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“Des Latham provides a balanced, factual and accurate account of the intriguing history of South Africa. He clearly knows the history very well. The delivery is superb and I can’t wait to listen to the next episode. Thanks Des for providing this very valuable podcast.”
Kirkwood_87 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
04/02/24
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“I came across this exceptional podcast series fairly recently, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it so far. I’ve made a point to start listening from the beginning then working my way to present day in order to gain the full impact of the timeline & coinciding information. Des’ colorful &...”Read full review »
khkuntz14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
“This is the best podcast I have listened to by far. Each episode carefully studied and well thought out. The host never fails to engage the listener. I look forward each week.”
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United States of America ·
02/27/24
“A thoroughly engaging and expertly presented story of South Africa. This is everything we weren’t taught in school! Des has a superb gift for communicating the fascinating history of South Africa with wit and humour, remaining balanced and non political. This is a real rarity in today’s world and...”Read full review »
NiccoKowabunga via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/23/24
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“Des has done a superb job weaving together multiple narratives to tell the story of South Africa with all it nuance and subtlety that is often ignored with todays rhetoric. If anyone actually cares what happened to the country and how it became what it is, this is the podcast to listen to.”
Andrew vdw via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/18/24
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“I’m hooked to this podcast. Almost everyone I meet hears that I’m listening to it at the moment. It has changed the way I look at my country and even more at its people.
Should be compulsory for every South African to listen to it.
Thanks so much for creating it Des.”
debby aroura via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
02/15/24
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“Really great history show that makes our history accessible to everyone. Should be compulsory for everyone in South Africa. Would really help everyone to gain a better perspective of the South African people.
Thanks”
Siegwalt U Kusel via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/26/24
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“Des Latham is brilliant at bringing his subject matter to life. This series is as good as his others. A must listen!”
skipmal75 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/23/24
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“This is such an important podcast! Context is king and this podcast delivers more than any history class at any school. Thank you for helping the next generation stay in touch with our rich history.”
Yangamazmaz via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/21/24
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“Love this series!!! Thank you all the way North from Upington”
upt toy via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/16/24
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“Amazing and interesting”
Callum ds via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/08/24
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“Thorough and respectful. My first review because this is special. Thank you.”
Ba Pali via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
12/26/23
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“Have thoroughly enjoyed the few episodes I have listened to and look forward to going deeper.
I am a historian myself and from South African and so I am finding this series rather compelling.
Keep it up!”
jOOOggerrr via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
12/10/23
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“I am really enjoying how you bring history alive! Well done.”
hwesa2023 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
11/15/23
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“A regular part of my Sunday morning routine.”
J Division via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/12/23
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“Excellent podcast about the most interesting aspects of South African history encompassing economic, military, cultural, technological and societal changes. Highly recommend!”
NiccoKowabunga via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/23
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“A lot to absorb definitely requires further investigation.”
M Spear via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/23
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“Agree fully that this fantastic story of our heritage has completely changed my perspective and appreciate the full story being told in an unbiased and detailed manner. Just great. Thank you!!!”
anonynous_112 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
10/29/23
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“Fascinating to hear SA history presented in so much detail. It changed my view of my own heritage drastically!”
OneArmBanditZA via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
10/17/23
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“Great podcast about the history of South Africa. Wish the episodes were a bit longer with more detail.”
karen.mew via Apple Podcasts ·
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10/09/23
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“The podcast is a great scan of the historical events that lead up to the creation of the Union of South Africa on 31 May 1910.
What I find encouraging is Des Latham’s use of chronological historical facts, sans political lens, to make a wearable and engaging narrative. This is no mean task! Well...”Read full review »
Vikidore via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
10/08/23
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“Very easy to listen to. Well researched and full of theories and facts that recount southern African history from multiple perspectives and debunk popular myths about South Africa’s turbulent past. Highly recommended.”
Imbwagarwe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/24/23
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“Brilliant podcast. Fascinating insight and so interesting. Learnt so much
Thank you”
Emma-moo via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/10/23
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“Thank you for the clarity and breadth and detail and depth of your evocation of our Beloved Country’s complex history. I just love this podcast!”
Jill RHH via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/07/23
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“Des makes our history come alive, and there are no holy cows that he won’t address.”
Mechetter via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/07/23
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“A great narration from a master storyteller and gifted historian, following the history of SA from many perspectives (not just European). I thoroughly enjoy listening to every episode, and those I miss as I fall asleep, I listen again!”
Rjoubert via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/05/23
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“Brilliant content - thanks Des!”
~Howzit~ via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/25/23
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“A big thanks to des and east coast radio. It was so cool learning about my country and what happened in early early years it was wonderful. The history behind SA was unbelievable and many people think it’s boring listening to history but it isn’t it’s absolutely beautiful learning about the...”Read full review »
#weloveSA via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/19/23
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“Very well done and informative, engaging style.”
Umzingeli via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/09/23
“Pretty much explodes all versions of history of South Africa. South Africans need to listen and learn as always history is always biased but ours is particularly biased and actively manipulated - mostly by non-historians. Start at the beginning or you will miss out. Very information dense but...”Read full review »
Kevin Leo - Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/07/23
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“Des brings history alive and provides all South Africans with a rich and credible story on which to build their understanding of the past.”
GDA123456789 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/01/23
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“I am absolutely hooked. Des really knows his stuff and it is wonderful to see how he makes such an effort to account for a diverse range or narratives. All South Africans should listen to this to gain a richer understanding of our country. I also love how a deeper understanding of our history has...”Read full review »
Michael Stewart 98 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
07/18/23
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“I love listening to this podcast, it’s my favourite part of my Sunday night. I just would love you to write a book on this or release a document with reconditions for further reading. Your work has gotten me inspired and curios!!”
benjireid_x via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/23
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“I can’t stand this dramatising theatrical waffel with the thick afrikaanse accent !
Can this drama-guy not make an effort and pronounce African names correctly?!?
Although I would REALLY like to hear the history (and I hope! it is correct what this drama-uncle tells us!), I will look somewhere...”Read full review »
cvc.1111 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
07/06/23
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“For the depth and breath of the drama that we, through a few centuries, are privileged to be part of . Thank you for every moment of it all.”
Nog ‘n werfhoender via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
06/25/23
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“Thank you Dez for an absolute gem. The most comprehensive work of our colorful history. I often find myself referring back to a cast to recap. I often chuckle at your obvious sense of humor as well🤗”
Ned Segoon via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
06/19/23
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“Bite sized pieces of South African history from the dawn of time to the present day. Dispelled a few myths that I had about this fascinating country. Highly recommended, and Des Latham is an excellent presenter.”
BFG UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/23
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“Modern, thorough and super listenable! We are always in awe at how well thought out the story telling and narrative arcs are.”
Skylark586 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
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“Unlike so many historical podcasters, Latham has gone beyond the old and discredited “Great man” view of history. He works with broad historical patterns like a proper contemporary historian.”
clasqm via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/23/23
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“This is an exceptionally clear eyed account of history with facts to back it up. It moves aside the simple account of Southern African history many of us have and replaces it with the rich tapestry of the history of its people. A real gem.”
Guernsey Michael via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/21/23
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“interesting variation to what was taught at school 45 years ago...”
Gourmet Garcon via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/21/23
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“By far the best history podcast show I have ever listened to.
Well researched, brilliantly narrated and subtly humorous.”
Dylza Norris via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/09/23
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“Incredibly well researched and entertaining series!”
Karl Hagemann via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
04/09/23
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“Incredibly interesting history of SA that we should ALL know. Thank you Dez- so grateful to you for doing this podcast.”
Sarah F-B via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
04/06/23
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“Really enjoying it. Excellent accompaniment to a 600 km drive up the east coast of Australia today. Well researched and narrated. Looking forward to the drive back!”
dickiemail via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/20/23
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“This is the history that should be taught in our schools!”
1984HWD via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
03/12/23
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“I’ve been totally engrossed in this pod cast, thank you Des Latham - absolutely brilliant and completely captivating.”
CAB_Free via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
03/10/23
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“Btrilliant series, has the whole family enthralled and in discussion. Thank you!”
Noquash via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/10/23
“I started working my way through this podcast as I’m living abroad and missing sunny SA. It’s been so eye-opening and excellently put together. Thanks for accompanying me on my daily cycle to work Des! And keep up the good work.”
Tim Hutch via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/23
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