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  • Murder in Paris
    She was unarmed. Walking into her office in Paris. A South African exile who dared to expose an international arms trade. And in seven gunshots, Dulcie September was silenced—right outside the ANC mission where she worked.But who pulled the trigger? And perhaps more importantly—who looked the other way?In this episode, we unravel the chilling assassination of anti-apartheid activist Dulcie September. From her quiet beginnings as a teacher in Cape Town to her relentless investigations into French arms deals with the apartheid regime, Dulcie became a threat—not just to Pretoria, but to powerful networks across Europe.What we uncover is not just a murder, but a web of complicity, cover-ups, and the uncomfortable truth: that even within liberation movements, voices like hers—Black, female, principled—were often dismissed, diminished… or disappeared.Was she paranoid? Or was she right all along?This is not just a story of political murder. It’s a story about the erasure of women. The cost of speaking out. And what happens when justice is never served.instagram: @afterfreedomsatiktok: @afterfreedomemail: [email protected] By:Sthembiso MatenjwaTatum DamonsAfter Freedom SA (Pty) Ltd
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  • Samora: The Plane That Fell From The Sky
    Was Samora Machel’s 1986 plane crash a tragic aviation accident—or a Cold War assassination? In this episode, we explore the life and controversial death of Mozambique’s first president, a revolutionary leader and Pan-African icon whose fight against colonialism and apartheid made him a powerful symbol in Southern African politics.Through declassified reports, conspiracy theories, and eyewitness accounts, we unpack the competing narratives: Was Machel killed by South Africa’s apartheid regime? Betrayed by his own party? Or caught in a geopolitical crossfire between the Soviet Union, the CIA, and Western interests?This episode is a deep dive into Cold War Africa, political assassinations, liberation movements, and the legacy of one of the continent’s most complex figures.instagram: @afterfreedomsatiktok: @afterfreedomemail: [email protected] By:Sthembiso MatenjwaTatum DamonsAfter Freedom SA (Pty) Ltd
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  • The Disappearance of Mbuyisa Makhubo
    In one of the most iconic photographs in South African history, a teenage boy carries the lifeless body of Hector Pieterson through the streets of Soweto. That boy was Mbuyisa Makhubo — and shortly after that moment, he disappeared.This episode traces the haunting mystery of Mbuyisa’s life after the photo: the surveillance, the exile, the letters from Nigeria, and the trail that goes cold without answers. But it’s also about more than one young man — it’s about what happens to people who become symbols, and how a country forgets those it once celebrated.Blending biography, memory, and political analysis, we explore the broader story of June 16, trauma, exile, and the cost of carrying the struggle on your shoulders.Produced By:Sthembiso MatenjwaTatum DamonsAfter Freedom SA (Pty) Ltd
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  • A Political Something Something
    Not a trailer, not a teaser; just a glimpse into our mentality when creating the show
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About The Republic Tapes

Where storytelling meets politics and true crime.The Republic Tapes is a narrative-driven podcast exploring the forgotten and often overlooked political stories that have shaped modern South Africa. From unsolved assassinations and mysterious disappearances to whistleblowers, trials, and betrayals — each episode focuses on one true story, using it as a window into the deeper history and power dynamics of the republic.Whether it’s the disappearance of Mbuyisa Makhubo, the assassination of Chris Hani, the death of Gavin Watson, or the story of Khwezi — this podcast reconnects audiences with the real people behind the headlines and the unresolved tensions that still define South African politics today.Blending true crime, political history, and investigative storytelling, The Republic Tapes brings to light the stories buried in archives, silence, and memory — revealing how the past continues to echo through the present.
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