Cape Town has always been a place of stories, but whose stories have we forgotten or never even heard of?
In this powerful episode of Gen C Podcast, actress, presenter, producer and storyteller Jolene Martin shares an incredible journey that stretches from growing up in Portland, Mitchells Plain, to becoming one of South Africa's leading voices in television, theatre and Indigenous storytelling.
Jolene reflects on discovering her passion for performance at just 13 years old, learning to trust God's timing, overcoming disappointment after her music career was derailed by piracy, and ultimately finding purpose in preserving the untold history of South Africa.
Together we explore:
• Growing up during apartheid in Mitchells Plain
• The power of theatre and storytelling
• The success and cultural impact of Arendsvlei, South Africa's first Kaaps telenovela
• The forgotten stories of the Khoi and San people
• Discovering her Indigenous ancestry through DNA research
• Building the Khoe Queen clothing brand
• The award-winning Khoe-Khoe Saga
• Ashley Kriel, Doman (Nommoa) and South Africa's hidden liberation history
• Why our history curriculum deserves a second look
• Faith, resilience and turning setbacks into purpose
This isn't just a conversation about acting... it is about identity, belonging, history and reclaiming the stories that shaped South Africa.
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