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In Conversation with Mr Empire

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When we think of sports in South Africa, the big names
dominate: soccer, rugby, cricket. But beyond the
stadiums and SuperSport highlights, there are voices
creating new spaces for sports storytelling. One of them
is Mr Empire, a dynamic sports media personality that’s
been making waves by sportscasting at grassroots
tournaments like the Engen Knockout Challenge, and
even giving a spotlight to lesser-known but growing
sports like footgolf through interviews with national
team members.
27 Aug 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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