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Brent Leo Smith Founder of Painted Dog TV on Cape Talk Thursday 9PM

 My guest on Thursday  15th of April  on Cape Talk just past the  9pm news  on the show the  business of entertainment is   Painted Dog TV  founder  Brent Leo Smith 

Do join to listen to a fantastic conversation  Founded by Brent Leo Smith, Painted Dog TV is a pioneering wildlife media company redefining how audiences experience the natural world.

 Established in 2019 in the heart of South Africa’s wilderness, the company blends cinematic storytelling, live broadcasting, and immersive safari expertise to bring real-time conservation and wildlife encounters to a global audience.

With decades of experience across Africa, Brent  has built a reputation as a wildlife filmmaker, safari specialist, and innovator in live-streamed conservation.

 From documenting critical moments like rhino dehorning and elephant collaring to hosting interactive virtual safaris, his work pushes the boundaries of traditional wildlife media transforming it into a dynamic, participatory experience that connects people directly to the wild.

Under his leadership, Painted Dog TV continues to set new standards in immersive, purpose-driven storytelling bridging conservation, technology, and human connection to inspire a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Brent leo Smith. Photo: Casey Barclay

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.