The Importance of Being Earnest

Book · Librivox

Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is subtitled "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People," and has proved immensely popular since its first performance in 1895. The play certainly has its farcical and comic elements, such as the witty banter exchanged by the characters and the flippant attitude towards love…

23 Oct 2012 3 episodes English Read by Various Readers Language Learning · Arts

Treasure Island

Book · Librivox

A mysterious map, pirates, and pieces of eight! When young Jim Hawkins finds a map to pirates’ gold he starts on an adventure that takes him from his English village to a desert island with the murderous Black Dog, half-mad Ben Gunn, and (of course) Long John Silver. Arr Jim…

22 Oct 2012 17 episodes English Read by Adrian Praetzellis Personal Journals · Kids & Family

Great Expectations

Book · Librivox

This classic tale tells of an orphan, Pip, who through a series of strange circumstances first finds a trade as a blacksmith’s apprentice and then learns that he has “great expectations” of a future inheritance from an anonymous benefactor. He soon learns to live the profligate life of a gentleman…

18 Oct 2012 60 episodes English Read by Mark F. Smith Arts

Pride and Prejudice

Book · Librivox

Pride and Prejudice is the most famous of Jane Austen’s novels, and its opening is one of the most famous lines in English literature – “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Its manuscript…

17 Oct 2012 60 episodes English Read by Karen Savage Arts · Arts

Naked Oceans

Series · Naked Scientists

From seagrass to sunfish, dugongs to diatoms, Naked Oceans uncovers the hidden secrets of the sea. Join us in conversation with top marine experts as we explore the latest ocean science and conservation and answer your aquatic questions.

10 Sep 2011 4 episodes English Science

Bible Stories

Series · StoryNory

A selection of Bible Stories for children from Once Upon a World Read by John Le Mesurier of Dad's Army fame. Old and New Testament.

22 Apr 2010 7 episodes English Christianity · Kids & Family

Alice in Wonderland

Series · StoryNory

Alice’s adventures in wonderland by Lewis Carroll - a clever little girl lost in a Topsy-turvy world.

14 Apr 2010 15 episodes English Arts · Kids & Family

A Christmas Carol

Series · StoryNory

A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens’ tale of the miserable old miser, Scrooge, is turned into a Christmas panto. Natasha is joined by Rob and together they play all the parts including Bob Cratchet and several ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

16 Nov 2011 2 episodes English Arts · Kids & Family

Naked Archaeology

Series · Naked Scientists

Where did the Nazca Lines come from? Who built Stonehenge, and what secrets lie concealed within Egypt's pyramids? To find out, join the Naked Archaeologists as they undress the past…

16 Oct 2011 1 episodes English Science

Africa

Series · Naked Scientists

The Naked Scientists have joined forces with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the Pan Africa Chemistry Network and Channel Africa to produce a special thirty minute weekly edition of the Naked Scientists for broadcast across Africa and the rest of the world.

11 Sep 2011 1 episodes English Science

Junior Stories

Series · StoryNory

Stories for younger children and those just starting to learn English

9 Apr 2010 23 episodes English Arts · Kids & Family

Standing on Business Podcast

Podcast · The Hyve AV

'Standing on Business' offers an authentic, no-fluff look at what it really takes to be an entrepreneur. This isn’t a podcast about flashy wins or the mechanics of building a business. Instead, it dives into the deeper, often-overlooked aspects of entrepreneurship: the values that guide decisions, the thoughts that keep…

28 Aug 1 episodes English Business · Technology

The Blue Space

Series · Standard Bank Talks

A unique and dynamic space for discussion and debate, focusing on sustainability, trade and investment, and other topics that impact on Africa. The series draws on the knowledge of specialists from across the Standard Bank Group, as well as external experts and guests.

15 Feb 2024 3 episodes English Business · Investing

Rising Above Dads

Podcast · News Talk 94.1

Rising Above Dads offers an authentic glimpse into the realities of caring for loved ones with disabilities, special needs, or chronic health challenges. Each episode features raw, honest, and often humorous conversations with men who are finding hope and practical tools to not just survive but truly Rise Above.

25 Apr 1 episodes English Education · Kids & Family

SCI Talk with QASA

Podcast · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

Spinal cord injury and related topics The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) explores spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and related topics with individuals with SCIs, medical professionals, specialists and service providers.

2 Feb 1 episodes English Health & Fitness · Society & Culture

LISTEN| Familiar foes – Happy Jele and Sphiwe Tshabalala talk all things Soweto

Podcast · Media24

FNB Stadium will host the 182nd edition of the Soweto derby between arch rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in front of a sold-out crowd. Former captains of the two giants, Happy Jele who led the Buccaneers, and his Chiefs counterpart Happy Jele, talk about what makes this game special.

31 Jan 1 episodes English Sports · Soccer

Great South African Tales

Podcast · Radio Life & Style

Herman Charles Bosman (1905 - October 14, 1951) was a South African writer and journalist who became famous for capturing the rhythms of backveld Afrikaans speech even though he wrote in English. He is widely regarded as the greatest short story writer to come out of South Africa. Many of…

21 Feb 2022 5 episodes English Books · Performing Arts

Workplace Career Readiness

Podcast · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

Internship is a process, Graduate Placement is the solution The South African Council for Graduates Cooperative (SACGRA) strives to develop competent graduates that can become successful entrepreneurs or competitive employees. Through this we aim to contribute towards making South Africa a winning nation. We empower students and graduates to have…

21 Nov 2020 5 episodes English Careers · Self-Improvement

Blind History

Podcast · The Real Network

Blind History is a crash course in getting to know history’s greatest men and women - and by great we don’t always mean good. Hosted by Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer, this series will tell you what the history books sometimes leave out - the sordid stories, the less well-known…

5 Dec 2022 90 episodes English History · Education

Doreen's Unique Point Of View

Podcast · Algoa FM

Join Doreen Loubser in her new podcast venture, sharing her unique views on current news.

9 Nov 2023 1 episodes English News Commentary · True Crime