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History of South Africa podcast

Desmond Latham
South Africa
Dingana
Amazulu
Voortrekkers
Boers
British Empire
Blood River
Natal
Pretorius
Cape Colony
27th Inniskilling Regiment
Andries Pretorius
Zulu Nation
Mpande
Port Natal
Sir John Herschel
1840s Education System
Southern Africa
David Livingstone
Amatola San Raiders

A series that seeks to tell the story of the South Africa in some depth. Presented by experienced broadcaster/podcaster Des Latham and updated weekly, the episodes will take a listener through the various epochs that have made up the story of South Africa.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes244Founded5 years ago
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Episode 244 and Victorian popular fiction author H Rider Haggard features as one of the main characters of this tale. Rider Haggards’ creation called Allan Quartermain appeared in 18 novels - the first in what has become known as is the Lost World ge... more

By 1876 the Sotho, Tswana, Venda, Pedi, the amaXhosa had all managed to secure for themselves a fairly easy access to firearms. The Griqualand Diamond fields ignited what could be called a small arms race on the veld. There was supposedly an arms emb... more

Episode 242 is about putting ploughs into the ground, how the rural areas of much of the country was experiencing something of an agricultural revolution. It’s rather a fascinating tale, because there are tremendous contradictions in what we’re going... more

Episode 241 and we’re back with the diamond miners and their Kaias and Cocopans. More about this in a minute.

A big thank you to Donald Paterson who’s great-great-great grandfather founded Standard Bank, he’s sent a couple of pictures I’m going t... more

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Des Latham
Host and experienced broadcaster with a focus on the in-depth history of South Africa, providing engaging narratives and insights across various epochs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • One of my first favorites.

    There arn’t many good audio/video on African history, and I really appreciate the presentation style here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azul Jarroo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great stuff.

    Thorough, thoughtful and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don’t like 2many ads
    United States2 months ago
  • Highly recommended

    As an son of a diaspora South African this gives me far better insight into the deep history of South Africa and the forces that shapes the most beautiful country i have ever visited. Highly entertaining as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ObeservantListener
    Germany4 months ago
  • Our history as a well told story!

    Superbly presented by Des Latham, engaging and gritty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tagesi
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Hi

    Skibidi

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sigmacapy
    United States6 months ago

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Thorough, thoughtful and entertaining content about South Africa's history.
Engagingly presented narratives that highlight lesser-known historical perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the humorous and colorful storytelling by the host, making complex history more accessible.
Well-researched episodes that provide factual and balanced historical accounts.
Highly recommended for gaining insight into the country's deep history and current social dynamics.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#245
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#61
South Africa/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#4
South Africa/History
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Arab Emirates/History
Apple Podcasts
#60
Israel/History
Apple Podcasts
#74
Singapore/History

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The series presents a detailed exploration of South Africa's complex history, narrated by an experienced broadcaster with a focus on significant events and key figures that shaped the nation. Through a historical lens, it examines epochs of colonialism, indigenous struggles, and socio-political dynamics. Each episode weaves engaging narratives that enrich the understanding of South Africa's past, often challenging oversimplified historical accounts and providing listeners with deeper insights.

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