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A sudden offer from S.A.

Port Selao

Darren has resigned as Bureau Chief in Johannesburg. He and his family are heading back to England. I’m sad to see Darren leaving. He has been an avid supporter of my work here.

However, Darren’s recommended me as his replacement – Bureau Chief of the Joburg office. This effectively means I would be in charge of all African news coverage. I’ve also been offered a four-part series profiling the Jackal and the conflict here. It seems the job is mine. All I need to do is say yes.

Tapes are live

Near Port Selao

Here they are, my audio recordings of the Jackal. I don’t have enough space on my site to post everything, so we selected highlights. These sound bites should stir up debate among you, my good readers. You won’t agree with all he says, but you’ll be fascinated nonetheless. Share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear your opinion.

Jackal 01 – Recorded 17/09/2008 :


Jackal 02 – Recorded 17/09/2008 :


Jackal 03 – Recorded 17/09/2008 :


Jackal 04 – Recorded 17/09/2008 :


Jackal 05 – Recorded 20/09/2008 :


Jackal 06 – Recorded 20/09/2008 :


Jackal 07 – Recorded 20/09/2008 :


Jackal 08 – Recorded 24/09/2008 :


Jackal 09 – Recorded 24/09/2008 :


Jackal 10 – Recorded 2/10/2008 :


Jackal 11 – Recorded 2/10/2008 :


Jackal 12 – Recorded 5/10/2008 :


Jackal 13 – Recorded 5/10/2008 :


Jackal 14 – Recorded 13/10/2008 :


Jackal 15 – Recorded 15/10/2008 :


Jackal 16 – Recorded 30/10/2008 :


Jackal 17 – Recorded 30/10/2008 :