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John Robbie
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British & Irish Lion #574, Ireland, Leinster, Dublin Univ, Cambridge Univ, Greystones, Transvaal. 1 of 5 Players of the Year 1987. Former 702 morning host.
South African sports on fire! What a win in Calcutta by Themba’s men and the Boks still class. Bafana on the way up despite SAFA’s worst efforts. Ladies sport flying and our fans behaving and being sporting. Politicians take note of what can be done with integrity and hard work.
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
My little brother Peter died on Tuesday. He bore a horrible illness with bravery and dignity. He saw life as a stage on which he could make people laugh. One of a kind. Died without an enemy in the world. Love to his dear wife Nora.
July 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Yesterday my car broke down on Republic Rd. I called the AA. The call system took a few minutes but I finally got hold of Sipho. He told me I would be helped soon. Within 30mins Thomas arrived with a flat bed lorry and in no time we were home.
The service was magnificent! Many thanks AA.
July 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Recently Jennie and I had lunch at 1920 and bumped into Dick Foxton. He looked very unwell but, as usual, was optimistic and full of fun. Now he is gone. He never forgot a birthday, got me Don Bradman's autograph, introduced us to amazing people and was never in a bad mood... 1/2
June 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Marvellous win in the cricket. No mention of the C word now! Or the Q word! Wonderfully symbolic mixture in the players and staff. Great speeches afterwards.
Congrats to all!
June 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In Feb I posted that in Gqeberha after hiring a car at the airport, an attempt to hijack and scam us was made. The great news is that, thanks to cooperation from us, a community group and the police, arrests have been made and the perpetrators are in jail. It shows what can be done with cooperation.
If you hire a car at Gqeberha airport beware! Soon after we did a VW Golf cut us off and two guys got out in suits with radios & badges, told us they had to activate an e-toll transponder at an ATM. We called out the scam they got aggressive and threatened to arrest me! ...1/2
June 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I’m not a tennis fan. Although I recognise the skill and athleticism of the sport usually I find it repetitive in the extreme. Until yesterday! What a final! What a contest! What a sport!
June 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
New History Channel show 'SA Battlefields’ airs on Friday at 21h10 on DSTV 186. As you watch remember this was going on between takes for seven hours. I hope you find watching it as compelling as we did making it.
June 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Getting close to the launch of my new series. It is a new approach to telling the story of famous battlefields. I hope you find it as compelling as we did making it!

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May 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
At the launch of ‘Battlefields SA with John Robbie’
It goes out on 186 History Channel at 21h05 on June 6th. Don’t miss it!
May 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Another clip for 'Battlefields South Africa', coming to your screens this June, only on DStv channel 186 #BattlefieldsSouthAfrica
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May 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
'Battlefields South Africa' coming to your screens this June, only on DStv channel 186 #BattlefieldsSouthAfrica
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May 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
‘Viva Amajitas’ Fabulous goal and win in the final. Rugby there! Cricket on the way! Now soccer looking like the future is rosy! If only our politicians ……….
May 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Today I attended the funeral of the founder of 702, Issie Kirsh. It was packed. He was a hugely successful businessman and a visionary. However he remained humble to the end, a family man and a philanthropist.
Hamba Kahle
May 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I hadn't considered that JHB is almost unique for hosting the three major World Cup Finals . What a great tourist idea?
Please inform any sports nuts or groups who are due to visit.
May 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Getting close to the launch of the new History Channel series ‘Battlefields SA’. Can’t wait to see how it looks after editing. A lot of hard work went into making it.
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Battlefields South Africa | The HISTORY Channel Africa
Battlefields South Africa from The History Channel Africa steps beyond the names and delves into the heart of the action—exploring the pivotal moments, bold strategies, and fateful decisions that shap...
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May 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
RIP Douglas Gibson. A great South African who just wanted the best for all. I once was MC at a function with him and was knocked out by his intellect and his emphatic charm. We need more people like him. Hamba Kahle.
May 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
6 June The History Channel DStv 186
May 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Had a lot of, for a 69 year old, complicated banking to do. At FNB Cresta received fabulous service from a young lady called Dudizile Mkhatshua. What a pleasure to deal with her.
May 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I just saw the press release for new History Channel shows. A lot of work went into them and I hope you enjoy them.
The madness but also heroism of war!

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Hearst Networks Africa orders two local doccies for HISTORY Channel Africa
The HISTORY® Channel Africa (DStv 186) is excited to announce the commission of two new local series this year. The
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May 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Delighted the soccer/ gambling ad complaint has been partially upheld. Remember Hansie and also the number of people with gambling problems that are out there.
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Look what came up as a memory. A great lunch with the late, great, legendary, Long John Berks. One of a kind and that’s for sure.
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
RIP my friend Eddie Jordan. A lovable rogue who dreamed big and achieved his dreams. In spades! Helped me organise a terminally ill SA kid to meet Louis Hamilton at Silverstone GP for Reach for a Dream. One of a kind. Love to the family. Hamba Kahle.
March 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Rugby legend John Robbie shares fascinating insights on what it means to wear the coveted Lions jersey and dives deep into the rich heritage that makes the Lions a cornerstone of rugby history! Not to be missed!
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What Makes the British and Irish Lions So Special? John Robbie Shares an Inside Perspective!
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March 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Had another great chat to MW Welman. I love the way he is interested in today’s rugby but also is fascinated by stories from the past. Let me know what you think!
March 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM