Brent Owens - Extreme, Authentic & Unwrapped

Brent and his crew span the length and breadth of one of the world's biggest townships, home to more then 1 million locals, looking for the best adventures, food and stories that reveal the real Soweto. From Nelson Mandela's neighbourhood to tucked-away eateries. Brent's first taste of South Africa leaves a lasting, indelible impression.

Brent uses this launch pad to uncover where the city is now, in present day, modern, South Africa. With his team in tow, Brent gets a first hand taste of the fun (and the sand) that can now be had on abandoned mine dumps, with a board strapped to your feet, discovers the dark history and revels in the bright future.

At first glance, barren desert and dry veldt meet the eye, yet upon deeper investigation South Africa's north-eastern region reveals a milieu of culture, tastes and stories that embody the area perfectly. Brent and his team discover the origin of our species at the most unlikely of museums.

Brent and his crew head out to the culturally rich city and surrounds to discover just what exactly makes a modern day Afrikaaner in South Africa and the journey takes them to some unexpected places. From sampling traditional Afrikaans meals to experiencing the burgeoning craft beer phenomenon.

Brent and the team head out to explore the food side of this renowned city, examining the growing trends in a city that is ahead of the curve in South Africa and finding some heartfelt stories and situations along the way. From the community gardens that teach people the power of "growing your own" to the world's best coffee at Truth.

Brent and the team decide to get more pastoral on South Africa's West coast, trading up city life to head into the quite wilds of the Atlantic ocean-ringed coastline where life is just a little slower. Cold breezes and rainy days are accompanied by good beer, hearty company and meeting the original South Africans.