Moments in South African History

Moments in South African History

Author: SABC Radio News Language: English Episodes: 38
Produced by SABC Radio News, Moments in South African History is a deep and thoughtful exploration of the nation's complex past. This history podcast moves beyond simple dates and names, focusing instead on the pivotal figures, transformative events, and significant locations that collectively forged the country's identity. Each episode is crafted to feel like a conversation, drawing on archival material and narrative storytelling to bring a specific moment into sharp relief. You might hear about a decisive political meeting, the life of an overlooked cultural icon, or the story behind a landmark that holds layers of meaning. The aim is to provide context and connection, making the grand sweep of history personal and tangible. By tuning in, you engage with the multifaceted tapestry of triumphs, struggles, and ordinary lives that define South Africa. This series is for anyone curious about how the past continuously informs the present, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges and enriches our understanding. The podcast serves as an auditory archive, ensuring these crucial stories are remembered and reflected upon with the depth they deserve.
Episodes
FW de Klerk - Nobel laureate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:10
Former South African president FW de Klerk who died at the age of 85 in Cape Town, was one of only four South Africans to receive the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. De Klerk shared the award with his presidential success…
FW de Klerk - 2 February 1992 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:53
South Africa's last white president, FW de Klerk, who has died at the age of 85 in Cape Town, will be remembered for effectively ending apartheid and paving the way for constitutional negotiations. On the second of Febru…
FW de Klerk - The call for blood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:13
The National Party in the form of its leader, FW de Klerk, appeared before the Truth Commission in Cape Town in August 1996 and May 1997. De Klerk accepted responsibility for the wrongs in South Africa while he was presi…
The life of Nelson Mandela [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:03
Former President Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first democratically elected Head of State. His five-year presidency from 1994 to 1999 was regarded as one of reconciliation by both black and white South Africans. The…
Nelson Mandela - The voice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
Former president Nelson Mandela wasn't a brilliant orator like Winston Churchill, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King or Barack Obama. But Mandela was one of the most quoted and influential people in the world. And he oft…
The Soweto uprising 1976 - You kill one, you kill all [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s first-ever partial event hearing took place at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto in mid-July 1996. The focus was the twentieth anniversary of the June 16 S…
The Constitutional Court of South Africa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:47
After a long process to choose a design and construct a building, the new South African Constitutional Court building, the flagship structure of Constitution Hill, was officially opened on 21 March 2004. Judge Albie Sach…
The Apartheid Museum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:46
Most people would frown at a casino consortium agreeing to build a museum for its licence. But that’s exactly what Gold Reef City has done with the help of a team of experts. It got its licence and it’s quietly built an…
Dirk Coetzee - Till the day I die [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:18
He was unknown to the Security Police at Vlakplaas near Pretoria until they were told to "make a plan" with him. Several banning orders, long days in detention and a spell on Robben Island had failed to break his spirit…
Who killed the Cradock Four? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:34
They became known as the Cradock Four: Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli. On the 27th of June 1985, these four men left the small Eastern Cape town of Cradock for a meeting of the United Dem…