History of South Africa podcast

Desmond Latham

New episode 6 days ago

Made by: Desmond Latham
Episodes: 295 episodes
Last episode: October 18, 2026
Rating: 4.9 / 5
On Audible since: March 26, 2023

No. 6 on Most listened to in Travel & Tourism, and on 1 other chart here.

What it is

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,...

Latest episodes

Episode 297 - Dinuzulu’s horse riding tours of St Helena and Lobengula loses it October 18, 2026 · 22 min
Episode 296 - kwaCeza Prayers and 20-something Dinizulu kaCetshwayo leads his men into battle October 11, 2026 · 18 min
Episode 295 - Dabulamanzi’s Murder roils northern Zululand and Dinuzulu Rebels October 4, 2026 · 24 min
Episode 294 - Ndebele Envoys in England and Selous Translates September 23, 2026 · 19 min
Episode 293 - The Rudd Concession: Paper, Powder, and Grand Theft Zambesia September 20, 2026 · 23 min

On the charts

Charting now — best position 2 on Still running in Travel & Tourism, reached September 6, 2026. Seen on 2 charts over 42 days of readings, the first on September 5, 2026.

Still running in Travel & Tourism — position by day.

Chart	Best	Days	Last seen
Still running in Travel & Tourism	2	38 days	October 24, 2026
Most listened to in Travel & Tourism	4	42 days	October 24, 2026

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