Forgotten Histories - The 17 (Yes 17!) Boer Republics that eventually came to make up South Africa

Send us Fan Mail South Africa has a wonderful and varied history. This episode gives a brief overview of the 17 Republics that at some point were declared on behalf of disgruntled citizens. Some cool stories! The only State President in world history to have captured a hostage, a Republic of three people........... Great stories - and we will expand on these in depth in more podcasts - but this is the start of some great history lessons and fascinating stories! Support the show The Road Trip SA app is available for download. Do you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

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Forgotten Histories - The 17 (Yes 17!) Boer Republics that eventually came to make up South Africa is an episode from Road Trip's Podcast - Travel, Touring and Holidays in South Africa using the Road Trip mobile app by Road Trip.

This episode is 64:13 long.

This episode was published on Jan 31, 2026.

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