Unearthing Africa's rich history, one story at a time.
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The Great de Wet Hunt: Part Two
The British have tried trains, blockhouses and fifty thousand men. De Wet is still free, and he is still winning.
Part Two follows him through Bothaville and Dewetsdorp, then into the Free State as the British burn it farm by farm. They squeeze him between the Caledon and the Orange rivers and set the same trap at Springhaansnek twice. Twice he finds the gap. At Groenkop he gambles again. The British answer with the drives, long lines of men sweeping the veld, and the net finally begins to close.
Then comes Vereeniging, where the man who never lost a fight has to sit down and decide whether to sign away the war.
This is the story of a man who could not lose, in a war that was losing anyway. It is also about the people who paid for his victories, and whose names the record mostly forgot.
South African Podcast Award Finalist
A little over a year ago I sat down at a desk in our spare room, blankets nailed to the walls for sound dampening, and started recording in between hadeda and toddler cries. I had no real plan beyond a stack of stories I couldn't stop thinking about. Some episodes took months of reading for 40 minutes of audio. Some got re-recorded because the neighbours dog had opinions. This week More Than A Story was named as a finalist in four categories for the SA Podcast Awards.
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- Best writing
- Best original score or music use
- Best history
- Best independent podcast
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To everyone that has listened, shared an episode, or sent me a message saying "I never knew that", thank you.
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You're the reason the blankets are still on the walls.
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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Have an epic personal tale you want to share?
Africa is rich with untold stories - epic, personal, and powerful. If you have or know a story that deserves to be heard, we’d love to hear from you. Share it with us, you might just hear it on the show.​​
Key themes include:
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Resistance & resilience
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Migration & movement
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Conservation & bush tales
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Knowledge systems & innovation
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Colonialism & its aftermath
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African women & leadership
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Trade, wealth & civilisations
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Cultural identity & unity
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Sport & music
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Spirituality & belief systems
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Youth, reclamation & the future
Our Mission
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.
Your support helps us uncover these stories, produce high-quality episodes, and reach wider audiences. With your help, we can continue building a platform that celebrates African voices and unites communities through the power of story.
If you believe in what we’re doing, please consider supporting the show. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our vision.
Thank you for helping us tell Africa’s story, together.