The Sias du Plessis Show Sias du Plessis

The talented former South African netball player, Vanes-Mari du Toit shares her journey in the sport, how she transitioned into a successful television career and speaks about her daring world-record attempt later this year where she will take a very cold plunge... The bubbly Vanes-Mari also opens up on various other things including watching her first-ever Soweto derby, the pressure to constantly be at her best, Dancing with the Stars and her love for coaching the next generation of netball players. Don't miss this fascinating interview.

Hekkie "The Hexecutioner" Budler is one of South Africa's most successful boxing world champions, boasting a professional record of 35 - 5 with 11 KOs, the 35-year-old double-weight division WBA and IBO world champion is regarded as a legend of the sport. Budler has fought in Mexico, Japan, the USA, Canada and the Philipines, he has decided to call time on his illustrious career and focus on his young family and on coaching the next generation of boxers. The talented pugilist speaks about his career, his views on Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson and how tough it was to accept retirement from the sport he loved so much.

Richie Quan is a pioneer in South African combat sports. Head coach at the Quan Wessels Academy in Johannesburg, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt has led the way in Mixed Martial Arts for over two decades, coaching athletes in the UFC, One Championship, PFL and EFC promotions. Quan is also a certified field medic and firearms instructor and teaches self-defence in his spare time. The husband and father is dedicated to the kaizen theory and seeks continuous improvement in everything he does, he shares his philosophy in this episode and why improving by 1% is key to achieving your goals in life.

Former South African test captain, Dean Elgar brings his "baggie green" cap into the studio and shares his cricket journey from the sleepy town of Welkom to playing at the biggest stadiums in the world. The 86-test veteran also clarifies what happened with him and Virat Kohli and why he chose cricket over squash.

Daniel Bennett is a legend in African football. The former FIFA, CAF and Premier Soccer League referee boasts over 750 professional games in his stellar career and continues to do work for football leagues and associations all over the world. The proud father-of-two opens up about his career, dealing with stars like Didier Drogba and David Beckham, the abuse he received, how he was approached with a $350 0000 bribe and how he turned to alcohol when he got injured at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

African combined Sport climbing champion Lauren Mukheiber joins me in the studio to talk about her expectations ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, and the pressure to represent in a sport that captured the world's imagination as it made its debut in Tokyo. A marine biologist by trade, the talented climber is eager to make a name for herself at the global event in Paris later this year.