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The Great Trek: Escaping South Africa?

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21.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by producer and media maverick Alan Ford. They unpack The Great Trek — the rising online trend inspired by the story of 49 refugees who recently left South Africa. The conversation digs into the social and political undercurrents behind the movement, while also exploring the romanticism often attached to South American escapes. Plus, a deeper dive into the evolving definition of what it means to be a refugee in today’s world

21 May 2025 4AM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · News Gareth Cliff and Team

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