Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

When South African athletes compete at international level...for another country

Loading player...
Former Junior Bok Benhard Janse van Rensburg has earned a call-up to England’s training camp ahead of their upcoming matches. He becomes available for England selection from the 8th of July, meaning he won’t line up against the Springboks at Ellis Park; although he could pull on an England jersey for the very first time the following week against Fiji. This opened a conversation on the show about South African born athletes, historically or those considering the option, representing other nations in sport.
19 May 6AM English South Africa News

Other recent episodes

Ladles of Love founder Danny Diliberto in studio

Every year we’re in July encouraged to give back. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend your 67 minutes this Mandela Day why not join us on Friday 17 July. We’re teaming up with Ladles of Love who are bringing thousands of South Africans together at DHL Stadium…
1 Jul 4AM 9 min

FUTURE 50: IWater Management (Episode 21)

Turning water challenges into smart, sustainable solutions. On Future 50, we profile the unstoppable iWater Management, a Gauteng business designing and managing complete water systems for industries, estates, and communities. Through innovation and efficiency, they’re helping South Africa make every drop count. Listen to their story here. Visit smilefm.co.za to…
30 Jun 5AM 4 min

Frank Rautenbach and Neels van Jaarsveld chat about Beter As Gister

Why are fathers held to a different standard than mothers? That was the question that planted the idea for the new drama series, 'Beter as gister'. It revolves around four families and especially focuses on the role of the men in each of them. The show stars Frank Rautenbach and…
25 Jun 6AM 11 min

FUTURE 50: Khulio Electric

Khulio Electric is a proudly South African manufacturer of switchgear and reliable power solutions. Founded in 2013, the company now exports locally manufactured products across the region while championing innovation and excellence. Listen to here to the Future 50 to hear their journey.
23 Jun 9AM 6 min
All episodes