True stories of life in an African city
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About the Podcast
The most entertaining characters in Johannesburg, South Africa tell host Zanele Mji their true stories about love, crime, work, relationships and everything in between. All set against the backdrop of a dynamic, glamorous and gritty African city.
About the Host
Zanele Mji loves a good story. She’s an award-winning investigative journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. You may have seen Zanele’s work in the New York Times, on the BBC or Al Jazeera, amongst other titles.
This podcast features the fascinating characters and stories she stumbles across while working and playing in the City of Gold.