Africa@Play

Stanley Mutoya in conversation about the coming Region 5 Games in Mozambique, how preparations are unfolding and what the Games mean for sport development in Southern Africa.

Channel Africa's Neto Chemane in conversation with 2026 All-African Men’s Blackball Champion Shaun Martheze as a build-up to the National Championships.

Highly decorated South African pool player and a former World Blackball Champion Wetsi Morake joins Channel Africa's Neto Chemane to talk about his career and the state of the sport in the continent.

Lehlohonolo Masinda and Khutsafalo Tawana  who are amongst 15 South African players who qualified for the 5th FIFG Footgolf World Cup happening on the 27th of May - 07 June in Acapulco, Mexico chat with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane as they are trying to get sponsors, raise funds in preparation for the World Cup.

Veteran swingman and former Zimbabwe senior men's national team  Basketball captain Taurai Chitsinde chats with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about his illustrious career and coaching. 

Africa @Play host Neto Chemane receives his tributes as he signs off for the last time on the show.

Golden Gloves CEO Rodney Berman joins Channel Africa’s Babazile Makhubalo to discuss the recently announced Sole Survivor: The Final, where a record‑breaking $70 000 prize purse will be on the line.  Berman outlines what fans can expect from the tournament, why this edition is historic, and how the mega‑event is set to shape the future of South African boxing.

Asiashu Tshitamba and Peace Nguphane join us in the studio to talk about the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Season 2, First Round, set for Friday, April 10, 2026, at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. The two fighters share their preparations, their expectations for the upcoming bout, and what fans can look forward to as PFL Africa returns for another explosive season.

Lions cricketer Khaya Fakude speaks to Channel Africa’s Babazile Makhubalo about the current domestic season, his performance so far, and his ambitions to represent the senior national team. He reflects on his development as a player, the challenges and opportunities within South Africa’s cricket landscape, and what it will take to break into the Proteas setup.

Channel Africa’s Babazile Makhubalo is live at the 2026 Absa Cape Epic, speaking to Letshego Zulu and Remofilwe Moeketsi, who are competing under Team AVIS South Africa. The duo shares their experience of taking on one of the world’s toughest mountain‑bike stage races, reflecting on the physical and mental endurance required, the power of teamwork, and what it means to represent Team AVIS on such a global platform.

NBA South Africa Head, Zeph Masote in conversation with Channel Africa's Babazile Makhubalo on the upcoming Basketball Africa League which will feature the top 12 club teams from 12 African countries playing a total of 42 games across the Kalahari Conference Group Phase from March 27 to April 5 in Pretoria, the Sahara Conference Group Phase from April 24 to May 3 in Rabat, Morocco, and the Playoffs and Finals from May 22 to May 31 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Sipho Mona the General Manager of the Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy, an event organizer, commentator, and advocate for developing African cycling talent on the Absa Cape epic preparations.

Pool player Palesa Ngwenya a player in the SABF Ladies National Blackball Singles in conversation with Babazile Makhubalo on her ambitions to conquer National & Continental Champs building up to  2026 World Blackball Championships in Cape Town between October and November.

Our Uganda correspondent based in Kampala, Sam Mpoza gives us the latest news from East Africa.

Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Kelvin Ono Akpe in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about their partnership with FC Barcelona.

Our Zambian correspondent based in Lusaka gives us the latest news from Zambia..

Heather Mpofu, Event Director at Kyalami Park Club speaks to Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about the 2026 Toyota Equestrian Series.

South African basketball player David Craig  joins Channel Africa's Neto Chemane in studio to talk about his career and latest move to Johannesburg Giants.

Siyasanga Monoalibe, a dedicated sports reporter for Sunday World who covers a wide range of athletic disciplines speak to Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about  the Kaizer Chiefs fans that  picketed outside the gates of the famous Chiefs Village in Naturena.

Karryn Greenleaf a high-profile marketing executive in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about the One Voice – For the Fans campaign.

Channel Africa's Neto Chemane cross live to FNB Stadium to speak with former Chiefs player Mandla Masango about the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

Channel Africa's Neto Chemane in conversation with Rodney Berman, legendary South African Boxing Promoter following the major announcement that Siya Kuse will get his golden chance, a rematch with WBC kingpin Melvin Jerusalem, at Emperors Palace.

Tsholofelo Lejaka, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Boxing South Africa (BSA) chats with Neto Chemane on the latest boxing developments.

Our Zambian correspondent based in Lusaka on the development of women's rugby in the continent.

Our Nigerian correspondent based in Lagos gives us the latest from East Africa.

Mihlali Lerato Mehlomakulu a South African motorsport administrator and businesswoman in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about the 2026 South African Endurance Series season.

Our Zambian correspondent based in Lusaka, Namuchana on various sports news making headlines across the continent. 

Our UK based correspondent Geshom "Sir G" Nyathi in conversation with  Channel Africa's Neto Chemane as they preview key fixtures in the English Premier League.

Our Kenyan correspondent based in Nairobi, Francis Mutegi gives us the latest from East Africa, including the Magical Kenya Open amongst others.

Long jump and Sprinting sensation Atanga Naane in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about her rise in Track and Field. 

 Lebo Mphela-Ndlazi Head of Marketing at St Peter’s college  on the ongoing Old Petrian's Sports Tournament currently underway. Lebo is joined by Teenager in Sport: Student from Soweto Basketball Academy and Student from St Peter’s College - Phenyo Mabotja.

Simamkele Tutsheni, the current IBO All‑Africa champion, is in conversation with Channel Africa’s Neto Chemane about her upcoming IBO World Title shot against Poland’s undefeated Laura Grzyb next month.

Our Nairobi‑based correspondent, Francis Mutegi, brings us the latest updates from East Africa, including Kenya’s U20 World Cup qualifier against Tanzania, and preparations for AFCON 2027, as CAF President Patrice Motsepe reiterates that there is no intention of altering the PAMOJA hosts despite ongoing speculation.

Karate teenage sensation Olwethu Mbiko, who recently secured first place in the boys’ 12–14 age category at a competition hosted by the African Full Contact Karate Organisation (AFCKO), is in the studio to talk about his aspiring career.

Channel Africa’s Neto Chemane is in conversation with Shihan Thulane Sibisi, a renowned Kyokushin karate master, founder of the African Full Contact Karate Organisation (AFCKO), and the South Africa Country Representative for the International Kyokushinkai Karate Federation (IKKF).

Our Kampala‑based correspondent, Sam Mpoza, brings us the latest and exclusive sports news from East Africa.

Emerging South African youth athlete Uakona Malovhele in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about his rise in track and field.

Our Zambian Correspondent based in Lusaka spoke with various experts on Royal Moroccan Football Federation inability to host Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Community activist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Soweto Drift Academy & Orange Farm Spin City in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about his open letter to Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.

Basketball coaches  Curtis Pickering & Renaldo Cortez join Channel Africa's Neto Chemane in studio to talk about the "We Got Winners Play It Back" Basketball Clinics and the evolution of the sport.

Tennis SA General Manager Anthony Moruthane in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chema about the Davis Cup World Group II - South Africa vs Montenegro.

Our Lagos based Correspondent Tony Ubani in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about the latest news from West Africa. 

Our Kenyan correspondent Francis Mutegi  conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about the latest news from East Africa

Kampala based correspondent Sam Mpuza in conversation with Channel Africa's Neto Chemane about the latest news from East Africa

Our Zambian Correspondent Namuchana Likezo tackle the issue of  Africa  Football stars joining global leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and asking if  there will  ever be change of times where players from Europe, South America and other continents will choose plying their trade in Africa

Danya Thompson, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student and 2025 world champion at the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championships (WIAC) in Santa Clara del Mar, Argentina chats withChannel Africa's Neto Chemane about her recent success. 

Itumeleng Sehlare (Director) and Neo Machaea (Director) of K Village Sports Academy, in studio to talk about their dynamic, community-driven organization committed to identifying, developing, and nurturing sports talent within rural areas.

Our Zambiann based correspondent Namuchana Namuchanaspoke with various experts about their thoughts on the 2025 AFCON from officiating,to football displayed,to soccer fans attendance, to general organization of the tournament

Our Lagos based correspondent Tony Ubani reviews Nigeria's win against Egypt in the AFCON 3rd place Final. Nigeria won 4-2 on penalties

Kagisho Morgan & Luvo Nqxabazi, representatives of the Thabiso Monyane Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation founded by Thabiso Monyane are in the studio to talk about the 2026 initiatives to help young and disadvantaged youth.