By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Popular sports presenter Robert Marawa is back on air with his award-winning sports show, Marawa Sport Worldwide (MSW).
The 90-minute show goes live on Monday between 5.30pm and 7pm and will be done under a bridge in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg. The first of its kind in SA media, MSW will be streamed live every Monday to Friday on the three platforms simultaneously.
Marawa, who was fired by the SABC in July, said he was both nervous and excited about the new adventure and partnership.
“I am not sure if I am looking forward to it or I am nervous. This is a different approach, a new union of different entities. I am nervously excited and I am looking to a new journey.
“I am particularly looking forward to providing my inquisitive loyal support base with both global and local quality content in the field of sports,” he said.
MD in News and Media for Arena Holdings Pule Molebeledi said: “Acquiring Marawa, the undisputed king of sports airwaves, and his hugely popular show onto the Sowetan, Vuma FM and Rise FM platforms is a coup for Arena Holdings.
“Marawa is a legend in his own right. He brings to Arena decades of experience and long-standing relationships with many of the top sports personalities in the world.
“Sowetan is a known and well-respected news brand all around the country. has always had a strong association with sport, particularly football, with many still referring to it as the soccer bible of the country.
“This deal brings together two strong brands and two of the country’s youngest and fastest growing radio stations. We hope our customers will see this as adding value to their lives.”
Marawa said he would stick to the old format of the MSW show that won the Best Sports Show at the SA Radio Awards this year.