SuperSport Schools Podcast

Join Alex White as he uncovers the inspiring stories behind South Africa's next generation of sporting stars. Delve into exclusive interviews with legends of the game, rising talents, dedicated coaches, and the schools that nurture future champions. Alongside cohost Tim Muthama, Alex brings you closer to the heart of school sports, offering unique insights and behind-the-scenes access to the athletes and stories you care about most.

Weekly English South Africa Sports · Sports News Alex White Tim Muthama

72 Episodes

1 – 20

The Pod Turns 2!

Alex and Tim sit down to look back at some of their favourite moments from two years of the SuperSport Schools Podcast.

17 Nov 31 min

The Art of the Streak

What does it take to go unbeaten for 90 rugby matches? What does it take to win 9 Boat Races in a row? In this episode Alex seeks to answer the question, “how do some schools master the art of the streak”?

10 Nov 23 min

Introducing the Schools SA20

The Schools SA20 is nearing Phase 2. Alex and Tshaami discuss the tournament and are joined by Stephen Cook who explains the format and the exciting future for the tournament.

3 Nov 29 min

Game, Set, Chat

Alex and Tim are joined by SA Tennis’ Gavin Crookes and David Jaquire to discuss the future of the game and what it takes to reach a Grand Slam.

27 Oct 28 min

Bringing the Gees with Robbie Gillett

He’s on a mission to become the biggest sports content creator in SA. Robbie Gillett joins Alex to reflect on his journey, how he started the Stormers’ Student Stand, and his exciting new involvement in SuperSport Schools.

20 Oct 28 min

Diving to the Top with Zalika Methula

Class of 2023 inductee, Zalika Methula, joins Alex to discuss how she continues to reach new heights in the sport of diving. The St Mary’s learner also takes on the Quiz.

13 Oct 27 min

Voicing School Sport with Itumeleng Banda

SuperSport Schools is giving opportunities to the next generation of sports broadcasters. Alex is joined by Itumeleng Banda to discuss her school sports broadcasting journey and to hear what advice she has for aspiring presenters.

6 Oct 34 min

Wynberg’s Viral Cheerleading Sensation

Wynberg’s Leighton Mouton, whose viral chant has been viewed over 100 million times, joins Alex and Tim to discuss the inspiration behind the clip. He also rates war cry clips from schools across the country.

29 Sep 28 min

The Hidden Struggle with Mathilde Grenet

Alex is joined by Safe Sport expert Mathilde Grenet, founder of En Garde, to discuss overcoming abuse in school sports in South Africa. Mathilde explains the hidden struggle many school athletes face and how the principles of “safeguarding” can help.

22 Sep 27 min

The Big Update with Kelvin Watt

Alex interviews SuperSport Schools CEO, Kelvin Watt, who provides an insightful update on the platform, highlights some of the most compelling stories that have emerged this year, and shares his excitement for the future.

15 Sep 53 min

SuperSport Schools' Leading Ladies

To end our Women’s Month specials on a high, we are telling one of our own stories. Alex is in KZN to chat to Uraisha Haswell, the team manager of SuperSport Schools’ first all-female production crew.

25 Aug 25 min

Next Gen Gymnasts with Shanté Koti

A new generation of South African gymnasts is being born. In this episode, Alex chats to Shanté Koti, an inspirational young gymnast from Parktown Girls on her journey in women’s artistic gymnastics and what she hopes to achieve from her career.

18 Aug 30 min

Trailblazing Girls' Cricket

Middelburg HS is changing the narrative around girls' cricket in South Africa. Alex is joined by Head Coach, Alti Nel, to find out how the school has developed a thriving girls' cricket program and how other schools can follow suit.

11 Aug 27 min

Rugby Refereeing with Aimee Barrett-Theron

The world’s most capped women's test match rugby referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, joins the show to kick-off Women’s Month. Discover how she overcame all odds to officiate the game at the highest level, and how she is still involved in and passionate about the grassroots game.

4 Aug 49 min

Paris in Paris

The Olympics is just around the corner. Beaulieu College's Paris-Gail Isaacs is representing SA in the national women's hockey team. Discover how she made the leap from school to country and how she is preparing for the Games in Paris. Catch new episodes of the SuperSport Schools Podcast every Sunday…

7 Jul 28 min

Leaping to the Olympics

She is an U18 record holder, she was in the Class of 2023, and she is only 16 years old. Discover the inspiring story of SA's exciting young hurdler, Tumi Ramokgopa. Catch new episodes of the podcast every Sunday at 6pm on SuperSport Schools DSTV Channel 216.

30 Jun 30 min

Future Voices of Rugby

Xhanti "Mr Scrumptious" Pakamile from Selborne and Qhayiya "Massive" Tokota from Dale have been making their mark on rugby as voices of the future. Alex unpacks their stories and hears what their plans are for the future before a special Selborne-Dale Derby Quiz. Catch new episodes of the SuperSport Schools…

23 Jun 33 min

The Remarkable Reabetswe Phume

Over the past 6 months Rea Phume has represented 4 national hockey teams, an unprecedented feat. We uncover the extraordinary journey of this young sensation, as she navigates matric, captaining her First XI, and national responsibilities.

16 Jun 30 min

The Growth of Girls' Sport in SA

The first SA cricket team in a World Cup Final. The first SA football time in a World Cup knock-out. Women's sport is booming. And on SuperSport Schools the action has been non-stop. Operations Manager, Bridget Kee, talks to Alex about this exciting new sporting chapter. The SuperSport Schools Podcast…

9 Jun 33 min

SA's Hockey Pathways

The SuperSport Schools Podcast now airs every Sunday at 6pm on DSTV Channel 216. Alex and Tim are joined by SA National Women's Hockey player Taheera Augousti and U18 National Squad Manager Pearl Mashego. The panel unpacks the state of school hockey and discusses pathways to success.

2 Jun 33 min