David O'Sullivan
David O'Sullivan has worked in radio for 40 years, covering every significant news and sports event in South Africa in that time. His podcasts focus on current affairs, sport, and modern political history.
Judge Baloyi sentences Ayanda Zwane to life
In the South Gauteng High Court, Acting Judge Baloyi sentenced convicted murderer Ayanda Zwane to life in jail for the murder of Kenny Mlangeni. He also got 15 years in jail for armed robbery with aggravating circumstances and 7 years for unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol.
John Robbie's Podcast - Episode 3: David Walsh
Irishman David Walsh is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, best known for his expose of the drugs cheat Lance Armstrong. He's had an incredible career, during which he has never been shy to avoid controversy. In this podcast he talks about the big moments in his life, and shares…
John Robbie's Podcast - Episode 2: Shaun Bartlett
Shaun Bartlett is a legendary South African footballer. He played in the English Premier League with Charlton Athletic and played 74 internationals for South Africa. He’s still the second all-time leading goal scorer for Bafana Bafana. He played for a number of South African teams at the beginning and end…
John Robbie's Podcast - Episode 1: Ray Mordt
John Robbie had nightmares about being tackled on the rugby field by one of the fastest of the hardmen of the game, Ray Mordt. Ray and John were opponents during the Test series between the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions in 1980, and teammates for Transvaal. In this…
Another last-minute defeat for the Springboks
England beat South Africa by 27 points to 26 with the last kick of the game for the second successive time at Twickenham, the third time the Boks have lost in the final minute of a Test this year. The curtain comes down on a tumultuous, glorious, sometimes controversial season…
Tragedy will motivate the Springboks
There are many ways for the Springboks to find motivation in their final Test match of 2021 after one of the toughest years. A 100% win record on the end-of-year tour, showing World Rugby's judges were wrong in ignoring a South African for Player of the Year, or showing solidarity…
A dominant Springbok pack ensures victory over Scotland
The much-lauded Springbok Bomb Squad made an early appearance in South Africa's Test match against Scotland at Murrayfield and made the difference to ensure a second win on the end-of-year tour. Not forgetting two exhilarating tries from the magnificent Makazole Mapimpi. John Robbie and David O'Sullivan chat about the game.
Beware an improving Scotland team
Scotland are rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with in world rugby, a reputation enhanced by their win over Australia last week. The Springboks have a good record against Scotland, but will be prepared for what promises to be a tough, close-fought encounter. John Robbie spoke to David O'Sullivan…
A narrow Springbok victory over Wales
It wasn't a pretty Test match, but in wet weather the Springboks did well to break their Cardiff hoodoo and beat Wales 23-18. John Robbie spoke to David O'Sullivan about the match.
Can the Boks break a Cardiff hoodoo?
The Springboks play Wales in Cardiff, not having won in the Welsh city for 8 years. Can they break a four-match losing streak? John Robbie chats to David O'Sullivan about the first match of the Boks' UK tour.
A Test match that restores your faith in rugby. John Robbie reflects on the Springboks' victory over the All Blacks.
Every now and then comes a rugby Test match that restores your faith in the game. This was one of the great games of rugby, which saw the Springboks tweak their game plan rather than overhaul it to beat the All Blacks and end their three-match losing streak. John Robbie…
Can the Springboks end their losing streak? John Robbie gives his view.
You can expect the same tried-and-tested tactics from the Springboks as they prepare to halt a 3-match losing streak. If they lose to the All Blacks tomorrow, it'll be the Boks' worst run of defeats since 2016. John Robbie says the All Blacks should be more formidable than ever given…
The Story of the Sharpeville Massacre
On the 21st March 1960, police opened fire on pass law protesters outside the Sharpeville Police Station, killing 69 people and injuring hundreds more. It was the single most brutal incident in South Africa's political history and changed the country's political trajectory forever. This is the story of the Sharpeville…
Why does Faf de Klerk kick so much? John Robbie explains.
An epic contest worthy of a centenary of Test matches between South Africa and New Zealand ended in yet another win for the All Blacks. How did the Springboks raise their game after two successive defeats against the Wallabies? Why did they fail at the final hurdle to record another…
Who will win the 100th Test between SA and NZ? John Robbie is worried the Boks will be belted.
The Springboks face their traditional foe the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship, coming into the match after two successive defeats against Australia. The All Blacks are unbeaten in the Rugby Championship. John Robbie spoke to David O'Sullivan about his concerns that the Boks could face a solid beating.
A tribute to the late Rivonia Trialist Denis Goldberg.
Denis Goldberg was Accused no.3 in the 1964 Rivonia Trial, standing alongside fellow trialists Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki and others. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of sabotage as a member of the ANC's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe. He served 22 years in…
Two defeats in a row for the Springboks against the Wallabies. John Robbie explains what went wrong.
Australia inflicted a second successive defeat on South Africa in the Rugby Championship, winning 30-17. Former British & Irish Lions, Ireland and Transvaal scrumhalf John Robbie spoke to David O'Sullivan about what went right for the Wallabies and wrong for the Springboks.
Australia look for a clean sweep over the Springboks in Brisbane. John Robbie gives his thoughts.
Former British & Irish Lions, Ireland and Transvaal scrumhalf John Robbie chats to David O'Sullivan about the Springboks' Test match against the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane in the latest round of the Rugby Championship.
An agonising defeat for South Africa against Australia. John Robbie analyses the game.
A narrow 28-26 victory for Australia over South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash on the Gold Coast. John Robbie and David O'Sullivan look back at the match.
Can the Springboks maintain their winning streak? John Robbie looks ahead to the match against Australia.
The 2021 Rugby Championship restarts on Australia's Gold Coast, with Australia playing the defending champions South Africa in the second match of the weekend. Former Transvaal, Ireland, and British and Irish Lions scrumhalf John Robbie spoke to David O'Sullivan with his analysis of the game.