Cindy Poluta is one of South Africa's most loved radio personalities. Never short of an opinion, Cindy is always entertaining with her take on the world and life in general. In this episode, Cindy shares her love for scoring, not that scoring, scoring in cricket... The proud Manchester United fan also explains how she got into radio, the influence radio has had on her life and why Anele and the Club on 947 is the greatest breakfast show of all time. Don't miss it.

Rikus de Beer, also known as "Radioraps" is one of South Africa's funniest comedians and successful entrepreneurs. He owns the Hennie's restaurant chain and claims to be UFC Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis's best mate. Rikus shares his journey from creating voice notes as his alter ego "Jonathan" from the East Rand, dealing with steroids and the disappointment of not making it as a rugby player, to selling out venues with his hilarious comedy. Don't miss his inspiring story.

Arguably one of the greatest midfielders in the history of South African football, Benedict "Tso" Vilakazi, who dazzled and bamboozled many opponents, ultimately left the game without reaching the heights his talents deserved. This is his story and one you shouldn't miss.

Benson Mhlongo joins me on the latest episode of the Sias du Plessis Show, the former Bafana Bafana, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars defender speaks about his struggles after retirement, how he defied doctors who said he'd never walk again, why he sees himself in football management and gives his prediction on why this is his former club's (Pirates, not Sundowns) best chance to win the Betway Premiership. Powered by Betway. #LisegaziniForever

Mqondisi "MQ" Ngubane is one of South Africa's most successful film directors, a king of the television and film industry, he has directed the wildly successful Shaka Ilembe, eHostela and uBettina Wethu. Mqondisi speaks of his journey in TV and film, what it takes to be successful and why he is excited to be in such a vibrant space unearthing talent in South Africa. "MQ" also says how international movies are being filmed in KwaZulu-Natal and why the province is such a draw card to the film...

Ryk Neethling is known for his exploits in the pool, world records, world titles and that famous Olympic gold in 2004, but these days the man originally from Bloemfontein via the University of Arizona, who has graced many magazine covers is determined to make a success of his love for horses and in particular the sport of polo. The former Olympian also speaks frankly about South Africa's swimming talent and why the talent depth is so shallow.

The dynamic duo of legendary trainer and promoter Colin Nathan and South Africa's only current world boxing champion, two-time IBF light-flyweight, Sivenathi Nontshinga, join me in the studio for an exclusive look at their recipe for success. The pair share their journey to the world title, how they processed winning the belt for the first time and then dealing with the heartache of the defeat, before reclaiming what was theirs and how they plan to unify the division and become one of the...

Legendary broadcaster Rian van Heerden joins me in the studio for a fascinating episode in which he shares his journey in radio and television, how the COVID-19 pandemic led to him buying a restaurant and how a dodgy road trip ended up becoming the inspiration for the script of his upcoming Afrikaans slasher movie. (Coming later this year!) The former Jacaranda FM breakfast show host and Kyknet television star also discusses how storytelling gets him out of bed in the morning and why South...

An exclusive with UFC Middleweight superstar Israel Adesanya on returning to the sport after his hiatus, his approach to competing again and his much-anticipated title fight against South Africa's Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth in August.

Highly successful entrepreneur, broadcaster and publisher, Dirk Steenekamp shares his journey to being a maverick in the publishing industry, and why he believes you should chase your dreams in business. The former Extreme Fighting Championship commentator and editor of Fighters Only Magazine and Maxim Magazine (to mention a few) speaks his mind about being successful, driving fast cars and why he is looking for opportunities to grow in business, including taking South Africa's most popular...

🌟 BRAND NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🌟 Tune in to The Sias du Plessis Show for an exclusive interview with Bradley Grobler, a true icon of South African football. With a remarkable 17-year career, Grobler's passion for the game shines through as he aims to clinch the title of PSL's highest goal scorer. In this captivating episode, Grobler reflects on his journey, highlighting the influence of his father, Les Grobler. He opens up about his aspirations for the national team, emphasizing his dedication...

Meet the incredible or crazy, Mark "Muddy" Ferreira, depending on your opinion. A man who goes above and beyond the call of duty to inspire and create awareness for the Chaeli Campaign, he decided a while back to do the 7-in-7 Challenge, running 6 consecutive ultramarathons before finishing the Comrades marathon, all while pushing Chaeli Mycroft in her buggy for every step of the journey. This 90km ultramarathon draws thousands of people each year and is a true test of the body and mind. A...

Dwaine Pretorius is one of the most underrated cricketers ever to play for South Africa, the allrounder, who retired from international cricket in 2023, is still plying his trade in the T20 leagues all over the world. Pretorius predicts that this is South Africa's best chance to end their long and painful wait for the World Cup title and believes that the Proteas go into the tournament brimming with confidence. Pretorius shares his journey from Rustenburg to the Proteas and what former South...

The Ultimate Fight Championship's middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, joins me on the show to talk about his upcoming title defence (against Israel Adesanya), his quest to become a two-division champion in the UFC, what it would take to bring the UFC to South Africa, why he is inspired by Conor McGregor and why he believes he has what it takes to be the greatest UFC athlete of all time.

Akani Simbine and Werner Prinsloo have been a duo since the young sprinter answered an advert in a local newspaper to join an athletics club, well, the rest as they say is history. The formidable pair have been inseparable and produced the goods year-on-year. Simbine and the 2022 South African coach of the year were in the studio to talk about the Olympic Games in Paris, the infamous disqualification at the World Championships and why Simbine is in the form of his life.

The talented former South African netball player, Vanes-Mari du Toit shares her journey in the sport, how she transitioned into a successful television career and speaks about her daring world-record attempt later this year where she will take a very cold plunge... The bubbly Vanes-Mari also opens up on various other things including watching her first-ever Soweto derby, the pressure to constantly be at her best, Dancing with the Stars and her love for coaching the next generation of netball...

Hekkie "The Hexecutioner" Budler is one of South Africa's most successful boxing world champions, boasting a professional record of 35 - 5 with 11 KOs, the 35-year-old double-weight division WBA and IBO world champion is regarded as a legend of the sport. Budler has fought in Mexico, Japan, the USA, Canada and the Philipines, he has decided to call time on his illustrious career and focus on his young family and on coaching the next generation of boxers. The talented pugilist speaks about...

Richie Quan is a pioneer in South African combat sports. Head coach at the Quan Wessels Academy in Johannesburg, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt has led the way in Mixed Martial Arts for over two decades, coaching athletes in the UFC, One Championship, PFL and EFC promotions. Quan is also a certified field medic and firearms instructor and teaches self-defence in his spare time. The husband and father is dedicated to the kaizen theory and seeks continuous improvement in everything he does,...

Former South African test captain, Dean Elgar brings his "baggie green" cap into the studio and shares his cricket journey from the sleepy town of Welkom to playing at the biggest stadiums in the world. The 86-test veteran also clarifies what happened with him and Virat Kohli and why he chose cricket over squash.

Daniel Bennett is a legend in African football. The former FIFA, CAF and Premier Soccer League referee boasts over 750 professional games in his stellar career and continues to do work for football leagues and associations all over the world. The proud father-of-two opens up about his career, dealing with stars like Didier Drogba and David Beckham, the abuse he received, how he was approached with a $350 0000 bribe and how he turned to alcohol when he got injured at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

African combined Sport climbing champion Lauren Mukheiber joins me in the studio to talk about her expectations ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, and the pressure to represent in a sport that captured the world's imagination as it made its debut in Tokyo. A marine biologist by trade, the talented climber is eager to make a name for herself at the global event in Paris later this year.

Bafana Bafana legend and former South African goalkeeper, Andre Arendse joins me in the studio to chat about winning Africa's biggest football prize, his move to Fulham and why he chose to come back to South Africa to play for Clive Barker's Santos at a time when he was linked with Harry Redknapp's West Ham. The man who made 67 appearances for his country speaks about his special relationship with Nelson Mandela and says he would be up for coaching the national team one day.

Gift Walker is one of the most exciting MMA talents on the African continent, the 22-year-old, who is 5-0 as a professional, has a fascinating story, abandoned as a baby, Walker was adopted by a white family and fell in love with the sport of MMA. Walker was crowned EFC Flyweight champion in 2023 and now has his sights set on the UFC.

Kerim Fitz-Gerald is a South African Motocross legend, a 10-time National champion and the 2023 National Cross Country champion, Kerim has competed all over the world including Canada and captaining South Africa at the World Cup of Motocross. His next adventure is taking on the 2024 Dakar, a daunting challenge for the rookie who isn't going to the world's toughest race to make up the numbers.