Sandile Dlamini

Call to the Dark

Fiction EN ↓ 22 episodes

Dingane Luthuli, a freshly unemployed 20-something in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, receives a box in the mail that was kept by his late father. Idle and intrigued, he embarks on a project to catalogue the contents of the box, but quickly gets more than he bargained for. Haunting secrets await in the writings and belongings of his father, and each new discovery pulls Dingane closer to the truth - to the sinister shadows that lurk within the city he calls home."Call to the Dark" is a supernatural horror fiction podcast created, written, and directed by Sandile Dlamini - told through short...

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Sandile Dlamini

Episodes

Chapter 20: Once More, with Feeling 28.06.2026 11:53

Dingane faces the music. Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Bongi - Tshepiso Wedney Modise Samson - Lindo Mngadi Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Blu...

Chapter 19: Eye of the Storm 21.06.2026 15:25

Dingane stands at a crossroads. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldarkpod.bsky.social E-mail: calldar...

Chapter 18: Stand on Ceremony 14.06.2026 12:37

Dingane makes a breakthrough. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Unknown Voice - Fadzai Simango Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldarkpo...

Chapter 17: Happy Accidents 07.06.2026 17:31

Dingane has an unexpected diversion. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldarkpod.bsky.social E-mail: ca...

Chapter 16: A Bad Miracle 31.05.2026 16:16

Dingane takes a much needed breath. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldarkpod.bsky.social E-mail: cal...

Chapter 15: Dance with the Dark 17.05.2026 12:11

Dingane ventures into certain danger. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Bongi - Tshepiso Wedney Modise Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @ca...

Chapter 14: When the Devil Drives 10.05.2026 10:52

Dingane sets out on a reluctant mission. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Kieran - Ralph Olivier Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldar...

Chapter 13: The Family Business 03.05.2026 12:11

Dingane finds an illuminating account. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldarkpod.bsky.social E-mail:...

Chapter 12: An Empty Stomach 26.04.2026 19:25

Dingane seeks out more knowledge on dark creatures. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Unknown Voice - Fadzai Simango Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpo...

Chapter 11: Down by the River 19.04.2026 18:20

Dingane reflects on his supernatural encounter. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldarkpod.bsky.social...

Volume 2 - Trailer 12.04.2026 1:26

The stories are real, and Dingane has an important role to play. "Call to the Dark" is a supernatural horror fiction podcast, told through short stories and epistolary pieces, and largely inspired by Southern African folktales and myths. Volume 2 premieres 19th April 2026, at 6PM SAST. Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod Bluesky: @calldarkpod.bsky.social E-...

Chapter 10: The First Step 29.06.2025 11:12

Dingane makes a fateful choice. Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Credits: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Unknown Voice - Fadzai Simango Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@...

Chapter 9: Hide and Seek 22.06.2025 10:50

Dingane decides to get some answers. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Dingane's Roommate - Kelly Lin Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: c...

Chapter 8: The Tie that Binds 25.05.2025 10:38

Dingane reads from another unmarked diary. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@gmail.com - Conten...

Chapter 7: A Visitor in the Night 18.05.2025 16:55

Dingane questions his father's writings. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@gmail.com - Cont...

Chapter 6: Shadows of the Past 11.05.2025 16:25

Dingane reflects on his grandfather's personal accounts. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@...

Chapter 5: The Prodigal Son 04.05.2025 17:15

Dingane reads from one of the unmarked diaries. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@gmail.com - C...

Chapter 4: A Closer Look 27.04.2025 10:20

Dingane inspects some unusual items from the box. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@gmail.com

Chapter 3: By Full Moon's Light 20.04.2025 17:18

Dingane has another strange experience. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Dingane's Roommate - Kelly Lin Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail...

Chapter 2: A Dream of Rainclouds 13.04.2025 19:33

Dingane sets out his plan for the project. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@gmail.com - Conten...

Chapter 1: The Boy and the Sapling 06.04.2025 20:01

Dingane receives a box from his late father. Featuring: Dingane - Sandile Dlamini Dingane's Roommate - Kelly Lin Full credits for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPCredits . Transcripts for this episode and all others to date can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CDPTranscripts . Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E...

Call to the Dark - Trailer 28.03.2025 1:20

Dingane receives a box from his late father, and an unexpected mystery unfolds. "Call to the Dark" is a supernatural horror fiction podcast, told through short stories and epistolary pieces, and largely inspired by Southern African folktales and myths. Premieres 6th April 2025, at 6PM SAST. Keep up with the show! Twitter: @calldarkpod Instagram: @calldarkpod E-mail: calldarkpod@gmail.com