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TimesLIVE
17-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Letladi Madubanya picks Lucas Ribeiro as Footballer of the Season
In the 72nd episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Mahlatse Mphahlele is joined by former SuperSport United, Bidvest Wits, Bloemfontein Celtic, Platinum Stars and Maritzburg United midfielder Letladi Madubanya. The discussion with the former combative midfielder starts with Madubanya's upbringing in Alexandra, where he grew up around superstars like the late Isaac 'Shakes' Kungwane and Brian 'Spiderman' Baloyi.
TimesLIVE
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'We are thankful for support'
In the 70th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter and TimesLIVE sports reporter Mahlatse Mphahlele is joined by content creators Thabo and Siphiwe Mbata. Thabo and Siphiwe are the brains behind popular football channel AmaFansWethu that has taken South Africa by storm with their creative interviews at stadiums. Content creation is the buzzword and they spoke at length about how they started their channel and the challenges they have faced along the way without financial support. Over the past few years their channel has attracted millions of followers and Thabo, better known as Sthibo, says he is humbled by the backing he has received from channel supporters.
TimesLIVE
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'We are thankful for support from football fans'
In the 69th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter and TimesLIVE sports reporter Mahlatse Mphahlele is joined by content creators Thabo and Siphiwe Mbata. Thabo and Siphiwe are the brains behind popular football channel AmaFansWethu that has taken South Africa by storm with their creative interviews at stadiums. Content creation is the buzzword and they spoke at length about how they started their channel and the challenges they have faced along the way without financial support. Over the past few years their channel has attracted millions of followers and Thabo, better known as Sthibo, says he is humbled by the backing he has received from channel supporters.
TimesLIVE
26-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Mhlongo and Holomisa on Pirates coach Ouaddou and state of motorsport in SA
In the 69th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo and motorsport driver Fikile Holomisa. The discussion starts with Holomisa, of team Qhobani, who is related to politician Bantu, talking about how he got into motorsport and how he is championing transformation. Mhlongo, who also played for Bafana Bafana, Chippa United, Bidvest Wits and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM), joined to talk about football current affairs.
TimesLIVE
19-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
World champ Proteas return to heroes' welcome
In the 68th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by sportscaster Philasande Sixaba to discuss leading stories making headlines. The discussion starts with a reflection on Mamelodi Sundowns winning their first match at the Fifa Club World Cup, beating Ulsan HD FC of South Korea 1-0 to boost their chances of progressing past Group F. The focus shifts to the Proteas, who became world champions with a five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's at the weekend and returned to a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday. The panel ended their discussion by talking about the Springboks, who are in camp in Johannesburg where coach Rassie Erasmus is preparing for the international season. The campaign starts with a clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town on June 28, followed by back-to-back matches against Italy at Loftus (July 5) and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (July 12), then a Test against Georgia in Mbombela on July 19.
