6 Best South Africa Science Podcasts

1. The Root Of The Science Podcast

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The podcast airs biweekly on Mondays and is hosted by Anne Chisa, also known as Anne with an E. The show revolves around interviews with individuals involved in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across the globe, all united by the hashtag #AfricansInSTEM. The guests have the opportunity to share their personal stories, highlighting the 'ROOT' of their science and engaging in profound conversations beyond the scientific realm...MORE Host Anne Chisa
Producer/Network Anne Chisa
Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 164Twitter 1.6KInstagram 606 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Retinal Realities

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The Retinal Realities podcast will be a platform for Retina SA to engage in discussions on a wide range of topics including:• Interesting information on retinal degenerative conditions, • Discussions on the latest and greatest assistive devices and apps which help the visually impaired,• Conversations and stories covering science, tech, family, relationships, careers, humour, inspirational triumphs, social change and many more arears of interestMORE Producer/Network Retinal Realities
Email ****@retinasa.org.za
Location Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
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Facebook 2.3KInstagram 555 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. THE SCIENCE INSIDE

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The Science Inside is a weekly show that goes inside the science of major news events. We take a news story each week - from a missing plane to the world cup - and dissect the science angles involved. We indulge every scientific discipline, from biology to psychology, and incorporate the insights of scientists, journalists and researchers in order to tell interesting radio stories.The Science Inside is presented by Bridget Lepere.Production by Bridget Lepere.Technical production by Kutlwano Gwinch Serame. The show airs on Voice of Wits every Monday at 7pm.MORE Producer/Network Wits Radio Academy
Email ****@journalism.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Facebook 10.8KTwitter 11.4K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Agulhas Current Affairs

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A marine science podcast set in Southern Africa with marine biologists Dr Yanas Kisten and Dr Nelson Miranda.
Producer/Network Aghulas Current Affairs
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Location South Africa
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Facebook 30Twitter 158Instagram 193 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Khwezi Science Report

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The Khwezi Science Report is a dive into the warm waters of science where information is made interesting and understandable and is placed in the context of our daily lives. From archaeology to tech, astronomy to zoology, you'll find it all here with host Tanya Farber, a senior reporter at the Sunday Times. She loves how science connects with other ways of understanding the world around us from all sorts of disciplines.MORE Email ****@arena.africa
Location South Africa
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6. TED Science

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TED: Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world. The annual TED conferences, in Long Beach/Palm Springs and Edinburgh, bring together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes or less). This section contains talks generally related to science.MORE Estimated listeners
Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact