South African Sports Journalist on Temba Bavuma's Future, Rugby World Champion Captain Siya Kolisi's Tactics, and Why Athletes Stretch Their Careers

Unconventional Crew Chatter

You know, there is something about South Africa - their culture, their hospitality, everything. Everyone knows the contribution of Nelson Mandela to South Africa, but what a lot of people don't know is that he was the biggest sports lover. From rugby to cricket, he once said "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does," and it's a fact that sports always works as a bridge builder. So, I thought, why not just expand the horizon and talk to those amazing people who are living every moment and observing every sporting activity of this beautiful rainbow nation? I was fortunate to host Athenkosi Tsotsi, Athen is a Vodacom Sports Journalist of the Year 2021 Eastern Cape awardee, who has done a lot of fascinating work in sports journalism. So, Athen and I had a fascinating conversation covering a lot of things, from cricket to rugby, from rugby sports stars to cricket sports stars, and why athletes stretch their careers. Enough to say, we discussed a lot, so stick with this episode, and I promise you this 1-hour conversation will help you to understand the sporting culture of the rainbow nation. Athenkosi Tsotsi Work Links- https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenkosi-tsotsi-11948417b/