Where storytelling meets politics and true crime.

The Republic Tapes is a narrative-driven podcast exploring the forgotten and often overlooked political stories that have shaped modern South Africa. From unsolved assassinations and mysterious disappearances to whistleblowers, trials, and betrayals — each episode focuses on one true story, using it as a window into the deeper history and power dynamics of the republic.

Whether it’s the disappearance of Mbuyisa Makhubo, the assassination of Chris Hani, the death of Gavin Watson, or the story of Khwezi — this podcast reconnects audiences with the real people behind the headlines and the unresolved tensions that still define South African politics today.

Blending true crime, political history, and investigative storytelling, The Republic Tapes brings to light the stories buried in archives, silence, and memory — revealing how the past continues to echo through the present.