Touchdown with Aaron Masemola

Touchdown - Vaccinated fans being allowed back into stadiums

This week on the Touchdown, Aaron Masemola is joined by Johan van Heerden (CEO of the Free State Cricket Union), Pite van Biljon (Itec knights Captain) and Mosa Dladla (SAFA Provincial Executive Officer) as they discuss the excitement around vaccinated fans being allowed to attend stadiums again.

29 Oct 2021 3 min

Touchdown with Johan van Heerden

This week on the Touchdown, Aaron Masemola is joined by Johan van Heerden (CEO of the Free State Cricket Union) to discuss the excitement around vaccinated fans being allowed to attend stadiums again.

29 Oct 2021 10 min

Touchdown with Mosa Dladla (SAFA Provincial Executive Officer)

This week on the Touchdown, Aaron Masemola is joined by Mosa Dladla (SAFA Provincial Executive Officer) as they discuss the excitement around vaccinated fans being allowed to attend stadiums again.

29 Oct 2021 5 min

Touchdown - Can the Proteas win the T20 World Cup?

Today on the Touchdown we answer the question: Can the Proteas win the T20 World Cup? Aaron Masemola is joined by Pite van Biljon (Itec Knights Captain), Hussein Manack (Cricket Commentator) and a few cricket fans share their thoughts.

22 Oct 2021 4 min

Touchdown with Hussain Manack

Cricket Commentator and Analyst, Hussain Manack, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses how important the recent series victories against the West Indies, Sri Lanka and Ireland are for the Proteas and whether the best squad was selected for this world cup. He also discusses how difficult it will…

22 Oct 2021 13 min

Touchdown with Pite van Biljon

Itec Knights Captain, Pite van Biljon, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses the phenomenal season that the Knight have had and booking their place in the semi-finals of the T20 Knockout. He also discusses the Proteas campaign at the T20 World Cup and whether we could win our…

22 Oct 2021 7 min

Touchdown with Annelee Murray

After launching her first book ‘The First Lady of Springbok Rugby’, Annelee Murray, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She discusses her twenty year journey working with the Springboks as their PR manager and the incredible experience of winning the Rugby World Cup in 2007 and 2019. Ultimately, she tells…

14 Oct 2021 8 min

Touchdown with Naveen Daries

South African Artistic Gymnast, Naveen Daries, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She explains exactly what Artistic Gymnastics is and what qualifying for the 2021 Olympic Games means to her and her best friend Caitlin Rooskrantz. She also tells us about the recent African Gymnastics Championships in Cairo, Egypt, where…

17 Jun 2021 5 min

Touchdown with Siviwe Soyizwapi

Blitzboks captain , Siviwe Soyizwapi, discusses the recent Solidarity Camp that was hosted in Stellenbosch and how covid-19 has brought new challenges to the sport of sevens rugby. He also discusses their schedule as they continue preparing for the 2021 Olympic games that lie ahead. Ultimately, he shares his excitement…

26 May 2021 8 min

Touchdown with Allan Donald

Allan Donald joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discussed the recent decision by minister of Sport, Nathi Mthethwa, to invoke section 13 of the National Sports and Recreation Act. He also shares his thoughts on how we can overcome the issues that are currently plaguing CSA.

29 Apr 2021 11 min

Touchdown with Rocco Meiring

Rocco Meiring, Head coach at Tuks Swimming, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses the impact that covid-19 had on the swimmers and how Swimming SA were vital in keeping the sport alive in SA. He also discusses the recent success of Tatjana Schoenmaker, Pieter Coetzee and Kaylene Corbett…

22 Apr 2021 12 min

Touchdown with Mr Letima Mogorosi

Mr Letima Mogorosi, Member of SAFA National Executive Committee and Provincial Chairperson of Free State Football Association, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses the journey that Mr Motsepe has walked in South African football thus far (specifically before he became the newly elected CAF president). He also discusses…

18 Mar 2021 13 min

Touchdown with Aimee Barrett-Theron

Aimee Barrett-Theron, SA Rugby referee, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She discusses how she fall in love with the sport of rugby and how important it is for one to have played the sport of rugby before becoming a referee. She also discusses some of the major challenges that…

15 Mar 2021 14 min

Touchdown with Cecilia Molokwane

Cecilia Molokwane, Netball SA President, discusses the preparations for the Spar Challenge that will be taking place and the end of Mach 2021 as well as the Netball World Youth Cup in Fiji in December 2021. She also discusses the possibility of the Proteas winning a medal at the Commonwealth…

9 Mar 2021 10 min

Touchdown with Rachel Kolisi

Rachel Kolisi, discusses who she is behind the lens and the short-film “We Are Dying Here”, that focuses on gender-based violence. She also discusses the Kolisi Foundations and the amazing work that they are doing in various communities.

9 Mar 2021 8 min

Touchdown with Dr Kirsten van Heerden

Dr Kirsten van Heerden, Sports psychologist, discusses some of the psychological pressures that athletes go through when competing on the field as well as the challenges of dealing with things like social media pressures off the field. She also discusses her newly published book “WAKING FROM THE DREAM” and the…

9 Mar 2021 14 min

Touchdown with Schalk Ferreria

Schalk Ferreria, Toyota Cheetahs Prop, discusses moving to Bloemfontein and what he looks forward to as he starts his season with the Cheetahs. He also shares what we can expect from him as a players as he recently turned 37 ages old.

9 Mar 2021 8 min

Touchdown with Jaco Peyper

Jaco Peyper, South African Rugby Referee, discusses the impact of covid-19 on rugby referees in South Africa and being the referee for his fifth Currie Cup final. He also discusses the success of Aimee Barret-Theron, the first female to to referee a Currie Cup game.

9 Mar 2021 13 min

Touchdown with Reniel Hugo

Toyota Cheetahs player, Reniel Hugo, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He shares the importance of varsity cup rugby for young players and also tells us more about playing rugby in Japan. Furthermore, he shares the excitement in the Cheetahs camp as they build up to the 2020 Currie Cup.

21 Sep 2020 18 min

Touchdown with Bloemfontein Celtic F.C.

Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. Chief Operator Officer, Chuma Nogemane, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He shares the excitement in the Celtics camp as they prepare for the 2020 Nedbank Cup Final. Furthermore, he explains how Celtics have remained unbeaten since the resumption of the 2019/20 season. Ultimately, he assures the…

10 Sep 2020 7 min