Episodes

  • World Champion Pieter Coetzé: Why He Turned Down the USA to Chase Gold at Home 🇿🇦

    World Champion Pieter Coetzé: Why He Turned Down the USA to Chase Gold at Home 🇿🇦
    Oct 4 2025
    Pieter Coetzé is the new 100m backstroke world champion — and he’s just getting started. 🇿🇦💦 In this exclusive interview on The Sias du Plessis Show, Pieter opens up about: His journey to becoming the world’s fastest backstroker Why he turned down a U.S. college scholarship to stay in South Africa The sacrifices, setbacks, and victories along the way His dreams of Olympic gold and putting South African swimming on the global map 👉 Whether you’re a die-hard swimming fan or just love stories of grit and ambition, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sport. 👍 Like, comment, and share if you’re proud to see South African athletes chasing greatness! #Swimming #PieterCoetze #Backstroke #SouthAfrica #TheSiasDuPlessisShow
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    48 mins
  • Why size doesn't matter in MMA, Bokang "Little Giant" Masunyane explains...

    Why size doesn't matter in MMA, Bokang "Little Giant" Masunyane explains...
    Sep 18 2025
    Bokang “Little Giant” Masunyane is one of South Africa’s most exciting MMA fighters, known for his explosive wrestling, relentless pace, and fearless fighting style. Despite standing at just 5’2”, Masunyane has carved out a reputation as a giant-killer in the strawweight division, competing on the global stage in ONE Championship. Born and raised in Johannesburg, Bokang rose from humble beginnings to become a national wrestling champion before transitioning to MMA. With highlight-reel wins and a fighting spirit that has captured fans worldwide, the “Little Giant” is proving that size is no barrier when it comes to heart, skill, and determination. Follow his journey as he continues to represent South Africa in the cage and inspire the next generation of fighters.
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    48 mins
  • JL de Jager - The tennis legend shaping sporting minds

    JL de Jager - The tennis legend shaping sporting minds
    Sep 8 2025
    South African tennis legend John-Laffnie de Jager made his mark as a world top-20 doubles player, winning 7 ATP titles and reaching multiple Grand Slam semi-finals. Today, he’s just as influential off the court – mentoring rising stars, captaining South Africa in Davis Cup, and working with some of the game’s best, including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. #JohnLaffnieDeJager #TennisLegend #TennisCoach #Alcaraz #Djokovic
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    45 mins
  • Ian F - The radio legend says it is time to MAN up about Mental health

    Ian F - The radio legend says it is time to MAN up about Mental health
    Aug 22 2025
    The former 5FM DJ, who along with Sasha Martinengo brought South Africa one of the most successful day time radio shows, joins me for an honest and real conversation about his career, his love for scuba diving, how he became the voice of SuperSport and the pressures of being a man and father today. Why we need to be brave and speak up about mental health. For too long it has been a taboo subject and now men across the country need to stand up and speak about their minds to encourage others to speak up and lead by example instead of shy away from a condition that affects a lot of people on a daily basis.
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    50 mins
  • How Tom Datnow brought a blockbuster movie Poachers Moon to life

    How Tom Datnow brought a blockbuster movie Poachers Moon to life
    Aug 5 2025
    Director, writer and star of Poachers Moon, the gifted Tom Datnow and his talented co-star, Kathryn Crosby, join me in conversation ahead of the much-anticipated release of the film, which is getting tongues wagging and people excited about making movies in South Africa. It is a gripping tale of two friends divided by poverty and rhino poaching, who become enemies to ensure their survival in a raw, riveting and relentless film that is set to have you on the edge of your seat. Out this November.
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    37 mins
  • Sasha Martinengo - Why South Africa is getting Formula One back

    Sasha Martinengo - Why South Africa is getting Formula One back
    Jul 22 2025
    Formula One fans fasten your seatbelts! Broadcast legend, Sasha Martinengo, joins me on the show to give unique insights into motorsport, South Africa's chances of finally hosting an F1 race, why he thinks Christian Horner left Red Bull and why he believes Max Verstappen is one of the greatest drivers of all time. Martinengo also shares his top 5 favourite cars, how he started in radio and what it means to be the driving force behind one of the fastest growing sports in the world, PADEL! Don't miss this trip down "radio memory lane" with one of the legends of South African broadcasting.
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    47 mins
  • Morné Lotter - Kickboxing's GAME CHANGER

    Morné Lotter - Kickboxing's GAME CHANGER
    Jul 12 2025
    Kickboxing used to be one of the most popular martial arts disciplines, but over the years, it has played second fiddle to the likes of muay thai and boxing, while mixed martial arts is now very much mainstream and grabbing all the spotlight. Enter Morné Lotter. The man has been tasked with reviving kickboxing in South Africa and the WKU K1 president knows he has a job on his hands to take the sport back to the heights it held in years gone by. He speaks about his plan to make a change, to empower women in the sport and why UFC champion, Dricus du Plessis, a former K1 world champion, has been responsible for more people taking up kickboxing again and competing on the global stage.
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    51 mins
  • Francois van Coke - I can say FOKOFPOLISIEKAR if I want to.

    Francois van Coke - I can say FOKOFPOLISIEKAR if I want to.
    Jul 1 2025
    It is not every day that South African rock music royalty spends time with me in the SDP Show studio, especially when it is 8-time SAMA winner, Francois van Coke, it is extra special. A legend of the music industry, who after almost two decades making hit Afrikaans songs, is still fired up to make music, perform with his friends and inspire young aspiring musicians to keep grinding away at their passion. van Coke explains why he is now sober and believes he will knockout fellow musician Robbie Wessels when they square off in the boxing ring later this year.
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    49 mins