Touchdown with Aaron Masemola: Recent Episodes
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Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
This week on the Touchdown Aaron Masemola is joined by Nico Luus (Tuks Head Coach) and George Lourens (Player of the tournament) and they discuss the 2022 Varsity Cup season.
This week on the Touchdown Aaron Masemola is joined by George Lourens (Player of the tournament) and they discuss the 2022 Varsity Cup season.
This week on the Touchdown Aaron Masemola is joined by Paralympian Louzanne Coetzee and 50km World Record holder Irvette van Zyl after their phenomenal performances at the recent Two Oceans Marathon.
This week on the Touchdown Aaron Masemola is joined by Paralympian Louzanne Coetzee and 50km World Record holder Irvette van Zyl after their phenomenal performances at the recent Two Oceans Marathon.
This week on the Touchdown we focus on the recent announcement by president Cyril Ramaphosa, that sport stadiums will be allowed to use 50% of their capacity for vaccinated fans and for fans that have tested negative for Covid-19.
Aaron Masemola was joined by Marina van der Walt (Marketing Manager at the Free State Cricket Union) and she explained that several livelihoods depended on having fans in the stadium.
“Ultimately our industry isn't about fans buying tickets, but about the livelihoods of our suppliers, our vendors and our sponsors”, said van der Walt.
The Itec Knights captain, Pite van Biljon, says “we’re loving the vibe with the fans in the stadium and more fans will make things so much better”.
Van Biljon also explained that stadiums allowing more fans is important from a revenue perspective and growing the love for cricket in the Free State.
“People will bring their kids to the stadium and this could possibly inspire the future of cricket in the Free State” he expanded.
Lastly, van der Walt, emphasized the challenges brought covid-19 and invited you to join you - to join in the fun at the Mangaung oval.
“To all our Itec Knights supporters come out and have a fun day in the sun, and come be a part of the action at the Mangaung oval” urged the marketing Manager at the Free State Cricket Union.
The Itec Knights take on the Dolphins at 10:00 on the 3 April.
This week on the Touchdown Aaron Masemola is joined by Oarabile Diphoko (Sports commentator and writer) and they discuss what we can expect this weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix as the 2022 Formula 1 season kicks off.
This week on the Touchdown, we focused on the 2022 Indian Premier League auction that recently took place. The most notable South African player sold during the auction was Kagiso Rabada who was sold for R18.75 million.
Tinus van Staden, a sports journalist, explained what percentage of the auction price players earn and the percentage that is paid to Cricket South Africa.
“The players earn the entirety of their auction price and for foreign players an additional 20% of their auction price is paid to their national cricket board”, van Staden said.
The 11 South African players that will be in action at the 2022 IPL include:
Kagiso Rabada: R18.75 million Faf du Plessis: R14.2 million Quinton de Kock: R13.7 million Anrich Nortje: R13.2 million Marco Jansen: R8.5 million David Miller: R6.1 million Dewald Brevis: R6.1 million Aiden Markram: R5.3 million Rassie van der Dussen: R2 million Dewaine Pretorius: R1 million Lungi Ngidi: R1 million
For the full conversation that Aaron Masemola had with Tinus van Staden listen below:
This week on the Touchdown we focused on the third edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League that is currently being hosted in Potchefstroom at the North West University.
The international countries that have arrived on South African shores included the Netherlands, India, France and Germany. While the South African men’s hockey team are currently ranked 11th in the world, their competition in this tournament are all ranked in the top six besides France who are ranked 13th on the FIH men’s ranking.
Marissa Langeni (CEO SA Hockey) joined Aaron Masemola, and she explained the journey of our hockey teams thus far since the Olympic Games in Tokyo:
“It’s been an amazing journey ensuring that the teams could participate at the Olympic Games. We had great systems in place to combat covid-19 and our teams had a very successful campaign at the Olympics. And our performance at the African Cup of Nations gives us hope for more global participation in the months to come”.
Langeni, also shared why it is so important for our South African hockey teams to compete against the best in the world:
“Our philosophy as SA hockey is that we don’t shy away from competing against the best in the world. This is the only way that we can growth as a country and our aspiration is to remain in the top 10 in the world and in order to do that we have to play top level hockey”
Ultimately, Langeni, said that looking at the 2022 Commonwealth Games that will be hosted in Birmingham (28 July - 8 August) their focus is on reaching top 5 status:
“Our focus is on being top 5 in the world, we believe that we are competitive at that level and we want to maintain that, medals are always in reach if we’re within the top 5 countries in the world”.
This week on Touchdown we are focused on an incredibly exciting movie that will be called Against All Odds.
Now this movie will document the famous achievements of Africa's first world heavyweight boxing champion, Gerrie Coetzee. "Seer Handjies" or "Sore Little Hands" as many of his South African fans might know him. Coetzee was the first fighter in the history of world boxing to claim the WBA heavyweight title for the African continent.
“The reason why we decided to call this movie Against All Odds is simply because he had to overcome so many challenges in his boxing career especially dealing with the persistent challenges with his right hand, which required the insertion of several corrective items during three surgeries”, said Kenddrie Utuk, the executive director of the movie.
He also shared the special events that lead to the friendship between Gerrie Coetzee and Muhamed Ali.
Utuk said: “The first time they met was at Madison Square Gardens in New York, where they took several pictures. Ali would invite Coetzee to his hotel room and they would chat for hours. Ali became a mentor to Coetzee”
Dr Khalilah Camacho Ali, the second of Ali's four former spouses, said: “we’ve followed his (Gerrie Coetzee) career during Apartheid and he and Ali shared the same values when it came to freedom, justice and equality”.
Dr Ali also explained why this movie is so important for the legacy of both Ali and Coetzee.
“This legacy will go down in history for a very long time and I’m honored to be apart it. People need to know the real story of Muhamed Ali and Gerrie Coetzee. This is for our young people”, said Dr Ali.
Filming in South Africa will commence in a few months with South African director Koos Roets and South African producer Andre Scholtz at the helm. The cast will include several South African actors.
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
This week on the Touchdown we focus on Global Disability Awareness Month and the importance of celebrating our athletes with disabilities.
Now the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games that recently took place in Japan reminded us as South Africans of how incredibly talented our Paralympians are with them bringing home a total of seven medals, four of them were gold medals, one silver and 2 bronze medals.
Pieter du Preez, who won South Africa’s last gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic games and was also nominated for the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability in 2016, said that more can be done to celebrate our local Paralympians.
Rienhardt Hamman, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Paralympic games in the T38 category, explained why it is so important to celebrate our Paralympic athletes.
Ultimately, Louzanne Coetzee, who won a silver and bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, shared some words of inspiration for future Paralympic stars.
Rienhardt Hamman, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Paralympic games in the T38 category, explained why it is so important to celebrate our Paralympic athletes.
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
Hear what goes on behind the scenes, in the minds and lives of Central South Africa's greatest sporting legends as told to Aaron Masemola. Your questions, your heroes. OFM Sport - the personalities behind the plays
This week on the Touchdown, Aaron Masemola is joined by Johan van Heerden (CEO of the Free State Cricket Union), Pite van Biljon (Itec knights Captain) and Mosa Dladla (SAFA Provincial Executive Officer) as they discuss the excitement around vaccinated fans being allowed to attend stadiums again.
This week on the Touchdown, Aaron Masemola is joined by Johan van Heerden (CEO of the Free State Cricket Union) to discuss the excitement around vaccinated fans being allowed to attend stadiums again.
This week on the Touchdown, Aaron Masemola is joined by Mosa Dladla (SAFA Provincial Executive Officer) as they discuss the excitement around vaccinated fans being allowed to attend stadiums again.
Today on the Touchdown we answer the question: Can the Proteas win the T20 World Cup?
Aaron Masemola is joined by Pite van Biljon (Itec Knights Captain), Hussein Manack (Cricket Commentator) and a few cricket fans share their thoughts.
Cricket Commentator and Analyst, Hussain Manack, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses how important the recent series victories against the West Indies, Sri Lanka and Ireland are for the Proteas and whether the best squad was selected for this world cup. He also discusses how difficult it will be to make the semi-finals given that Australia, England and the West Indies share a group with the Proteas.
Itec Knights Captain, Pite van Biljon, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses the phenomenal season that the Knight have had and booking their place in the semi-finals of the T20 Knockout. He also discusses the Proteas campaign at the T20 World Cup and whether we could win our first major ICC trophy.
After launching her first book ‘The First Lady of Springbok Rugby’, Annelee Murray, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She discusses her twenty year journey working with the Springboks as their PR manager and the incredible experience of winning the Rugby World Cup in 2007 and 2019. Ultimately, she tells us more about the seven coaches and twenty one captains that she has had the opportunity to work with.
South African Artistic Gymnast, Naveen Daries, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She explains exactly what Artistic Gymnastics is and what qualifying for the 2021 Olympic Games means to her and her best friend Caitlin Rooskrantz. She also tells us about the recent African Gymnastics Championships in Cairo, Egypt, where she won a bronze medal. Ultimately, she tells us what she is expecting at the Olympics Games in Tokyo.
Blitzboks captain , Siviwe Soyizwapi, discusses the recent Solidarity Camp that was hosted in Stellenbosch and how covid-19 has brought new challenges to the sport of sevens rugby. He also discusses their schedule as they continue preparing for the 2021 Olympic games that lie ahead. Ultimately, he shares his excitement for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens that will be hosted in Cape Town.
Allan Donald joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discussed the recent decision by minister of Sport, Nathi Mthethwa, to invoke section 13 of the National Sports and Recreation Act. He also shares his thoughts on how we can overcome the issues that are currently plaguing CSA.
Rocco Meiring, Head coach at Tuks Swimming, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses the impact that covid-19 had on the swimmers and how Swimming SA were vital in keeping the sport alive in SA. He also discusses the recent success of Tatjana Schoenmaker, Pieter Coetzee and Kaylene Corbett at the SA National Aquatics Championships in Gqeberha. Ultimately, he tells us what we can expect at the Olympic games from our South African swimmers.
Mr Letima Mogorosi, Member of SAFA National Executive Committee and Provincial Chairperson of Free State Football Association, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He discusses the journey that Mr Motsepe has walked in South African football thus far (specifically before he became the newly elected CAF president). He also discusses some of the focus areas that will be important for Mr Motsepe as he starts his tenure as CAF president.
Aimee Barrett-Theron, SA Rugby referee, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She discusses how she fall in love with the sport of rugby and how important it is for one to have played the sport of rugby before becoming a referee. She also discusses some of the major challenges that referees are currently facing due to the covid-19 pandemic and gives advice to young ladies that would love to pursue a career as a rugby referee.
Cecilia Molokwane, Netball SA President, discusses the preparations for the Spar Challenge that will be taking place and the end of Mach 2021 as well as the Netball World Youth Cup in Fiji in December 2021. She also discusses the possibility of the Proteas winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 as well as the possibility of the Proteas lifting the Netball World Cup trophy in 2023, in Cape Town.
Rachel Kolisi, discusses who she is behind the lens and the short-film “We Are Dying Here”, that focuses on gender-based violence. She also discusses the Kolisi Foundations and the amazing work that they are doing in various communities.
Dr Kirsten van Heerden, Sports psychologist, discusses some of the psychological pressures that athletes go through when competing on the field as well as the challenges of dealing with things like social media pressures off the field. She also discusses her newly published book “WAKING FROM THE DREAM” and the challenges that athletes face when retiring from elite sport.
Schalk Ferreria, Toyota Cheetahs Prop, discusses moving to Bloemfontein and what he looks forward to as he starts his season with the Cheetahs. He also shares what we can expect from him as a players as he recently turned 37 ages old.
Jaco Peyper, South African Rugby Referee, discusses the impact of covid-19 on rugby referees in South Africa and being the referee for his fifth Currie Cup final. He also discusses the success of Aimee Barret-Theron, the first female to to referee a Currie Cup game.
Toyota Cheetahs player, Reniel Hugo, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He shares the importance of varsity cup rugby for young players and also tells us more about playing rugby in Japan. Furthermore, he shares the excitement in the Cheetahs camp as they build up to the 2020 Currie Cup.
Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. Chief Operator Officer, Chuma Nogemane, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. He shares the excitement in the Celtics camp as they prepare for the 2020 Nedbank Cup Final. Furthermore, he explains how Celtics have remained unbeaten since the resumption of the 2019/20 season. Ultimately, he assures the Siwelele faithful that they will do their best to secure the Nedbank Cup trophy.
Paralympic athlete, Louzanne Coetzeee, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She helps us understand her condition and how important the support of her family has throughout her athletics journey. In addition, she also shares the lessons learnt from the 2016 Paralympics and tells us more about her experience at the 2017 World Championships.
Banyana Banyana Goalkeeper, Mapaseka Mpuru, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She tells us why she chose to become a goalkeeper and also shares the amazing experience of playing at the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup.
Former Proteas Netball player; Erin Burger, joined Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She tells us about her first netball game and how she nearly gave up the sport of netball. Furthermore, she also shares her amazing experience at 2019 Netball World Cup and gives young athletes advice on making to a professional level in sports.
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Celia Evans; SA hockey player, joins Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She tells us why she traded her football boots for a hockey stick and also slips the tea about the fun characters in her team. She also shares a special message for young ladies that are considering becoming professional athletes.
Petrie Cronje; CEO of the Louis57 Foundation, tells us more about the Louis Oosthuizen Foundation and their partnership with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation SA to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Free State women's cricketer; Yolandi Potgieter, joins Aaron Masemola on the Touchdown. She tells him more about how she fell in love with cricket and also shares her experience of the Free State Cricket Union's awards where she was named the "players player of the year" as well as the "women's player of the year".
Proteas Women's wicket-keeper; Sinalo Jafta, chats to Aaron Masemola about all things women's cricket. She also explains how she chose between cricket and hockey as well as how important on field banter is behind the stumps.
Proteas Women's wicket-keeper; Sinalo Jafta, chats to Aaron Masemola about all things women's cricket. She also explains how she chose between cricket and hockey as well as how important on field banter is behind the stumps.
South African hockey player; Nicole Erasmus, chats to Aaron Masemola about all things hockey, she tells us more about being newly married and the beautiful wedding dress that she wore on her wedding day. She also shares an inspirational quote that has always reminded her to give her best.
South African hockey player; Nicole Erasmus, chats to Aaron Masemola about all things hockey, she tells us more about being newly married and the beautiful wedding dress that she wore on her wedding day. She also shares an inspirational quote that has always reminded her to give her best.
South African hockey player; Nicole Erasmus, chats to Aaron Masemola about all things hockey, she tells us more about being newly married and the beautiful wedding dress that she wore on her wedding day. She also shares an inspirational quote that has always reminded her to give her best.
VKB Knights wicket-keeper; Wandile Makwetu, chats to Aaron Masemola about his cricket journey with the U19 SA team and the VKB Knights as he looks forward to the 2020/2021 cricket season post Covid-19.
VKB Knights wicket-keeper; Wandile Makwetu, chats to Aaron Masemola about his cricket journey with the U19 SA team and the VKB Knights as he looks forward to the 2020/2021 cricket season post Covid-19.
Toyota Cheetahs Player; William Small-Smith, chats to Aaron Masemola about his rugby journey with the Toyota Cheetahs and his son; Liam, makes a cameo appearance.
Toyota Cheetahs Player; William Small-Smith, chats to Aaron Masemola about his rugby journey with the Toyota Cheetahs and his son; Liam, makes a cameo appearance.
Toyota Cheetahs Player; William Small-Smith, chats to Aaron Masemola about his rugby journey with the Toyota Cheetahs and his son; Liam, makes a cameo appearance.
Aaron Masemola chats to the VKB Knights Captain; Pite van Biljon. They spoke about his journey to the Proteas and what it takes to make it in professional cricket. He also shares some on field banter and lessons learned from the game we all love.
Aaron Masemola chats to the VKB Knights Captain; Pite van Biljon. They spoke about his journey to the Proteas and what it takes to make it in professional cricket. He also shares some on field banter and lessons learned from the game we all love.
Aaron Masemola chats to the VKB Knights Captain; Pite van Biljon. They spoke about his journey to the Proteas and what it takes to make it in professional cricket. He also shares some on field banter and lessons learned from the game we all love.
Aaron Masemola had the opportunity to chat to Toyota Cheetahs Captain; Tian Meyer. A great conversation filled with banter and a true reflection of the amazing captain that Tian Meyer is on the field; but also a great family man at home with his wife and two beautiful children.
Aaron Masemola had the opportunity to chat to Toyota Cheetahs Captain; Tian Meyer. A great conversation filled with banter and a true reflection of the amazing captain that Tian Meyer is on the field; but also a great family man at home with his wife and two beautiful children.
Aaron Masemola had the amazing opportunity to chat to the legendary South African cricketer Allan Donald. They spoke about the start of his career, his journey with the Proteas, truly unforgettable moments and also his nick name "White Lightening". For more, visit ofm.co.za.
Aaron Masemola had the amazing opportunity to chat to the legendary South African cricketer Allan Donald. They spoke about the start of his career, his journey with the Proteas, truly unforgettable moments and also his nick name "White Lightening". For more, visit ofm.co.za.
Aaron Masemola had the amazing opportunity to chat to the legendary South African cricketer Allan Donald. They spoke about the start of his career, his journey with the Proteas, truly unforgettable moments and also his nick name "White Lightening". For more, visit ofm.co.za.