Unearthing Africa's rich history, one story at a time.
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The Great de Wet Hunt: Part One
By the winter of 1900, the British Empire had taken the Boer capitals and declared the war all but won. Then one man on a horse made a mockery of it.
Christiaan de Wet was a farmer with no formal military training and an absolute refusal to lose. This episode follows the run of raids that turned him into the most wanted man in South Africa — the guns seized at Sanna's Post, the supply depot torched at Roodewal, the audacious escape from a tightening ring of fifty thousand troops. It ends on a moonlit baboon track, de Wet leading his commando up a rock face the British swore no army could climb, slipping the trap one more time.
This is the story of a man who could not lose, in a war that was already lost.
More Than a Story
Join us as we uncover the hidden, untold, and unforgettable stories that have shaped the African continent. Tales of adventure, transformation, conflict and wonder.
Through immersive story-based podcasts, we bring history and heritage to life in ways that connect, inspire and endure.
Each episode we explore a singular narrative - sometimes legendary, often overlooked but always rooted in the people and places that define Africa's past and present.
From shipwrecks and survival to frontier encounters and cultural crossroads, our stories go deeper than names and dates. They're lived adventures, layered histories, and journeys of discovery.
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This is more than storytelling.
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This is More Than A Story.
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African women & leadership
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Sport & music
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Youth, reclamation & the future
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At More Than A Story, our mission is to bring light to the powerful, often overlooked African stories that have shaped our continent and its people. Through storytelling, we aim to inspire, educate, and connect listeners across Africa and beyond, reminding us of our shared history, strength, and potential.
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