The FisMaz Show: Recent Episodes
The FisMaz Show
A South African sport & entertainment Podcast hosted by Fiso Mazibuko featuring the latest news from across the country & features with your favourite athletes & celebrities.
The South African domestic football season has come to a close with dramatic endings in both the DSTV Premiership & Motsepe foundation Championship. The Cape Town Spurs Journey is one that really Interested us, having fallen just short of securing promotion. Host Fiso Mazibuko Spoke with Cape Town based Journalist Rob Delport about the journey of the young and talented Spurs team, what they mean to the city & various other South African football topics.
Floyd Mbhele has always been a divisive figure for Orlando Pirates fans but during his tenure at the club there were plenty of highs which he often gets very little credit for. Along with Times Live sports Reporter Mahlatse Mphahlele, we look at his departure from the buccaneers, examine why he could've left and his legacy at the sea robbers.
In this episode we react to the disappointing result between South Africa and Liberia with Football Fan & celebrity, DJ Naves sharing his thoughts from a fan perspective while Fifa Researcher & football administrator Menzi Ngcobo Calls on our nations football bosses to do better if we are to once again be a force to be reckoned with.
It was December 2003 when a Young Robin Peterson came face to face with one of the greatest batsman to ever play the game, a man who went by the Name Brian Charles Lara. Dubbed the Prince of Trinidad, Lara thrilled crowds all over the world with unbelievable stroke play and on this particular occasion it was Peterson's Turn to feel the heat as he smashed the proteas all-rounder for a then Test match record of 28 runs in one over. It was a moment that long lived in Peterson's memory but one that made him stronger & ultimately played a defining role during his stellar career. We Re-visit that test match at the Wanderers in 2003 while also looking back at Robin's entire journey as a professional cricketer.
News coming out of the Mamelodi Sundowns camp is that Andile Jali & Sipho Mbule have allegedly come under fire for arriving to Training in an intoxicated state which has got football fans around the country talking. Host Fiso Mazibuko Speaks to Seasoned football journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele to get the scoop about this story that has got tongues wagging and we dig deeper into the alcohol issues surrounding South African sport. We also Briefly chat about the financial issues crippling TS Galaxy in the South African top flight
The FisMaz Show Returns with a bang as we look ahead to the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs. Host Fiso Mazibuko and Menzi Ngcobo look back at some of their fondest memories in past derbies, some of the greatest players to play in this iconic fixture and of course, how the two teams stack up today.
This episode sees Fiso Mazibuko and Menzi Ngcobo (Football administrator & Fifa Researcher) discuss the FIFA World Cup, the importance of Data in the world of football and how smaller football nations have inspired the world. We also touch on the Dstv premiership which returns later this month and I am sure South African football fans will be excited by the leagues return.
Drama at the FIFA World Cup is very common but when a star player is removed from the squad it is big news. we had the opportunity to chat with Giovanni Wanneh, a Cameroon based Football journalist for Sportglitz.com, who broke down the exact nature of Onana's altercation with Rigobert Song & why he was sent home.
Amazulu have parted ways with Coach Brandon Truter, a move that some saw coming including our KZN based football expert Menzi Ngcobo who took us behind the scenes regarding a few concerning issues he heard about, through his trusted sources.
With the T20 World Cup in Australia just around the corner, we Relive the first time a World Cup was hosted Down under where Pakistan came out as champions in what was a true cinderella story for Imran Khan and his team. Former Opening batsman and current Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Ramiz Raja, takes us through the teams journey from struggling pre-world cup team to champions of the world.
Makhaya Ntini & Monde Zondeki grew up in their home province of the Eastern Cape and grew to become good friends and top athletes. their journey however started at Dale College, where their early cricket experiences shaped their lives. we catch up with these two former proteas and find out about those early days, fond cricket memories together and that iconic England tour in 2003/4 where they had their finest moments in the Proteas jersey.
On the back of the recent SA Tour of England we thought it was the perfect moment to share this content.
The Belgium Men's Team have been one of the Best Hockey sides in the world for the past decade, winning the World Cup & olympic gold in 2018 & 2021. the road to that success wasn't easy and on the second part of the high performance month, we catch up with former Belgium captain Thomas Briels to chat about how they achieved their success, the importance of Team above the individual & his plans for the future having retired from the international game after playing 359 matches for the world and olympic champions.
The Month of August sees the Fismaz show exploring the world of high performance athletes who compete in various sports around the world. Part one sees host Fiso Mazibuko Sitting down with Riverside Hockey star & American University Player Charlene Boshoff to find out a little more about playing Hockey in America, How the move came about & her Growth in the game and Life.
Former Proteas Mens cricketer JP Duminy joins us on the show to chat about the exciting new chapter in his career as he takes over at the Paarl Rocks as head coach while we also reflect on the SA v India T20 series and how selection & the Pecking order within the proteas team works.
With all the drama surrounding South African football, players being released, clubs recruiting new talent and question marks hanging over the future of stars like Ronwen Williams and Bongani Zungu, we bring you the latest from the transfer market and have interesting debate around the biggest moves in South African football. Host Fiso Mazibuko is joined by one of the countries leading football journalists, the founder of football publications FarPost & Unplayable, The award winning Tiyani Mabasa.
This episode sees us focus on the appointment of Arthur Zwane as the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs, the mass player exodus & what's a show without some banter from Menzi Ngcobo & DJ naves who makes a brief cameo on this episode. we also hear from Kaizer Chiefs fan Obi Mofokeng, is the Khosi Nation happy? tune in to find out
In this episode Host Fiso Mazibuko and his guests dissect some of the hottest points around the South African Football association where there has been lots of controversy around the Presidential race, finances and many other areas affecting South African football. we are joined by Sports Business Specialist Nqobile Ndlovu (Cash N Sport), Daily sun football journalist Robin Duke Madlala & our resident football expert and former player agent Menzi Ngcobo to discuss all these hot talking points
Having starred for the Proteas Mens team recently, Host Fiso Mazibuko caught up with the star spin bowler to detail his journey in cricket and how special it has been to play at the highest level
Daily Sun Football Journalist Robin Duke Madlala & Seasoned KZN Based Football Administrator Menzi Ngcobo join Fiso Mazibuko to Dissect the Benni McCarthy Era at Amazulu and why it just didn't work out. From Drama with the clubs administrators to losing the change room we look at the Highs and lows at Usuthu for the Former FC Porto & Ajax Amsterdam Striker
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With former Porto, West Ham & Bafana Bafana Star Benni McCarthy having left Amazulu FC as the head coach, Host Fiso Mazibuko & Football Journalist Mthokozisi Dube (FarPost) break down just why the relationship between the former striker and the club could no longer continue.
This episode see's Fiso Mazibuko catching up Menzi Ngcobo (Football administrator & Agent) & South African Media personality DJ Naves (Mamelodi sundowns super fan) to dissect the storm surrounding South African Giants Kaizer Chiefs & Sundowns. Sundowns Co-Coach Manqoba Mnqithi wasn't happy with Chiefs, find out why on episode 2.
Former Proteas star Ashwell Prince Joins Fiso Mazibuko as they chat about the recently concluded Proteas test series against New Zealand & look ahead to the SA v Bangladesh series.
With the Cricket Series between the Proteas and India proving to be an exciting one, Host Fiso mazibuko chats to a variety of Guests to satisfy your cricket appetite. The legendary Sunil Gavaskar gives us his take on the series as a whole, Hashim Amla touches on the efforts of Keegan Peterson in the 2nd test & Mike Haysman assesses south Africas bowling performance in India's second innings in Johannesburg.
Kaizer Chiefs have been badly hit by Covid-19 and have asked for games to be postponed as they deal with a crisis they have never experienced before. the only problem is that the rules state that Covid-19 can't be used as an excuse to postpone games or can it? Host Fiso Mazibuko chats with Seasoned football journalist Mazola Molefe to understand this complex issue and what it means during these difficult times.
T20 World Cup SPECIAL - With The Men's T20 World Cup currently on the go, host Fiso Mazibuko caught up with Former New Zealand fast Bowler Simon Doull to chat about who he fancies to win, New Zealands chances & the dreaded "Group of Death"
Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos has been airing his anger & disappointment regarding what he calls "forces working against the national team". Host Fiso Mazibuko & South African Football Expert Menzi Ngcobo (Football Agent & Former Nathi Lions Manager) dissect this topic further while also chatting about the bizarre situation surrounding Goodman Mosele not showing up from national team duty & much more.
Former Proteas All-rounder Vernon Philander is delighted to have been appointed as Bowling consultant for the T20 World Cup & he shared his thoughts on the journey with Host Fiso Mazibuko. Philander also weighs in on the talented Pakistan bowling unit & the Proteas chances at the World Cup
Fiso Mazibuko is Joined by Former Ajax Amsterdam, Kaizer Chiefs & Bafana Bafana Forward Stanton Lewis to discuss Bafana Bafana's start to the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the goalscoring problems in South African football & the mentality needed to succeed in football. Stanton also gives us some insight regarding forward play, having worked with the legendary Marco Van Basten in the Jong Ajax team in the Netherlands.
Soccer Laduma Journalist & leading SA football Journalist Mazola Molefe joins Fiso Mazibuko to discuss the Departure of Jozef Zinnbauer at Orlando Pirates & the Germans Tenure at the club. We also pay Tribute to Bloemfontein Celtic, one of the great clubs in South African football, who sadly are no more after being bought by Shauwn Mkhize & Royal AM.
Former SA women's Star Kate Woods Takes us through the "olympic dream" & realising her childhood dream not once but three times. Woods represented South Africa at the 2004, 2008 & 2012 Olympic Games and is a credible voice to also describe how things have gone for the current generation at Tokyo 2020. We discuss SA women's team Growth, the heroics of the SA men's team and what lies ahead for both teams after the Tokyo olympics. Hockey fans, this one is for you
Episode 12 is filled with laughs, transfer stories and some interesting debates as Host Fiso Mazibuko links up with KZN based Football administrator Menzi Ngcobo & Mamelodi SUNDOWNS super fan DJ Naves. The focus is on the Caf Champions League final, Transfer rumours & which teams pay well in South African Football
With the 2020 Olympic Games just around the corner, Fiso mazibuko caught up with one of South Africa's leading players Nqobile "Bili" Ntuli to chat about his hockey journey and just what it means to represent your country at the olympics. His journey to the top hasn't been easy and while there has been tests along the way, Ntuli has overcome them and proven to be a major part of the SA hockey programme.
With The Dstv premiership season having come to a close, all eyes were on the Promotion/relegation playoffs but they haven't been smooth sailing with disputes over who actually won the GladAfrica Championship. Host Fiso Mazibuko is joined by SA Footballers Union President Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe, FarPostZA Editor/Director Tiyani Mabasa & KZN based football administrator Menzi Ngcobo to dissect the drama filled affair surrounding Royal AM FC & Sekhukhune united while also shining the spotlight on the handling of the entire situation which includes Polokwane city.
With the British & Irish Lions series coming up, Host Fiso Mazibuko Chats with Former Springbok Coach Nick Mallett regarding how the series will go, key match ups and of course how the Springboks will setup for this once in a lifetime experience. Plenty of rugby insights in this one, I'm sure rugby fans will really enjoy it.
Host Fiso Mazibuko is joined on the show by South African media personality & Mamelodi Sundowns superfan DJ Naves as well as football administrator and former Agent Menzi Ngcobo. Episode 8 is all about The struggles at Kaizer Chiefs while in Pretoria Sundowns continue to excel. This episode is full of laughs, controversial statements, banter and good intel, make sure you don't miss it
In the Episode, Fiso Mazibuko is Joined by Diski Legends Stanton Lewis & Daine Klate to discuss all things coaching with a special focus on the High flying coaches within the DSTV premiership. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE
Host Fiso Mazibuko is Joined by Cricket Journalist Tinus Van Staden for episode 6 with The focus for this episode around the latest news From Cricket South Africa & all the news surrounding the new Domestic squads ahead of the return to the Provincial system
Host Fiso Mazibuko chats to the Momentum Proteas regarding their recent success in India & also gets to know a bit more about the teams Wicket-Keepers Trisha Chetty & Sinalo Jafta.
Host Fiso Mazibuko is joined by Sport24 senior sports writer Khanyiso Tshwaku, WPCA & Cobras Brand & sponsorship manager David Brooke & former Proteas All-Rounder Vernon Philander to discuss the new changes to South Africa's domestic cricket structures which were confirmed recently by Cricket South Africa. Contracting, player movement, team names & a whole lot more, you don't want to miss this one
Episode 3 of season 2 sees Host Fiso Mazibuko chatting with SA Rugby magazine editor Craig lewis about the big move that saw Siya Kolisi Join the Sharks, while the influence of Global Entertainment & sport Agency Roc Nation is also in focus.
In this episode of the Fismaz show, host Fiso Mazibuko along with guests Fabian McCarthy (Former Kaizer chiefs defender) & Menzi Ngcobo (Football administrator & Former Football Agent) dissect the current standings in the Dstv premiership while we also try to understand the Situation at Kaizer chiefs which has fans concerned
Host Fiso Mazibuko catches up with Momentum Proteas star Lizelle Lee as the Ladies get back into the international fold against Pakistan while Lizelle also shares what she has been up too in the last year.
Episode two of our holiday special sees host Fiso Mazibuko chat to influencial South African television Personality Lunga Shabalala about his journey in television & his Love for Mamelodi Sundowns & Arsenal. we also Pay tribute to the Late Anele Ngcongca & Motjeka Madisha who recently lost their lives in car accidents.
This episode focuses on AMAZULU Football Club and the exciting new era that is being led by Chairman Sandile Zungu. Join Fiso Mazibuko, #FMS football correspondent Menzi Ngcobo & former Ajax Amsterdam, kaizer chiefs and Amazulu Forward Stanton Lewis as we discuss Usuthu and their recent appointment of the legendary Benni McCarthy as their new head coach