The Sias du Plessis Show

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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From Zimbabwe to Rugby Immortality: Tendai Mtawarira's Untold Story by Sias du Plessis

Former 5FM and 947 radio personality Grant Nash joins Sias du Plessis for an engaging conversation that goes far beyond broadcasting.
After a celebrated career behind the microphone, Grant has built a new chapter as the Academic and Knowledge Manager at Boston Media House, where he lectures and helps develop South Africa's next generation of media professionals. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker, mindfulness coach and consultant through his Mindful Revolution platform, is co-author of Next Level Radio—South Africa's first radio and communications textbook—and is currently completing his PhD in Philosophy.
In this episode, Sias and Grant unpack his journey through 5FM and 947, the evolution of the media industry, what makes great communicators stand out, the lessons he's learned from decades in broadcasting, and why personal growth and purpose matter just as much as career success. They also indulge their shared passion for Liverpool FC and discuss the mindset behind sustained excellence.
Whether you're passionate about radio, media, leadership, football or personal development, this conversation is packed with stories, wisdom and practical insights from one of South Africa's most respected broadcasters and educators.

Former EFC titleholder Terence “Black Panther” Balelo joins The Sias du Plessis Show for a powerful conversation about fighting, sacrifice, belief and chasing greatness.
Balelo’s story is not ordinary. From growing up in tough surroundings to writing “EFC champion” in his school books, he carried a vision long before the spotlight arrived. Then, in one of the wildest moments in EFC history, he stepped into a title fight against Musa Sethwape on just 10 hours’ notice — and walked out as interim bantamweight champion.
In this episode, Balelo opens up about his journey from Swellendam to Cape Town, the rise of “The Black Panther,” winning EFC gold, moving between weight divisions, dealing with setbacks, and why his dream has always stretched far beyond local success.
This is more than an MMA story. It is about hunger, survival, discipline and a young fighter who refused to let his circumstances define his future.

In this episode of The Sias du Plessis Show, I sit down with Brent Lindeque, better known as The Good Things Guy, to talk about building South Africa’s leading good-news platform, the power of positive storytelling, and why hope still matters.
Brent also shares his journey, the growth of Good Things Guy, the impact of kindness and community, and what it was like meeting Oprah Winfrey.
A conversation about purpose, media, South Africa, and the good things happening all around us.