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Ranking history · South Africa
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Recent history only — this show has no current ranking on the Society & Culture, South Africa chart. These are recorded positions from the last 7 days, not current rankings.
Position on the Society & Culture, South Africa combined chart over the last 7 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | — | — |
| Oct 17 | #137 | #136 |
| Oct 16 | #93 | #90 |
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