The Sias du Plessis Show

Tabraiz Shamsi opens up about being left in the dark by Cricket South Africa after representing the Proteas in the 2024 T20 World Cup final—and why he still dreams of playing for South Africa at the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
One of South Africa’s most successful T20 bowlers speaks candidly about his current relationship with CSA, his continued love for the Proteas and the uncertainty surrounding his international future.
Shamsi also takes us inside his recent experience working with the West Indies coaching team during their series against South Africa. He explains what he contributed to the Caribbean side, how it felt to work against his own country and why the Caribbean has become such a special part of his life and career.
We also explore Shamsi’s remarkable journey through the sport: from starting out as a fast bowler to becoming the world’s No. 1-ranked T20I bowler, playing franchise cricket around the world and helping South Africa reach a historic World Cup final.
In this episode:
• Being left in the dark by Cricket South Africa
• His relationship with CSA and the Proteas
• Whether he still believes he can represent South Africa
• His dream of playing in the 2027 Cricket World Cup
• Working with the West Indies coaching team
• Why he loves playing cricket in the Caribbean
• Becoming the world’s top-ranked T20I bowler
• The highs, setbacks and sacrifices behind his journey
• Franchise cricket and the changing future of the game
• The story behind Shamsi’s personality and famous celebrations
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Alex Jay is one of South Africa’s most iconic radio and television personalities, with a broadcasting career spanning more than four decades.
In this episode of The Sias du Plessis Show, Alex Jay reflects on his remarkable journey through South African media — from his early days behind the scenes as a radio engineer and producer, to becoming one of the country’s most recognisable voices on stations like 702, 5FM, 947 and Jacaranda FM.
Alex shares stories from the golden era of South African radio, his time on television, the evolution of music and broadcasting, and what it takes to stay relevant in an industry that has changed dramatically over the years.
We also talk about the craft of radio, the presenters who inspired him, the future of broadcasting, and why personality, timing and authenticity still matter behind the mic.
This is a conversation about radio, music, reinvention, longevity and the legacy of a true South African broadcasting legend.

Kennedy Tsimba is one of African rugby's great trailblazers.
Known as "The King of Bloemfontein," the Zimbabwean-born flyhalf became a Cheetahs legend, scoring more than 1,600 points during an extraordinary career in South African rugby.
On this episode of The Sias du Plessis Show, Kennedy looks back on his journey from Zimbabwe to professional rugby, becoming Zimbabwe's first Black national rugby captain, his incredible years in Bloemfontein and the pressure and responsibility that came with being one of the game's most prolific points scorers.
He also opens up about the influence of his late brother Richard, their historic induction into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, life after playing and how his experiences have shaped the coach and mentor he is today.
It's a conversation about rugby, family, opportunity, breaking barriers and leaving a legacy that goes far beyond the scoreboard.
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Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp joins The Sias du Plessis Show for a warm, funny and honest conversation about life beyond broadcasting.
Elana is one of South Africa’s most loved radio personalities, podcasters and media voices, but in this episode we get to know the person behind the microphone. She opens up about why she loves being a parent, what still excites her about her work, the joy she finds in connecting with people, and why driving herself — in every sense — matters so much to her.
Sias and Elana also go way back, which makes this conversation feel like two old friends catching up. There are plenty of laughs, great stories and light-hearted moments, but also some serious reflections on family, purpose, career, identity and staying grounded in a fast-moving industry.
This is an episode about broadcasting, podcasting, parenting, passion and the simple joy of loving what you do.
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