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For decades, Adrian Gardiner has led the charge in rewilding farm land in the Eastern Cape, but he's still chasing bigger ambitions. His vision is to transform the province into a wildlife jewel, stretching from Plettenberg Bay to the Karoo. In this interview with BizNews about the newly released book The Man Who Changed a Landscape: The Adrian Gardiner Story by Dean Allen, Gardiner recounts his journey and the challenges he faced in realising his vision. It began with a 2,500-acre farm near Port Elizabeth, where he overcame deep scepticism to establish Shamwari, a malaria-free Big Five reserve. Shamwari became a blueprint for 16 similar reserves across the Eastern Cape. Inspired by figures like David Attenborough, the 82-year-old Gardiner's optimism remains unwavering. Gardiner's ambition that he shares with other private and public reserve owners includes the creation of an Eastern Cape National Park even larger than the Kruger National Park. He is also determined to help see the end of captive lion breeding, highlighting the staggering reality that 8,000 lions remain in captivity for their bones and canned hunting. Wildlife, Gardiner says is South Africa's biggest asset, but the most rewarding part of his journey has been the lives he has managed to change. – Linda van Tilburg

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 2nd of May, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start off in the Book of Exodus 3:2 ”And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed.” An amazing sight, Moses saw that bush burning but it was never consumed. Then we go straight to the Gospel of Luke 5:26: ”And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today!”Have you seen any strange things lately? I have and I tell you what, it never ceases to amaze me. I think a couple of years ago, when we were called to go down to Jeffrey's Bay, we were at a Mighty Men Conference, and we were told that Port Elizabeth was running out of water. There was no water. People couldn't water their gardens, they had to use water very sparingly and on the Sunday morning, we had a prayer meeting and we said, “We are going to pray for rain, that the Lord will fill the Kouga Dam with water", and folks, I want to tell you as I was finishing off the message, people were pointing up into the sky and I looked up into the sky and I saw the sun. It was close to midday, and the sun was burning brightly, but there was a distinct ring around the sun. I have never seen that before in my life. Indeed, we have seen strange things, and we give all the glory to Jesus Christ. I want to say to you today, do not limit God. By the way, that Kouga Dam, to my understanding, is still flowing with water. It filled and it has been running non-stop for the last couple of years. Jesus bless you as you open your spiritual eyes and see the strange things which are happening on the earth at the moment. That's nothing to be afraid of. It is something to get very excited about. Jesus Christ is not coming soon, He is on His way I tell you!God bless you and goodbye.

On December 18, 1994, twenty-seven-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment in Port Elizabeth by two men she didn't know and had never seen. After forcing her into her car, her abductors drove her to a remote field, where she was sexually assaulted, stabbed dozens of times, nearly decapitated, and left for dead.Miraculously, Alison didn't die in that field, but instead managed to get to a nearby road, where she found help and was transported to the nearest hospital where she received life-saving treatment. Because she remembered everything about her attackers, Alison was able to describe the men and they were quickly arrested and confessed to the assault. Since enduring her horrific attack, Alison Botha has become a symbol of endurance and for decades her story of survival has inspired and empowered young women across South Africa and around the world.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesMarianne, Thamm. 2018. I Have Life: Alison's Journey. Cape Town, South Africa: Penguin Random House South Africa.Reddy, Tash. 2006. "Alison has life - and she truly cherishes it." Pretoria News, December 2.—. 2006. "Miracle survivor Alison inspires." Weekend Argus (South Africa), December 3.Sanpath, Arthi. 2010. "Will to survive triumphs incredible story of courage inspires all." Daily News (South Africa), August 23.Thamm, Marianne. 2024. "Alison Botha health update — Reunited with family and fighting for recovery." Daily Maverick (South Africa), October 27.The Mercury. 2023. "Rapist pair get paroled after serving 28 years." The Mercury (South Africa), July 6.The Star. 2012. "Rape victim's parole shock." The Star (South Africa), January 19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is episode 214 and we're going to probe the fascinating and these days, hidden history of Port Elizabeth or Gqeberha, a bit about indentured Indians arriving in South Africa, and a spot of Boer Republic rebellion. It's hardly ever a quiet day in sunny South Africa. In the eyes of most folks of the south, the Windy City features as a minor point on the urban map and in popular consciousness. The people of the city however are fiercly patriotic, and fiercely independent. Always smaller than Cape Town in terms of population size, never the seat of government, it's enormous importance as a premier centre of trade and finance in southern Africa has been readily overlooked. Yet from the 1850s all the way through to the 1880s, Port Elizabeth was called “The Liverpool of the Cape” and for some years in that period, was the centre of the Cape's economy. Coming soon, however, was the discovery of Diamonds that would shift power to Kimberley, then later in the 1880s, to gold and power would shift again to Johannesburg. The period of the mid-19th Century, saw the financial heart shift from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth although the elites of Table Bay continued to hold sway. A commercial elite of merchants, accountants, lawyers and other professions controlled the economies of Cape Colonial towns. Cape Town was the seat of government, it's population had grown to 25 000 people and was easily the largest urban centre in southern Africa. There were only 17 joint stock companies in 1859. Only five towns outside Cape Town, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth had local banks. There was a cozy and close link between the merchants of Cape Town and the government. Similar links existed between local government officials and merchants in the smaller towns which enhanced the ability of local commercial heavyweights to control trade through their districts. There was a constant tussle between the local merchants and the businesses that controlled the ports. Port Merchants were closer to the maritime traffic, closer to the heart of the empire, London, and acted like a commercial filter between the periphery and the centre. In 1857 Merchant John Paterson gathered a few like-minded entrepreneurs around him and floated the Standard Bank of Port Elizabeth. It sank almost immediately, funds were hard to come by. These merchants however had direct links with London, they bypassed the Cape Towners — and by this time half the ships sailing between South Africa and Britain were leaving from Port Elizabeth. Paterson gathered his entrepreneur pals together again in March 1859 and sailed to England where he launched his prospectus the the Standard Bank of British South Africa in April 1860. A Group of Cape Town merchants were not to be outdone by this eastern Cape upstart and in July the London and South Africa Bank .. henceforth to be known as the L and SA Bank, came into being. Governor Sir George Grey was very interested in all of these moves, and is believed to have intervened to help the Cape Town group as they negotiated for a charter and necessary capital. Port Elizabeth traders regarded the L and SA bank in a negative light. Despite their reservations, they could not deny the power of the bankers of Cape Town — a branch of the L and SA bank was opened in Port Elizabeth in 1861, and eventually, The Standard Bank's progenitor, Paterson, managed to scrounge together the funds and opened in 1862. South Africa was changing fast by 1860. In Natal, Grey believed the answer to the chronic labour shortage was the introduction of indentured Indians. These were to make their way to Natal over the next few decades, but Grey's initial request was rejected by the Indian Government. Speaking of success, that is a not a word you'd probably have used to describe the Boer Republics of 1860. They were sinking deeper and deeper into confusion and outright impotence.

This is episode 214 and we're going to probe the fascinating and these days, hidden history of Port Elizabeth or Gqeberha, a bit about indentured Indians arriving in South Africa, and a spot of Boer Republic rebellion. It's hardly ever a quiet day in sunny South Africa. In the eyes of most folks of the south, the Windy City features as a minor point on the urban map and in popular consciousness. The people of the city however are fiercly patriotic, and fiercely independent. Always smaller than Cape Town in terms of population size, never the seat of government, it's enormous importance as a premier centre of trade and finance in southern Africa has been readily overlooked. Yet from the 1850s all the way through to the 1880s, Port Elizabeth was called “The Liverpool of the Cape” and for some years in that period, was the centre of the Cape's economy. Coming soon, however, was the discovery of Diamonds that would shift power to Kimberley, then later in the 1880s, to gold and power would shift again to Johannesburg. The period of the mid-19th Century, saw the financial heart shift from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth although the elites of Table Bay continued to hold sway. A commercial elite of merchants, accountants, lawyers and other professions controlled the economies of Cape Colonial towns. Cape Town was the seat of government, it's population had grown to 25 000 people and was easily the largest urban centre in southern Africa. There were only 17 joint stock companies in 1859. Only five towns outside Cape Town, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth had local banks. There was a cozy and close link between the merchants of Cape Town and the government. Similar links existed between local government officials and merchants in the smaller towns which enhanced the ability of local commercial heavyweights to control trade through their districts. There was a constant tussle between the local merchants and the businesses that controlled the ports. Port Merchants were closer to the maritime traffic, closer to the heart of the empire, London, and acted like a commercial filter between the periphery and the centre. In 1857 Merchant John Paterson gathered a few like-minded entrepreneurs around him and floated the Standard Bank of Port Elizabeth. It sank almost immediately, funds were hard to come by. These merchants however had direct links with London, they bypassed the Cape Towners — and by this time half the ships sailing between South Africa and Britain were leaving from Port Elizabeth. Paterson gathered his entrepreneur pals together again in March 1859 and sailed to England where he launched his prospectus the the Standard Bank of British South Africa in April 1860. A Group of Cape Town merchants were not to be outdone by this eastern Cape upstart and in July the London and South Africa Bank .. henceforth to be known as the L and SA Bank, came into being. Governor Sir George Grey was very interested in all of these moves, and is believed to have intervened to help the Cape Town group as they negotiated for a charter and necessary capital. Port Elizabeth traders regarded the L and SA bank in a negative light. Despite their reservations, they could not deny the power of the bankers of Cape Town — a branch of the L and SA bank was opened in Port Elizabeth in 1861, and eventually, The Standard Bank's progenitor, Paterson, managed to scrounge together the funds and opened in 1862. South Africa was changing fast by 1860. In Natal, Grey believed the answer to the chronic labour shortage was the introduction of indentured Indians. These were to make their way to Natal over the next few decades, but Grey's initial request was rejected by the Indian Government. Speaking of success, that is a not a word you'd probably have used to describe the Boer Republics of 1860. They were sinking deeper and deeper into confusion and outright impotence.

Outworx, a South African call center providing customer service and sales for international clients, is expanding its operations with a new location in Ballito. Currently operating in Umhlanga, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth, Outworx is seeking customer service and sales agents for their Ballito office. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to ballito@outworx.co.za. Radio Life & Style on Facebook · The Morning Show Sponsor: Excellerate Security

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 15th of February, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Luke 17:6: So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.”“Have faith in God.”Mark 11:22That's it - have faith in God. Without faith, we cannot please Him. Now Luke 17:5 says: ”And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” Now, even the disciples asked Jesus, ”Please, increase our faith”, because they realised without faith, we can do nothing. Today, maybe you're struggling to believe God for a promise He's given you. Maybe He gave it to you many years ago and your faith is starting to wane, starting to lose power. How do we regain our faith? Well, if you look at Romans 10:17, the Word of God says:”So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Spending time reading your Bible, spending time believing what the Lord has said about you. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, My Lord will supply all of my needs according to His riches in Glory. We need to get started this morning. We need to get back to walking the faith walk. You see, faith is a way of life, not faith in faith, but faith in Jesus Christ, and the Lord always honours faith. Now I'm sitting here thinking about the first campaign I ever organised - it was in that little town of Ladysmith about probably an hour's drive west of where we live. It was ten minutes to seven in the evening. The service was going to start at seven o'clock and I was downstairs in the dungeon. I was waiting for the people to come. The band which we had brought up from Port Elizabeth were bravely on the platform playing music and I climbed up the steps, opened the door, had a look in, there was no-one there. I was devastated. I mean, I'd been praying and we'd been trusting the Lord. I went down and I said, “Lord, if nobody comes, I'm going to preach to the chairs.” This is the honest truth. At seven o'clock, by faith, I walked up, I opened the door and the hall was half full of people. That was the beginning. Well, I want to say to you, we started off with the Mighty Men Conference on this farm with 240 men, and we ended up with 450 000 men at our last meeting on this farm in 2010, and I've got news to tell you, that this year there'll be twenty Mighty Men Conferences happening all over the world.That mustard seed of faith! Trust the Lord, my dear friend, He'll do it for you. Jesus bless you and goodbye

in studio talking about her upcoming trip to Missionvale in South Africa, supporting the work of Sr Ethel Normoyle in Port Elizabeth.The Missionvale Care Centre operates in the extremely poor informal shackland township of Missionvale in Port Elizabeth, South Africa - part of the wider Nelson Mandela Metropole. It was founded by Sister Ethel Normoyle, from humble beginnings, under a tree donated by a resident of Missionvale. It has grown into a Centre which provides love and care for the poor and destitute, with particular emphasis on those living with HIV/AIDS. It remains true to her original vision and is now steered by the Board of Directors of Missionvale, South Africa. https://www.missionvaleireland.org/ - Originally broadcast as part of  Saturday Chronicle 1st February 2025 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Douglas Cockcroft went from hunting guide to founder of South Africa's most impressive taxidermy business, Splitting Image Taxidermy, based in Port Elizabeth and operating all over southern Africa. He tells his story. For more about Splitting Image Taxidermy, visit SplittingImageTaxidermy.co.za Thanks to Safari Club International's Life Hunter Advocate Society for supporting this film. Visit SafariClub.org 

Western Province Junior IPT manager Shaun Le Roux joins the podcast to chat about his management style, the prospect of his side battling the notorious Port Elizabeth wind and more!

Today's episode will be the last of a part of a 3-part series where I, your host, Nathan Greene, interview a group of my current professors here at Clark University.  I was first introduced to the concept of development in my economic growth and development course at St. John's University. There, we explored how economic growth led to improvements in living standards that allowed people to achieve their full potential. This is what Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen calls his capability approach: when societies are able to produce the conditions necessary for people to flourish. But, since coming to Clark, my idea of development has changed. I began to separate economic development from general development. Growth wasn't always desirable, and could even lead to entrenched inequalities, environmental degradation, or accumulation by dispossession. So I want to ask you, what does development mean to you? Is it different from economic growth? Are the two mutually exclusive? And, should we even strive for economic growth? To answer these questions, I've enlisted the help of three of my professors, who have helped shape my understanding of development. Today, we'll be speaking with Dr. Dave Bell to get a metaphysical understanding of what development really means. Dr. David Bell is an international education consultant trained in psychology. He is the founder and director of Ubuntu Consulting, an educational evaluation company, where he works as a program evaluation consultant, designing and assessing education initiatives both in the U.S. and globally. Before moving to the United States, Dr. Bell worked extensively in Southern Africa, focusing on community development and educational improvement. He has worked at numerous international NGOs focussing on social change, such as the Center for Cognitive Development, the Kellogg Foundation, and the Karuna Center for peace building. Much of Dr. Bell's research explores transformational leadership, experiential learning, and the role of education in development. He earned his bachelor's degree in Education and Counseling Psychology from the University of Port Elizabeth, his master's in Education and Counseling Psychology from Rhodes University, and his doctorate of education in Education Policy, Research Administration, and Comparative Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Dr. Bell joined the Henry George School to discuss what development means to different people, the difference between economic growth and development, and why people conceptualize these two things so differently. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: https://www.hgsss.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smart-talk-hgsss/support

Stance is back with singer and dancer Moonchild Sanelley as we approach our 8th year on air! In Season 4, Chrystal Genesis explores the people, places, stories, and ideas shaping our creative world. And with that, we head to South Africa to hear about Full Moon, the upcoming album from Port Elizabeth-born, Jo'burg-based singer, dancer and businesswoman Moonchild Sanelly. Born Sanelisiwe Twisha, she was raised on dance routines and church choirs and has since created a sound that's entirely her own, which she calls Future Ghetto Funk—an eclectic fusion of hip hop, punk rock, house, and dance-pop with South African gqom and kwaito. She has also collaborated with artists like Beyoncé, Self Esteem, Nile Rodgers, Ezra Collective, and Gorillaz. Chrystal sat down with her to discuss her third studio album, Full Moon, her patented teal Moonmop hairstyle, and the inspiration behind her new record's themes of sexuality, reclaiming power, motherhood, vulnerability and forgiveness. If you like what you heard, please write us a review and check out more of our work at stancepodcast.com and all podcasting apps @stancepodcast This podcast was produced by Etay Zwick with additional support from Zara Martin. Music used in this podcast: Scrambled Eggs by Moonchild Sanelly with thanks to Transgressive Records Do My Dance by Moonchild Sanelly with thanks to  Transgressive Records Big Booty by Moonchild Sanelly with thanks to  Transgressive Records Gwara Gwara by Moonchild Sanelly with thanks to  Transgressive Records Demon by Moonchild Sanelly & Sad Night Dynamite with thanks to Transgressive Records With Love To An Ex by Gorillaz featuring Moonchild Sanelly with thanks to Parlophone Records  Big Man by Moonchild Sanelly and Self Esteem with thanks to  Polydor Records  

Hva skjer når norske vernepleie- og barnevernsstudenter møter Sør-Afrikas utfordringer og kulturelle forskjeller? I denne episoden av Sosialpodden tar Steinar Vikholt og Kristiane Fivelsdal Holdt oss med på innsiden av en unik praksisreise til Sør-Afrika.Episoden er delt inn i tre deler. Først utforsker Steinar og Kristiane landets komplekse historie og dype sosiale kontraster, preget av arven etter apartheid. Deretter besøker de Eastern Province Child and Youth Care Centre, hvor norske studenter jobber med barn og unge i utfordrende situasjoner. I siste del snakker de med Johannes fra Nelson Mandela University om kulturforskjeller, sikkerhetsutfordringer, og hvordan utvekslingsstudenter tilpasser seg livet i Port Elizabeth.Enten du vurderer utveksling, er interessert i sosialt arbeid, eller ønsker en dypere forståelse av internasjonalt samarbeid, gir denne episoden innsikt og refleksjoner som strekker seg langt utenfor klasserommene.

To celebrate his excellent keynote address at our Brewers Congress event in London last month, we return to one of our most listened-to episodes. David Gluckman was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 1st November 1938, the day Sea Biscuit and War Admiral fought out the race of the century at Pimlico Park, Baltimore. Educated in Johannesburg, he joined a local advertising agency after university and soon fell in love with the business. He made the pilgrimage to London in 1961 and worked as an account executive on Procter & Gamble, Kerrygold, Lyons teas and several Unilever accounts. Always a frustrated copywriter, he escaped into product development in 1969, met a man from IDV and his life changed forever. The author of “That s*it will never sell!” David also helped create Bailey's Irish Cream. During its time, it has sold billions of bottles across 160 countries with 220 million litres of fresh, Irish cream consumed annually. You can read more about these in David Gluckman's compelling autobiography – That Shit Will Never Sell – a book crammed with entertaining anecdotes drawn from over forty years of brand creation in and around the drinks business. In this podcast, we recount some of those tales and speak to David about the early days of his career in advertising and his advice to keep the faith and how to earn valuable buy-in when doubters pour scorn on your creativity. We also discuss when to push hard in a pitch and when to ease back and take a critique, why the best ideas are the most simple and obvious, and also his pride in helping create a beverage that is sold across 160 countries with more than 220 millions bottles consumed annually. 

It is the first of our three Faith Promise Sundays, and Pastor Afrika Mhlophe, author, speaker and coach from Port Elizabeth, joins us. His focus is on the task of reconciliation given to us by God.

Shots fired! We're with the amaXhosa under Maqoma and Sandile, and the British soldiers under Lieutenanat Colonel George Mackinnon, fighting on the steep cliffs of Boma Pass. When the firing began, one of the companies of 73rd Regiment had just entered the pass and it's Captain JC Gawler explained later about the confusion. Last episode we heard all about the long column of British troops strung out more than two kilometers up this pass, and how Mackinnon, along with the Xhosa police fighting alongside the British and the Coloured Cape Mountain Rifles had emerged at the top. Bugles were blasting off below, sounding the advance call, but the British troops were not sure what that meant - either run up the slopes, or turn to fight their attackers. What was even more bizarre in spite of the volleys going off and the sounds of Xhosa muskets echoing off the rocky cliffs, Mackinnon refused to believe that his column was being attacked. This was supposed to be a show of force said Governor Harry Smith, not a real attempt at arresting Sandile the Ngqika chief. Major John Jarvis Bisset managed to convince the lieutenant Colonel the Xhosa were in fact attacking — Mackinnon regarded the amaXhosa as savages who couldn't properly organise a fight of this sort. He'd also convinced himself that Maqoma and others who'd been hell bent on war were being ignored by the amaXhosa chiefs, a very bad miscalculation. His hesitation some say was actually caused by shock, then having to accept the truth. Only the very best commanders and leaders are able to quickly rally themselves in a time of crisis and I'm afraid Mackinnon was not one of those. Bisset was, however, and he appeared to take over matters to some extent. It was his duty he said to plunge back down the gorge to take command of the ragged column and Mackinnon agreed. But a quick word about Tiyo. He'd been the first black minister to be ordained overseas, and overseas happened to be Scotland. He'd married a Scots Woman, and been the first to translate an English classic into isiXhosa. And which classic? Pilgrims' Progresss. The firsts continue- his eldlest son was the first black doctor in the Cape, his second eldest son Johna Henderson Soga is revered as the first amaXhosa historian. Third son was a vet. All his sons were educated in Scotland. But that was in the future. Right now, Tiyo had made his way back to Keiskamma Hoek with his Scots bride, aged 21. As the lovebirds disembarked from their voyage in Port Elizabeth, a settler shouted they were “the shame of Scotland”.

On December 18, 1994, 27 year old Alison Botha was kidnapped outside her flat in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The horrors she endured at the hands of 2 men are unfathomable, but miraculously, she lived to tell the tale.

Join me in this Radio Vagabond podcast where I go on an epic road trip across beautiful South Africa. See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/164-journey-south-african-road-trip-from-pe-to-durban/

Join me in this Radio Vagabond podcast where I go on an epic road trip across beautiful South Africa.   See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/164-journey-south-african-road-trip-from-pe-to-durban/ 

Quentin est un photographe passionné et un globe-trotter accompli. D'abord en solo puis en duo et à présent en famille avec son bout'chou de 2 ans, il parcourt le monde et partage ses meilleurs conseils sur son blog depuis presque 10 ans.Il a choisi de nous raconter son plus beau voyage en famille, rien que ça !Nous nous envolons donc pour l'Afrique du Sud où ils ont séjourné 3 semaines : 1 semaine à Cape Town, qui a rejoint son top 10 des plus belles villes du monde, puis 2 semaines de road trip jusqu'à Port Elizabeth à la rencontre des baleines à De Hoop, des suricates à Oudtshoorn et des big seven dans le parc national Addo ! Oui oui seven, les big five plus les baleines et les grands requins blancs !!!Ce voyage est une telle dinguerie que je vous le propose en 2 épisodes.Allez, c'est parti pour la première partie du carnet de voyage de Quentin en Afrique du Sud !------------Retrouvez Quentin en ligneInstagram : @quentinlafon------------

Welcome to the sixth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa's Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are Sean Mendis, aviation consultant, and Tatenda Karuwa, journalist, Simple Flying: Together, we discussed: Air Peace to London Gatwick fastjet increasing the frequency of their Vic Falls - Kruger route ASKY AIRLINES restarting operations in Niger after ECOWAS lifted sanctions. RwandAir's suspension of their Mumbai route CemAir (Pty)Ltd's launch of Mala Mala from Johannesburg Uganda's intention to join SAATM South African Airways' decision to make Port Elizabeth a year-round service Ethiopian Airlines order of 20 x 777Xs The rumour mill... Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Airpeace launch to London Gatwick 12:06 Fastjet increasing Vic Falls Kruger frequency 27:50 ASKY restarts operations in Niger 33:03 RwandAir suspends Mumbai route 38:38 Indigo's Impact on India to East Africa Market 40:22 Cemair Launches Mala Mala from Johannesburg 42:02 Uganda's Intention to Join SAATM 46:44 SAA Makes Port Elizabeth a Year-Round Service 50:30 Ethiopian Airlines Orders 20 777Xs 56:15 Nigerian Government Instructs Foreign Airlines to Reduce Prices 57:12 Emirates' Potential Return to Nigeria 01:00:21 Uganda's Intention to Sign on to SAATM Connect with Tatenda here Connect with Sean here

This is episode 160 and we're breathing the spicy smells of the semi-desert, and taking in the exotic and wonderous scenary of the Richtersveld, Namaqualand, and the stunning area around south westn Free State in the 840s. Last episode we heard about the period 1840-1843 in the southern Caledon River valley, and how the Voortrekkers like Jan Mocke were flowing into land that Moshoeshoe of the BaSotho believed was his. That was setting up a classic situation where land was the core of the ension. A lot of what we're looking at today is centred on a town largely forgotten these days, Philippolis. If you drive along the N1 between Bloemfontein and Colesburg, turn off at Trompsburg and head south west along the R717 for around 45 kilometres. It's not far from the Orange River, and it's history is certainly chequered. It's also the home town of writer and intellectual Laurens van Der Post and former Springbok Rugby player Adriaan Strauss. On the 22nd October, 1842, the country beyond the Orange River to the north-east of the Cape Colony was proclaimed British Territory and the sphere of operations of the Cape British military garrison was considerably enlarged. The emigrant Boers based in this region reacted with anger, it was Adam Kok the second the Griqualand leader who had requested protection from the British because of the increased numbers of trekkers in his vicinity. Between 1826 when Kok arrived and the 1840, Kok had managed to get along with the Boers, but the Great Trek had changed everything. The London Missionary Society had founded Philippolis in 1823 as a mission station serving the local Griqua people, named after the man you heard about last episode, Dr John Philip, who was the superintendent of the Society from 1819 to 1849. Adam Kok II settled in Philippolis with his people in 1826 and became the protector of the mission station, on condition that he promised to protect the San against the aggression of the Boers. Kok was supposed to promote peace in the region, at least that was the brief from the London Missionary Society. Instead, carnage ensued as the Griqua used Philippolis as a base for a number of deadly commandos against the San people - virtually wiping them out in the area. Ironically, the Griqua worked with Boers to conduct their raids. This violated the agreement made between the London Missionary Society and Adam Kok II and eventually the San were driven out of the area. When the Voortrekkers began showing up nearby at Colesberg which was one of the main jumping off points of the Great Trek and tension grew between the trekkers and the Griqua. 1844 - like 2024 - was a leap year. And coming up was a momentous moment. In May 24 1844 the first electrical telegram was sent by Samuel Morse from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to the B&O Railroad "outer depot" in Baltimore, saying "What hath God wrought”. Considering that the telegram and later the radio led to television and then social media, perhaps we should all wonder What Hath God wrought. In June of 1844 the Young Men's Christian Association was formed, the YMCA, setting off a chain of events culminating in the song of the same name by the Village People. History is not all skop skiet and donder. Back on the dusty flatlands around Philippolis, Adam Kok and the Boers were blissfully unaware of the significance of all of these births and deaths across the Atlantic Ocean. Further south, in the Cape, the newly created road boards were hard at work as I mentioned, building new routes out of Cape Town, connecting the Colony to the most important port in the southern hemisphere. By this point, there were steamships operating between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, which oftened called in at Mossel Bay. Other ships began flocking in huge numbers to a bunch of islands off Namaqualand .. the Great Guano Rush had started at the end of 1843 and really got going in 1844. It was discovered that vast deposits of guano on uninhabited island.

Zolani Sigadi is the Mathematics Teacher at Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School inMotherwell township in Port Elizabeth, and he joins John to celebrate the school's placeon the list of the top 20 mathematics schools in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Bob Skinstad in a captivating conversation with Ettienne Brandt, an accomplished telecom executive who made the leap from the UK to the U.S., now spearheading Frontier Communications in Dallas, Texas. Ettienne shares his incredible journey – from humble beginnings in Port Elizabeth to managing a $10.5 billion P&L at BT and his current role building Gigabit America. Learn how Ettienne navigates the complexities of the U.S. telecom landscape, adapts his South African braai culture to Texas, and his unique insights into Africa's tech evolution. An inspiring blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom awaits!

**To book a disability coaching discovery call with Lois, go to https://www.loisstrachan.com/contact-lois/ In today's episode of Job Talk, Lois speaks with Winston Fani, South Africa's first qualified blind tour guide. We chat about Winston's early life in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the reason he moved to Cape Town (hint: it was to follow the love of his life), and his start in the tourism and hospitality field. Winston also shares a little about some of his tours, including a street art walking tour, and his forthcoming tours incorporating wine and diamonds – two of South Africa's big tourist attractions. To book for Winston's street art tour, contact AWOL Tours as below: Website: https://www.awoltours.co.za Mobile: +27 83 2346 428 Email: info@awoltours.co.za You can also find out more on the Cape Town Tourism website at https://www.capetown.travel/cape-town-tourism-unveils-first-of-its-kind-limitless-vision-of-inclusivity/#google_vignette Podcast Image description: Winston is sitting on a bench outdoors, wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and a patterned dark waistcoat. He's got his dark glasses on and he's got his hands crossed under his chin and over his cane Photo credit: Tania Robbertze. I'd love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.

Comedian, MC and voice over artist Mbulelo Msongelwa was born in Mdantsane, a township just outside East London. He grew up in the coastal town of Port Elizabeth, which is where, at the age of 27 he was bitten by the comedy bug. It bit him so hard he quit his then furniture shop job to pursue his dream. It was clear from the start that Mbu has a natural charm on stage that audiences quickly gravitate towards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest up on Spoken Label (Poetry / Author Podcast) from Capetown, South Africa features the wonderful Gavin Prinsloo. Gavin's Profile on Amazon advises he was “Born in Port Elizabeth in South Africa in 1968, I was raised in the beautiful coastal city of Cape Town receiving my schooling at Bergvliet High School in Cape Town, I matriculated in 1985. I was raised by a foster family from the age of four, as a result of our family fracturing, During the compulsory two years of military National Service, I joined the permanent force in the middle of 1987, attaining the rank of Sergeant. I served until 1995, then entered the private security industry, eventually the Logistics industry, and ended up owning a small logistics business in 2016. Suffice it to say, I was NOT a good businessman, and the company folded, as it was also heavily impacted by the worldwide pandemic, where, like so many worldwide, I lost my livelihood, my self-respect, and I think, my sanity. In December 2019, I was diagnosed as bipolar, and to be honest, I think that was the best thing that ever could have happened.I started writing as a catharsis, but eventually, it became a way of life for my everyday expression. I wrote about 1300 pieces from poetry to flash fiction during 2020 and 2021 and decided to publish them on Amazon. Reviews may be harsh as I am not an English expert, I tend to create viscerally, and in many genres. All I can really say as a writer is that if any piece of my writing touches you in any way, I have succeeded in some way of affecting someone's life. Writing has become my passion. I hope some of that passion reflects in my work if you should read any of my books. To date, I reside in Tableview, Cape Town.” His books can be bought on Amazon and he can be found on Tiktok (tiktok.com/@tiktoktok_35)  

Next February, seven students from St. Flannan's College in Ennis will travel to South Africa to volunteer at the Missionvale Care Center in Port Elizabeth. Located on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Missionvale is a township of an estimated 25,000 people. Like much of the African continent, Missionvale has been ravaged by disease, unemployment, and malnutrition. The students of St. Flannan's will help in different units in the care centre, carrying out the imperative daily tasks that have become necessities to everyday survival in Missionvale. For more on this, Alan was Alan was joined by Teacher Caoilfhinn McNelis along with TY students from St. Flannans on Monday's Morning Focus. Picture (c) Getty Images via Canva

Connacht continue their tour of South Africa on Saturday (25th November) when they battle The Bulls in the United Rigby Championship.  Pete Wilkins' team beat the Sharks 13-12 last week, and are seeking a fifth win in six outings this season.  At this week's Champions Cup launch in London, Galway Bay FM's William Davies chatted to new Bulls prop Khutha Mchunu. == Kick-off on Saturday is 3pm in Pretoria and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. ==  Having conquered Hollywoodbets Kings Park last week to earn their fifth win in South Africa, Connacht have now set their sights on becoming the first European challenger to corral the Vodacom Bulls at their Loftus Versfeld fortress. The tenacious Irish side overcame the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban, fighting to claim a 13-12 victory and punishing an error-prone performance from the winless hosts.  The result marked Connacht's fifth BKT URC victory in 10 matches in South Africa as they snapped a four-game slump in the Republic. "I think it's a massive win," said Connacht defence coach and former Wallabies forward Scott Fardy, who is well-acquainted with the challenges of playing in South Africa from his time with the Western Force and Brumbies. "Durban is a difficult place to come to after a long week of travel, distractions and lots of things," said the Australian. "It was great to win our opening game in South Africa, but for us that doesn't ease any pressure heading into Saturday against the Vodacom Bulls." Connacht's first-ever tour of South Africa came in December 2018, when they earned successive wins over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein (21-17) and Southern Kings (31-14) in Port Elizabeth. A return to the windy city in March 2020 saw Connacht claim a 29-19 win over the Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Connacht had to wait three more years to return to South Africa, but made it a memorable visit in April 2022, when they tamed the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg, with flyhalf Jack Carty slotting a 75th-minute penalty to earn a 33-30 win. Their latest victory in Durban has put Connacht among the more successful European teams when it comes to playing in South Africa, but their next mission is unenviable. Loftus Versfeld is historically a graveyard for visiting teams, but none more so than for the northern hemisphere sides in the BKT URC. Since the Vodacom Bulls beat Munster 29-14 in round 6 of the 2021-22 season, they have gone on a 13-game winning run at home against teams from the north. Most recently, Jake White's side put nine tries past Scarlets to earn a 63-12 victory in the opening round of the season. That was the third game in a row that the Vodacom Bulls scored more than 60 points against a European team, having thrashed Leinster (62-7) and Zebre (78-12) in the final two rounds of last season. It is a first match back on the Highveld for The Herd since mauling Scarlets in their season opener, a result that preceded a gruelling four-week tour to Europe that yielded two wins and two losses. Vodacom Bulls fullback Devon Williams has emphasised the threat posed by Connacht and expects the visitors to dig into their bag of tricks for the warm-weather clash. “When we are overseas they know how to target certain areas [of our game] and I think it's the same when they come here, it's going to be a bit of a dogfight,” Williams said. “There's certain areas of the game they can target to slow us down because the heat definitely plays a huge role here, and I definitely think they'll have something up their sleeves to change the game a little bit in their favour. But [the conditions] open up more opportunities to throw the ball around and if we can speed up the tempo, it'll be difficult for them to keep up in the heat and with the altitude." With temperatures expected to be hovering around 30 degrees when the match kicks off at 15.00 IRE & UK / 16.00 ITA / 17.00 SA, Connacht will have to find a way to keep cool heads if they are to extend their excellent record in the Republic and avoid being buried by the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Get ready for a linguistic adventure on Chilling With The Chaplins with our latest Sunday Funday episode, American Pronounces South Africa Name Changes. Watch as an American attempts to master the new names of South African cities and landmarks, diving into the culture and stories behind the transitions. From Ethekwini to Qonce, join us for a fun-filled exploration of South Africa's rich heritage through its name changes. American Pronounces South Africa Name Changes | Sunday Funday is not just entertaining – it's an enlightening glimpse into the nation's evolving identity.What Will You Learn:Ethekwini: What used to be Durban takes on a new Zulu-inspired identity.Tswane: The city formerly known as Pretoria embraces its historical roots.Gqeberha: Discover the significance behind Port Elizabeth's new name.Kariega: Uitenhage gets a name upgrade that resonates with local heritage.Qonce: The city once known as King Williamstown honors its original namesake.King Phalo Airport: East London Airport's new title pays tribute to regional history.Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport: Port Elizabeth Airport honors a historical leader.Gxarha: The scenic Morgan's Bay adopts a name as beautiful as its view.Nxuba: Unveiling the deeper meaning behind Cradock's new moniker.Khwenxurha: Mooiplaas's name change signifies more than just a new signpost.Qumrha River: Komga River flows under a new name rich in cultural significance.Tune in to American Pronounces South Africa Name Changes | Sunday Funday on Chilling With The Chaplins for laughs, learning, and a pronunciation challenge like no other. Don't forget to subscribe for more engaging content and drop a comment on how you'd fare with these name changes!Join our 6-Month Mentorship Boot Camp: Turn Your Idea Into Sustainable/Scalable Business From Scratch if you are an inspiring entrepreneur struggling to learn new ideas or stuck at a moment in your business and need to grow and scale your business. We got you! Join now HERE:

After a 1 year hiatus we're back to recording episodes every other week releasing every other Thursday! Reviving the podcast back up is Chanelle Rossouw all the way from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Chanelle carries a recognized and mature Ephesians 4 gifting and is on the trans local team that Anthem Church Partners with. On this episode we tackle the topic of the prophetic. What is the prophetic? What is a prophet? How do you grow in the prophetic? How do you steward the prophetic? As always leave a review and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nidhin-thomas5/support

In this NICHE series episode, I chat with Zane Stevens, a Director of Protea Financial. We delve into the challenges and opportunities that winemakers face when it comes to financial management and strategic decision-making.In this episode you'll hear:the value in having CFOs with a strategic backgroundwhy it's important to have standardized procedureshow to better understand your Cost of Production & PricingResources mentioned in this episode:Protea AcademyMeet Zane:Zane Stevens is a Director of Protea Financial. Prior to joining Protea, he was Financial Manager at Syntell, and subsidiaries, in Cape Town, South Africa. Syntell is a leading blue-chip company with revenue in excess of $38m that provides cutting edge technology-based services for Road Safety, Traffic Management and Revenue Collection. Before joining Syntell, Zane was a supervisor at KPMG in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, South Africa, where he led audit and financial and information technology advisory engagements.Working with a broad host of clients, from owner-managed entities to large listed multinational companies, Zane obtained extensive experience in various sectors including automotive; public sector; food, drink, and consumer products; retail; healthcare and agriculture.Zane is registered as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. He received an Honors Degree in Accounting from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, where he also completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting.Connect with Zane:

Today, we're joined by a very special guest, former Liverpool player and original Shankly, George Scott! George played for Liverpool for five years and played under the famous Reds manager Bill Shankly! After Liverpool, George went on to play for Aberdeen, Port Elizabeth and Tranmere Rover. He also released 'THE LOST SHANKLY BOY', a book detailing his career and time on Merseyside! #Liverpool #Podcast #ShanklyThank you for listening to the ‘The Room' Podcast hosted by Ritchie & Kev and brought to you by LFC Transfer Room! This show is bi-weekly and provides in depth interviews with football experts, former players and experts in their respected fields! If you are listening on any podcast site be sure to give us 5 stars and leave a review! It helps the podcast grow massively and reach more and more Reds! Thank you George for joining us today!https://twitter.com/lostshanklyboy1Check George's book 'THE LOST SHANKLY BOY' - https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/lost-shankly-boy

Brandon Butler and his cousin Derek Butler join Josh Lane in South Africa and recap Day One and Day Two of their hunting expedition.Topics Discussed: The trip into Port Elizabeth, standing in the Indian Ocean, how it feels to be an African hunter, the breakdown of each hunt, the diverse landscape, expectations v. reality, service oriented treatment, the surprisingly wide variety of activities South Africa has to offer, mystery bait bucket and more.For more info:Stompiesland SafarisStompiesland InstagramConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramSpecial thanks to:Living The Dream PropertiesHunting Works For MissouriSmithfly RaftsScenic Rivers TaxidermyEmail:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

This is episode 128 and the bell is tolling for Mzilikazi Khumalo of the amaNdebele. We'll also hear about the introduction of Maize by hunter-traders, and the relationship between Dingane and the Portuguese at Delagoa Bay. A compounding problem for Mzilikazi was how he'd treated the indigenous Sotho speaking people of the area north of the Vaal. He'd failed to assimilate them into his system of control completely, rather using some as Hole, who were basically domestic and community menials — servants. Others who were overcome by his warriors were assigned to villages of their own where they herded cattle for him under traditional chiefs but under surveillance of an Ndebele regiment and sometimes, one of his wives. There were those allowed more freedom to pursue their lives automously but paid a tribute. All of this meant that they weren't his allies, which also meant when the Boers rolled onto the veld, the Sotho viewed them Boers with antipathy, wary but not always as enemies. Mzilikazi had a community of 60 000 people — possibly 80 000 say historians, but only a tiny percentage of these were warriors, perhaps 4 000 in total at the apex of his power. Mzilikazi was, in a word, a despot. But a complicated despot. Mzilikazi demanded a strict adherence to Nguni and Khumalo traditions. Meanwhile, at Blesberg near Thaba ‘Nchu, the Voortrekkers had elected Piet Retief as the new governor and commandant general of the new Volksraad of April 1937. Potgieter had been replaced by Retief, but had no intention of relinquishing power. This is where the almost reverend Erasmus Smit enters our story once more. He met with Retief who told him that the following Sunday he would be formally inducted as the custodian of the Voortrekkers spiritual needs, he would become a full dominee. It would take place, said Retief, after Smit's sermon. So on the Sunday Smit duly delivered his sermon then waited for the commander to make the announcement. Instead, and to his horror, members of the Volk stood up and shouted objections to his appointment. The humiliation complete, Retief cancelled the inauguration and poor meneer Smit retired to his wagon to quaff a few brandies no doubt. Shattered and disappointed, he was visited by Retief that night who said that they would eventually have to announce him as dominee, because the Voortrekkers were still relying on the Wesleyan missionaries and the American missionary Reverend Daniel Lindley for their marriages, baptisms and funerals. And speaking of the English, they were indeed beginning to view Port Natal with more interest. While Cape Town and Port Elizabeth remained far more important, the hunter traders at Port Natal nagged the governor to consider annexing Natal as a new colony. Their overriding motives were economic and traded hides, furs, Ivory, tallow, horns and plant oil and these folks were linked directly to the British financiers who put up the money for their exploration and their exploits. These hunter traders were the first external group or class of individuals to respond to economic opportunities and the political risks that lay in exploiting the natural wealth of Natal and Zululand. Most of the hunter-traders like Henry Francis Fynn had gone to far as to marry into Zulu society so valuable was this opportunity.

Subscriber-only episodeOn December 18th, 1994, Alison Botha lived in what was known as the "friendly city" of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. After a fun day at the beach with friends, she was approached by a man who picked up an accomplice and the pair began to have their way with her. She was abducted, raped, stabbed, and disemboweled but lived to put them behind bars and tell her story. She went on to become a professional speaker and an advocate for rape victims. Unfortunately, last week her attackers were released. You can help her by listening to her story and signing the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/dojcd-za-stop-parole-for-frans-du-toit-and-theuns-kruger-allison-botha-was-brutally-attacked-and-left-with-a-slit-throat-whatdoesalifesentencemean-justiceforalison?source_location=topic_pageThanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook.

Depois de uma noite com os amigos e de dar carona para uma de suas amigas em Port Elizabeth, na África do Sul, Alison Botha volta para casa e percebe que alguém estacionou na vaga que pertencia ao seu apartamento. Antes mesmo de sair do carro, um homem entra e pede para que ela vá para o banco do passageiro, mudando o curso de sua noite.  Este episódio possui conteúdo sensível, gráfico e sobre violência, principalmente contra a mulher. Leve em consideração antes de dar o play. Nesta temporada Jey Carrillo apresenta uma nova temática para o Criminologia, destacando a voz de quem sempre deveríamos ouvir.  Este podcast é uma produção de Paratopia Podcast & Storytelling. Ficha Técnica: Idealização, pesquisa e pauta: Jey Carrillo Revisão: Andrei Fernandes, Ira Croft e Ananda Mida Arte visual: Zé Neto Design Edição: Helly Antunes Trilha original e direção de áudio: Murilo Lourenço Direção geral: Ira Croft

Depois de uma noite com os amigos e de dar carona para uma de suas amigas em Port Elizabeth, na África do Sul, Alison Botha volta para casa e percebe que alguém estacionou na vaga que pertencia ao seu apartamento. Antes mesmo de sair do carro, um homem entra e pede para que ela vá para o banco do passageiro, mudando o curso de sua noite.  Este episódio possui conteúdo sensível, gráfico e sobre violência, principalmente contra a mulher. Leve em consideração antes de dar o play. Nesta temporada Jey Carrillo apresenta uma nova temática para o Criminologia, destacando a voz de quem sempre deveríamos ouvir.  Este podcast é uma produção de Paratopia Podcast & Storytelling.

In December of 1994 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 27 year old Alison Botha thought she was being carjacked.  It turned into a literal fight for her life.  Her attackers, Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, would rape her, disembowel her, and nearly decapitate her before leaving her for dead in a ditch on the outskirts of town.  Alison had no intentions of dying that night, or letting them get away with what they had done to her.  Against all odds, Alison survived and saw that her attackers were sent to jail.Sources for this episode:Wikipedia - GqeberhaMedium - Raped, Disemboweled & Nearly Decapitated: The. Remarkable Survival Story of Alison BothaVocal.Media - The Amazing Survival of Alison Botha (Case of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger)All That's Interesting - How Alison Botha Survived A Brutal Attack By The 'Ripper Rapists'IMDb - AlisonI Have Life: Alison's Journey as told to Marianne ThammSupport the show

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season episode that delves into a profoundly compelling story from South Africa.As told by my guest Lorraine Purdon, the case of Alison Botha is not a murder story. Instead, it's an awe-inspiring account of survival.I feel compelled to issue a severe content warning for this episode because it contains alarming and graphic elements. I have no problem admitting that I was uncomfortable hearing some aspects of the raw and brutal nature of what happened to Alison.Nevertheless, I believe it is crucial to shine a light on it as it showcases the remarkable strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors.In December 1994, Alison was abducted in the city of Gqeberha, known as Port Elizabeth at the time, and subjected to a brutal assault by two men that seemed destined to end in tragedy. Left for dead in a remote location, she faced insurmountable odds against survival.Lorraine recounts Alison's incredible escape, her fight for justice and her unwavering dedication to empowering violence survivors.***If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or rape, dedicated helplines are available to provide guidance, resources, and a listening ear to survivors. Here are some UK-based helplines that specialize in supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault:Rape Crisis England & Wales | 0808 500 2222 | rapecrisis.org.ukRape Crisis Scotland | 08088 010 302 | rapecrisisscotland.org.ukRape Crisis Northern Ireland | 0800 0246 991 | rapecrisisni.org.ukThe Survivors Trust | 08088 010 818 | thesurvivorstrust.orgSurvivorsUK | 02035983898 | survivorsuk.orgFor all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣britishmurders.com⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season episode that delves into a profoundly compelling story from South Africa. As told by my guest Lorraine Purdon, the case of Alison Botha is not a murder story. Instead, it's an awe-inspiring account of survival. I feel compelled to issue a severe content warning for this episode because it contains alarming and graphic elements. I have no problem admitting that I was uncomfortable hearing some aspects of the raw and brutal nature of what happened to Alison. Nevertheless, I believe it is crucial to shine a light on it as it showcases the remarkable strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors. In December 1994, Alison was abducted in the city of Gqeberha, known as Port Elizabeth at the time, and subjected to a brutal assault by two men that seemed destined to end in tragedy. Left for dead in a remote location, she faced insurmountable odds against survival. Lorraine recounts Alison's incredible escape, her fight for justice and her unwavering dedication to empowering violence survivors. ***If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or rape, dedicated helplines are available to provide guidance, resources, and a listening ear to survivors. Here are some UK-based helplines that specialize in supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault: Rape Crisis England & Wales | 0808 500 2222 | rapecrisis.org.uk Rape Crisis Scotland | 08088 010 302 | rapecrisisscotland.org.uk Rape Crisis Northern Ireland | 0800 0246 991 | rapecrisisni.org.uk The Survivors Trust | 08088 010 818 | thesurvivorstrust.org SurvivorsUK | 02035983898 | survivorsuk.org For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilana, who is the author of the book, Saving My Sons, will be joined by her husband Martin and her son Eli. The Gerschlowitz family from Johannesburg South Africa, came face to face with autism twice. Today their oldest son David, is an adult with autism and Ilana tells us more about his day-to-day activities, functioning and level of independence. Autism struck a second time, threatening their youngest son's future, but they never gave up and today 10 year old Aaron is indistinguishable from his peers. After 4 years of an ABA program 7 hours a day, Aaron achieved best outcomes. Ilana will share valuable advice and insight on ABA, the role of nutrition and biomedical intervention. Martin reflects on their journey, from a Dad's perspective and offers practical advice on how to tackle a diagnosis of autism. 18 year old Eli, who is their middle son, is a sibling to a profoundly autistic brother with autism. He shares his take on autism and advice to other siblings. Their message is one of hope and inspiration! https://www.instagram.com/autism_now_what/  Facebook: Autism:Now What? https://www.facebook.com/groups/565501314373978/ Website: www.thestaracademy.co.za   Ilana Gerschlowitz lives in Johannesburg South Africa with her husband and three children. After her eldest son was diagnosed with autism, 18 years ago, she abandoned her law career and immersed herself in research to find solutions. In 2009, she hosted the landmark Challenging Children Conference in South Africa, which provided a platform for the presentation of the latest treatments and developments in autism including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Thereafter, she founded The Star Academy which provides ABA programs to children with autism or a related disorder not only in South Africa but also in Africa. She is also the Founding Director of Catch Up Kids, which helps children overcome learning challenges. Ilana is the recipient of many awards for her work in education and has been a guest speaker at international conferences. She hosts a podcast, Autism: Now What? and her book Saving My Sons – A Journey with Autism was published in 2019. Martin Gerschlowitz's impact and contribution to autism in South Africa has been life changing not only for his own family but also for other families in Africa as he has helped to establish and run The Star Academy which provides ABA programs to children with autism on the African Continent. As a little boy he grew up on the friendly streets of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. He completed High School in 1990 and enrolled at The University of the Witwatersrand, to become a chartered accountant. Martin is a successful businessman and his voice and wisdom on autism is weaved throughout the book: Saving My Sons – A Journey With Autism, where he shares an account of his experience having come face to face with autism twice.  Eli Gerschlowitz is 18 years old, brother to David with autism and a first-year medical student at the University of Cape Town. He achieved 9 distinctions in his final year of High School and was on the South African Independent Examination Board's commendable list for academic achievement in his country. Eli was born into a family where autism was high on the agenda. He is determined to qualify as a doctor specialising in biomedical treatments for autism. He is passionate about emergency medicine but also wants to publish research on autism treatments after he qualifies from medical school.

The Sixth frontier war was ablaze and now Harry Smith was in Grahamstown rearranging the military furniture. He wasn't there for long. As a man of action he was determined to chase down the amaXhosa who had begun to retire back east across the Fish River by the end of the first week of January 1835, driving thousands of cattle, sheep and horses before them. The dithering Colonel Somerset was busy trying to secure the road between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth, and by the end of the first week of January a separate force of 400 armed volunteers had raided Thyali's Great Place and torched the entire homestead. Way beyond the Kei River, Hintsa glowered as he received reports of his amaXhosa chiefs and their successes against the settlers. For some time he had hesitated in taking up arms against the British and the trekboers who were inexorably moving towards him, but it was now time to make a choice. Hintsa had tried his best to stay out of the encroaching settler cross hairs - telling the British since they'd taken control of the Cape in the early 1800s that he wanted to be friends. He remained neutral during the quarrels between the Rharhabe Xhosa and the British, he'd stopped the Xhosa youngsters fighting against the British in 1819, only to see Nxele the Wardoctor attack Grahamstown. But he'd known for some time that the menace was approaching, land was the treasure and the approaching settlers wanted his land. Things weren't a simple matter however - remember that he had hated Nqgika the Rharhabe regent and that had fractured a Xhosa response to the colonial expansion. But Now Nqgika was dead and Hintsa's chiefs were calling for him to get more involved in this Frontier War. ON the other side, Harry Smith's Peninsular buddy, Major William Cox of the 75 Regiment was leading the charge towards him. Hintsa was told of the destruction wrought on Thyali's Great Place, his fortress had been torched. Kraals had been burned to within a mile of the missionaries station run by another William, a Chalmers this time. If you recall last episode, Chalmers had written letters in support of Maqoma and Thyali offering peace terms. These were promptly rejected by Harry Smith. This put the missionaries in a rather invidious position, they were now more associated with the colonial government than ever. When Chalmers worked up the courage and approached Maqoma with Harry Smith's rejection of his peace plan, open hostility was the response. Thyali moved further into the Amatolas after his Great Place was torched, and Chalmers tried to get another message to the amaXhosa chief in what he described as the “lurking place”. Meanwhile, the amaXhosa wave that had washed across the frontier lost momentum. The energy sapping last three weeks had been driven by frustration and anger that had boiled over in the years of ignominy, and like all wars driven by revenge, when the emotion is sapped, the morale tends to wither. At first, Harry Smith was to counter attack in the classic tradition - trying to entice his enemy out of their lair, then defeating their army in one large scale full frontal battle. Smith planned open ground fighting making the warriors emerge from their mountain and thick bush retreats. But the amaXhosa had learned a thing or two about fighting the British and they weren't going to be sucker punched like this.

Port Natal was steeped in fear and loathing in late 1828 follow in Shaka's assassination on the 24th September 1828 which had thrown the traders into a panic. They anticipated that Shaka's death would lead to a civil war, and that they'd be targeted in the coming political storm. Most fled their homesteads and clambered aboard the schooner Elizabeth and Susan to depart for Algoa Bay. On the 28th September, word was sent by Shaka's murderers, his brothers Dingane and Mhlangana, that the traders were assured of friendship and protection - and Dingane in particular had asked them not to leave. However, the traders had seen what happened when the Zulu fought over succession, and understood the power of the regiments so they let caution eclipse valour and most sailed away on the Elizabeth and Susan on December 1st. They returned to Port Elizabeth, but not before Dingane's messenger arrived - both he and Mhlangana sought the support of Cape officials and with that ringing in his ears, Francis Farewell scarpered. Meanwhile Shaka's Bhalule imp was still away on campaign, so the abantwana wanted to avoid more conflict with the amaMpondo, the Bhaca, and other neighbours. If the colonists left, and without their powerful army, perhaps these other smaller nations would try and seize cattle or attack the outlying Zulu homesteads. Before he was murdered, Shaka had been raising an entirely new regiment of youths called the iziNyosi the bees - and Dingane and Mhlangana added weight to this young ibutho by forming another called uHlomendlini, the Home Guard. Dingane and Mhlangana began to circle each other like angry lions, mistrust and antagonism developing literally by the day. It had been all very well in killing Shaka, a bit like the moment Caesar was stabbed. Now what? Who is numero uno, and who isn't? At first, they worked in concert, sending a joint force of the uHlomendlini and iziNyosi under Mbopha's tight command to deal with Nandi's other son and Shaka's half brother - Ngwadi kaNgendeyana. It was in late November when this dispute was brought before the royal house and the nobles of the realm. The main interrogator was Ngqengelele kaMvulana, Shaka's protege who'd been appointed induna of the Buthelezi people. Sitting near Ngqengelele was Noncoba, Shaka's half-sister - Nandi's daughter. Also present, and apparently the person who took control, was aunty Mnkabayi - Nandi's sister. It is said by the oral storytellers that despite all these powerful men hanging about, it was Mnkabayi who really ran the show. It must have been quite a sight on that day because Mnkabayi arrived at this most symbolic of Zulu gatherings dressed as a man.

Port Natal was steeped in fear and loathing in late 1828 follow in Shaka's assassination on the 24th September 1828 which had thrown the traders into a panic. They anticipated that Shaka's death would lead to a civil war, and that they'd be targeted in the coming political storm. Most fled their homesteads and clambered aboard the schooner Elizabeth and Susan to depart for Algoa Bay. On the 28th September, word was sent by Shaka's murderers, his brothers Dingane and Mhlangana, that the traders were assured of friendship and protection - and Dingane in particular had asked them not to leave. However, the traders had seen what happened when the Zulu fought over succession, and understood the power of the regiments so they let caution eclipse valour and most sailed away on the Elizabeth and Susan on December 1st. They returned to Port Elizabeth, but not before Dingane's messenger arrived - both he and Mhlangana sought the support of Cape officials and with that ringing in his ears, Francis Farewell scarpered. Meanwhile Shaka's Bhalule imp was still away on campaign, so the abantwana wanted to avoid more conflict with the amaMpondo, the Bhaca, and other neighbours. If the colonists left, and without their powerful army, perhaps these other smaller nations would try and seize cattle or attack the outlying Zulu homesteads. Before he was murdered, Shaka had been raising an entirely new regiment of youths called the iziNyosi the bees - and Dingane and Mhlangana added weight to this young ibutho by forming another called uHlomendlini, the Home Guard. Dingane and Mhlangana began to circle each other like angry lions, mistrust and antagonism developing literally by the day. It had been all very well in killing Shaka, a bit like the moment Caesar was stabbed. Now what? Who is numero uno, and who isn't? At first, they worked in concert, sending a joint force of the uHlomendlini and iziNyosi under Mbopha's tight command to deal with Nandi's other son and Shaka's half brother - Ngwadi kaNgendeyana. It was in late November when this dispute was brought before the royal house and the nobles of the realm. The main interrogator was Ngqengelele kaMvulana, Shaka's protege who'd been appointed induna of the Buthelezi people. Sitting near Ngqengelele was Noncoba, Shaka's half-sister - Nandi's daughter. Also present, and apparently the person who took control, was aunty Mnkabayi - Nandi's sister. It is said by the oral storytellers that despite all these powerful men hanging about, it was Mnkabayi who really ran the show. It must have been quite a sight on that day because Mnkabayi arrived at this most symbolic of Zulu gatherings dressed as a man.

Bringing the World to the Masses Today we're speaking to the man behind the YouTube channel "Geography Now". It's a fun and informative destination for anyone interested in learning about the countries and territories of the world. The channel has a large and dedicated following with over 3 million subscribers and 400 million views. Each episode of "Geography Now" focuses on a specific country, providing an in-depth look at its culture, history, geography, and relationship with other countries. Paul Barbado aka Barbs started with Afghanistan and is getting closer to the last country, Zimbabwe. Making Geography Fun and Accessible for All Its approachable and entertaining style sets "Geography Now" apart from other educational channels. Paul's enthusiasm for his subject is infectious, and he presents complex information in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand. His use of humour and pop culture references adds an element of fun to the learning experience, making it a hit with viewers of all ages. In addition to its main series, "Geography Now" also offers bonus episodes on various topics, such as the geography of food, flags, or the history of cartography. These episodes provide a deeper look at specific aspects of geography and allow Paul and his team to delve into more specialized subjects. Overall, "Geography Now" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about the diverse and fascinating countries of the world. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or just someone with a love of geography, this channel has something to offer. The future for Paul Barbado Paul is getting closer to the last country, Zimbabwe, and he says that once he's there, he wants to travel and see the world. “Honestly, I want to take a break. I've been talking about the world for about eight years, and it's probably going to be nine or ten years by the time I'm done. Yeah, I want to take a break and see it. I've been talking about the world for so long; it's about time to go out and actually see it. He also says that he wants to do travel videos from his trips. And I do believe that he's already kind of doing it. He started doing episodes that he calls “GEO GO”, and since I met him, he actually did one from Armenia. These are also incredible. Email from a listener I have received an email from Spanish Berte, who wanted to let me know that my episodes from Cape Town and The Garden Route inspired her and her boyfriend. She writes: Hi Palle,  Don't ask how we found your podcast, but we did "just in time" as we (my boyfriend and me) are "finishing" a two-month Cape Town stay (working and exploring the city and surroundings) with three days on Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and back.  Just letting you know that I LOVE your podcast as it was just a "copy-paste" of your trip of tons of moments that we lived in the last 2,5 months.  I would be more than excited to hear from you.  Have a good one,  Cheers,  Berte Thanks, Berte. I'm glad to hear from you and super-stoked that you were inspired. If you also want to drop me a line, please do. Go to theradiovagabond.com/contact and see how. Next Episode from Armenia We have one more interview episode from Armenia coming up in a few days. That one is with a remarkable traveller. And I don't think I'm offending any of my other guests by saying that I've saved the best for last. In fact, I'm sure they'd all agree. Tony Giles is very well-travelled – he'd been to 128 UN Nations when I met him in October, but that's not what makes him unique. He's 100% blind and 80% deaf on both ears. But that doesn't stop him from seeing the world, travelling solo. Hear why he does that and how it's possible. You will be blown away. My name is Palle Bo. See you.

With the defeat of the Ndwandwe Shaka had moved to KwaDukuza near the Mvoti River, about 80km from Port Natal – a day and a half's journey – or two if you were taking it fairly easy. It was a large ikhanda, containing about 1500 huts and accommodating around 3000 amabuthu warriors. The isigodlo where his women lived was vast, built on elevated ground overlooking the entire ikhanda it was 360 meters long and 35 meters wide and housed probably 200 women in about fifty huts. Each hut was of large and kept extremely neat and tidy as was the wont of the women of the king. They were arranged around a series of enclosures of different shapes, oval, circular, triangular – the floors hardened earth and compressed cow dung which turns a kind of dark green and smell's fresh which is kind of hard for people to believe who've never lived in a home comprised of this material. The reason why it was so hard was the earth was from anthills squeezed together with dung – then dried and polished to a glass like consistency that shines like a mirror. It feels like marble, cool to the touch in the shade away from the blazing Zululand sun. It sets as hard as concrete. Shaka knew that the white traders at Port Natal offered him a form of protection and they represented a form of the future, as contradictory as this sounds to us today. He moved away from the north, away from where the Ndwandwe had predated, away from the Portuguese centre of Delagoa Bay, and closer to Grahamstown, which he knew about, also Port Elizabeth which had been described to him, and Cape Town which had been featuring in Zulu stories for some time. Along the Thukela, a few kilometers north of Mvoti, lived the Cele, and his favourite induna Magaye kaDibandlela. But something was bothering this Zulu king – it was the ongoing feud between the traders, King and Farewell which I mentioned last podcast. James King was also showing signs of illness. Farewell and King had by now become part of Shaka's chiefdoms, he allowed them to develop their own herds, along with Ogle, and Fynn. This was how it was in Shaka's time. He wanted to send a delegation of his induna to visit the British in the Cape and to discuss future ties.The timing, however, wasn't great. That's because it was only a few weeks after they were told of this diplomatic mission that Shaka's mother Nandi died. This changed everything. She had been managing the zulu king's domestic arrangements and was central in his life. She passed away in October 1827, although some report it was August – at eMkhindini umuzi which is part of the kwaBulawayo group of umuzi near Eshowe. It's about five kilometers from the main homestead. Still, the important fact is not the exact spot, the what happened afterwards. Nandi was of the Langeni people, and the descendents have many stories of what he did afterwards. So too do the traders like Fynn and the youngers, Nathanial Isaacs. Each appears to try to outdo the other in the stories of murder and mayhem.

With the defeat of the Ndwandwe Shaka had moved to KwaDukuza near the Mvoti River, about 80km from Port Natal – a day and a half's journey – or two if you were taking it fairly easy. It was a large ikhanda, containing about 1500 huts and accommodating around 3000 amabuthu warriors. The isigodlo where his women lived was vast, built on elevated ground overlooking the entire ikhanda it was 360 meters long and 35 meters wide and housed probably 200 women in about fifty huts. Each hut was of large and kept extremely neat and tidy as was the wont of the women of the king. They were arranged around a series of enclosures of different shapes, oval, circular, triangular – the floors hardened earth and compressed cow dung which turns a kind of dark green and smell's fresh which is kind of hard for people to believe who've never lived in a home comprised of this material. The reason why it was so hard was the earth was from anthills squeezed together with dung – then dried and polished to a glass like consistency that shines like a mirror. It feels like marble, cool to the touch in the shade away from the blazing Zululand sun. It sets as hard as concrete. Shaka knew that the white traders at Port Natal offered him a form of protection and they represented a form of the future, as contradictory as this sounds to us today. He moved away from the north, away from where the Ndwandwe had predated, away from the Portuguese centre of Delagoa Bay, and closer to Grahamstown, which he knew about, also Port Elizabeth which had been described to him, and Cape Town which had been featuring in Zulu stories for some time. Along the Thukela, a few kilometers north of Mvoti, lived the Cele, and his favourite induna Magaye kaDibandlela. But something was bothering this Zulu king – it was the ongoing feud between the traders, King and Farewell which I mentioned last podcast. James King was also showing signs of illness. Farewell and King had by now become part of Shaka's chiefdoms, he allowed them to develop their own herds, along with Ogle, and Fynn. This was how it was in Shaka's time. He wanted to send a delegation of his induna to visit the British in the Cape and to discuss future ties.The timing, however, wasn't great. That's because it was only a few weeks after they were told of this diplomatic mission that Shaka's mother Nandi died. This changed everything. She had been managing the zulu king's domestic arrangements and was central in his life. She passed away in October 1827, although some report it was August – at eMkhindini umuzi which is part of the kwaBulawayo group of umuzi near Eshowe. It's about five kilometers from the main homestead. Still, the important fact is not the exact spot, the what happened afterwards. Nandi was of the Langeni people, and the descendents have many stories of what he did afterwards. So too do the traders like Fynn and the youngers, Nathanial Isaacs. Each appears to try to outdo the other in the stories of murder and mayhem.