LIGWAGWALA FM’S LETSWALO FLIES HIGH
By Monwabisi Jimlongo A gift in the form of a transistor radio, which Ligwalagwala FM sport commentator Bheki Letswalo received after acing his standard five (now Grade Seven) examinations set…
THE SOFT VOICE OF IKWEKWEZI FM
By Monwabisi Jimlongo The soft voice of Bathabile Mabena continues to deliver flawless sport commentary on Ikwekwezi FM.Born 43 years ago, Mabena dreamt of standing in front of learners and…
LET KOFA CATCH YOUR ATTENTION
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Lesedi FM sport commentator Thabo ‘Mr Cool’ Kofa never gave up in his quest to become a radio presenter even after he failed his first audition almost…
PONDO BLOWING THE HORN
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Not many people know that Ukhozifm sport commentator Themba Pondo once struggled to speak isiZulu, his home language.Few people know that Pondo’s inability to speak isiZulu at…
CONNIE ‘INVADES’ PEOPLE’S HOMES
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Award-winning radio sport commentator Constance ‘Connie’ Matjipa has come a very long way in the broadcasting industry. And, by her own admission, Thobela FM’s Matjipa overcame many…
FINAL BELL RINGS FOR BUQWANA
The bell has rung for the last time for one of the most recognisable fight officials in South Africa Alfred ‘Kid Bassie’ Buqwana, who passed away aged 79. Kroonstad-born Buqwana,…
SINYABI, HANDI LAMENT CONDITION OF FAMOUS MDANTSANE VENUE
By Monwabisi Jimlongo A former boxing promoter and an erstwhile South African champion have lamented the shameful condition of the famous Mdantsane Indoor Sports Centre. Siphatho Handi, who traded as…
LANGERMAN JOINS SWALLOWS
One of the most decorated defenders in South Africa Tebogo Langerman has joined Swallows FC from Mamelodi Sundowns. Langerman, who joined Sundowns from SuperSport United nine years ago, has agreed…
USUTHU OFFLOAD TSHABALALA
AmaZulu have released former Bafana Bafana left wing Siphiwe Tshabalala. The erstwhile Kaizer Chiefs star only made three appearances for Usuthu last season. Tshabalala, who turns 37 on 25 September,…
TEAM OF CHOICE WIN PREMIER’S CUP
Maritzburg United won the KZN Premier’s Cup after they beat their provincial rivals AmaZulu 5-3 on penalties at the Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on Sunday evening. The match went straight…
