https://simplecast.com The History Channel Africa Immerse yourself in history through a series of moments where well-known South Africans share some of their defining experiences. 2026 The History Channel Africa en Fri, 6 Nov 2026 13:55:00 +0000 Fri, 6 Nov 2026 13:55:13 +0000 https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com The History Channel Africa https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c3dcd4fd-783a-48ee-bb94-cc9bcf17d911/84b45982-f7a0-45d0-9c04-92d0c6c77ce2/3000x3000/cropped-1790591069686.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com episodic Immerse yourself in history through a series of moments where well-known South Africans share some of their defining experiences. The History Channel Africa false https://feeds.simplecast.com/RmnQR_to history The History Channel Africa dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com a27f024b-ca19-4b24-a22a-e4572cb9f6c3 Mzansi Unpacked EP6: Josta Dladla on the Soweto Derby, Rivalry and Belonging Fri, 6 Nov 2026 13:55:00 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-ep6-josta-dladla-on-the-soweto-derby-rivalry-and-belonging-e9bUjhBS Mzansi Unpacked EP6: Josta Dladla on the Soweto Derby, Rivalry and Belonging The History Channel Africa 00:14:11 Former Kaizer Chiefs star Joseph "Josta" Dladla takes us inside the Soweto Derby, South Africa's biggest football rivalry. Picture 94,000 fans in the stadium, nobody wanting to lose, and a match that felt like war. He shares how supporting the wrong team could get you beaten up, what the clubs meant to Black South Africans as something truly their own, and how the game has changed the lives of so many who came from nothing. Former Kaizer Chiefs star Joseph "Josta" Dladla takes us inside the Soweto Derby, South Africa's biggest football rivalry. Picture 94,000 fans in the stadium, nobody wanting to lose, and a match that felt like war. He shares how supporting the wrong team could get you beaten up, what the clubs meant to Black South Africans as something truly their own, and how the game has changed the lives of so many who came from nothing. psl, soweto, kaizer chiefs, orlando pirates, south african podcast, history channel, south african football, soweto derby, josta dladla, sa football history, mzansi unpacked false full 6 1 b9d889e9-07da-4ae6-8a26-260cd71e5b96 Mzansi Unpacked EP5: Themba Robin Unpacks the Tokoloshe (and Pinky Pinky) Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-ep5-themba-robin-unpacks-the-tokoloshe-and-pinky-pinky-ZDJBB9nV Mzansi Unpacked EP5: Themba Robin Unpacks the Tokoloshe (and Pinky Pinky) The History Channel Africa 00:14:26 He's tiny, you won't see him moving in the night and he'll make you feel unsafe in your own house. Themba Robin dives into the Tokoloshe, one of South Africa's most famous and feared legends. He explores how these stories were used to keep kids in line (hello, Pinky Pinky), why the Tokoloshe became the go-to answer for life's unexplained questions, and how the tales shifted from naughty mischief to something darker. Plus, the million-rand business idea nobody built: Tokoloshe-approved high-rise beds. He's tiny, you won't see him moving in the night and he'll make you feel unsafe in your own house. Themba Robin dives into the Tokoloshe, one of South Africa's most famous and feared legends. He explores how these stories were used to keep kids in line (hello, Pinky Pinky), why the Tokoloshe became the go-to answer for life's unexplained questions, and how the tales shifted from naughty mischief to something darker. Plus, the million-rand business idea nobody built: Tokoloshe-approved high-rise beds. tokoloshe, pinky pinky, south african podcast, history channel, south african folklore, themba robin, sa culture, african myths and legends, urban legends, mzansi unpacked false full 5 1 e25f58da-8b47-4464-861d-19e6aed109c9 Mzansi Unpacked EP4: Nick Hamman on Kota, Bunny Chow and the Story Behind SA Food Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-ep4-nick-hamman-on-kota-bunny-chow-and-the-story-behind-sa-food-F5iHKpc0 Mzansi Unpacked EP4: Nick Hamman on Kota, Bunny Chow and the Story Behind SA Food The History Channel Africa 00:14:23 Radio Broadcaster Nick Hamman believes food has a superpower: it connects us to the past and transports us to our happy place. In this episode he unpacks how some of South Africa's most loved street foods were born out of innovation, limited resources and history, from South African Indians who weren't allowed to eat their own food inside restaurants to the humble beginnings of the kota. A delicious look at food's deep relationship with culture. Radio Broadcaster Nick Hamman believes food has a superpower: it connects us to the past and transports us to our happy place. In this episode he unpacks how some of South Africa's most loved street foods were born out of innovation, limited resources and history, from South African Indians who weren't allowed to eat their own food inside restaurants to the humble beginnings of the kota. A delicious look at food's deep relationship with culture. south african food, sa street food, south african indian cuisine, nick hamman, south african podcast, history channel, kota, food and culture, bunny chow, food history, mzansi unpacked false full 4 1 07c7e2ba-039c-476c-a1f6-0faaa5e3d55d Mzansi Unpacked Ep 4 Trailer: Nick Hamman Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:15:30 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-ep-4-trailer-nick-hamman-8DJe0W9x Mzansi Unpacked Ep 4 Trailer: Nick Hamman The History Channel Africa 00:00:51 Nick Hamman gets into the history behind some of South Africa’s favourite foods in Mzansi Unpacked Ep 4. Full episode drops Friday 23rd October at 11:00. #MzansiUnpacked #NickHamman #TheHISTORYChannel Nick Hamman gets into the history behind some of South Africa’s favourite foods in Mzansi Unpacked Ep 4. Full episode drops Friday 23rd October at 11:00. #MzansiUnpacked #NickHamman #TheHISTORYChannel history of south african food, south african cuisine, south african food history, south african food, sa food, nick hamman, mzansi unpacked ep 4, south african culture, mzansi unpacked false trailer 1 07203029-a39d-4910-946a-bd49641be768 Mzansi Unpacked EP3: Libbie Janse van Rensburg on the Rise of Professional Women's Rugby Springbok Women's rugby player Libbie Janse van Rensburg talks about a historic moment: women's rugby in South Africa becoming a full-time professional programme, and what it means to be part of it. She reflects on the Springbok men's journey from the dark days of burned jerseys to world champions, and the lesson it holds for the women's team: nothing comes easily. She also has a message for the doubters who might want to jump on the bandwagon later.


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]]> Mzansi Unpacked EP3: Libbie Janse van Rensburg on the Rise of Professional Women's Rugby The History Channel Africa 00:12:08 springbok women, springboks, women in sport, libbie janse van rensburg, south african podcast, history channel, sa sport history, women's rugby, mzansi unpacked, south african rugby false full 3 1 aa9800b5-6e4a-4fb0-bf74-4176df0a5e67 Mzansi Unpacked Ep3 Trailer: Libbie Janse Van Rensburg Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:13:15 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-ep3-trailer-libbie-janse-van-rensburg-HFoC647W Mzansi Unpacked Ep3 Trailer: Libbie Janse Van Rensburg The History Channel Africa 00:00:49 Trailer of Mzansi Unpacked Ep 3, Springbok Women’s rugby player Libbie Janse van Rensburg talks about the historic move to full-time professional women’s rugby in South Africa, what it means to be part of it, and what the women’s team can learn from the Springbok men’s journey. She also has a message for the doubters who might only come along when the wins start rolling in. Trailer of Mzansi Unpacked Ep 3, Springbok Women’s rugby player Libbie Janse van Rensburg talks about the historic move to full-time professional women’s rugby in South Africa, what it means to be part of it, and what the women’s team can learn from the Springbok men’s journey. She also has a message for the doubters who might only come along when the wins start rolling in. false trailer 1 2bbcdba9-4330-4e62-960a-7e4c71f6771e Mzansi Unpacked EP2: Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on Soweto, The Beatles and Playing Through Apartheid Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-ep2-sipho-hotstix-mabuse-on-soweto-the-beatles-and-playing-through-apartheid-OA8UUrPI Mzansi Unpacked EP2: Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on Soweto, The Beatles and Playing Through Apartheid The History Channel Africa 00:21:19 Music legend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse takes us back to where it all began: four young Black kids from Soweto who modelled themselves on The Beatles and dared to form a band. He shares what it was like performing during apartheid, when the band wasn't allowed to mingle with audiences and had to get dressed in the kitchen alongside the workers before stepping on stage. A powerful, personal story of talent, resilience and the moment that left him humbled and lost for words. Music legend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse takes us back to where it all began: four young Black kids from Soweto who modelled themselves on The Beatles and dared to form a band. He shares what it was like performing during apartheid, when the band wasn't allowed to mingle with audiences and had to get dressed in the kitchen alongside the workers before stepping on stage. A powerful, personal story of talent, resilience and the moment that left him humbled and lost for words. apartheid history, sipho hotstix mabuse, soweto, township music, the beatles, south african podcast, history channel, sa music legends, south african music, mzansi unpacked false full 2 1 58ab33a3-fee3-4843-a64e-d3ad459c6c25 Mzansi Unpacked Ep 2 Trailer: Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:57:44 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/sipho-hotstix-mabuse-VrnU7lC0 Mzansi Unpacked Ep 2 Trailer: Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse The History Channel Africa 00:00:53 In this trailer of Mzansi Unpacked Ep 2, legendary musician Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse reflects on his early journey as a young Black artist from Soweto with big musical dreams. In this trailer of Mzansi Unpacked Ep 2, legendary musician Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse reflects on his early journey as a young Black artist from Soweto with big musical dreams. sipho hotstix mabuse, soweto music history, history channel africa, hotstix mabuse, south african music history, music during apartheid, mzansi unpacked, sipho mabuse, south african musicians, apartheid music false trailer 1 a28a5ab7-7fed-402f-b835-2b40cba7b409 Mzansi Unpacked EP1: Kenneth Nkosi Gets Real About Leon Schuster, Trevor Noah and Free Speech Thu, 1 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-ep1-kenneth-nkosi-gets-real-about-leon-schuster-trevor-noah-and-free-speech-IcfZKrk3 Mzansi Unpacked EP1: Kenneth Nkosi Gets Real About Leon Schuster, Trevor Noah and Free Speech The History Channel Africa 00:17:52 Actor and comedian Kenneth Nkosi opens the very first episode of Mzansi Unpacked on the History Channel with honest, unfiltered conversation about South Africa today. Kenneth doesn't set out to be controversial, but he isn't afraid of the tough topics either. He unpacks whether we've become overly sensitive as a nation, what the conversations around Leon Schuster say about us, and his take on Trevor Noah's rise to global fame. He also reflects on why he loves South Africa's democracy precisely because it's so loud, why everyone having an opinion is a good thing, and a simple truth about life: people are born and people die. So what should we do? Stop loving? Funny, thoughtful and very Mzansi. Press play and join the conversation. Actor and comedian Kenneth Nkosi opens the very first episode of Mzansi Unpacked on the History Channel with honest, unfiltered conversation about South Africa today. Kenneth doesn't set out to be controversial, but he isn't afraid of the tough topics either. He unpacks whether we've become overly sensitive as a nation, what the conversations around Leon Schuster say about us, and his take on Trevor Noah's rise to global fame. He also reflects on why he loves South Africa's democracy precisely because it's so loud, why everyone having an opinion is a good thing, and a simple truth about life: people are born and people die. So what should we do? Stop loving? Funny, thoughtful and very Mzansi. Press play and join the conversation. sa democracy, african podcasts, kenneth nkosi, south african podcast, history channel, trevor noah, leon schuster, mzansi conversations, south african comedy, mzansi unpacked false full 1 1 130fbcba-4175-45b5-b2b5-eb7479dfd148 Mzansi Unpacked Trailer: Kenneth Nkosi Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:51:50 +0000 dominique@africapodcastnetwork.com (The History Channel Africa) https://the-history-channel-africa.simplecast.com/episodes/mzansi-unpacked-trailer-kenneth-nkosi-on-controversy-comedy-and-a-loud-democracy-ZiXJ69MI Mzansi Unpacked Trailer: Kenneth Nkosi The History Channel Africa 00:00:41 Kenneth Nkosi kicks off Mzansi Unpacked with real talk on sensitivity, Leon Schuster, Trevor Noah and why South Africa's loud democracy is worth loving. Kenneth Nkosi kicks off Mzansi Unpacked with real talk on sensitivity, Leon Schuster, Trevor Noah and why South Africa's loud democracy is worth loving. false trailer 1