South African History Podcasts
Discover the people and events that shaped South Africa and the continent. These history podcasts and African storytelling shows bring the past to life, from ancient kingdoms to the recent past.
6 podcasts
Empire: World History
Goalhanger
The rise and fall of empires and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of…
12 episodes - Updated 5 days ago
History of South Africa podcast
Desmond Latham
A series that seeks to tell the story of the South Africa in some depth.
12 episodes - Updated 6 days ago
History of South Africa podcast
Desmond Latham
A series that seeks to tell the story of the South Africa in some depth.
12 episodes - Updated 6 days ago
South African Folk-Tales
James A. Honeÿ
Join James Albert Honeij (Honey) as he takes you on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of South African folklore. In this collection, he…
12 episodes - Updated 04 Dec 2025
The Rest Is History
Goalhanger
Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly…
12 episodes - Updated 5 days ago
Untold Story- Who Is South Africa?
Phindile Masanabo
South African history that should be taught in the classroom. History that changes our perception of who we are.
6 episodes - Updated 18 Jul 2021
Latest episodes
Where did George Washington come from, and what was he like? How did he come to take on such a pivotal role in the American Revolution? And, was he really central to America’s…
5 days ago1:16:04
Who were Princesses Irene and Pauline, the forgotten Duleep Singh sisters? Why did Queen Victoria shun them? Why did Irene choose to leave her fortune to Dr Barnado's, sparking a…
5 days ago54:55
Cetshwayo had sought refuge in Nkandla as his arch enemy, Zibhebhu, turned his attention to the royalists living along the Zululand Coastal plain. Soon Somkhele of the Mphukunyoni…
6 days ago25:41
Cetshwayo had sought refuge in Nkandla as his arch enemy, Zibhebhu, turned his attention to the royalists living along the Zululand Coastal plain. Soon Somkhele of the Mphukunyoni…
6 days ago25:41
How did the rugby World Cup final of 1995 inspire South Africa’s totemic national anthem? Why does the story shed a light on the history of Apartheid in South Africa? And, after…
9 days ago1:10:52
Frequently asked questions
What is the best South African history podcast?
The History of South Africa podcast is a standout, alongside other African-history shows. See the list below.
Do these cover apartheid and recent history?
Yes — episodes span pre-colonial history through colonialism, apartheid and the democratic era.