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The History Channel Africa

The History Channel Africa

By: The History Channel Africa
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Immerse yourself in history through a series of moments where well-known South Africans share some of their defining experiences.2026 The History Channel Africa Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Mzansi Unpacked EP5: Themba Robin Unpacks the Tokoloshe (and Pinky Pinky)

    Mzansi Unpacked EP5: Themba Robin Unpacks the Tokoloshe (and Pinky Pinky)
    30 Oct 2026
    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.
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    14 min
  • Mzansi Unpacked EP4: Nick Hamman on Kota, Bunny Chow and the Story Behind SA Food

    Mzansi Unpacked EP4: Nick Hamman on Kota, Bunny Chow and the Story Behind SA Food
    23 Oct 2026
    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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    14 min
  • Mzansi Unpacked Ep 4 Trailer: Nick Hamman

    Mzansi Unpacked Ep 4 Trailer: Nick Hamman
    22 Oct 2026
    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.
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    1 min
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