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Marawa Sports Worldwide

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers.
Daily English South Africa Sports
415 Episodes
160 – 180

Tribute for Alex Shakoane

Flamboyant, passionate, loyal, eloquent, intellectual, fashionable, vibrant. Those are, amongst a few words that comes to mind when one mentions the now late Alex Shakoane. Extremely weird having to refer to him as late. Very surreal. A long-serving Mamelodi Sundowns public relations officer, Bra Alex wasn't just a face of…
9 May 2023 6AM 19 min

U/17 League conversation with SAFA

We all grew up knowing and admiring the unbelievable talents from this part of the country. Big name players and big teams from Mpumalanga. Sadly over the years, we have seen a decline in talent identification as far as this province is concerned. Well the good Samaritans have seen it…
9 May 2023 6AM 21 min

In conversation with Andrew Rabutla

I tell you this, if you grew up in the 90s and early 2000s, you'll know that just a mere mention of this man's name to any soccer follower and images of bone crunching tackles are bound to follow. It is the kind of reputation the retired Jomo Cosmos defender…
8 May 2023 5AM 46 min

In conversation with Sekhukhune United midfielder/Captain Linda Mntambo

Fashionable, leadership, energetic, charismatic and incredibly happy. That's what anyone picks up when they see or meet Linda Mntambo. An absolute carefree human being who lives by his own rules. A fierce disciplined skipper on and off the pitch. Let's catch up with Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo
8 May 2023 4AM 22 min

Robert Marawa heart-to-heart conversation with Itumeleng Khune

As one of Kaizer Chiefs' longest serving players, this man knows what winning used to mean for Amakhosi faithful. And he surely knows what not winning does to them. It's been a while since we had a heart to heart with him, and today that's exactly what we will have,…
8 May 2023 4AM 24 min

Gauteng football teams should host games at home - Premier Panyaza Lesufi

Loftus Versfeld Stadium has been announced as host for the Nedbank Cup final later this month. The last time Gauteng hosted a cup final was back in 2020 and coincidentally, it was the Nedbank Cup final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Bloemfontein Celtic, played behind closed doors at the same Soweto…
4 May 2023 9AM 15 min

Sundowns Ladies striker Andisiwe Mgcoyi hopeful of representing SA at World Cup

She's one of those players who got to play abroad way back when seeing Banyana Banyana players going outside was unheard of. What a remarkable talent. A beacon of hope for many young female talents. A scorer of breathtakingly beautiful goals and now venturing into coaching. She just returned from…
26 Apr 2023 3AM 24 min

Reaction Monday: Robert Marawa chats to Marc Strydom and Duane Dell’Oca

The SA Football Association (Safa) held its Indaba and ordinary congress this past weekend without the Premier Soccer League (PSL) present. A lot of resolutions were taken including the report back on the associations’ financials including the poor revenue it has earned from its broadcast deal with the SABC and…
25 Apr 2023 4AM 46 min

Legends Night with Dan Dance Malesela

If you were lucky enough to watch this man bringing on the magic at Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns amongst others way back in the 80's and 90's, then you'd understand why he's called Dan Dance. He certainly made opponents dance to his tunes. What a talent this was. These…
24 Apr 2023 3AM 44 min

In conversation with SAFA CEO Tebogo Motlanthe

Every now and again, it's key to check in with the governing body of football in our country. We got to, because there's just so much on their plate, it's only fair that you, the die-hard football fanatic, be brought up to speed with all that's happening as well as…
21 Apr 2023 3AM 45 min

Robert Marawa speaks to Kamohelo Mokotjo

I tell you what, what an ambassador this man has been of our country. A rare breed of talent with an attitude and precocious technical abilities that has made him stand out from an early age. Most of his teammates were playing a flamboyant game – shibobos and tsamayas were…
20 Apr 2023 5AM 46 min

In conversation with Bongani Mahlangu, Bheki Maitse and Peter Leopeng

I tell you what, very few things are as precious and sentimental as seeing sporting veterans passing the torch to their offspring’s. Very little. Well, legendary boxer Bongani Mahlangu is adding extra punch to the term like father like son, preparing to feature on the same bill as his offspring…
19 Apr 2023 3AM 31 min

Conversation with the National U/17 coach Duncan Crowie

They are youthful and ever so talented. And always just a thrill and excitement watching these superstars of tomorrow. Well, they will have a chance to showcase their impeccable skills on an international stage because SA U17 head coach Duncan Crowie just named his final Amajimbos squad for the CAF…
19 Apr 2023 3AM 10 min

Robert Marawa in conversation with Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC caused a major shock by dumping defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns out of the Nedbank Cup competition with a come-from-behind 2-1 win in their quarterfinal clash at Athlone Stadium this past weekend. Coach Steve Barker’s Oshwin Andries-inspired half-time team talk inspired his charges to fight back from a goal…
18 Apr 2023 8AM 15 min

In conversation with the NBA

I tell you what, having conversations with the NBA organization always, always leaves me empowered and knowledge-fuelled. And it's not even because basketball is one of my favourite sports, but because I get to learn deeper about this organization that is by far one of the best run sporting associations…
14 Apr 2023 5AM 24 min

In Conversation Dr Mathews Phosa-Chairperson of Special Olympics South Africa

Now the Special Olympics South Africa counting down to the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany, from 17 to 25 June. Just under two months to go. The Special Olympics World Games are the world's largest inclusive sports event. Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities compete in…
14 Apr 2023 5AM 21 min

Marumo Gallants conversation with SAFA

Have you imagined spending two full weeks in detention, in a foreign country? Terrifying right? Well that's exactly what's happening to two Marumo Gallants officials, well over two weeks and counting. To say the club's been extremely unprofessional and cold is putting it mildly hey. We've been tracking this rather…
6 Apr 2023 4AM 32 min
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