Pioneer Africa

Powerful stories can change the world - and in this episode Ricky Marais tells his breathtaking story of growing up under Apartheid, being tortured at the age of 16 and jailed for falling in love with his wife. He tells us about his journey of making peace with his past and moving on to become a motivational speaker, life guide trainer, counselor, storyteller and South Africa's first gangster pastor. Dedicating his life to his community, he fundraises for the homeless by making his district accessible to visitors through his unapologetic honest account of the past through his famous storytelling tours.