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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

Michael chats with SABC Sport journalist Mazola Molefe on the announcement by the SAFA on looking for a new broadcast partner in order to improve their revenue. 

President of Gymnastics SA, Donovan Jurgens speaks to Michael Abrahmson about the upcoming Gymnastics Africa Championships and medal prospects for South African participants.

The Recap - URC sets up a repeat of last year's final in the quarters

Micheal Abrahamson chats to Cape Times and IOL sports editor, Ashfak Mohamed about  the Bulls who now eagerly awaiting their United Rugby Championship quarter-final match against the Stormers after ruthlessly taking Leinster apart with a 62-7 win.

Charles Baloyi, SABC Sports Journalist chats to Michael Abrahamson about Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum won the men's London Marathon on Sunday in the second-fastest official time over the distance in history.

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The Recap - Sundowns draw first blood 

Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana speaks to Michael Abrahamson after Masandawana showed they are a force to be reckoned with as they thumped CR Belouizdad 4-1 in a CAF Champions League quarter-final clash in Algiers.

Autobiography on Topsport - Patrick Selepe (19h32 - 19h55) 

On the latest episode of the Autobiography, Michael Abrahamson chats to former wheelchair tennis star, Patrick Selepe who has come leaps and bounds as an athlete. He overcame a disability at a young age and went on to be a force in the world of wheelchair tennis. 

International Polo returns to SA

The Nedbank International Polo event is back and the  Inanda Polo Club in Sandton is where it will be taking place right here in Johannesburg on Saturday, 22 April. 

Guest:Harmony Tshinga,Central Gauteng Cricket coach

Michael Abrahamson chats to Central Gauteng Cricket coach, Harmony Tshinga about mini-cricket celebrating 40 years and Tshinga was part of the programme when it started in 1982. 

Guest: Michael Osborn

The Sunshine Tour season-ending Tour Championship at Serengeti Estates preview.

Guest:Decorated and leading boxing trainer in South Africa

Ringside on SAFM

 Decorated and leading boxing trainer in South Africa

Guest: Joe Crann, Joe Crann from The Star

Michael Abrahamson is joined by Joe Crann from The Star Sheffield and they wrap up the UEFA Champions League as teams are vying for a spot in the semis

Michael Abrahamson chats to the founder of Cash n Sport, Nqobile Ndlovu on the effects betting has in sport as well as the pros and cons of it sponsorship, this following a decision by Premier League teams to do away with betting company on their front of jersey as sponsors.

Guest: Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of cash and Sport

Guest: Stan Matthews, Supersport United CEO

Michael Abrahamson chats to Supersport United CEO, Stan Matthwes about the club's season, the appointment of Gavin Hunt and what is their target come the end of the season.

Guets: Gerda Steyn, wins the Two Oceans Marathon

Gerda Steyn wins the Two Oceans Marathon. (around 19h20 - 19h30)
Michael Abrahmason chats with Gerda Steyn after her Two Oceans Marathon win, which is a back to back win for the top athlete in South Africa. 

Guest:Daine Klate, Former Bafana Bafana player

On TopSport Friday we spoke to Swimming SA HPC coach Dean Price about the SA National Aquatic Championship and other swimming matters

Guest: Dean Price, Swimming SA Coach 

Minority Sport with our guests Naveen Daries, Caitlin Rooskrantz – Olympic Gymnasts

Michael Abrahamson chats to two Olymians, Naveen Daries and Caitlin Rooskrant who keep raising the SA flag high and as recent as the Tokyo Olympics, it was not different as Caitlin Rooskrantz and Naveen Daries became the first pair to represent South Africa at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competition

Guest: Joyce Kungwane - Owner of TLB promotions

Live boxing is back on the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s television and radio stations. The first boxing tournament to air live on SABC platforms will take place on the 21st of April. The tournament will be staged at the SABC’s Renaissance Centre in Auckland Park, in Johannesburg.

Guest: Cecilia Molokwane - Netball SA President 

Cecilia Molokwane joined Michael on the show as they discussed preparations ahead of the upcoming Netball World Cup as well as the announcement by Netball SA with the Telkom Netball League. 

Guest: Anthony Mokoena - Volleyball SA President 

Preparations are underway for this weekend's beach volleyball tournament at the North Beach in Durban. The tournament will be organized by KwaZulu-Natal Volleyball, sanctioned by Lux, and will take place over two days (15 & 16 April) on the Durban beachfront. 

Guest: Joe Crann - The Star Sheffield football journalist

Joe Crann, The Star Sheffield football journalist joined us to preview the Champions League quarter final fixtures. 

Guest: Liz Katz - On the Money feature 

Managing Director at Speedcubes.co.za joined us to give us information on a new sport, speed cubes that sees people go head to head on solving a rubric cube. 

Guest: OG Molefe from Augusta

Following a disciplined weekend, Jon Ramh wears the green jacket after winning the 87th Masters as a 4th Spaniard to do so, Michael chats to OG Molefe from Augusta to get the inside info

Guest:  Nthabeleng Modiko, UJ Ladies team coach

Banyana played a friendly against Serbia, and coach Nthabeleng Modiko, UJ Ladies team coach breaks down how the fightback from the team came about and the plan to perform well at the upcoming World Cup.

Guest: Khotso Sello, rugby correspondent, 

Michael chats to rugby correspondent, Khotso Sello about the SA teams in the Champions Cup and how we have our teams compete against their European counterparts. 

Guest: Marquis Johns, NY Fight Writer 

NY Fight Writer Marquis Johns spoke to us about the undisputed world title fight between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko confirmed for Las Vegas on May 20

Guest: Ross Tucker, Sports Scientist 

We got the views of leading Sports Scientist Ross Tucker following new rules that were announced by World Athletics last Thursday impacting transgender women athletes and banning some from competing in female track and field events

Guest: Howard Goldberg, WBF president

We spoke to WBF president Howard Goldberg following the sanctioning body's convention that was held in Cape Town recently

We spoke to the daughter of former world champion Thulani “Sugarboy” Malinga, Nomfundo Malinga who is the CEO and promoter at Sugaboy Promotions. She staged her first tournament in KZN last weekend. The former WBC title holder was also part of the conversation

Guest: Thulani "Sugarboy" Malinga, Former World Boxing Champion

Guest: Nomfundo Malinga, CEO and Promoter at Sugaboy Promotions 

Guest: Hendrick Mokganyetsi, Former SA 400m sprinter

Former SA 400m sprinter Hendrick Mokganyetsi reflected on Day 1 of Athletic South Africa's Senior Track and Field Championships currently taking place in Potchefstroom.

SA FM Sport On came live from the Orlando Stadium where Bafana Bafana were playing Liberia in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match ended in a 2-2 draw and Sport On host Thabiso Mosia spoke to SABC Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu, former Wits goalkeeper Jacob Mokasi as well as Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi

Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sports Reporter

Guest: Jacob Mokasi, Former Wits Goalkeeper

Guest: Teboho Moloi, Orlando Pirates legend

Guest: Ofhani Munyai, FARpost Senior Reporter

FARPost Senior Reporter Ofhani Munyai explained the bizarre story of Marumo Gallants officials being stuck in Lybia after the club's management allegedly failing to pay for accommodation.

Guest: Matthew Sates, SA swimming sensation

SA swimming sensation Matthew Sates talked to us about his nomination for SA Sports Star of the year at the SA Sports Awards that takes place on Saturday

Guest: Anthony Laffor, former Mamelodi Sundowns winger and Liberia international 

We spoke to former Mamelodi Sundowns winger and Liberia international Anthony Laffor who is back in South Africa with the Liberian national team ahead of Friday's AFCON qualifier against Bafana Bafana at Orlando Stadium. Laffor confirmed to SA FM Sport On that he has retired from playing the game and has taken up a role at the football association in Liberia.

Guest:  David Notoane, South African National U-23 football team coach

We spoke to the South African National U-23 football team coach David Notoane. His side played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo Brazzaville. The return leg is in Congo on Monday. SABC Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu also reflected on the game.

Guest:  Nonceba Kontsiwe, MEC for Sport

Gues: Ace Sidinile

The department of sport in the Eastern Cape honoured the great Happyboy Mgxaji with a wreath laying ceremony at his gravesite on Human Rights Day. We spoke to the MEC for Sport Nonceba Kontsiwe and Ace Sidinile

Guest: Jamie Bourne, Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing 

Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing Jamie Bourne gave us the latest on Tyson Fury's proposed fight against Oleksandr Usyk with reports in the UK saying saying deal for the fight is off.