Rephonic
Artwork for The Story of South Africa: Empire, Apartheid, and Transformation

The Story of South Africa: Empire, Apartheid, and Transformation — Fexingo History

Fexingo
Apartheid
Zulu Kingdom
South Africa
Cape Town
British Empire
Nelson Mandela
African National Congress
Mfecane
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Soweto Uprising
Great Trek
Bambatha Rebellion
Isandlwana
Anglo-Zulu War
Blood River
Mfikane
Second Anglo-Boer War
Water Crisis
Dutch East India Company
Second Boer War

From the first Dutch East India Company settlement at Table Bay to the dawn of the 'Rainbow Nation,' South Africa's story is a turbulent epic of conquest, resistance, and reinvention. Hosts Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the Zulu kingdom under Shaka, the bitter Anglo-Boer Wars, the mineral revolution that transformed Kimberley and Johannesburg, and the decades of apartheid that... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes107Founded2 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HistorySociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Story of South Africa: Empire, Apartheid, and Transformation

Latest Episodes

In this episode of The Story of South Africa, Lucas and Luna delve into the Soweto Uprising of June 16, 1976. They explore the immediate trigger—the compulsory introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in Black schools—and the broader cont... more

On December 5, 1956, South African police raided homes and offices across the country, arresting 156 people—including Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, and Walter Sisulu—and charging them with high treason. The Treason Trial that followed would drag on f... more

In March 1922, the streets of Johannesburg erupted in gunfire as thousands of white miners, armed and organized, fought a three-day battle against the South African state. This episode of The Story of South Africa examines the Rand Rebellion — the cl... more

In 1995, newly elected President Nelson Mandela signed the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, creating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the TRC held public hearings across South Afric... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
The Global Story
The Global StoryBBC World Service

Hosts

Lucas
Host of the show
Luna
Co-host of the show

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#103
South Africa/History
Apple Podcasts
#241
Indonesia/History

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A broad, accessible survey of Southern Africa's past, this program traces the arc from early colonial encounters through the rise of powerful African kingdoms, monumental conflicts, and the long arc of apartheid to post-1994 transformation. Episodes consistently examine how memory, power, and policy shape national narratives, highlighting pivotal events like frontier wars, the Anglo-Boer conflict, anti-apartheid campaigns, and the fight for land and dignity. Across the run, the hosts connect historical episodes to enduring questions about justice, identity, and reconciliation, often contrasting official histories with marginalized voices to reveal the lasting impact of colonialism and the struggle for a more equitable present.

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. The Daily
2. The Global Story

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 2 months ago and published 107 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days