The Kate Turkington Show

Why Sarah Dusek Bets on Female Founders

In this episode of the Kate Turkington Show, Sarah Dusek shares her inspiring journey from an AIDS worker in Zimbabwe to a recognized leader in regenerative tourism. She discusses her transition from the non-profit sector to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of empowering women entrepreneurs and the need for capital and mentorship. Sarah also highlights the distinction between sustainable and regenerative travel, detailing her new venture, Few and Far, in Limpopo, which aims to restore ecosystems while providing unique travel experiences. The conversation touches on the UN Global Goals and concludes with insights from Sarah's new book, designed to help women entrepreneurs scale their businesses while finding joy in their journeys.

Why Birds Matter More Than You Think | St Helena, Penguin Wins & Conservation Hope

Kate Turkington sits down with Mark Anderson, CEO of BirdLife South Africa, to explore why birds matter more than we realise. From getting unexpectedly stranded on St Helena and meeting the island’s rare wirebird, to a life-changing swim with whale sharks, Mark shares unforgettable stories from the wild. The conversation dives into bird conservation successes, the fight to save African penguins, and how ordinary people can help ensure the world never wakes up to a silent dawn.

The Kate T Show | EP 14 | Kate Turkington & Malcolm D Purkey on 50 Years of South African Theatre

Kate Turkington sits down with legendary theatre-maker Professor Malcolm D Purkey for a powerful conversation spanning 50 years of South African theatre. From their early days staging Ubu Rex under apartheid to the rise of politically fearless theatre at Junction Avenue, the Market Theatre, and Wits University, Purkey reflects on art as resistance, teaching as legacy, and the evolution of storytelling in a democratic South Africa. The episode explores how theatre has shifted from confronting a single oppressive system to grappling with today’s complex questions of identity, language, and gender — and why provocation, imperfection, and authenticity still matter. A rich, reflective conversation with one of the architects of South African stage history.

The Kate T Show | EP 13 | Helen Zille: Hard Truths About Democracy, Resilience and Responsibility

In a candid and personal chat, veteran leader Helen Zille reflects on her upbringing, political journey and the values of resilience and self-reliance that shaped her career. She shares stories of family, loss and grandparenthood, weighs in on democracy and media freedom, and explains why she believes progress comes from personal responsibility, not victimhood. It’s a warm, thought-provoking conversation about service, courage and her enduring love for Johannesburg.

Charles XII of Sweden: The Warrior King Who Never Backed Down

In this episode of Blind History, Gareth and Anthony dive into the extraordinary life of Charles XII of Sweden — a teenage warrior king who turned an entire empire into a battlefield. From hunting bears as a child to humiliating Peter the Great, sleeping on the ground with his soldiers, and leading charges into blizzards and cannon fire, Charles lived like a man possessed. Fearless, devout, stubborn to a fault, and dead by 37, his story is a brutal masterclass in leadership, hubris, and why history keeps repeating itself.