Get this book please LESSONS FROM MY FATHER – A celebration of fatherhood

"Lessons From My Father," a book by Steve Anderson, celebrates diverse South African voices recounting their experiences with fatherhood. Featuring 32 contributors, it highlights both the strengths and flaws of fathers, emphasizing the importance of connection and healing. The publication aims to inspire better parenting, fostering strong families and a compassionate society.

Blockbuster at Eden Park: Who Will Prevail?

The highly anticipated Rugby Championship match at Eden Park pits the Springboks against the All Blacks. With South Africa's recent four-match winning streak and key player adjustments, they aim to end New Zealand's unbeaten record at this venue since 1994. Analysts predict a tight contest, favoring the Springboks by a narrow margin.

We Preview the 6 Nations starting tonight with rugby writer Mike Greenaway

We have a weekly fun radio discussion on Smile 90.4fm every Wednesday at 9.30pm SA time where we shoot  the breeze about my love of Rugby with Benito Vergotine This week our guest was the uber talented writer and dear friend Mike Greenaway, who has two amazing books out "Bok to Bok" as well as "The... Continue Reading →

Personal reflections on Springboks 18 – All Blacks 12 7th Sept 2024 DHL Stadium Cape Town

What a superb Saturday afternoon at DHL Stadium. My family and I went to the last game 7 years ago at Newlands.  But before the game I reached out to Jamie Wall from NZ (his twitter/ X  detail is JamieWall2)  who was on tour with the All Blacks and got him to come on my... Continue Reading →

Zombie & Irish rugby fans seizing on the Cranberries song. The back story from Marc Marot

This is a stunning story about the song Zombie by the Cranberries from Marc Marot former Managing Director of Island Records who has spoken at Music Exchange twice and is a dear personal friend. The Irish national team are in South Africa for a two test series starting on Saturday in Pretoria and then going... Continue Reading →

Cheslin Kolbe teams up with Nescafé for inspiring new campaign

South African rugby star Cheslin Kolbe has officially joined forces with Nescafé to champion the global coffee brand’s new ‘Make Your World’ campaign. The newly-launched campaign is designed to inspire South Africans to “see things from a different perspective and enjoy everyday moments in a fresh light”. An immersive nationwide campaign will see Kolbe featured... Continue Reading →

The weekly discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack

The weekly  discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine  & Dylan Jack. A discussion about the URC and more  – Please listen to the link below: The Honest Truth with host  Benito Vergotine  is on Smile  90.4 FM each week on a Monday night  at 9.30pm.  I was delighted  to have been a... Continue Reading →

Dylan Red to play at DHL Stadium on Saturday 6 April

Exciting news, singer, songwriter and guitarist Dylan Red has been selected to play at the stadium on Saturday. Two fantastic beer gardens will be open and Dylan Red  will be playing at one of the beer gardens from 1pm to 4pm. This garden is situated on the Mouille Point side of the Stadium - i.e. Northern... Continue Reading →

A discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Mike Greenway & Dylan Jack

A discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack and special guest from Durban Mike Greenaway.  The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine  is on Smile  90.4 FM each week on a Monday night  at 9.30pm. A discussion about the URC  and more  - Please listen to the link below: I was delighted  to... Continue Reading →

Dylan Jack, Martin Myers and host Benito Vergotine talk SVNS Cape Town, URC and more on The Honest Truth on Smile 90.4fm

We reflect on the SVNS in Cape Town last weekend.  Dylan has become a fashion icon with his spottie, see pic below and we look forward to the DHL Stormers first home game of the season at the stadium, with its new grass pitch Enjoy the happy snaps of 2 days hanging with the CT media gang.

Ryan Vrede this week on the Business of Entertainment on Thurs 14th Dec at 9pm on CapeTalk

We speak to Ryan Vrede this week on the Business of Entertainment on Thurs 14th Dec at 9pm on Cape Talk. Ryan Vrede is a journalist that cut his teeth in sport, which continues to form a big part of his professional portfolio.  He joined Habari Media as an intern in 2006, and, under the... Continue Reading →

Alan Gilpin Chief Executive Officer of World Rugby press con in CT Stadium

Alan GilpinChief Executive Officer Of World Rugby - press conference, was even asked about sports betting at DHL Cape Town Stadium.

World Cup Winner Cheslin Kolbe and Investec extend partnership 

Cheslin Kolbe and Investec extend partnership  In an exciting development, it has been confirmed that Investec has extended its sponsorship of Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe for a further three years.Kolbe and Investec first joined forces in August 2022, and the partnership between the highly regarded rugby star and South Africa’s leading wealth manager has gone... Continue Reading →

Guest on The Honest Truth

Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC and sevens rugby. The SA Rugby Magazine Writer, Dylan Jack, and rugby commentator, Martin Myers, speak about the seventh week of the URC as well as the... Continue Reading →

A discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack

The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM A discussion about the URC. Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC. The SA Rugby Magazine Writer, Dylan Jack, and rugby commentator, Martin Myers, speak... Continue Reading →

Guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack

Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC.  Dylan is so cool, he takes my bait and runs with it each week. Enjoy the listen... Results Friday Zebre Parma 12 Hollywoodbet Sharks 10 Ulster... Continue Reading →

After the Pool stage of the 10th Rugby World Cup concluded, all of the records that WERE broken

Good reading, after the Pool stage of the 10th Rugby World Cup concluded, we have collected all of the records that WERE broken so far, and updated the records that could potentially still be broken at this year’s tournament.  To highlight a few records broken, New Zealand became the first nation to win 50 matches at the... Continue Reading →

Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers at 9pm tonight has Duncan Cruickshank a media consultant to the Sports Industry

Now in its 21st Week, the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has landed a lovely  one-on-one, this week (21st September). Duncan Cruickshank is  a media consultant in the Sports Industry at large with a focus on Rugby and Golf.  Last week we unpacked the DHL Stormers and now this week... Continue Reading →

We chat to DJ Cosher who with PJ Powers Team Up For The Iconic Remix of “World in Union”

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is in full swing and with the Boks having played so well in their first two games, they now have a mouth-watering clash on Saturday 23rd September at 9pm local time  against the Irish.  Well what better way to get into the mood than with a remix of the iconic song “World in Union “ used in the 1995 World Cup as sung by... Continue Reading →

Beast Mtawarira to star in Rugby World Cup ‘vlog diary’ content series

In association with Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), legendary former  Springbok  prop Beast Mtawarira will star in an exclusive Rugby World Cup content series in France. Mtawarira famously won the World Cup in 2019 with South Africa as he headed into rugby retirement on a high note, while he has undertaken a host of successful... Continue Reading →

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