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Nov 2024
1h 11m

The Griekwastad Farm Murders

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The end of the Rhodesian Bush War brought hopes for Zimbabwe’s future, but farm conflicts across Southern Africa revealed tensions beneath. Explore the violence, resilience, and the fight for survival. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - for a $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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