mandywiener

The Speakery

Arts EN ↓ 3 episodes

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. Sponsored by Exclusive Books.

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mandywiener

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Lebo Diseko 09.07.2026 19:52

In The House at 6001, journalist Lebo Diseko traces the intertwined lives of her parents and her aunts and uncles who gathered, organised and resisted within their four-room Soweto house. From banning orders and exile to late-night parties filled with music and defiance, their story captures both the intimacy and the enormity of South Africa’s struggle.

Max du Preez 02.07.2026 25:43

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.

Rachel Kolisi and Zibu Sithole 24.06.2026 1:06:59

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