
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 253 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & CulturePlaces & Travel | |||

Episode 253 - The order of Battle for Isandlwana and Nyezane as ‘ukuni’ Wood Heads North
Three separate British columns are inside Zululand and things are hotting up — and not just because of the steamy summer temperatures.
In the last few ep... more
This is episode 252, it is January 19th 1879, and we’re standing alongside Lord Chelmsford at the British camp based at Rorke’s Drift — and nearby is Henry Francis Fynn Junior.
Chelmsford had grown frustrated by the rain which had slowed the cros... more
Episode 251 and the British Invasion of Zululand is into it’s first week.
King Cetshwayo kaMpande had prepared his people for war, and here it was, courtesy of Governor Sir Bartle Frere and led by Lord Chelmsford. After overrunning kwaSogetle the... more
First a quick note which the marketing weasel ordered me to announce. This week I received an email from Apple which read:
"We’re thrilled to share some incredible news: History of South Africa podcast has been selected by our editors as one of A... more
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Learnt more about SA history than 12 years at school between 1964 and 1976 in apartheid years. Propaganda in those history lessons emphasising Afrikaner exploits (and I am half Afrikaans) distracted from SA’s fascinating past. Have often listened to most episodes twice because of the great detail. Just so listenable. Thanks Des and I was at Rhodes just a year or so ahead of you doing geology.
Hanging washing? The history of the Khoi beckons. Grocery shopping? Dutch and British colonial attitudes explained. Breakfast and best-served history. I am totally hooked and can’t stop talking about this podcast!
There arn’t many good audio/video on African history, and I really appreciate the presentation style here.
Thorough, thoughtful and entertaining.
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.
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The content covers an expansive narrative of South Africa's history, exploring key events and figures that have shaped the nation. With a strong emphasis on the Anglo-Zulu War and British colonial encounters, episodes dissect military strategies, diplomatic tensions, and cultural dynamics, painting a vivid portrait of the country's complex past. The storytelling approach, marked by detailed accounts and engaging narratives, invites listeners to gain an in-depth understanding of historical events, providing both entertainment and education about the multifaceted history of South Africa.
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