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Celebrate Southern Africa

85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago -

Celebrating Southern Africans around the world, their roots, lessons they have learned about life and business, and how they bring Southern Africa into their lives, wherever they are.

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Celebrate Connected Therapies with Taryn Jacoby

February 06, 2021 11:23 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Taryn Jacoby of Connected Therapies has a range of therapies that she draws from when she coached 1-2-1 and in workshop settings. Self-care is a priority for Taryn and something we all need to be more focused on during these difficult times.

Celebrate Virtual Working with June Whiteman

January 30, 2021 12:03 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MB

June Whiteman has made her home on the Isle of Man. Having worked in a range of different job - from a shoe factory to cermics - June is now working virtually supporting small business with admin and diary management. June chats about life on the Isle of Man and shares her joy in island life.  Virtually There

Celebrate Rusks with Rene Everett

January 23, 2021 13:16 - 12 minutes - 12.7 MB

Rene Everett finds joy in the kitchen and it is around the dining room table that memories are made. Rene's 'Tyd vir Beskuit' book is a celebration of memories, South African culture and a collection of her own, passed down and adpated rusk recipes.  Get your physical book or pdf on her Simply Renew website And find our more about her amazing sister Karen van der Poll on her Coffee with Karen Facebook Page

Celebrate Play & Story with Rory Berry

January 16, 2021 09:51 - 39 minutes - 34.4 MB

Rory is passionate about story and play.  You will hear his energy as he chats about the value they both play in our lives and in our businesses. You can join his community, get regular email inspiration to enhance your life and some brilliant content on his website: https://www.roaringberry.com/

Celebrate Bolga Baskets with Nako Creative World

January 09, 2021 13:05 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MB

When Nako's son was diagnosed with Autism, she became aware of the lack of support for families in her homecountry of Ghana also living with autism. Her business imports Bolga Baskets from Ghana and some of her profits are fed back into Ghana to help families with autistic children. You can support Nako and the work she does for autism on her Nako Creative World Etsy Store  

Celebrate Nako Creative World

January 09, 2021 13:05 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MB

When Nako's son was diagnosed with Autism, she became aware of the lack of support for families in her homecountry of Ghana also living with autism. Her business imports Bolga Baskets from Ghana and some of her profits are fed back into Ghana to help families with autistic children. You can support Nako and the work she does for autism on her Nako Creative World Etsy Store  

Celebrate Claire Shepherd

January 05, 2021 18:54 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

The dynamic Durbanite Claire Shepherd chats about her 3 businesses: Zuza Trading which sells crafts from South Africa and Mandela Tea (where you can find all the products mentioned in the podcast episode) Zuza Recycling the brilliant recycling social enterprise Ouse Bridge Guest House in the Lake District 

Celebrate African Craft & Recycling with Claire Shepherd

January 05, 2021 18:54 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

The dynamic Durbanite Claire Shepherd chats about her 3 businesses: Zuza Trading which sells crafts from South Africa and Mandela Tea (where you can find all the products mentioned in the podcast episode) Zuza Recycling the brilliant recycling social enterprise Ouse Bridge Guest House in the Lake District 

Celebrate EMF Protection with Lena Thompson

January 02, 2021 12:51 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Lena is passionate about helping people around the world protect themselves against the Electro Magnetic Field (EMF). For more information, connect with Lena on her website and her  Facebook Page

Celebrate Lena Thompson

January 02, 2021 12:51 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Lena is passionate about helping people around the world protect themselves against the Electro Magnetic Field (EMF). For more information, connect with Lena on her website and her  Facebook Page

My African Dream with Claire Whatley of GAGA UK

August 16, 2020 15:36 - 30 minutes - 25.9 MB

Claire's heart is firmly in Africa after spending her formative years in Southern Africa. She is now Director of GAGA - Goodwill & Growth for Africa and working across Africa in education and health projects.

Celebrate Pinotage with Gerhard Perold

August 02, 2020 12:34 - 25 minutes - 21.8 MB

Gerhard Perold of the Perold Wine Cellar is a champion of the South African wine industry.  His DNA is dripping with wine and his heritage is deeply embedded in the history of the country and the legend that is Pinotage.

My African Dream with Gerhard Perold

August 02, 2020 12:34 - 25 minutes - 21.8 MB

Gerhard Perold of the Perold Wine Cellar is a champion of the South African wine industry.  His DNA is dripping with wine and his heritage is deeply embedded in the history of the country and the legend that is Pinotage.

Corona Diaries Part Three

June 14, 2020 06:10 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MB

Some insights about the Corona Pandemic from Southern Africans around the world - sharing their experiences are Michelle Murgatroyd in Johannesburg and Ian Houston in Tzaneen, Heinrich (Rick) Louw in Manchester, Moya Stewart in Hertford and Sandy Taylor in Perth.

Corona Diaries Part Two

June 06, 2020 10:37 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MB

In this episode Southern Africans in the UK and SA share their Corona Virus insights.  We hear from Mandy Whyman, Kim Foster and Tania Verdonk (of Spirus Marketing) in the UK, Jackie Booth in Joburg and an update from Ian Houston in Tzaneen. 

Corona Diaries Part One

May 27, 2020 13:48 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode, Southern Africans in the UK and SA share their Corona Virus insights.  We hear from Claire Shepherd in the Lake District in the UK, Gerald Goosen in Krugersdorp, Deon Newbronner in London, Karin Petersen in Potch, June Whiteman in the Isle of Man and Ian Houston in Tzaneen. 

Celebrate the Tamarisk Tree with Annalie Kleinloog

May 24, 2020 13:34 - 11 minutes - 11.7 MB

From the misty Midlands in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, Annelie Kleinloog writes of a hiking encounter in the Fish River Canyon.  Visit Annelie's blog Wandering and Wondering Journeys for more of her wonderful tales and travels

Celebrate HomeSchooling with Natalie Farrell

April 12, 2020 14:18 - 29 minutes - 30.7 MB

Natalie Farrell lives in the UK, works shifts, has a cake business with her mom, and homeschools her three gorgeous children. In this episode, Natalie chats about why she homeschools, how she balances her days and tips for those considering it. 

Celebrate Marianna Marks the Kitchen Queen

December 10, 2019 14:54 - 37 minutes - 30.9 MB

Marianna's passion for her roots in Namibia and her love for her grandmother, has put her on a path of cooking and baking books, and now children's books.

Celebrate Writing with Andy Hardy

November 22, 2019 14:01 - 26 minutes - 43.9 MB

Andy Hardy is a member of writing and music groups in Frome, Somerset, UK. In this episode we celebrate writing - short stories and how to make writing social.

Celebrate Musa Gift Masombuka the Writer

October 29, 2019 16:27 - 15 minutes - 25.2 MB

Musa Gift Masombuka's short story, 'The Initiation' was placed on the Honours List in the 2017 South African Writers College short story competition. His debut poetry book is a prescribed library resource for the Gauteng Education department. 

Celebrate Musa the Writer

October 29, 2019 16:27 - 15 minutes - 25.2 MB

Musa Gift Masombuka's short story, 'The Initiation' was placed on the Honours List in the 2017 South African Writers College short story competition. His debut poetry book is a prescribed library resource for the Gauteng Education department. 

Celebrate William Gets the All-Rounder

April 02, 2019 13:18 - 33 minutes - 41.1 MB

William is the supreme all-rounder. He is a proud South African who started his working life in the bush and is now a talented marketer in the UK

Celebrate William the All-Rounder

April 02, 2019 13:18 - 33 minutes - 41.1 MB

William is the supreme all-rounder. He is a proud South African who started his working life in the bush and is now a talented marketer in the UK

Celebrate Tania Verdonk the Networker

March 14, 2019 14:54 - 23 minutes - 27.9 MB

Tania is a Southern African who takes action. She has a marketing business and is very involved in her local community and the South African Chamber of Commerce in the East of England

Celebrate Tania the Networker

March 14, 2019 14:54 - 23 minutes - 27.9 MB

Tania is a Southern African who takes action. She has a marketing business and is very involved in her local community and the South African Chamber of Commerce in the East of England

Celebrate the South African Chamber of Commerce

February 28, 2019 16:55 - 5 minutes - 7.53 MB

The South African Chamber of Commerce UK is about celebrating South African business in the UK, South Africans and the wonderful South African culture. Support, networking, training, socialising and coming together to celebrate all that makes us so special. 

Celebrate Deon Newbronner Changing Business

February 03, 2019 12:35 - 25 minutes - 26.4 MB

Deon Newbronner was born in South Africa, raised mostly in Zimbabwe and is, today, transforming the business world using the power of story telling.  

Celebrate Deon Changing Business

February 03, 2019 12:35 - 25 minutes - 26.4 MB

Deon Newbronner was born in South Africa, raised mostly in Zimbabwe and is, today, transforming the business world using the power of story telling.  

Celebrate John Walton the Radio Man

January 21, 2019 17:56 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MB

John Walton has had so many varied careers, which have stood him in good stead for his current 'job'.  Early retirement has given him the opportunity to fill a life ambition of having his own radio station. Mix Tape Radio International is his passion, and brings so many people around the global hours of enjoyment.

Celebrate John the Radio Man

January 21, 2019 17:56 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MB

John Walton has had so many varied careers, which have stood him in good stead for his current 'job'.  Early retirement has given him the opportunity to fill a life ambition of having his own radio station. Mix Tape Radio International is his passion, and brings so many people around the global hours of enjoyment.

Celebrate Gerhard Perold & Pinotage

January 03, 2019 21:19 - 22 minutes - 26.8 MB

Gerhard Perold comes from a family tree that is well-known in the South African wine world.  It was his great-grandfather who created the Pinotage grape, and Gerhard is slowly introducing this uniquely South African grape to the UK.

Celebrate Gerhard & Pinotage

January 03, 2019 21:19 - 22 minutes - 26.8 MB

Gerhard Perold comes from a family tree that is well-known in the South African wine world.  It was his great-grandfather who created the Pinotage grape, and Gerhard is slowly introducing this uniquely South African grape to the UK.

Celebrate Zimbabwean Bianca in the UK

December 29, 2018 17:36 - 46 minutes - 46.2 MB

Bianca was born and raised in Harare.  The first time she got onto a plane, was to move to the UK.  She had some really tough times being young, partying and enjoying London - like so many young travellers do.  She now lives in Wiltshire, UK with her husband and tow children. Bianca's African roots have shaped her life and have a daily impact on her family. Bianca is an example of someone who has made it happen....

Celebrate Zimbabwean Bianca Goss in the UK

December 29, 2018 17:36 - 46 minutes - 46.2 MB

Bianca was born and raised in Harare.  The first time she got onto a plane, was to move to the UK.  She had some really tough times being young, partying and enjoying London - like so many young travellers do.  She now lives in Wiltshire, UK with her husband and tow children. Bianca's African roots have shaped her life and have a daily impact on her family. Bianca is an example of someone who has made it happen....

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