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.
7 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 4 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 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 5 days ago
Moments in South African History
SABC Radio News
The stories of prominent people, events and places that shaped South African history.
12 episodes · Updated 15 Nov 2021
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 2 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
How did Benito Mussolini’s regime in the 1930s use sport to spread his ideology and prepare Italy for war? What infrastructure and propaganda strategies did he use to make the…
2 days ago1:01:09
Why is the German national anthem the most controversial of all? Is it true that it is Austrian in origin? And, what happened when Germany split after the Second World War? Did it…
4 days ago1:13:11
Was monotheism passed down from Pharaoh Akhenaten of Ancient Egypt? Who was the ancient goddess Asherah? How did exposure to other empires shape the Hebrew Bible? William is…
4 days ago44:56
We’re up to the early 1880s where world events are intersecting in various ways with southern African events. The mere ratification of the Pretoria Convention in 1881 failed to…
5 days ago20:46
We’re up to the early 1880s where world events are intersecting in various ways with southern African events. The mere ratification of the Pretoria Convention in 1881 failed to…
5 days ago20:46
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.