The Soil Remembers Her Hands
The soil remembers her hands is a podcast celebrating South African women who are transforming agriculture and the wine industry from the ground up. Produced by the Graça Machel Trust, the podcast demonstrates how through their hands, we see dignity, employment, and generational change take root—reminding us that when women lead, communities flourish. We are a non-profit organisation whose mission is to advance systemic change so that African women and girls thrive.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
The Soil Remembers Her Hands
Latest Episodes
14. Ayanda Nayo – From backyard gardens to community revival
“We started with five households. Now, we’re working on five hectares, employing 18 people and feeding over 40 families.”Ayanda Nayo is a South African community leader, mother, and founder of Potsdam Girls (PTY) LTD, an agr...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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12:47
13. Bukeka Buqwana - Cultivating hope in the cracks of tradition
"Imagine what it would mean for girls to learn that farming isn’t just for old men, but it’s powerful, dignified, and feeds nations." Bukeka Buqwana is a South African social entrepreneur and agricultural innovator leading ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:24
12. Verdra Brown - The Last Lap, a journey of legacy, land and love
“It’s about restoring our pride, claiming space, and ensuring that the next generation inherits not just land but a future.”Verdra Brown is a farmer, agro-processor, and community leader based in Nyarai, a rural village in the E...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:11
11. Sheila Hlanjwa - A journey of passion, struggle, and unyielding hope
“I sold my house to fund my dream. When you start from nothing, you fight with everything you have.” Sheila Hlanjwa is the pioneering founder of Lathitha Wines, a Black woman-owned wine brand ...
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15:35
10. Thobeka Mapukata - Cultivating Change
“They told us Black brands don’t sell. Now supermarkets beg for our tomatoes. That’s how you answer doubters — with produce too good to ignore.”Thobeka Mapukata, a 70-year-old farmer and community leader from Eastern Cape, South...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:53