Has Orlando Pirates versus Mamelodi Sundowns become a bigger football occasion than the Soweto Derby? With the two clubs preparing to meet in the MTN8 final, Thabiso Sithole and Vata Ngobeni examine the quality of their rivalry and whether exciting football can challenge the history, identity and emotional pull of Pirates versus Kaizer Chiefs.
Beyond football, the conversation turns to the Sharks’ URC ambitions, growing competition for places in Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana’s Olympic qualifying challenge against Madagascar, and the Proteas’ enduring rivalry with Australia. The presenters also consider the future of Test cricket, South Africa’s international
sporting ambitions, and whether the country’s sports administrators are ready for the spotlight.
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Chapter List
(00:00) Welcome to Beyond Game Day
(01:18) Can the Sharks Turn Their Strong Start Into a Playoff Run?
(08:53) Pirates vs Sundowns: Has the Soweto Derby Lost Its Crown?
(16:15) Is Bafana’s Squad Depth Putting Established Players Under Pressure?
(19:20) Can Banyana Avoid Complacency Against Madagascar?
(23:40) Proteas vs Australia: Why Sandpapergate Still Matters
(26:09) Can South Africa Afford More Test Cricket?
(30:17) SportAccord 2028: A New Chapter for South African Sport?
(31:35) Formula 1: Is South Africa Losing Ground to Rwanda?
(34:19) Can SA Host Global Sporting Leaders With Its Own House in Disorder?
(36:24) Swimming South Africa: What Is Happening Behind the Scenes?
