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Conscious Caracal

Ernst J. van Zyl
South Africa
Afriforum
Farm Murders
Orania
Donald Trump
ANC
Afrikaners
United States
Solidarity Movement
Music
Trump Administration
Crime
U.S. Constitution
Cyril Ramaphosa
Cancel Culture
South African History
2026
Hendrik Van Der Bijl
Cultural Identity
Government Of National Unity

Giving my thoughts on politics and culture from southern Africa, as well as interviews with interesting thinkers and doers.

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Latest Episodes

I am joined by American political and cultural commentator and host of the J. Burden Show, J. Burden, to tackle the topic of how much influence the internet has on real life, elections, and human behaviour and organisation.

Rory Duncan returns to tell another story about his experiences in Africa, this time it's the story of how he was abducted and imprisoned by state security forces during Zimbabwean dictator, and hero of the ANC, Robert Mugabe's violent landgrabs in t... more

I sit down with the legendary Advocate Gerrie Nel, the Head of AfriForum's private prosecution unit, to discuss the growing power of private prosecution, the Mbalula Dossier, televised justice, the future of holding corrupt politicians accountable, a... more

I am joined by Jeremy Carl, a Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, former Research Fellow at the Hoover Institute, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior, and author of The Unprotected Class. We discuss racially discriminatory po... more

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Recent Guests

Rory Duncan
Former bounty hunter and businessperson who was abducted in Zimbabwe
Independent, related to Roy Bennett network
Episode: Ep. 251 - Abducted in Zimbabwe by Mugabe's thugs | Rory Duncan
Gerrie Nel
Advocate and head of AfriForum's private prosecution unit
AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit
Episode: Ep. 250 - Pioneering private prosecution in South Africa | Advocate Gerrie Nel
Jeremy Carl
Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute; former Hoover Institution fellow; former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Claremont Institute; Hoover Institution
Episode: Ep. 249 - Anti-white racism: How the United States and South Africa mirror each other | Jeremy Carl
Renaldo Gouws
Guest discussing his public evolution and role in AfriForum/AfriCorner discussions
AfriForum / AfriCorner
Episode: Ep. 248 - I was wrong about AfriForum. | Renaldo Gouws
Sama Sambit
Guest on the show, content creator focusing on current political affairs and culture in southern Africa
Self-described content creator/Sama Sambit
Episode: Ep. 247 - South Africa's struggle against moral decay | Sama Sambit
Mike Sham
Political analyst, entrepreneur, host of The State of the Nation
State of the Nation (YouTube/Podcast)
Episode: Ep. 246 - How ANC factionalism shaped post-Apartheid South Africa | Mike Sham
Leo Caesaris
French political and historical analyst
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Episode: Ep. 245 - De Gaulle and the Afrikaners: France's quiet alliance with South Africa | Leo Caesaris
Christoph von Ach
Founder and honorary president of the Südtiroler Freundeskreis der Afrikaner
Südtiroler Freundeskreis der Afrikaner
Episode: Ep. 243 - Friends of the Afrikaners: South Tyrol | Dr. Christoph von Ach
Joost Strydom
Resident/Framer of Orania project
Orania Movement
Episode: Ep. 241 - Orania's groundbreaking philosophy of own labour | Joost Strydom

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Adams Fonseil
Host of Conscious Caracal
Adams van Seel
Host of Conscious Caracal

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Saying what needs to be said…

    Great podcast, very informative

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    Jono McHugh
    United States10 months ago

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Guests bring credible expertise across politics, history, and culture, which adds weight to discussions.
Listeners appreciate practical insights and callouts to community-driven solutions, though some episodes generate strong disagreements.
People consistently highlight the show's provocative takes and deep dives into Southern African politics.

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Ep. 251 - Abducted in Zimbabwe by Mugabe's thugs | Rory Duncan
Q: What happened to your co-prisoner and friend who was with you during the ordeal?
Dave was taken out of the cell and released, while Rory remained detained for a much longer period, illustrating the selective targeting and the harsh nature of the state's actions against him specifically.
Ep. 251 - Abducted in Zimbabwe by Mugabe's thugs | Rory Duncan
Q: How old were you back then, and what was your life like before the abduction?
He was roughly 37 years old, a busy community member with multiple businesses, known for anti-poaching work and strong ties to local and opposition networks. His prior life included running a tourism business near Kariba and being connected to security circles.
Ep. 251 - Abducted in Zimbabwe by Mugabe's thugs | Rory Duncan
Q: During this ordeal up until this point, have they spoken a word to you, and did they tell you anything about what's happening and why?
They shouted propagandist accusations and labeled him the enemy of the state, but communication was minimal and often brutal, with threats and routine questioning designed to extract information they already denied having. The host asks for a clearer sense of why this was happening and what was being said to him.
Ep. 249 - Anti-white racism: How the United States and South Africa mirror each other | Jeremy Carl
Q: What reforms do you propose to reduce racially discriminatory practices in government and business?
The proposals include eliminating disparate impact, ending affirmative action, reasserting law-and-order frameworks, and enhancing immigration policies to reduce racial balkanization, along with holding institutions accountable through legal consequences for discrimination.
Ep. 249 - Anti-white racism: How the United States and South Africa mirror each other | Jeremy Carl
Q: How do you compare DEI in the United States with race-related policies in South Africa?
Carl describes both as operating under flowery language that masks discriminatory foundations, with divergent terminologies but similar structural aims, and emphasizes the role of policy outcomes over intentions.

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What is Conscious Caracal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A politically engaged, culture-forward program focused on Southern Africa, identity, governance, and social change. It frequently features historians, policy analysts, and community organizers who dissect history, national policy, and fracturing political dynamics, often through a provocative lens that challenges conventional narratives. Noteworthy is the blend of Afrikaner-centric perspectives with broader geopolitical analysis, plus a recurring emphasis on community initiatives, education, and self-governance experiments. Potential listeners will likely appreciate hard-hitting debates, diverse viewpoints, and deep dives into topics like Afrikaner identity, regional geopolitics, and security, though some episodes may provoke strong reactio... more

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1. Rory Duncan
2. Gerrie Nel
3. Jeremy Carl
4. Renaldo Gouws
5. Sama Sambit
6. Mike Sham
7. Leo Caesaris
8. Christoph von Ach

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