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The Arena Sports Show

The Arena Sports Show is a weekly sports podcast hosted by Clauiee Grace Mpanza, alongside TimesLIVE journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele.
The podcast unpacks the biggest stories from South African and international sport, covering a wide range of sporting codes and the issues shaping the sporting landscape. Featuring informed discussion, insightful analysis and interviews with some of the biggest names in sport, The Arena Sports Show brings listeners closer to the stories and personalities making headlines each week.
Weekly English South Africa Sports
14 Episodes

Betway Premiership is back

In the 115th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Mahlatse Mphahlele was joined by coaches Lehlohonolo Seema and Abram Mongoya ahead of the start of the Betway Premiership. Seema of Siwelele FC and Abram Mongoya of newly-promoted Kruger United were speaking after the official launch of the season in…
30 Jul 30 min

Jesse Donn says Sipho Mbule is the best player he played with

In the 105th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Mahlatse Mphahlele and Sizwe Mabena are joined by retired footballer Jesse Donn. Donn, who played for Ubuntu FC and SuperSport United, retired from football at the age of 25 last year to pursue opportunities…
30 Jul 58 min

Chiefs must start planning for next season

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele celebrate the milestone of reaching 60 episodes. Mpanza and Mphahlele go down memory lane by recalling some of the best shows they had with the likes of Japie and Eddie Motale, Dan Malesela,…
3 Apr 2025 44 min

Mokoena and Manyisa on Bafana, Mofokeng, Mbokazi and Mosimane

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena and Oupa ‘Ace’ Manyisa. Mokoena and Manyisa, who both played for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, goes down memory lane as they reflected on their respective careers.
20 Mar 2025 1 hr 29 min

Safpu’s Mhlongo and Shabalala calls for sports tax and insurance for footballers

South African Football Players Union (Safpu) officials Benson Mhlongo and Nhlanhla Shabalala have intensified calls for sports tax and compulsory life insurance for footballers. For many years, footballers or sports stars in general have faced serious financial problems when they retire and Safpu are arguing that government must not tax…
19 Mar 2025 1 hr 31 min

Former Bafana defender Morgan ‘MG’ Gould on muti in football & state of Chiefs

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza, regular guests Sizwe ‘Click Click Bang’ Mabena and Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Bafana, Jomo Cosmos, SuperSport United and Chiefs defender Morgan Gould who talks about a variety of issues including the current state of struggling Chiefs.
19 Mar 2025 1 hr 19 min

It’s crunch time at Loftus where Sundowns host Pirates

In the 52nd episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Dan Semake. Mpanza facilitates a discussion where journalist Mphahlele and Semake previews the hugely anticipated Betway Premiership clash between Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Loftus…
10 Feb 2025 1 hr 04 min

Lucky Lekgwathi and Katlego Mphela expect ‘young guns’ to shine in Soweto derby

In the 51st episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele previews the hugely anticipated Soweto derby with Lucky Lekgwathi and Katlego Mphela. Mpanza and Mphahlele are joined by former Pirates captain and defender Lekgwathi and Chiefs striker Mphela who said are expecting…
29 Jan 2025 1 hr 09 min