The Big Interview

'he Financial Impact of the Coronavirus on the PSL, according to Mike Makaab'

In The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, Prosport International’s Famed Agent & Managing Director Mike Makaab details the potential financial impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on local football. With the full scope of the economic blowback of the global crisis still unknown, Makaab does his best to…

25 Mar 2020 18 min

'The Big Issue: How The Coronavirus Cancelled Football, An In-Depth Analysis'

In The Big Issue, brought to you by DStv Compact, We take a look at how the Coronavirus Pandemic impacted the world of football in 2020. Starting in China, the suspension of league & cup football worldwide spread like wildfire starting with the Chinese Super League and recently resulted in…

18 Mar 2020 13 min

Ajax Cape Town’s Road Back To The PSL

In The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, Ajax Cape Town Caretaker Coach Calvin Marlin discusses the road back to the PSL for one of the league’s most iconic teams. He details their journey through the season, the impact of changes to staff and highlights the team’s strengths…

11 Mar 2020 14 min

Banyana Captain Janine Van Wyk Discusses Signing Caster Semenya, An Exclusive

In The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, Banyana Banyana Captain Janine Van Wyk discusses signing Olympic Gold Medallist Caster Semenya to her club JVW FC. She also discusses South Africa’s success at the World Cup which lead to Banyana Banyana players signing for European clubs. Van Wyk…

4 Mar 2020 20 min

Mike Makaab On Last-Minute Transfers, Dodgy Deals & Chiefs’ Dax Scandal

This week in The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, famed player agent Mike Makaab discusses how Kaizer Chief’s transfer ban will affect agents & players around the country. He also discusses South Africa’s lack of presence in Europe’s Top 5 leagues and remembers the match in which…

26 Feb 2020 31 min

FIFA Vs Kaizer Chiefs, A Legal Perspective

With Kaizer Chiefs set to appeal FIFA’s ruling, which bans them from transfer activity for the next 2 windows, Sports Attorney Farai Razano breaks down the legal implications of the case. The dispute between Kaizer Chiefs, Fosa Junior & Andriamirado ‘Dax’ Andrianarimanana, has the potential to derail Amakhosi’s 2020/21 campaign…

12 Feb 2020 23 min

Sundowns Legend Discusses Pitso, PSL Refs & More

Sundowns Legend Roger Feutmba opens up about his incredible spell at Mamelodi Sundowns, which resulted in 3 consecutive PSL titles. He also discusses Pitso’s criticisms of PSL referees and the possibility of VAR being introduced in the league. The former Cameroon international then reveals the PSL star who gave him…

5 Feb 2020 18 min

Fish Shares Pirates' Memories - '94 Champions League, AFCON ’96 & More...

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish opens up about his incredible spell at Orlando Pirates and how they won the African Champions League. He also shares stories from Bafana Bafana’s famous AFCON ’96 success and the role Madiba played in inspiring their success in an exclusive tell-all interview.

28 Jan 2020 19 min

'Match Fixing In Local Football Is Not New'

In this episode of the Big Interview, SAFA’s Chairperson for Referee Appointments, Ari Soldatos addresses allegations of match-fixing in local leagues. In South Africa’s second division, the GladAfrica Championship, several referees have been accused of match-fixing. Ari discusses these allegations and other issues impacting match officiating in local football.

15 Jan 2020 20 min

Liverpool Goalkeeper Legend On The Difference Between Klopp and Mourinho

In this episode of the Big Interview, brought to you by DSTV Compact, our host of the Carwash, Sean Roberts has an in-depth conversation with former Liverpool goalkeepers and treble winner, Sander Westerveld. Westerveld speaks about the difference the Jürgen Klopp has made to Liverpool and the teams secret to…

18 Dec 2019 16 min

'I Was Hoping A South African Like Rhulani Could've Taken It'

Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sá joins us on the line to discuss the Buccaneers’ change in management. With Coach Rhulani resuming his role as an assistant coach, we question whether or not it was the right call and if Rhulani was given enough time considering the circumstances. De…

11 Dec 2019 18 min

Fabian McCarthy - 'South Africa's 2020 Olympic Team is Bafana Bafana's Future'

South Africa's U23 squad have made it to the Olympic Games following a penalty shootout victory against Ghana at AFCON. Former AmaGlug-Glug & Bafana Bafana stars Matthew Booth and Fabian McCarthy give advice to the youngsters as they prepare for the 2020 tournament. Coach David Notoane joins the show for…

1 Dec 2019 24 min

SAFA Refs Committee Fires Back At Pitso And De Gama

In this episode of the Big Interview, SAFA Referee Committee Chairperson Anastasia Tsichlas tackles PSL coaches' comments in light of controversial refereeing decisions this season, particularly the negative comments made by Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane & Highlands Parks Coach Owen Da Gama. Tsichlas also discusses the Mpho Makola shove in…

30 Oct 2019 14 min

Kermit's Bold PSL Promise

Cape Town City striker Kermit Erasmus joins the SL Radio crew in the studio and makes a bold promise about the PSL’s Top Goal Scorers. He also discusses his side’s penalty shootout defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout and addresses his second-half substitution along with the Amakhosi equalizer…

27 Oct 2019 12 min

Baxter Spills The Beans

Former Bafana Bafana Coach Stuart Baxter gives details on his resignation from the national role. He also gives his thoughts on the state of South African Football, Percy Tau’s future in European Football and his journey as a coach over the years. He shares information about his relationship with SAFA…

17 Oct 2019 24 min

'If You Want To Be A Pro Footballer, It Doesn't Get Better Than This'

In this episode of the Big Interview, we get the lowdown on the Shield Sbonis'iDiski Challenge from former Kaizer Chiefs star Stanton Fredericks. We also speak to the organisers and winners of the competition which drew over 11 000 youngsters and gave three young players contracts in the Orlando Pirates…

29 Sep 2019 20 min

Comitis Crushes Benni Rumour

With rumours about Benni McCarthy’s job security spreading and the revolving door of PSL coaches continuing to spin this season, we get Cape Town City FC Chairman John Comitis on the line to discuss Coach Benni McCarthy and the team’s slow start to the season. He details Cape Town City’s…

25 Sep 2019 13 min

Stan Matthews Roasts SA Refs

After an intense MTN8 semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns, Supersport United CEO Stan Matthews opened up to SL Radio in an emotional interview about his frustration with the South African referees. In this Big Interview, he calls out their inconsistency and lack of awareness of off-the-ball incidents which could lead to…

20 Sep 2019 25 min

Coach Carnage In The PSL - Cavin Johnson Speaks Out

With three PSL coaches ousted in the space of two days, we hear from Cavin Johnson who recently exited AmaZulu, on what went wrong at the club. We also get word from Black Leopards spokesperson, Berry Ramunenyiwa, who details why the team parted ways with Lionel Soccoia and their entire…

18 Sep 2019 24 min

Ntseki's Message to PSL Players & The Nation

Bafana Bafana's newly appointed coach Molefi Ntseki discusses taking over from Stuart Baxter and his plans for the future of the team. He also gives his thoughts on xenophobia and the current state of the country.

11 Sep 2019 16 min