RC 260829SAfmZai Khan
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Grassroots boxing and volleyball development dominated the episode, with guests outlining new platforms, mentorship, visibility and funding needs for South African sporting talent.
- 19:36
Golden Gloves Foundation launched Shire Thursday, a monthly boxing platform combining amateur and professional fighters with exposure, coaching, mentorship, resilience-building and competition opportunities.
- 19:40
The next Shire Thursday is confirmed for Heritage Day, 24 September, at Emperors Palace; the opening event attracted more than 800 people, with tickets due on Webtickets.
- 19:55
Champs for Change released a book featuring 40 stories from 20 African countries and is launching a mentorship programme for young people pursuing careers across the sports industry.
- 20:38
Volleyball advocate Prabhashini Naidu said South Africa’s players need corporate sponsorship, noting her Masters team must raise R42,000 per person for the 2027 World Masters Games in Japan.
- 20:41
South Africa’s volleyball calendar includes the national Masters tournament in Durban and the Champs Cup in September, with Naidu urging the public to attend or follow live streams.