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Immerse yourself in history through a series of moments where well-known South Africans share some of their defining experiences.

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Mzansi Unpacked EP6: Josta Dladla on the Soweto Derby, Rivalry and Belonging

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 30

Mzansi Unpacked EP5: Themba Robin Unpacks the Tokoloshe (and Pinky Pinky)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 23

Mzansi Unpacked EP4: Nick Hamman on Kota, Bunny Chow and the Story Behind SA Food

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mzansi Unpacked Ep 4 Trailer: Nick Hamman

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 16

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mzansi Unpacked Ep3 Trailer: Libbie Janse Van Rensburg

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 8

Mzansi Unpacked EP2: Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on Soweto, The Beatles and Playing Through Apartheid

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mzansi Unpacked Ep 2 Trailer: Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 1

Mzansi Unpacked EP1: Kenneth Nkosi Gets Real About Leon Schuster, Trevor Noah and Free Speech

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mzansi Unpacked Trailer: Kenneth Nkosi

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Immerse yourself in history through a series of moments where well-known South Africans share some of their defining experiences.

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The History Channel Africa
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2026
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10
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