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Desmond Latham

Aviation Expert

Desmond Latham is a South African writer and podcast host. He has written for various publications and has a strong online presence. He is known for his in-depth analysis of South African history and culture. Latham has a strong following on social media and has been featured in several media outlets. He is a passionate advocate for social justice and has a deep understanding of the complexities of South African soci...

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Key topicshistorysocietycultureplacestravel

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HostHistory of South Africa podcast292 epsGuestChai FM2039 eps

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2026.07.03 – Desmond Latham – Aviation ExpertChai FMJul 3, 20269:01GuestEpisode 267 - Betrayal at the End: Mnyamana, Cetshwayo’s Dutchman, and the Crushing of the Zulu KingdomHistory of South Africa podcastMar 22, 202621:56HostEpisode 266: The Wakkerstroom Boer-Zulu Alliance and the death of Prince NapoleonHistory of South Africa podcastMar 15, 202621:00HostEpisode 265 – John Dunn’s MI5 Connection, Gingindlovu, and the Relief of EshoweHistory of South Africa podcastMar 8, 202618:23HostEpisode 264 - The Forgotten Battle of Khambula (1879): The Turning Point of the Anglo-Zulu WarHistory of South Africa podcastMar 1, 202622:42HostEpisode 263 - How Black Voters Helped Elect Cecil Rhodes: Kimberley and the Cape Franchise, 1879History of South Africa podcastFeb 22, 202619:38HostEpisode 262 - The Battle of Hlobane – Cowardice, Confusion and the Reckoning at Devil’s PassHistory of South Africa podcastFeb 14, 202624:15HostEpisode 261 - Zulu War: Ntombe River Massacre & Prince Hamu’s DefectionHistory of South Africa podcastFeb 8, 202620:44HostEpisode 260 - Touring South Africa pre-1880, the Tangled Tale of Woolworths and Disraeli GearsHistory of South Africa podcastJan 30, 202619:40Host-DELETED- Episode 260 - Touring South Africa pre-1880, How Woolworths started and Rowlands FollyHistory of South Africa podcastJan 30, 202619:40HostEpisode 259 - After Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift: Ghost Armies and a Unique Truce During a Savage WarHistory of South Africa podcastJan 24, 202621:53HostEpisode 258 - Rorke’s Drift, Part Two: Dabulamanzi’s Gamble and Chard’s Night of HorrorsHistory of South Africa podcastJan 18, 202621:47HostEpisode 257 - Rorke’s Drift Part I: Defiance, Disobedience and the Aftermath of IsandlwanaHistory of South Africa podcastJan 11, 202620:37HostEpisode 256 - The Lightning of Heaven Release Spirits as Rorke’s Drift Comes into PlayHistory of South Africa podcastJan 4, 202624:37HostEpisode 255 - A Partial Eclipse of the Sun Spreads a Dark Veil Over Bloody IsandlwanaHistory of South Africa podcastDec 28, 202527:25HostEpisode 254 - Skop, Skiet and Donner on the Day of the Dead MoonHistory of South Africa podcastDec 21, 202521:18HostEpisode 253 - The order of Battle Before Isandlwana and Nyezane and ‘ukhuni’ Wood Heads NorthHistory of South Africa podcastDec 13, 202521:31HostEpisode 252 — Chelmsford’s Fatal Confidence: The Day Before IsandlwanaHistory of South Africa podcastDec 7, 202518:53HostEpisode 251 - The Grey Vultures of Ondini Gather Before a March to Isandhlwana where Pride Met ProphecyHistory of South Africa podcastNov 30, 202523:15HostEpisode 250 - Nqutu's Rocky Mountains: British officers bicker then Zulu Snipers target an entomologist hunting beetlesHistory of South Africa podcastNov 23, 202525:18Host