Why is that‪?‬ Nkgabiseng Motau

In every culture, there are urban legends, spurious truths and superstitions that form part of the canon. Everyone knows a strange tale of something that never happened but that influences seemingly trivial choices we make daily; a story that was told by an uncle or a grandparent when we were children, one that no one can explain. In this episode, we speak to two guests, who illuminate the conversation and help investigate the questions around folktales and superstitions, and where these stories come from?

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A big thank you to Gogo (host's grandmother) and Makafui, from Afrikan Folktales podcast. Check out Afrikan Folktales on Apple podcasts.

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Host & Producer: Nkgabiseng Motau; production assistance, Reatile Mosoeu; sound design, Karabo Ramohashe.

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Host & Producer: Nkgabiseng Motau; production assistance, Reatile Mosoeu; sound design, Karabo Ramohashe

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