A History of Slavery at the Cape

Andreas Wilson-Späth•podcasters.spotify.com

Beginning in the middle of the 17th century, European colonists established a brutal slave society at the south-western tip of Africa that lasted for more than 150 years. The legacy of this period has affected the development of South Africa ever since and it can still be felt today. A History of Slavery at the Cape is a podcast that describes this period in South Africa’s past. The podcast was created by a group of Grade 6 and 7 students at Cedar House Prep School in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Louis's Slave Revolt at the Cape

A History of Slavery at the Cape Episode 5: Louis's Slave Revolt at the Cape Beginning in the middle of the 17th century, European colonists established a brutal slave society at the south-western tip of Africa that lasted for more than 150 years. The legacy of this period has affected the development of South Africa ever since and it can still be felt today. A History of Slavery at the Cape is a podcast that describes this period in South Africa’s past. In this episode, we tell the story of Lou...

Jun 02, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Freedom and legacy

A History of Slavery at the Cape Episode 4: Freedom and legacy Beginning in the middle of the 17th century, European colonists established a brutal slave society at the south-western tip of Africa that lasted for more than 150 years. The legacy of this period has affected the development of South Africa ever since and it can still be felt today. A History of Slavery at the Cape is a podcast that describes this period in South Africa’s past. In this episode, we find out about the emancipation of ...

Nov 14, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Private lives, control and resistance

A History of Slavery at the Cape Episode 3: Private lives, control and resistance Beginning in the middle of the 17th century, European colonists established a brutal slave society at the south-western tip of Africa that lasted for more than 150 years. The legacy of this period has affected the development of South Africa ever since and it can still be felt today. A History of Slavery at the Cape is a podcast that describes this period in South Africa’s past. In this episode, we hear about the p...

Nov 14, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Enslaved people at work

A History of Slavery at the Cape Episode 2: Enslaved people at work Beginning in the middle of the 17th century, European colonists established a brutal slave society at the south-western tip of Africa that lasted for more than 150 years. The legacy of this period has affected the development of South Africa ever since and it can still be felt today. A History of Slavery at the Cape is a podcast that describes this period in South Africa’s past. In this episode, we discover what work enslaved pe...

Nov 14, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Slavery arrives at the tip of Africa

A History of Slavery at the Cape Episode 1: Slavery arrives at the tip of Africa Beginning in the middle of the 17th century, European colonists established a brutal slave society at the south-western tip of Africa that lasted for more than 150 years. The legacy of this period has affected the development of South Africa ever since and it can still be felt today. A History of Slavery at the Cape is a podcast that describes this period in South Africa’s past. In this episode, we find out about th...

Nov 14, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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