The Big Interview

'Match Fixing In Local Football Is Not New'

In this episode of the Big Interview, SAFA’s Chairperson for Referee Appointments, Ari Soldatos addresses allegations of match-fixing in local leagues. In South Africa’s second division, the GladAfrica Championship, several referees have been accused of match-fixing. Ari discusses these allegations and other issues impacting match officiating in local football.

15 Jan 2020 20 min

Liverpool Goalkeeper Legend On The Difference Between Klopp and Mourinho

In this episode of the Big Interview, brought to you by DSTV Compact, our host of the Carwash, Sean Roberts has an in-depth conversation with former Liverpool goalkeepers and treble winner, Sander Westerveld. Westerveld speaks about the difference the Jürgen Klopp has made to Liverpool and the teams secret to…

18 Dec 2019 16 min

'I Was Hoping A South African Like Rhulani Could've Taken It'

Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sá joins us on the line to discuss the Buccaneers’ change in management. With Coach Rhulani resuming his role as an assistant coach, we question whether or not it was the right call and if Rhulani was given enough time considering the circumstances. De…

11 Dec 2019 18 min

Fabian McCarthy - 'South Africa's 2020 Olympic Team is Bafana Bafana's Future'

South Africa's U23 squad have made it to the Olympic Games following a penalty shootout victory against Ghana at AFCON. Former AmaGlug-Glug & Bafana Bafana stars Matthew Booth and Fabian McCarthy give advice to the youngsters as they prepare for the 2020 tournament. Coach David Notoane joins the show for…

1 Dec 2019 24 min

SAFA Refs Committee Fires Back At Pitso And De Gama

In this episode of the Big Interview, SAFA Referee Committee Chairperson Anastasia Tsichlas tackles PSL coaches' comments in light of controversial refereeing decisions this season, particularly the negative comments made by Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane & Highlands Parks Coach Owen Da Gama. Tsichlas also discusses the Mpho Makola shove in…

30 Oct 2019 14 min

Kermit's Bold PSL Promise

Cape Town City striker Kermit Erasmus joins the SL Radio crew in the studio and makes a bold promise about the PSL’s Top Goal Scorers. He also discusses his side’s penalty shootout defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout and addresses his second-half substitution along with the Amakhosi equalizer…

27 Oct 2019 12 min

Baxter Spills The Beans

Former Bafana Bafana Coach Stuart Baxter gives details on his resignation from the national role. He also gives his thoughts on the state of South African Football, Percy Tau’s future in European Football and his journey as a coach over the years. He shares information about his relationship with SAFA…

17 Oct 2019 24 min

'If You Want To Be A Pro Footballer, It Doesn't Get Better Than This'

In this episode of the Big Interview, we get the lowdown on the Shield Sbonis'iDiski Challenge from former Kaizer Chiefs star Stanton Fredericks. We also speak to the organisers and winners of the competition which drew over 11 000 youngsters and gave three young players contracts in the Orlando Pirates…

29 Sep 2019 20 min

Comitis Crushes Benni Rumour

With rumours about Benni McCarthy’s job security spreading and the revolving door of PSL coaches continuing to spin this season, we get Cape Town City FC Chairman John Comitis on the line to discuss Coach Benni McCarthy and the team’s slow start to the season. He details Cape Town City’s…

25 Sep 2019 13 min

Stan Matthews Roasts SA Refs

After an intense MTN8 semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns, Supersport United CEO Stan Matthews opened up to SL Radio in an emotional interview about his frustration with the South African referees. In this Big Interview, he calls out their inconsistency and lack of awareness of off-the-ball incidents which could lead to…

20 Sep 2019 25 min

Coach Carnage In The PSL - Cavin Johnson Speaks Out

With three PSL coaches ousted in the space of two days, we hear from Cavin Johnson who recently exited AmaZulu, on what went wrong at the club. We also get word from Black Leopards spokesperson, Berry Ramunenyiwa, who details why the team parted ways with Lionel Soccoia and their entire…

18 Sep 2019 24 min

Ntseki's Message to PSL Players & The Nation

Bafana Bafana's newly appointed coach Molefi Ntseki discusses taking over from Stuart Baxter and his plans for the future of the team. He also gives his thoughts on xenophobia and the current state of the country.

11 Sep 2019 16 min

Doc Khumalo - 'Arrests Need To Be Made'

South African football icon Doctor Khumalo discusses the Heritage Day Match between football legends and celebrities on September 24th. The event is aimed at raising awareness around Gender-Based Violence & Xenophobia in South Africa, with the hopes of uniting people through football during these turbulent times.

9 Sep 2019 12 min

Teko Modise - 'We Called Shakes To Come Back, Why Not Pitso?'

Legendary South African midfielder Teko Modise speaks about his disappointment in the Bafana Bafana squad selection and why he would field Bradley Grobler over his own Cape Town City colleague, Kermit Erasmus. Modise also speaks to the violence in the country that saw Zambia pull out of their friendly match…

6 Sep 2019 12 min

Kermit Erasmus On His Great Bafana Disappointment

Cape Town City F.C.'s Kermit Erasmus and Edmilson Dove recently came to the Soccer Laduma offices for a visit and we took the opportunity to chat to the both of them about their experiences in their respective national teams. The duo also spoke about The Citizens' start to the season…

4 Sep 2019 14 min

Leopards At Risk Of Losing Fans Over Musonda?

Lidoda Duvha hasn't had the best start to the 2019/20 season and fans are wondering when they will see Mwape Musonda on the field of play. In this episode of the Big Interview, we speak to Black Leopards' spokesperson, Barry Ramunenyiwa, who gives an update on the club's stance towards…

28 Aug 2019 14 min

Lucas Radebe On Pogba & Racism, Wearing The Chiefs jersey And Turning Down Man United

Listen to one of the greatest South African footballers of all time as he gives his thoughts on why South African footballers are not playing in the EPL. We speak to Lucas Radebe on the Big Interview. He tells us why he feels for Paul Pogba and other black footballers…

27 Aug 2019 18 min

'The PSL Cannot Close Their Eyes Forever'

A National League for Women has always been a dream for SAFA Vice-President Ria Ledwaba. In this episode of the Big Interview, the "Godmother" of South African Football tells us what it took to establish the long-awaited SAFA Women's National League. Also on the show, we speak to SAFA's acting…

22 Aug 2019 24 min

Klate's Tough Decisions

In this episode of the Big Interview, we catch up with PSL legend, Daine Klate. After hanging up his boots unexpectedly, the six-time PSL champion shares his passion for the game, his journey and his coaching experience abroad. He also speaks about his career, his CAF Champions League exploits and…

14 Aug 2019 13 min

'There's No Excuses Now'

We caught up Cape Town City owner, John Comitis ahead of the coming season. From Benni McCarthy's coaching experience, his ambition of the club having a stadium to call home, Rantie's issues and being linked with French star, Franck Ribéry's brother, Comitis tells all. Listen in for the full story.

1 Aug 2019 11 min