Stories of the absurdities of life in apartheid South Africa
Episode 4
Lion Dung
When a friend tells you to find lion shit and spread it across the lawn, ask questions before you plunge yourself into the task!
This story is absolutely true and became a hilarious urban legend after we were interviewed on daytime talk radio in South Africa back in the 1990’s.
The story also became the basis for an episode of the popular American television series, Mythbusters.
Stream this story from iTune, Spotify and most other fine podcast platforms.
As a white South African who grew up under Apartheid, I have seen protest and pain close up. Once again I find myself in the midst of an upheaval centered on racism and violence. I hope and pray that my adopted country will find a way to free itself from toxic institutionalized discrimination of any kind.
America has beautiful bedrock principles, including the right to assemble peacefully, the right of free speech, and equal justice for all. If we heed them, we can live up to our best ideals and act as trustworthy allies of disadvantaged communities.
— Leon Lazarus
Listen to these other podcasted stories
in the Barking at Dogs audiobook series
Episode 1
Barking at Dogs
The year is 1988. Our non-racial band is in a small college town in apartheid South Africa preparing to play for an unfriendly audience. The drummer, isn't taking any guff off the conservative audience.
Episode 2
Matjiesfontein
There's a paranormal disturbance on the second floor of the hotel in Matjiesfontein, but it's not half as bad as the argument that ensues. If the story doesn’t scare you, it might make you laugh.
Episode 3
Lost in Rini
In apartheid South Africa, giving a friend a ride home after dark could prove dangerous. This episode of Barking At Dogs is dedicated to the late, great Alistair Weakly.
