Local sports commentator cheers viewers
Well-known Tembisa sports commentator Mr JJ Rangwane Mpebe is certainly keeping viewers engaged by commentating with excitement, enthusiasm and passion at local sports grounds.
Well-known Tembisa sports commentator Mr JJ Rangwane Mpebe is certainly keeping viewers engaged by commentating with excitement, enthusiasm and passion at local sports grounds.
When he is doing what he knows best, Mr Mpebe said it takes him only five minutes to learn the names of all the soccer players in a fixture and to start spicing things up on the soccer field.
Mr Mpebe developed his love for commentating while listening to Thobela FM sport commentator Jimmy Mohlaloga at a young age. “I loved how he flowed and how he managed to paint a picture of what was happening for listeners,” he said.
Mr Mpebe said the minute he holds a microphone, words just flow and he knows when to stop.
“I believe this is a God-given talent because almost everywhere I commentate I get countless salutations. I receive so much encouragement from the community; they even support me by calling me to commentate for them during soccer tournaments,” said Mr Mpebe.
He explained that he started commentating in 2010 at his home village of Hlogo-ya-Nku in Ga-Matlala.
“When I started I was just having fun and doing what I love, but now I am considering commentating as a career and moving to a professional level. I’ve gained lots of experience and I am sure about my talent,” said Mr Mpebe.
He said when he spices things up during soccer matches he is even able to give nicknames to the soccer players.
As well as the several soccer matches he has commentated on, Mr Mpebe was also able to commentate at boxing match of Ditau Molefyane Foundation late last year.
Mr Mpebe, who was also a soccer player during his primary level, said he quit playing football after sustaining an injury.
“I played football since I was young and I always wanted to become the best soccer player in the country and play for professional teams. My dream was tarnished after I had a serious injury while playing. I then realised I was not going to make it. However, that never stopped me from watching and attending football games,” he said.
