Regional listicle · Updated June 2026
The Best Science Podcasts in South Africa
The 13 science podcasts from South Africa that we currently track, ranked by audience and recent activity. Tap any show for the full host profile, contact, and cadence breakdown.
Engineer Your Life
Engineer Your Life
A South African interview podcast where host Lungelo KM facilitates emotionally candid "Growth Conversations" with public figures and professionals.
242K subs· ~5/week· South AfricaBusinessTechnologyScienceClantis Podcast
A solo commentary show from a South African host passionately defending his country's immigration laws and national identity.
12.9K subs· ~1.3/week· South AfricaBusinessScienceThe Real Science of Sport Podcast
A sports scientist and a journalist dissect the myths, practices, and controversies in sport, applying a critical, evidence-based lens.
3.8K subs· ~5/week· South AfricaScienceRelationshipsSportsMiss Martins Maths and Science
308K subs· South AfricaEducationMathScienceMlungisi Nkosi
378K subs· South AfricaEducationMathematicsScienceThe Root of the Science Podcast
Anne Chisa
425 subs· ~3/month· South AfricaTechnologyScienceMediaLong Format Podcast Summaries
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2 subs· ~3/week· South AfricaMental HealthScienceSpiritualityThe Solomon Atah Podcast
5K subs· South AfricaEducationScienceAcademic ResearchHonest Insight Podcast - My ideas - AI Generated
4 subs· ~1.3/week· South AfricaTechnologyMental HealthScienceCSIRNewMedia
5.1K subs· South AfricaScienceResearchTechnologyAcademy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
830 subs· South AfricaScienceEducationNational Research Foundation of South Africa
1.2K subs· South AfricaScienceEducationWits Faculty of Health Sciences
657 subs· South AfricaEducationHealth & WellnessScience
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