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Jamie Wall Returns to Cape Talk as the Greatest Rivalry Tour Comes to South Africa

One of New Zealand’s most respected rugby journalists, Jamie Wall, returns to Cape Talk’s The Business of Entertainment with Martin Myers on Thursday, 6 August, at 9pm  as South Africa and New Zealand prepare to renew what many regard as the greatest rivalry in world rugby.

Wall who  is travelling with the All Blacks as part of the  New Zealand media contingent covering The Greatest Rivalry Tour, the latest chapter in one of international sport’s most iconic contests between the Springboks and the All Blacks.

This marks Wall’s second appearance on the show, having first joined Martin Myers in September 2024 ahead of the unforgettable Test match in Cape Town, where the Springboks defeated the All Blacks 18-12 in front of a capacity crowd at DHL Stadium.

With The Greatest Rivalry Tour starting on Friday , Myers and Wall will discuss the significance of the tour, the storylines emerging from the All Blacks camp, the opening weekend of action, including Friday night’s DHL Stormers fixture, and why the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand continues to captivate rugby fans across the globe.

Jamie Wall has established himself as one of New Zealand’s leading rugby voices.

 Based in Auckland, he has covered rugby and rugby league for more than a decade and has travelled internationally with the All Blacks since 2017.

 His career includes reporting from the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, becoming a respected television sports pundit, and publishing four rugby books, including the bestselling Brothers in Black.

Known for his insightful analysis and balanced perspective, Wall brings a unique New Zealand perspective to one of rugby’s greatest contests, offering listeners an insider’s view from within the travelling All Blacks media contingent.

Don’t miss this special edition of The Business of Entertainment with Martin Myers, airing on CapeTalk on Thursday, 6 August, from 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm, with a rebroadcast on Sunday at 9:00 pm.

Whether you’re a Springbok supporter, an All Blacks fan, or simply passionate about the business and culture of international sport, this promises to be a fascinating conversation with one of New Zealand’s foremost rugby journalists as The Greatest Rivalry Tour unfolds in South Africa.

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Jamie Wall on Cape Talk. Photo: Casey Barclay

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The Socio-Political Crucible of Soweto

You cannot understand Johannesburg without understanding Soweto (an acronym for South Western Townships). Originally established as a “labor dormitory” to house black miners away from the white city center, Soweto grew into a sprawling metropolis of over 1.3 million people and became the epicenter of the struggle against Apartheid.

The township is home to Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have been home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It was also the site of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, when thousands of students protested against the forced use of Afrikaans in schools. The police response and the subsequent death of 13-year-old Hector Pieterson catalyzed international condemnation of the Apartheid regime. Today, Soweto is a vibrant cultural hub, blending historical landmarks like the Orlando Towers (now used for bungee jumping) with a booming tourism industry and a sophisticated middle class. It represents the city’s resilience—a place born from segregation that transformed into a symbol of liberation and modern South African identity.