The Arena Sports Show http://www.timeslive.co.za The Arena Sports Show is a weekly sports podcast hosted by Clauiee Grace Mpanza, alongside TimesLIVE journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele. The podcast unpacks the biggest stories from South African and international sport, covering a wide range of sporting codes and the issues shaping the sporting landscape. Featuring informed discussion, insightful analysis and interviews with some of the biggest names in sport, The Arena Sports Show brings listeners closer to the stories and personalities making headlines each week. Sports en Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:49:35 +0200 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:42:06 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Arena Podcast Network no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_9127_20260729_210950_1400.jpeg The Arena Sports Show http://www.timeslive.co.za The Arena Sports Show is a weekly sports podcast hosted by Clauiee Grace Mpanza, alongside TimesLIVE journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele. Arena Podcast Network episodic Arena Podcast Network podcasts@arena.africa false ZA Caf president Patrice Motsepe has improved African football https://iono.fm/e/1713944 https://iono.fm/e/1713944 September, who is the Head of TV and Broadcasting at Caf, spoke about how the presidency of Patrice Motsepe has significantly helped to improve African football.
He pointed out to the significant improvements in revenue for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), Champions League, Confederation Cup and Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon).
He also spoke about his journey in football that includes working at the Premier Soccer League (PSL), 2009 Confederations Cup, 2010 Fifa World Cup and at Caf. ]]> Sports Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:41:00 +0200 0 0 Caf president Patrice Motsepe has improved African football 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 59:39 The Arena Sports Show Pirates are showing early good signs but there is still a long way to go https://iono.fm/e/1711463 https://iono.fm/e/1711463 The show starts with a discussion on how defending champions Orlando Pirates have looked good in the early stages of the campaign despite having made wholesale changes to the team.
It is not going to be easy for them with Mamelodi Sundowns, who are determined to reclaim the league trophy, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu also having started the season on a promising note.
The discussion moved to the semifinal stage of the MTN8 at the weekend where Pirates enjoy a 1-0 advantage over Sekhukhune United and Golden Arrows having a similar lead over Mamelodi Sundowns.
There was also spotlight on the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) which promises to be exhilarating this season as they chase promotion to the elite league. ]]> Sports Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:28:00 +0200 0 0 Pirates are showing early good signs but there is still a long way to go 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 49:16 The Arena Sports Show We must honour ‘Mahlubi’ for scouting talent in Daveyton https://iono.fm/e/1709221 https://iono.fm/e/1709221 The speedy winger, who also played for Bush Bucks in Mthatha, shared his football journey that started in Daveyton and led him to Kaizer Chiefs, Bush Bucks, Sundowns and Bafana Bafana.
He also made an appeal for the football fraternity to honour legendary football talent scout Bennet 'Mahlubi' Mehlomakhulu for the role he played in unearthing talent.
Mazibuko also believes Sundowns have what it takes to defend the Champions League and to go all out and reclaim the Betway Premiership title from Orlando Pirates. ]]> Sports Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0200 0 0 We must honour ‘Mahlubi’ for scouting talent in Daveyton 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:07:01 The Arena Sports Show Chiefs v Sundowns clash is too early in the season https://iono.fm/e/1706753 https://iono.fm/e/1706753 The Betway Premiership continues with the high-stakes match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Saturday where they will be looking to get three points. ]]> Sports Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200 0 0 Chiefs v Sundowns clash is too early in the season 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:09:12 The Arena Sports Show Mere and Ramagalela's top MTN8 PICKS https://iono.fm/e/1704664 https://iono.fm/e/1704664 Mere and Ramagalela talked about the MTN8 tournament that starts on Saturday with Orlando Pirates embarking on the defence of their title against Durban City at Orlando Stadium (3pm).
Thera are other mouthwatering clashes which sees Mamelodi Sundowns play their first match of the season against Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday at 6pm.
The remaining two quarterfinal fixtures will be played on Sunday with AmaZulu hosting Sekhukhune United at Chatsworth Stadium at 3pm and Kaizer Chiefs facing Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium at 6pm. ]]> Sports Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200 0 0 Mere and Ramagalela's top MTN8 PICKS 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:04:57 The Arena Sports Show Betway Premiership is back https://iono.fm/e/1702400 https://iono.fm/e/1702400 Seema of Siwelele FC and Abram Mongoya of newly-promoted Kruger United were speaking after the official launch of the season in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Seema said their mission for this campaign is to do better than the tenth spot finish they achieved last season while Mongoya wants to ensure they avoid relegation.
Orlando Pirates start the defence of their championship trophy with a home clash against other rookies Milford United at Orlando Stadium on Saturday where they will be out for a winning start. ]]> Sports Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200 0 0 Betway Premiership is back 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 30:24 The Arena Sports Show Jesse Donn says Sipho Mbule is the best player he played with https://iono.fm/e/1702048 https://iono.fm/e/1702048
Donn, who played for Ubuntu FC and SuperSport United, retired from football at the age of 25 last year to pursue opportunities outside football said he is happy with his decision to leave the game.

Donn explained there were opportunities to continue playing professional football with offers from TS Galaxy and Siwelele FC but he chose to follow a different route.

Bafana Bafana are on their way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada and Donn said players like Ronwen Williams, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Subrey Modiba and Teboho Mokoena are going to be key for the team.

Striggles of footballers after retirement are well-documented and Donn also said he is working on a product to help professional prepare for life football with his business partners. ]]> Sports Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200 0 0 Jesse Donn says Sipho Mbule is the best player he played with 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 58:09 The Arena Sports Show Chiefs must start planning for next season https://iono.fm/e/1542991 https://iono.fm/e/1542991 Sports Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:20:00 +0200 0 0 Chiefs must start planning for next season 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 44:37 The Arena Sports Show Mokoena and Manyisa on Bafana, Mofokeng, Mbokazi and Mosimane https://iono.fm/e/1538811 https://iono.fm/e/1538811 Sports Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:50:00 +0200 0 0 Mokoena and Manyisa on Bafana, Mofokeng, Mbokazi and Mosimane 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:29:59 The Arena Sports Show Safpu’s Mhlongo and Shabalala calls for sports tax and insurance for footballers https://iono.fm/e/1538298 https://iono.fm/e/1538298
For many years, footballers or sports stars in general have faced serious financial problems when they retire and Safpu are arguing that government must not tax athletes differently. ]]> Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:39:00 +0200 0 0 Safpu’s Mhlongo and Shabalala calls for sports tax and insurance for footballers 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:31:36 The Arena Sports Show Japie Motale on Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy, Scara Ngobese, David Thidiela https://iono.fm/e/1538296 https://iono.fm/e/1538296 Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:36:00 +0200 0 0 Japie Motale on Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy, Scara Ngobese, David Thidiela 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:42:29 The Arena Sports Show Sundowns midfielder Kholosa ‘Fox’ Biyana on women's football | Arena Sports Show https://iono.fm/e/1538292 https://iono.fm/e/1538292 Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:27:00 +0200 0 0 Sundowns midfielder Kholosa ‘Fox’ Biyana on women's football | Arena Sports Show 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:31:36 The Arena Sports Show ‘I was approached several times,’ former referee Victor Hlungwani on bribery attempts in football https://iono.fm/e/1538286 https://iono.fm/e/1538286 Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:25:00 +0200 0 0 ‘I was approached several times,’ former referee Victor Hlungwani on bribery attempts in football 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:14:16 The Arena Sports Show Former Bafana defender Morgan ‘MG’ Gould on muti in football & state of Chiefs https://iono.fm/e/1538282 https://iono.fm/e/1538282 Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:12:00 +0200 0 0 Former Bafana defender Morgan ‘MG’ Gould on muti in football & state of Chiefs 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:19:23 The Arena Sports Show Coach Thabo Senong picks Rulani Mokwena & Teboho Mokoena as his best of season https://iono.fm/e/1538275 https://iono.fm/e/1538275 Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:10:00 +0200 0 0 Coach Thabo Senong picks Rulani Mokwena & Teboho Mokoena as his best of season 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:31:02 The Arena Sports Show ‘Bring back Arthur Zwane to finish the season,’ says Chiefs legend Fani Madida: Arena Sports Show https://iono.fm/e/1538274 https://iono.fm/e/1538274 Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:06:00 +0200 0 0 ‘Bring back Arthur Zwane to finish the season,’ says Chiefs legend Fani Madida: Arena Sports Show 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:25:57 The Arena Sports Show ‘This is the right time to catch-up with Sundowns’: Willard Katsanda https://iono.fm/e/1538267 https://iono.fm/e/1538267 Sports Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:01:00 +0200 0 0 ‘This is the right time to catch-up with Sundowns’: Willard Katsanda 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 54:49 The Arena Sports Show It’s crunch time at Loftus where Sundowns host Pirates https://iono.fm/e/1526193 https://iono.fm/e/1526193 Sports Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:03:00 +0200 0 0 It’s crunch time at Loftus where Sundowns host Pirates 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:04:54 The Arena Sports Show Lucky Lekgwathi and Katlego Mphela expect ‘young guns’ to shine in Soweto derby https://iono.fm/e/1522272 https://iono.fm/e/1522272 Mpanza and Mphahlele are joined by former Pirates captain and defender Lekgwathi and Chiefs striker Mphela who said are expecting a competitive encounter likely to be dominated by young players. ]]> Sports Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:49:00 +0200 0 0 Lucky Lekgwathi and Katlego Mphela expect ‘young guns’ to shine in Soweto derby 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:09:12 The Arena Sports Show