4 November 2024
Great African Mysteries (2023)
Nominated for Best Cinematography in the Documentary category at this year’s SAFTAs, Great African Mysteries explores some of South Africa’s most fascinating and enduring mysteries.
Hosted by Talk Radio 702’s John Robbie, the series delves into the events surrounding the ill-fated Helderberg flight in 1987, the hunt for the Kruger millions, and the discovery of Homo naledi at the Cradle of Humankind, among other topics.
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