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Desmond Latham
History of South Africa podcast
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.
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5.0 stars from 19 ratings
Excellent!
On episode 7 and loving it. So insightful.
Catherine099999999 via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 08/16/24
Engrossing and well researched
Des Latham’s podcasts are a great way to understand the broad sweep of South African history and to correct the Apartheid narrative of history which is still present in society.
Waesel and hopscotch via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 02/14/23
Recent Episodes
Episode 190 is about the ocean, and a staggering event. The sinking of the HMS Birkenhead off Gansbaai, south of Cape Town - and event which led to the famous phrase women and children first in maritime lore. All of course also linked to the fierce 8th Frontier War of South Africa because...
Published 09/29/24
Published 09/29/24
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Published 09/22/24
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