The Speakery https://mandywiener.podbean.com A curated series of intimate talks with the authors shaping our stories.

The Speakery Live is a highbrow book and ideas series that gathers journalists, authors, thinkers, and engaged readers for unforgettable occasions of conversation, insight, and connection. Each event blends the intellectual energy of a literary festival with the nuance and exclusivity of a one-of-its-kind atelier experience. 

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]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:49:40 +0200 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Arts:Books 1440 episodic mandywiener mandywiener No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22445863/Podcast-Spotify-The-Speakery-Logo-Dark.jpg The Speakery https://mandywiener.podbean.com 144 144 Max du Preez Max du Preez https://mandywiener.podbean.com/e/max-du-preez-on-the-end-of-normal-investigative-journalism-and-the-rise-of-afrikaaner-nationalism/ https://mandywiener.podbean.com/e/max-du-preez-on-the-end-of-normal-investigative-journalism-and-the-rise-of-afrikaaner-nationalism/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:49:40 +0200 mandywiener.podbean.com/63c5089a-58ea-3e71-bbb8-f8e6c74f808c Fifty years on from June 16 1976, veteran journalist Max du Preez discusses his new book "The End of Normal" and reflects on witnessing the Soweto Uprising as a young reporter - an experience that challenged everything he thought he knew about South Africa. Max talks about investigative journalism, mental health and the rise of Afrikaner nationalism. 

]]> Fifty years on from June 16 1976, veteran journalist Max du Preez discusses his new book "The End of Normal" and reflects on witnessing the Soweto Uprising as a young reporter - an experience that challenged everything he thought he knew about South Africa. Max talks about investigative journalism, mental health and the rise of Afrikaner nationalism. 

]]> mandywiener false No 1543 2 full Rachel Kolisi and Zibu Sithole Rachel Kolisi and Zibu Sithole https://mandywiener.podbean.com/e/rachel-kolisi-and-zibu-sithole/ https://mandywiener.podbean.com/e/rachel-kolisi-and-zibu-sithole/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:07:03 +0200 mandywiener.podbean.com/653f268a-9831-3b70-893e-7090df2fe2e6 Rachel Kolisi and Zibu Sithole join Mandy Wiener at The Speakery Live! to discuss their book Falling Forward. 

]]> Rachel Kolisi and Zibu Sithole join Mandy Wiener at The Speakery Live! to discuss their book Falling Forward. 

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