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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
421 Episodes
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Kevin Lerena has his sights set on bigger prize after WBC Silver win

His steady aggression got him through his biggest fight of his career unscathed thanks to his “warrior spirit” at the Emperors' Palace on Saturday night. That's no other than the champ, Kevin Lerena who picked up a hard-fought twelve round unanimous decision over Ryad Merhy (31-2, 26 KOs) of Belgium…
17 May 2023 3AM 31 min

The oldest club in the country wrapped up the league title over the weekend

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…
16 May 2023 4AM 29 min

Lyle Foster looks forward to Premier League journey

Growing up kicking a ball in the streets of Noordgesig, Southside of Johannesburg to Orlando Pirates, France, Portugal, Belgium and now the United Kingdom... No one could have scripted this fairytale story better. In January, he made a historic move from KVC Westerlo FC to Burnley for a reported fee…
12 May 2023 6AM 47 min

Marawa with Pretoria Callies striker Siphelele Mthembu

Like a true bloodthirsty Zulu warrior‚ this man has dazzled football fanatics for years whenever he'd step into the field. Whenever he'd score scintillating goals. Nicknamed Shaka Zulu because of his face purportedly resembling that of the renowned Zulu king uShaka kaSenzangakhona, he's certainly fought some tough battles, on and…
11 May 2023 2AM 31 min

Motorbike racer AJ Venter flying the SA flag at the Isle of Man TT

There is something about motorsport that just captures our attention isn't it? Whether it is the speed, the heart-pumping thrill, or the adrenaline-fueled competition, we just can’t help but be drawn in. And its always such a spectacle watching our very own home bred racers such as the exceptionally talented…
10 May 2023 8AM 20 min

In conversation with Arminia Bielefeld

Very few top flight clubs are as passionate as developing football on the African continent as Arminia Bielefeld. And for an institution with such a rich history and legacy to them, seeing them take the time out and empower aspiring talents in South Africa or anywhere around Africa, is a…
10 May 2023 8AM 23 min

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
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