In 1995, a year after South Africa entered a democracy, we hosted our first Rugby World Cup at Ellis Park and won. It is remembered as the country’s first major sporting event since the end of Apartheid. In sociological and political studies, the relationship between sports, nationalism and national identity is an integral issue. Professor of Sport in England, Dr Eric Anderson has argued that the importance of sport in the expression of nationalism is linked to its ability to bring an “imagined community” of a nation to life. This is simply because when a game of note is being played by a country’s respected national team, it doesn’t matter, even if for a moment, the differences on has from the person next to them; what matters most is the unified support towards one mission: a victory. On today’s instalment of the #LevelUp Masterclass Series we’re looking at sports as a facilitator of nationalism and what we need to do to take our national sports to the next level with the President of Netballl South Africa, Cecila Molokwane.

<p>In 1995, a year after South Africa entered a democracy, we hosted our first Rugby World Cup at Ellis Park and won. It is remembered as the country’s first major sporting event since the end of Apartheid. In sociological and political studies, the relationship between sports, nationalism and national identity is an integral issue. Professor of Sport in England, Dr Eric Anderson has argued that the importance of sport in the expression of nationalism is linked to its ability to bring an “imagined community” of a nation to life. This is simply because when a game of note is being played by a country’s respected national team, it doesn’t matter, even if for a moment, the differences on has from the person next to them; what matters most is the unified support towards one mission: a victory. On today’s instalment of the #LevelUp Masterclass Series we’re looking at sports as a facilitator of nationalism and what we need to do to take our national sports to the next level with the President of Netballl South Africa, Cecila Molokwane.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>