WATCH | Meet the WAGs set to dish all the deets on 'Sports Wives'

28 November 2023 - 15:45
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Showmax's Sports Wives cast members, made up of wives, exes and baby mamas of South Africa's soccer stars, will soon bring their lives to our screens in December.
Showmax's Sports Wives cast members, made up of wives, exes and baby mamas of South Africa's soccer stars, will soon bring their lives to our screens in December.
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Mzansi is set to get a front-row seat into the lives of the wives, girlfriends (WAGs) and exes of South Africa’s renowned sports stars on Showmax's Sports Wives. 

The show, set to air on December 5, follows the lives of six women who are involved with sportsmen and women.

Here's a look at the WAGs set to keep us glued to the screen:

Bomzi September 

Bomzi is a banking app manager and mother of two hailing from the Eastern Cape. She is married to ex-footballer Thabo September, who is now the second assistant coach at his old team SuperSport United.

“When you are married to an athlete, your life becomes sports,” says Bomzi in a statement shared with TshisaLIVE.

“All that you watch or talk about is sports. Luckily for me, I love sports, and being with my husband has nurtured that side of me more. I have never had to deal with anything crazy. I am blessed to have a husband who respects me.”

Bomzi September.
Bomzi September.
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Christa Kgamphe-Jane

Christa is a 37-year-old sports manager, masseuse and lecturer who is married to Banyana Banyana star Refiloe Jane, based in Italy. They’ve been together for nine years and married for two.

“The distance is tough but it is something I am now used to. We miss each other a lot, so to make sure we stay close and connected, we communicate a lot, we keep each other updated throughout the day to keep the romance going," Christa said on making their long-distance relationship work.

Christa Kgamphe-Jane is married to Banyana Banyana star Refiloe Jane, who is based in Italy.
Christa Kgamphe-Jane is married to Banyana Banyana star Refiloe Jane, who is based in Italy.
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Clarrisa Manaças

Clarrisa is a 37-year-old entrepreneur and mother who was previously in a 12-year relationship with Lionel Mapoe, a two-time Currie Cup champion, who played as a utility back for the Springboks and Vodacom Bulls.

“Being on this show has been quite the journey. The show helped me through my break-up and it has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I made genuine connections with the ladies and I can’t wait for viewers to see it.” 

Clarrisa Manaças was in a 12-year relationship with Lionel Mapoe, a two-time Currie Cup champion who played for the Springboks and Vodacom Bulls.
Clarrisa Manaças was in a 12-year relationship with Lionel Mapoe, a two-time Currie Cup champion who played for the Springboks and Vodacom Bulls.
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Dipuo Maloi

Yummy Mummy Apparel owner Dipuo Maloi is a 37-year-old Soweto native who is no stranger to the spotlight. 

Dipuo has two baby daddies who play soccer: Andile Jali, who has played for Bafana Bafana, Orlando Pirates, Sundowns and now Moroka Swallows, and Lantshene Phalane, his teammate at Moroka Swallows.

“So much has been said about me and most of it is not true. I wanted to tell my story in my own words. I am the author of my life and this platform has helped me clear a few misconceptions.

“The only positive thing about my baby daddies being in the same team is that now my kids can support the same team; we no longer have multiple teams to support.”

Dipuo Maloi has two baby daddies who play soccer: Andile Jali and Lantshene Phalane, his teammate at Moroka Swallows.
Dipuo Maloi has two baby daddies who play soccer: Andile Jali and Lantshene Phalane, his teammate at Moroka Swallows.
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Tsholo Makgalemele-Mbane 

Thirty-one-year-old Tsholo Makgalemele-Mbane from Tembisa is a stay-at-home wife married to Banyana Banyana player Bambanani Mbane.

“In the beginning, my family was not supportive of my relationship but now things are different, I have their full support and it has been a wonderful journey. I can now fully be myself around everyone I love.” 

Tsholo Makgalemele-Mbane is a stay-at-home wife married to Banyana Banyana player Bambanani Mbane.
Tsholo Makgalemele-Mbane is a stay-at-home wife married to Banyana Banyana player Bambanani Mbane.
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Sisanda Cetiywe

Thirty-seven-year-old shore excursion officer Sisanda Cetiywe has a baby with Kennedy Mweene, Zambia’s most capped football player, who has also played for Sundowns. 

“This season is going to be very authentic, like nothing you have seen before,” says Sisanda. “People have always been curious about this world and now is their chance to see it for what it is.” 

Sisanda Cetiywe has a baby with Kennedy Mweene, Zambia’s most capped football player, who has also played for Sundowns.
Sisanda Cetiywe has a baby with Kennedy Mweene, Zambia’s most capped football player, who has also played for Sundowns.
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