Episode 9 - Teenage 'Botsotso' Dladla

We have come to the end of another beautiful season of some interesting trailblazers on The East Rand Podcast Files and this here guest proves to be someone who TRULY deserved to close off Season 2 on an all time high.
The season finale of The East Rand Podcast Files profiles a football legend who has contributed quite significantly to the development of football within the South African scene. Watch and listen as Teenage 'Botsotso' Dladla unpacks some of the traits, knowledge, skills and even dark secrets that have been laying deep within the football trenches.
Host: DoubleMGuest:
Teenage 'Botsotso' Dladla
Camera Operator: Thabang wa di Kwena
Sound Engineer: Supreme Setso
Behind The Scenes Photographer: Busisiwe Mnisi
Offline I Online Editor: Thabang wa di Kwena
Producers: DoubleM and Thabang wa di Kwena
Executive Producer: DoubleM

[@bongani_tibane]

Arguably the greatest player South Africa has ever produced 👏

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Good day Bongani, indeed , he is one of the Greatest Of All Times⚽

[@musawenkosiabrahamngubane9173]

A dribbling wizard,all these guys you are interviewing had passion,love and they were so tricky in the field,angazi ngingathini,when they were displaying different skills,eversince their departure,soccer diminished. You know why,because of the Anc government. The schools were used to have tournaments,and this government destroyed all that,they even destroyed morning and afternoon assembles,that is why children are so rude and hitting teachers.

[@sipnog3528]

Teenage Dladla. Awu madoda. I was a child but I remember his game. Him and Ace Ntsoelengwe influenced Doctor Khumalo. You could see that.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Greetings @Sipnog3528. Teenage and Ace influenced a great number of legendary players. Thank you for watching⚽

[@Namibia4711]

I was very privileged to see the Legendary Nelson Teenega Dladla. It was in the late 70's or early 80's that Kaizer Chiefs came to play at the Windhoek Show grounds. All Chiefs Legends were present. As a Coloured boy at the time Jan Malombo Lechaba was the guy that I touched after the game
All players was my heroes that time. I also became a prominent player in our Namibian Premier league

[@mr.teamayas7272]

Ekse Double M, thanks for the great interview with the legend himself Teenage Dladla, the man who made jersey number 11 extra special at Kaiser Chiefs then abo Scara Ngobese Jabu Pule took etc took over, please get us Mr Ace Mnini and other living legends so that all yeste years history can be we documented, by the way I subscribed to the channel

[@user-ly3ys9nm3g]

Well said Magic Man. The legendary Botsotso 😊

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thank you for watching @user-lys9nm⚽

[@musawenkosiabrahamngubane9173]

One cannot by wisdom,it's somethingyou are born with. Wise advise my maestro,thankyou so much for what you did during your soccer era,may our Almighty Father Lord give His abundance of love and shower you all with His blessings,whether you were Swallows,Pirates,Chiefs,Sundowns,Benoni,Amazulu,Mangaung,Black Aces,Pretoria Calies,etc,etc,etc.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Indeed he is the Shining Star and we have to look up to him and acknowledge the Beautiful Work he did. Thanks for watching and listening.

[@owenmabuza495]

Wise words from the legend, I feel sorry for those who never got the opportunity to this guy and others in action. I was a previledge and honour to watch them

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Owen, at least you were privileged enough to witness.

[@melusikubheka3312]

I liked koos Radebe's commentary: "UMgabadeli, UDladla"

[@tshwarelohosia3817]

I am chiefs supporter from Botswana . if there is a former Chiefs player I wish to meet is Teenage Dladla.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Tshwarelo. It is inspiring to hear from a Chiefs fan all the way from Botswana. One love.

[@vusumuzitshabalala4234]

Tso you remind me a game between Kaizer Chiefs vs Wits University my big brother JPS Cup final

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Greetings Vusumuzi...Thank you for watching.⚽

[@patrickkgoadi727]

Oohhho, what an interview! This is the one guy who never disappoint, and this interview has now elevanted him the highest pinacle. You'd think it's rehearsed. Hundred percent Teenage, and the best fir your family, from s staunch Khosi like you. I could see the resp3ct you have for the late Ace. Indeed you and him were llke twins in the field of play. Be Blessed my Brother.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

What a great and an inspiring interview indeed @patrickkgoadi. He really admired the late Ace for sure. Thank you for watching⚽

[@drtalkboxsa9412]

I was 6 when Teenage and company won big in 1984.
Samora Khulu, Aaron Nkosi, Chippa Molatedi, Peta Balac, Marks Maponyane, Trevor Mthimkhulu. Those were the years
I do speak to City Mawethu Kole sometimes

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Greetings @drtalkboxsa, it is interesting to hear that you were a younger star when these legends were in their prime. Thank you for watching.⚽

[@jerrynkeli5558]

This dribbling from the back and scoring was his thing. He did this while playing for Tlakula High School against Katlehong High at Mosikili ground, but the fans invaded the pitch and force the referee to reverse the goal. He told the referee to disallow the goal. He was kicked left right and centre, but he dribble the K1 defenders. He did the same thing again dribbling from the back and scored. Tlakula won 5-1.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Jerry. Indeed, it seems this dribbling and scoring were his trade mark back in the day, we wish the current players would take note.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

You sound like someone who enjoyed watching uBab'Teenage Dladla's football and the fact that he brought a lot of excitement onto the football field. Indeed, uBab'Teenage was truly a remarkable football player and a honorary individual at best off the pitch too.
Thank you for watching the show and look out for more exciting trailblazers whom we will be documenting on the show.

[@banzimakiva5847]

Can Tenage tell us about the death of iwert Nene the time they looking for him

[@gejambazo]

The clarity of speech and thought from the man...intelligence, exceptional IQ... football genius

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Wise words indeed from our legend @gejambazo.Thank you for watching.⚽

[@mandlasmith8578]

Ooh oh what's unforgettable legends😊

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

An unforgettable legend indeed @mandlasmith⚽

[@siphethobuthelezi4131]

I'm teenage today because older brothers compared my skills with yours, thank you so much for your contribution to our game.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Greetings @Siphethobulezi. It is inspiring to hear that today you are being compared with a legend such as Teenage Dladla.Keep the passion alive, as one day it will be YOU who inspire our young ones. Thank you for watching.⚽

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

*@Siphethobuthelezi*😀

[@thetownshiphustler8454]

What a legend ,what a incredible player what a soul he really paved a way for the mighty amakhosi

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for the comment Nathi nyce.... what a legend for sure.

[@user-lu6dv6pv9h]

My favourite player of all time

[@prince.n.dlamini.9747]

LEGEND!!

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Prince.

[@godfreynongwe3903]

I like the views of Teenage;; first growing up as a boy;; having tennis ball in his pocket;; training with Ace as young boys ;; the talent needs to be developed and nurtured;; so i hope the present players are watching this and they are learning;; lastly soccer bosses must learn to believe in the black coaches and use them ;; this is good advice

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Godfrey, we hope the present players and coaches would watch and take notes.

[@blanket7126]

Greatest GOAT ever

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

We agree with you 100%

[@phillmalahlela1791]

The God father of soccer 🎉

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Well said @phillmalahlela.Thank you for watching.⚽

[@williamshakur8715]

The reason South Africa was good football was compolsury at school . ANC distroyed every thing

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching William. We wish the schools would revive that.

[@user-je8vk1ky1e]

I still wish we had another botsotsos

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Indeed @user-je8vk1ky1e. We can only hope that the young stars are watching and will take notes. Thank you for watching.⚽

[@nxumalo]

Baba uDladla we need you at Kaizer Chiefs Come back home and Malombo Lichaba!!!!!

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Nxumalo. We hope Kaizer Chiefs would listen.

[@lindisiphongema6805]

Mgabadeli. You are a true legend

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Indeed he is The Living Legend who is suppose to be given his flowers. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

[@phemelosetuke669]

Tutu "Teenage, Botsotso,Rolls Royce"Dladla❤😭🥺🐐⚽️

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Phemelo. We like a comment of "Rolls Royce ".

[@musawenkosiabrahamngubane9173]

During their soccer era,we would and compete with any country and win.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

That's amazing stuff. So did you happen to know uBab Teenage personally or were also a football player yourself in those days zakaBab'Teenage Dladla?

[@TheoTyeku-ju3ne]

Lovers

[@vincentradamba9909]

Can bra K swallow his pride and get some of the oldies back to the team, look what this man is doing at Sundowns and he never played for them. Please don't destroy our own.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Indeed @Vincetradamba, we wish The K Family can be inspired by the Wisdom this Legend shared and we are sure they are....Thank you for watching.

[@xpressivemusic4578]

my dad always talks about these old guys

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Xpressive. Shout out to your Dad.

[@gejambazo]

Please bring Ace Mnini and Andries Mpondo

[@thetownshiphustler8454]

We definitely need to locate him

[@luckymbhense4338]

Please Joel ace Minini &Joel Ace Fire 🙏

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

@@luckymbhense4338 well noted brother. We will try locate more legends for your viewing pleasure. Thank you for watching.⚽

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

We will try locate more legends for your viewing pleasure @gejambazo.Thanks for watching.⚽

[@kaisernakedi1177]

Modimo wa bolo

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Indeed @kaisernakedi. Thank you for watching.⚽

[@nxumalo]

...And I hope Kaizer Chiefs is listening

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thanks for watching Nxumalo.

[@modisengwato8331]

Jersey no 11 Tso!Tso

[@patrickkgoadi727]

I have to comment again and wish he'd commented himself about the day the great soccer wizard Nene fell for him. Teenage went to repay the Khosi family. Just comment on that when you are ready.

[@filesfromtheeast8083]

Thank you for watching @patrickkgoadi...a Legend indeed Teenage is...Bless up.