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The Real South Africa

Follow our podcast about the Real South Africa as we talk to those who are from this wonderful country, or who have returned, left but love it none the less. We offer reviews, shows, talks and so much more. Geniene Preston and Lindi Tshabangu, will keep you glued to your seat. PLEASE NOTE: INTERVIEWS ARE LISTED IN CHAPTERS WHICH ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY VISIBLE. iF YOU RUN YOUR CURSOR ALONG THE AUDIO LINE AT THE TOP OF THE EPISODE, YOU WILL FIND YOUR INTERVIEW AND CAN PLAY IT STRAIGHT AWAY.
Weekly English South Africa Leisure · Society & Culture Narrated by Carlett Badenhorst
42 Episodes
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Welcome Back Again: The Story Behind Boyang Gape Tours and Travels

Featuring Chris Ndlovu, founder, Boyang Gape Tours and Travels On this episode of The Real South African, recorded on location at WTM in Cape Town, Geniene sits down with fellow Joburg native Chris Ndlovu, who's spent over 30 years in tourism and founded Boyang Gape Tours and Travels back in…
21 Jul 7 min

More Than a Meal: Tasting South Africa with Culinary Tactics

Featuring Karin Schmidt, Culinary Tactics — Gourmet Food and Wine Tours On this episode of The Real South African, recorded in Cape Town, Geniene sits down with Karin Schmidt of Culinary Tactics, a gourmet food and wine tour company built on 30-plus years of professional chef and hospitality experience. Karin's…
21 Jul 15 min

Jumping Out of a Perfectly Good Airplane: 25 Years of Skydive Cape Town

Featuring Mark Bellingan, owner of Skydive Cape Town and South Africa's National Safety and Training Officer for parachuting On this episode of The Real South African, Geniene sits down with Mark Bellingan, who's been skydiving since 1982 and has run Skydive Cape Town for the past 25 years. Alongside running…
21 Jul 23 min

Gateway Guides: Why Paper Maps Are Making a Comeback in Cape Town

Featuring Clifford Smith, Gateway Guides On this episode of The Real South African, Geniene sits down with Clifford Smith from Gateway Guides — not a tour guide, but a printed guide. Gateway Guides produces over 20 large-format (A2), full-colour tourist guides covering everything from Table Mountain and Robben Island to…
21 Jul 12 min

Don't Look Down on the New Kid: Why Tourism Interns Deserve Your Respect

On this episode of The Real South African, Geniene sits down at River Lodge in Oudtshoorn's Eco Village with Michaela Crowe, who places tourism and event management diploma students from CPUT into six months of practical industry training. Many of her students come from disadvantaged backgrounds, and this placement is…
21 Jul 20 min

Boxing, Beauty, Motoring and Exporting Home Abroad

Prepare for take off on this wonderful, warm and sunny holiday! JJ from Golden Gloves takes us through the rigorous training schedule of a boxer who is planning on world domination before we take on the petit and beautiful Tahlita Oosthuizen. She is not only the second princess of Mrs…
16 Dec 2025 2 hr 25 min

Rising Voices: From Survivorship to Storytelling

Meet Minakshi a.k.a Mina, a single mum & GBV survivor & a force behind APLGO International in South Africa. A Managing Director since September 2022, with a dash of creativity and strategic brilliance to the realm of marketing and direct sales. Achieving the prestigious Diamond status in just a short…
1 Dec 2025 2 hr 18 min

From South Africa to Uganda and back again!

The Real South Africa digs deep into the souls of three theatre actors and actresses of the Bitter Winter production. Interviewed on stage, it highlighted that our theatre needs more investment from arts and culture. Wonderful piece and worth watching. Ashleigh Roux, Events Manager of Gold Reef City talks to…
19 Nov 2025 2 hr 37 min

Echoes of the Titanic: A Visit to the New Titanic Museum

The Titanic was a British luxury ocean liner that tragically sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City in April 1912. Known for its grandeur and cutting-edge design, it was deemed “unsinkable” due to its advanced safety features. However, disaster struck when it hit an iceberg in…
17 Nov 2025 2 hr 24 min

The Real South Africa: Motors, Music & Champions

Today in our Noag Market Studio, we featured Sudesh Nadarsen of Group 1 Auto Exclusive Solutions in our monthly Motors for You hour (look out for our Mads on Wheels car review), and thanks for Golden Gloves, our sporting hour encouraged Ricardo Malajika, the IBO World Champion and Siya Kuse,…
10 Nov 2025 1 hr 41 min

Geniene Preston Fires Up Conversations at the Ultimate Braai Festival

As the weather gets better daily and the storms once again rage in the late afternoon to clear the air of dust, its time to Braai again. This week we feature two iconic chefs who are the creators of the Ultimate Braai Festival. Chris Forrest and Pete Goffe-Wood took time…
9 Oct 2025 1 hr 35 min

Join Carlett and Geniene as they about embassies at the Embassies Conference

Geniene and Carlett attended the Embassies Conference, where they took an active role in engaging with attendees. Moving through the venue, they interviewed representatives, business leaders, and community members, capturing valuable insights about the themes discussed at the event. Their approach was professional and dynamic, creating a lively exchange of…
30 Sep 2025 2 hr 12 min

Join Carlett Badenhorst in the Congo Lets Meet Travel Show

Carlett brings insightful conversations to the forefront by interviewing local business owners and managers, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how businesses operate, overcome challenges, and succeed in today’s market. These interviews highlight personal stories, industry expertise, and practical advice that inspire both entrepreneurs and the community. Kinshasha is a…
19 Sep 2025 2 hr 59 min

Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Its week 31 and although it continues to be cold in SA, its warm in the studio. We welcomed Carlos Feo Acevedo AMBASSADOR OF THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA shared with us the beauty of Venezuela and some of the unique aspects of the country. It produces the most oil…
18 Aug 2025 1 hour

Albi Modise and Jade Green: Driving Communications and Women’s Global Trade

As we continue to celebrate women in August, we Meet Jade Green | Entrepreneur | Visionary Leader | Advocate for Women in Business. With over 18 years of dynamic experience in the events, security, and wellness industries, Jade Green is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and transformational leader committed to empowering women…
18 Aug 2025 2 hr 45 min
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