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We are joined by boxing promoter and head of TLB Promotions Joyce Kungwane as she outlines a new initiative to encourage the youth of South Africa to stay away from drug abuse and she is doing so using the sport of boxing with a tournament to be held at Turffontein on 28 June 2024 from 14h00. 

On our On The Money feature, we chat to award winning sports journalist Khanyiso Tshwaku on what it takes to be a renowned journalist as well as the tips and tricks of the trade. 

Banyana are on the verge of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Soccer Laduma journalist, Kamogelo Motecwane joined from Loftus to preview the match against Nigeria. 

On our On The Money slot, we spoke to Varsity Cup rugby coach Mac Masina about the structures of development rugby in school and university and the role that Varsity Cup plays to produce future Springboks.

We are joined by Prof Jon Patricios who gives us the lowdown on how to deal with concussions in contact sport and how those can be sustained and which steps to take in the event one occurs. 

We take a look at the action from the Easter weekend with CAF Champions League where Sundowns took on Yanga from Tanzania. We also delve into the United Rugby Championship where the Bulls where looking to secure a home knockout game as well as the Premier League with the title race heating up. 

Former Spar Proteas captain, Bongi Msomi joins us as she reflects back on a successful career in netball and playing for the national team as well as her future plans post retirement. 

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Tiyani Mabunda joins us as we look back at the success of the club in 2023 having won the DSTV Premiership and Africa Football League. We also look at the success of the Ladies team that have gone on to win the CAF Women's Champions League, the HollywoodBets Super League as well as the COSAFA Cup and being named the CAF Women's team of the year. 

th His Excellency Sakaria Kone, ambassador for Cote D'Ivoire in South Africa joined to give us an update on how his country is preparing and prepared for the upcoming 2023 AFCON which is set to kick off from January 13th. 

Michael Abrahamson chats to Allon Rock from Pickle Ball South Africa, a sport that is a mixture of tennis and other racquet sporting codes. In this interview we learn about the growth of the sport in South Africa as well as how people can get into the sport

Michael Abrahamson chats to former Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City player, Lebogang Manyama. 

The dispute with Banyana and SAFA gets broken down by Michael Abrahamson and SABC Sport Journalist Velile Mnyandu. 

Mr 50 – 0 Floyd Money Mayweather is returning to South Africa for the Motherland Tour 2023. Michael Abrahamson chat to FrontRow / Floyd Mayweather's manager Keane Anis about details of the tour. 

Michael Abrahamson is joined by SABC Cricket Analyst Hussein Manack as they chat about the drama from the encounter at Edgbaston for the 1st Ashes Test between England and Australia. 

The champ is back home and that is after Kgothatso Montjane – a Grand Slam winner , she chats to Michael Abrahamson about her success in France after winning the French Open as well as the French Riviera Open. 

On the Money this week, Michael Abrahamson chats to Event and Marketing Executive for the Hollywood Bets Durban July for Gold Circle, Stephen Marshall as he takes us through what goes into preparing for Africa's premium horse racing event as well as what fans who have never been there can expect at the 2023 edition.

Joining us on the show to talk about the Power to Youth was The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Rogers Monama as he gave details about Limpopo and how the province is made strides in being a good host of sporting events.

Michael Abrahamson is joined by former Spar Proteas player, Mampho Tsotetsi as they look ahead to how other teams are preparing for the 2023 Netball World Cup. There is also a review of the Telkom Netball League weekend

Michael Abrahamson chats to former Free State Cheetahs player, Kabamba Floors about the Currie Cup and how the Cheetahs managed to secure a home final where they will be taking on the defending champions, The Pumas

Following big announcements by the PGA and LIV Golf, Michael Abrahamson chats to golf correspondent, Garrett Johnston about the US Open and how Wyndham Clark was able to win the third major of the year, pipping the likes of Rory Mcllroy. 

Michael Abrahamson chats to eSport shoutcaster Samantha Wright about the world of eSport and why it is considered a sport and opportunities to make a living and earn money as an eSport athlete. 

Gerda Steyn breaks a 34 year old Comrades record. 

Michael Abrahamson chats to ultra marathon runner, Gerda Steyn who broke a 34 year old Comrades Marathon record after she was victorious at the down run race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. 

Nuggets win first NBA title in 47 years. 

Michael Abrahamson chats to basketball correspondent Junior Yele about the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA title in their 47 years of existence following a 4-1 finals win. 

Guest: Michelle Schwartzel,  Estate Manager at Community Scheme Ombud Services 

SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS......SABC Sports Reporter Thabiso Mosia is at the Comrades Marathon and now speaks to Michelle Schwartzel who is an Estate Manager that is registered with CSOS

Guest: Thembelihle Mbatha, CSOS Ombud  Acting Chief 

SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS......SABC Sports Reporter Thabiso Mosia is at the Comrades Marathon and caught up with Thembelihle Mbatha

Guest: Mr Lesiba Sishoka, Executive Director for Corporate Services at the Community Scheme Ombud Services

SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS SABC Sports Reporter Thabiso Mosia is at the Comrades Marathon and now speaks to Mr Lesiba Sishoka 

Guest: Mr Donovan Goliath, Deputy Chair of the Board of CSOS

Guest: Mtho Xulu, Board Member 

SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS......

Guest: Bruce Davidson, Tennis correspondent

Michael Abrahamson looks back at the French Open final with regular contributor of the show Bruce Davidson, a tennis correspondent. 

Guest: Neil Tovey, Former Bafana Bafana captain 

Following the news of Clive Barker's passing, Michael Abrahamson chats to former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey as they pay tribute to the man who was affectionately known as "The Dog". 

On our weekly legend feature, The Autobiography, Michael Abrahamson chats to silver medalist at the Olympics in 1996, Hezekiel Sepeng. 

Michael Abrahamson chats to SABC Sport Journalist as they look back at the URC final where the Stormers fell short amongst Munster and could not defend their title.

As we recap the weekend, Michael spoke to Soccer Laduma journalist, Tshepang Mailwane on the different end of season awards in the league as well as Orlando Pirates winning the Nedbank Cup. 

Guest: Soccer Laduma journalist, Tshepang Mailwane

Michael Abrahamson is joined by Olympian Zandre Labuschagne - she has represented South Africa at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens – thereby making her the first female artistic gymnast to represent South Africa at the Olympics in 44 years.

Guest; Nomsa Mahlangu, University of Johannesburg Director of Sports

Our weekly feature, On The Money goes into the world of university sport and how it is run. In this conversation, Michael Abrahamson chats to Director of Sport at the University of Johannesburg, Nomsa Mahlangu

Guest: Vincent Ntunja, Cape Town Tigers Coach

Michael Abrahamson is joined on the line from Kigali by Cape Town Tigers coach Vincent Ntunja ahead of the Basketball Africa League playoffs. He also shares the news of him being selected as part of the NBA Summer League

Guest: Tiyani Mabunda, former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder

Michael Abrahamson chats to former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Tiyani Mabunda as they pay tribute to the late Sundowns official, Alex Shakoane.

Guest: Vincent Ntunja, Assistant coach at the Cape Town Tigers

Ahead of the Basketball League Africa games in Kigali, Michael Abrahamson chats to assistant coach at the Cape Town Tigers, Vincent Ntunja on their preparation for the tournament. 

Guest; Michael Vlismas

Michael Abrahamson along with Michael Vlismas pay tribute to a golfing legend in South Africa, John Bland who passed away earlier in the week. 

The Autobiography is a feature where we chat to legends of South African sport and Michael Abrahamson had a chance to chat to Dr. Ali Bacher who was a renowned cricket administrator. 

Guest: Bernard Jackman, a former Ireland hooker

The United Rugby Championship is getting closer to the finale and Irish teams are looking good. Michael chats with Bernard Jackman, a former Ireland hooker on the dominance of Irish rugby. 

Guest: Prince Ndiweni, F1 Correspondent

On the weekend recap, Michael Abrahamson catches up with Prince Ndiweni, F1 Correspondent to look back at the Miami GP. 

South Africa is going to the 2023 Cricket World Cup thanks to mother nature, Machael Abrahamson is joined by Alviro Petersen on the qualification as well as how the season has gone for the Proteas. 

NBA Playoffs and Michael is joined by Junior Yele, as they look ahead to which team will make it to their respective conference finals. 

Guest: Khotso Sello, Rugby correspondent 

Michael Abrahamson looks ahead to the United Rugby Championship with rugby correspondent Khotso Sello as well as the reappointment of John Plumtree as Sharks coach.

Guest: Eddie Leie, Former Proteas spinner

Michael Abrahamson chats to former Proteas spinner, Eddie Leie on the retirement of Shabnim Ismail from international cricket and if the women's game is well developed from schools all the way to playing franchise. 

Guest: Joe Crann – The Star Sheffield Journalist

Arsenal could return to the top of the Premier League table if they can pick up a much-needed three points against Chelsea tonight.

The title shifted into Manchester City's hands in Arsenal's last outing, with Mikel Arteta's side losing 4-1 at the Etihad, making it four consecutive games without a win. After City's victory over Fulham on the weekend, Pep Guardiola's side overtook the Gunners into first, but Mikel Arteta's side could move back to the top when they face an out-of-form Chelsea.

The Blues haven't won in their last eight games across all competitions, with Frank Lampard's side 12th in the Premier League table with an extremely tough run of fixtures ahead. Arsenal have won their last three clashes against the Blues in the Premier League, with Gabriel scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win in the last meeting.

On the Money : Padel in SA

Guest: Paulo do Carmo - Director of the South African Padel Association and English commentator for the A1 Global Padel tour

Focus:1. Popularity of the sport in SA compared to worldwide

2. Number of courts available in SA

3. Cost of the sport

4. Rules of the sport

5. Scoring system

6. Available for men and women? And youngsters of all ages?

7. Singles and doubles?

8. Extent of injuries

9. Possibility of padel at Olympics in future.

10. Major competitions

On the Money   : Padel in SA

Guest: Paulo do Carmo - Director of the South African Padel Association and English commentator for the A1 Global Padel tour

 1. Popularity of the sport in SA compared to worldwide

2. Number of courts available in SA

3. Cost of the sport

4. Rules of the sport

5. Scoring system

6. Available for men and women? And youngsters of all ages?

7. Singles and doubles?

8. Extent of injuries

9. Possibility of padel at Olympics in future.

10. Major competitions

Sports news update 

Guest: Dr Ali Bacher, Former CSA President

Guest: Prince Ndlweni, F1 Correspondent

Guest: Mahlomola Morake, Centre Circle Dot Onl8ine Editor

First Touch Academy emerged victorious in the first Limpopo derby of the season, played on week 11 of the 2023 Hollywood Super League

We also pay attention to the clash between Tshwane University of Technology and University of Western Cape.

Sport news coverage for Friday 28th May

Mamelodi Sundowns have booked themselves into the CAF champions league semi finals after beating the Algerian based side CR Beelouizdad

Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sport Reporte