Izinja zeGame

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, Josta Dladla is joined in studio by his former Kaizer Chiefs teammate, David Mathebula. 'DVD' discusses his philosophy as Amakhosi's Under-19 coach, learning the professional ropes at Dynamos, meeting heroes likes Shoes and Tsiki-Tiski at Naturena, biding his time behind big-name players, his partnership with Gert Schalkwyk, shining with other ‘rejects’ at Swallows, and working with coaches like Muhsin Ertugral, Ted Dumitru and Ernest Middendorp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Platinum Stars and AmaGlugGlug striker Simba Marumo sits down with Josta Dladla at the Izinja zeGame studios. He talks about giving up his studies for soccer, being benched by the 'original Ronaldo' and training with Andrea Pirlo in Italy, running against Tshakile Nzimande, missing out on the 2000 Olympics, being rejected by Kaizer Chiefs, working under ‘iron fist’ Paul Dolezar and playing ugly football at Platinum Stars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Sundowns, Thanda Royal Zulu and Bafana Bafana left-back Thabiso Rammile sits down with Josta Dladla to discuss struggles after football, being spotted by Shakes Mashaba, playing with future superstars at Maritzburg City, learning the hard way in the Mvela League, being part of a star-studded Under-23 set-up, hanging out with Skapie, Ninja and Tso, being phoned by Daniel Mudau to join the Brazilians, thriving under Paul Dolezar and losing his way off the field at Chloorkop, and being stuck without a club at just 26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first episode of Season 5 of Izinja zeGame, Josta Dladla sits down with his former Wits University teammate Ryan Hodgskin, who talks about being one of the club's longest-serving players, full-on boxing matches at club level, getting kicked to pieces by Peter Gordon and Roan Maulgue, leaving the Students because of money, finding some big names at Jomo Cosmos, slaughtering sheep and naked midnight steaming at Ezenkosi, smuggling a bus driver across the Swazi border, and the state of South African football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Kaizer Chiefs, Manning Rangers and Orlando Pirates striker Pollen Ndlanya opens up about his famous nickname, learning from Neil Tovey, joining Chiefs as a midfielder, working with coaches like Jeff Butler and Augusto Palacios, making his mark at Manning Rangers, being approached by Orlando Pirates at 2am, and receiving a hero’s welcome in Turkey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luvhengo 'Papi' Mungomeni chats to Josta Dladla about being independent after soccer, a baptism of fire in Venezuela, his friendship with Lerato Chabangu, writing Matric as a pro footballer, fighting with David Thidiela, how Mamelodi Sundowns changed his life, winning ‘Most Improved’ from Patrice Motsepe, and being threatened with broken legs by Benni McCarthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Lucas Thwala opens up about his struggles after football, growing up supporting Kaizer Chiefs, the bizarre injury that ended his career, why loyalty in football is overrated, feeling ‘cold’ on his Derby debut, how speaking his mind cost him his job at Orlando Pirates, not knowing who Cristiano Ronaldo was, and clearing up misconceptions around his performance at the 2010 World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the few players who moved directly between the Soweto giants, Gert Schalkwyk joins Josta Dladla to talk about financial hardships after football, looking up to Brandon Silent, military training at Free State Stars, family vibes at Wits, watching CNN with 'Shoes' Moshoeu, finding happiness with ‘father’ Ernst Middendorp, lying to Bobby Motaung, and indirectly winning the league for Orlando Pirates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arguably the greatest foreigner to grace our league, Roger Feutmba visits the Izinja zeGame studio to talk about his friendship and rivalry with Doctor Khumalo, inspiring the next generation, admiring Roger Milla, a lack of quality in the PSL, mad adventures with Cameroon, interest from Chelsea, gaining respect at Sundowns, and tears in the Rothmans Cup final. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Siboniso 'Pa' Gaxa stops by the Izinja zeGame studio to talk about a love for justice, being in a dark space during the 2009 Confederations Cup, being ‘saved’ by Brian Baloyi, coming through the School of Excellence, meeting Pitso Mosimane for the first time, success at SuperSport United, ‘Monday Madness' with Patrice Motsepe and Italian heartbreak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A veteran of 23 years playing in the PSL, Vuyo Mere opens up about the hidden battles of a footballer, the downfall of Lerato Chabangu, praying for the next pay-cheque, learning the hard way at Hellenic, being disrespected by Ajax, going from 0-100 at Chloorkop, crazy bonuses at Sundowns, getting Ronaldinho’s jersey, turning down the Soweto giants and winning with ‘rejects’ at Platinum Stars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Part 2 of our interview with Brian Baloyi, he opens up about playing at the World Cup and Olympics, winning league titles with Kaizer Chiefs, being told to 'take it or leave it' at Naturena, flying around on Patrice Motsepe’s private jet, having a famous Orlando Pirates uncle, and rating all his coaches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blurb: In the first of two episodes, Brian Baloyi joins former roommate Josta Dladla in studio to reflect on his career, missing out on the 2002 & 2010 World Cups, eternal respect for Jomo Sono & Kaizer Motaung, playing with Grootmanne at Kaizer Chiefs, having a shocker in his first Soweto Derby, being joint top scorer with Mark Fish at junior level, and his high school rivalry with Jerry Sikhosana. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first episode of Season 4, former SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana captain Ricardo Katza opens up on being a ‘part-time’ gangster in the Cape Flats, pulling a Patrick Vieira at Seven Stars, the magic of Gavin Hunt, meeting Pitso Mosimane for the first time, 2006 World Cup heartbreak, a lack of respect from Matsatsantsa, a love for Kaizer Chiefs, and the nonsense of franchise selling in the PSL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Season 3 finale, former Ajax, Sundowns and SuperSport United playmaker Brent Carelse talks about Cape Town football being in decline, looking over your shoulder in Westbury, coming from a sporting family, failing trials at Santos, missing out on Rapid Vienna, winning with Gordon Igesund, crazy bonuses at Chloorkop, being a ‘wet panty’ at Matsatsantsa, and Bafana Bafana disappointment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the most decorated players in PSL history, Daine Klate opens up about questioning his life choices at Chippa United, hating playing on the wing, polishing boots at SuperSport United, Gavin Hunt's ‘Kamp Staaldraad’, instilling a winning culture at Orlando Pirates, being a senior player at Wits, playing the game of his life against Sundowns, and Bafana Bafana heartbreak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, former Moroka Swallows, SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Lungisani Ndlela talks about coming from a footballing family, the struggles of Lerato Chabangu, partnering Dennis Lota, growing under Pitso Mosimane, getting ‘killed’ by Gordon Igesund, going AWOL at Sundowns, and living a normal life after football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Part 2 of our interview with Teko Modise, 'The General' talks about being suicidal and miserable during the 2010 World Cup, bitterness upon leaving Orlando Pirates, the 'Curse of Teko', being ‘banned’ from Bafana Bafana, winning the ‘toughest’ Champions League, and Benni McCarthy killing it in sneakers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.