Faty’s time at Wits.

We continued with our Freedom day build up and former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke about Makana Football league they formed in 1966 while he and other political leaders were imprisoned on Robben Island. We also spoke to Precious McKenzie who is a South African-born former weightlifter who won 4 gold medals representing both England and New Zealand as he was not eligible to represent South Africa because he was coloured. We also spoke to Author Dewald Steyn about South Africa’s first black Olympians Jan Mashiane and Len Taunyane who both took part in the 1904 Olympic Games.

We continued with our Freedom day build up and former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke about Makana Football league they formed in 1966 while he and other political leaders were imprisoned on Robben Island. We also spoke to Precious McKenzie who is a South African-born former weightlifter who won 4 gold medals representing both England and New Zealand as he was not eligible to represent South Africa because he was coloured. We also spoke to Author Dewald Steyn about South Africa’s first black Olympians Jan Mashiane and Len Taunyane who both took part in the 1904 Olympic Games.

We continued with our Freedom day build up and celebrated the legacy of the late Khaya Majola, a former cricketer and administrator. Hoosain Ayob was our guest. Johnny Jacobs - President of St Augustine Cricket club helped us tell the story of the late South African born - former England cricketer Basil D’Oliveira.

We continued with our Freedom day build up and celebrated the legacy of the late Khaya Majola, a former cricketer and administrator. Hoosain Ayob was our guest. Johnny Jacobs - President of St Augustine Cricket club helped us tell the story of the late South African born - former England cricketer Basil D’Oliveira.

Part Three of our Freedom day build-up, We spoke to a devout boxing fan Joy Greyvenstein who has been honoured by Boxing SA for her passion for the sport. The boxing community call her MamCirha and she will tells us what attracted her to boxing. We also highlighted the contribution made by legendary Boxing Administrator Mr Les Muller. Muller's protégé Mava Malla and boxing trainer Loyiso Mtya paid tribute.

Part Three of our Freedom day build-up, We spoke to a devout boxing fan Joy Greyvenstein who has been honoured by Boxing SA for her passion for the sport. The boxing community call her MamCirha and she will tells us what attracted her to boxing. We also highlighted the contribution made by legendary Boxing Administrator Mr Les Muller. Muller's protégé Mava Malla and boxing trainer Loyiso Mtya paid tribute.

We spoke to Blanche Moila (Queen of the Road) who made history in 1984 when she became the first black female athlete to be awarded Springbok Colours. SAFA President Danny Jordaan talked to us about SA being re-admitted back into international football. We also spoke to the great Vusi "Computer" Lamola about the SA Black eleven team that beat Argentina at Rand Stadium in 1976.

We spoke to Blanche Moila (Queen of the Road) who made history in 1984 when she became the first black female athlete to be awarded Springbok Colours. SAFA President Danny Jordaan talked to us about SA being re-admitted back into international football. We also spoke to the great Vusi "Computer" Lamola about the SA Black eleven team that beat Argentina at Rand Stadium in 1976.

We spoke to Former SA Sports Minister Ngconde Balfour about SA Sport pre and post 1994 elections, unification talks, transformation and quota systems as part of our freedom day build up. Also joining the conversation was Mayihlome Tshwete to reflect on the role his father Steve Tshwete played in sport. The struggle icon is SA’s first sports minister in a democratic state.