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Profiler: True Crime Africa

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Profiler Africa is your front-row seat to the darkest corners of South African crime. Hosted by journalist Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne—former Head of Forensic Investigation at SAPS—this gripping podcast explores the psychology of serial killers, violent criminals, and the justice system that pursues them.

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  1. A Fine White Treason | Inside the Boeremag’s deadly plot to overthrow South Africa

    · 1 h 48 min · S2 E30

    In this explosive episode, Paul and Gerard sit down with retired Colonel Tollie Vreugdenburg — former head of SAPS Counter-Terrorism — to expose the chilling truth behind one of the most dangerous domestic terror plots…

  2. Blood on the Land: The Human Toll of South Africa’s Farm Murders

    · 1 h 10 min · S2 E29

    This week on Profiler Africa, we go deep into one of the most brutal and misunderstood crime waves in South Africa — farm murders. Host Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne are joined by veteran…

  3. Farm Murders: Crime, or Conspiracy?

    · 1 h 37 min · S2 E28

    Profiler Africa | Episode Out Now Who’s really killing who in South Africa? In one of our most explosive episodes yet, Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne sit down with Dr Chris de Kock,…

  4. Profiling Killers: From South Africa to Scotland Yard

    · 1 h 31 min · S2 E27

    Psychologist. Intelligence specialist. Co-author of Killer Stories. This week, Paul and Gerard sit down with Brin Hodgskiss for a heavyweight conversation on the dark art of criminal profiling — from Johannesburg to…

  5. 🔥 When Fire Becomes Murder: Profiling Arsonists with Ed Nordskog

    · 1 h 59 min · S2 E26

    No case breakdown. No fluff. Just a gripping conversation with one of the world’s top arson and bombing experts. We’re joined by Ed Nordskog—retired arson/bomb investigator for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department,…

  6. 🎙️ Talking about Murder with Tshego Paledi: Profiler Meets Telling the Told & Untold

    · 1 h 39 min · S2 E25

    What’s it like creating true crime content in South Africa? This week, we sit down with YouTuber and storyteller Tshego Paledi (44K+ subscribers) for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life in the local crime content…

  7. Stolen from the womb: Caesarean Kidnapping

    · 1 h 25 min · S2 E24

    This week: one of the rarest — and most horrifying — crimes on earth. A baby ripped from the womb in a violent act of theft. We go deep into the case of Loretta Cook, a 24-year-old from Toekomsrus, whose web of lies…

  8. The Psychology of Murder with Finland’s Leading Profiler Dr. Helinä Häkkänen

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E22

    We're stepping out of the morgue and into the mind — with one of the world’s top forensic psychologists. This week on Profiler Africa, our guest is Dr. Helinä Häkkänen, a Finnish powerhouse whose work has shaped war…

  9. The Horrors of Stewart 'Boetie Boer' Wilken: South Africa’s Most Notorious Killer

    · 1 h 29 min · S2 E21

    In this episode of Profiler Africa, we take a deep dive into the terrifying case of Stewart Wilken, South Africa's most notorious serial killer. Wilken's killing spree, which spanned the early 1990s, left a trail of…

  10. The Seesig Monster: Inside the mind of Kyle Ruiters with Col. (ret.) Kirsten Clark

    · 1 h 39 min · S2 E20

    In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by Colonel (Ret.) Kirsten Clark, former SAPS Investigative Psychologist and Criminal Behaviour Specialist, to discuss the chilling case of Kyle Ruiters. Clark conducted…

  11. The Krugersdorp Cult Killings with Author Jana Marx

    · 1 h 41 min · S2 E19 · Explicit

    In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by Jana Marx, author of The Krugersdorp Cult Killings: Inside Cecilia Steyn's Reign of Terror, as she takes us through the disturbing story of the Electus Per Deus cult.…

  12. Shocking Courtroom Moments: A Crime Reporter's View with Jana Marx

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E18

    What really happens inside South Africa’s courtrooms? What is it like to cover the country’s most gripping murder trials? In this episode of Profiler Africa, we sit down with Jana Marx, an award-winning journalist and…

  13. The murder of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius

    · 1 h 37 min · S2 E17 · Explicit

    The Oscar Pistorius trial remains one of the most infamous criminal cases in South African history. Twelve years after Reeva Steenkamp’s tragic death, the case continues to spark debate about justice, privilege, and…

  14. Crime, Power & the Law: A conversation with Advocate Gerrie Nel

    · 1 h 36 min · S2 E16

    In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s most respected legal minds, Gerrie Nel. With a career spanning decades, Nel has prosecuted some of the country’s most high-profile cases,…

  15. Hillbrow Killer Cop Marius van den Heever

    · 1 h 41 min · S2 E15 · Explicit

    In 1994, ex-cop Marius van den Heever was convicted of three brutal murders, arson, and weapons theft. Sentenced to life, he spent decades behind bars—until 2018, when the High Court overturned his denied parole and…

  16. The Pastor's Murder: Inside an Intimate Partner Murder Mystery

    · 1 h 16 min · S2 E14 · Explicit

    In October 2021, respected pastor Liezel de Jager returned home from her morning jog—only to be ambushed and murdered just steps from her front door. The attack was brutal, the motive unclear. Years later, her husband,…

  17. A Serial Killer in the Making? An interview with the murderer Jose da Silva

    · 1 h 29 min · S2 E13 · Explicit

    In 2002, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne walked into his first crime scene—a brutal murder that would lead to the capture of Axe Killer Jose da Silva. But what happened next was even more chilling. In this…

  18. Body Of Evidence: Stories from behind the Pathologist's knife with guest Dr Hestelle van Staden

    · 1 h 16 min · S2 E12 · Explicit

    Forensic pathologists uncover the final truths that the dead leave behind. Their work tells the untold stories of crime, tragedy, and justice—one autopsy at a time. In this episode of Profiler Africa, we sit down with…

  19. Forensic Pathology in South Africa with Dr Shakeera Holland

    · 1 h 14 min · S2 E11 · Explicit

    Forensic pathology is at the heart of criminal investigations—determining causes of death, uncovering hidden evidence, and bringing crucial facts to court. But what really happens behind the autopsy table? In this…

  20. The Forensic Science of Identifying Bodies with Lawrence Hill

    · 1 h 31 min · S2 E10 · Explicit

    In rural South Africa, a grim discovery: human remains with no identity, no backstory, and no immediate leads. How do forensic experts step in to solve the mystery? From analyzing bone fragments to DNA profiling and…

  21. The Murder of Jacques du Plessis by Mariska du Plessis

    · 1 h 30 min · S2 E9 · Explicit

    On the night of June 23, 2017, Mariska du Plessis made two chilling calls to the police. In the first, she claimed her husband was violently attacking her and their son. Less than 20 minutes later, her second call told…

  22. The Murder of Gabriela Kabrins Alban

    · 1 h 28 min · S2 E8 · Explicit

    In this episode of Profiler Africa, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne unpacks the shocking murder of Gabriela Kabrins Alban, a successful marketing executive from California who was found brutally killed in a…

  23. Teenage Serial Killer: The Vredendal Murderer

    · 1 h 13 min · S2 E4 · Explicit

    We’re diving into the chilling case of a teenage serial killer from Vredendal in the Western Cape. At just 14 years old, he committed his first violent crime—and his reign of terror only escalated. But could he have…

  24. A Typical South African Serial Killer The Quarry Revisited

    · 1 h 26 min · S2 E2 · Explicit

    How Gerard and his team tracked down the Quarry Killer. We revisit a case we've discussed before on the audio pod, this time we get to really deep dive into the case and how it unfolded with crime scene photographs,…

  25. The Tokoloshe Killer: Elifasi Msomi

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E7 · Explicit

    This week on Profiler Africa, we uncover the chilling case of Elifasi Msomi, infamously known as "The Axe Killer" & "The Tokoloshe Killer". Between 1953 and 1955, Msomi, from southern KwaZulu-Natal, claimed he was…

  26. SA's Youngest Serial Killer

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E1 · Explicit

    Paul & Gerard discuss the case of SA’s youngest ever female serial killer. Join the chat Live on Profiler Africa on Youtube Tuesdays at 8pm CAT.

  27. The Serial Killer Catcher: Micki Pistorius

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E5 · Explicit

    This Week on Profiler Africa: A True Crime ExclusiveFor the first time ever, South Africa’s premier criminal profilers—Gerard Labuschagne and Micki Pistorius—sit down for an unmissable conversation. Micki, the…

  28. The Murder of Anisha van Niekerk

    · 1 h 33 min · S2 E6 · Explicit

    In 2008, the brutal murder of Anisha van Niekerk shocked South Africa. This week, Profiler Africa takes you inside the case with forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne and retired Lt. Col. Jan de Lange, who led the…

  29. The Murder of Susan Rohde

    · 1 h 19 min · S2 E3 · Explicit

    In this episode of Profiler Live, we delve into the mysterious death of Susan Rohde. Was it a tragic suicide, or was there something more sinister behind it? Jason Rohde, a wealthy businessman, became the central…

  30. PROFILER EP 38 - The Rosebank Police Station Shooting

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    In 2011, tragedy struck the Rosebank police station in Johannesburg when a disgruntled police clerk attacked station commander Lieutenant Colonel Thandi Mkhize and Captain Neelavathi Naidu before turning the gun on…

  31. PROFILER EP 37 - The Sunday Serial Killer Sifiso Mkhwanazi

    · 1 h 21 min · Explicit

    On March 13, 2024, Sifiso Mkhwanazi was convicted of the brutal murders of six Johannesburg sex workers. These heinous crimes occurred between April and October 2022 within the confines of his father's panel beating…

  32. PROFILER EP 36 - The Seesig Monster Kyle Ruiters

    · 59 min · Explicit

    We're diving into a case that rocked the quiet neighborhood of Bellville in Cape Town. It was August 21, 2019, when Lynette Volschenk, known for her gentle nature and dedication to her work, crossed paths with Kyle…

  33. PROFILER EP 35 - The Terrible Trail of Gerhard Ackerman

    · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    Gerhard Ackerman was convicted on charges of rape, human trafficking and the unlawful possession, creation and distribution of child pornography. Ackerman was also found guilty of attempted murder for “selling” the…

  34. PROFILER Episode 34 - Top Cop Part 2

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    In episode two we deep-dive into the story of Anisha Van Niekerk, and how Gerard and Jannie De Lange worked tirelessly to solve the case and bring justice to the family.

  35. PROFILER Episode 33 - Top Cop Part 1

    · 1 h 51 min · Explicit

    In episode one, we meet one of South Africa's most accomplished investigators, retired Lt Colonel and IPS Lead Detective, Jannie De Lange. We discuss his career highs and lows and his relationship with Gerard, as they…

  36. PROFILER Episode 32 - The Get Out Of Jail Card

    · 1 h 36 min · Explicit

    We're back! Catching up on the state of the nation, and deep diving into the fact that some very interesting criminals are being released on parole. Through the lens of the Oscar Pistorius, Station Strangler & Donovan…

  37. PROFILER Episode 31 - The Railway Killer

    · 59 min · Explicit

    During 2005 four bodies were found in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, along the railway tracks. This led to a serial murder task team being formed. The case would take 8 more years to solve. It would take…

  38. PROFILER Episode 30 - Forensic Tools With Peter Fryer

    · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    We go behind the scenes of crime prevention to discuss the technologies that are applied in local law enforcement, with Peter Fryer, who has spent decades providing the latest tech to the local police, and the private…

  39. PROFILER Episode 29 - A Conversation With Colonel Tollie Vreugdenburg & the story of 'Die Boeremag'

    · 1 h 54 min · Explicit

    An incredible first conversation with retiring Colonel Tollie Vreugdenburg, the Head of South Africa's counter terrorism efforts, about his incredible career. We focus today on 'Die Boeremag' case. You'd better sit…

  40. PROFILER Episode 28 - Talking Forensic Pathology W Dr Hestelle Van Staden

    · 1 h 21 min · Explicit

    In this episode we take a fascinating deep dive into the world of Forensic Pathology with one of SA's leading experts, and a life long devotee to the profession, Dr Hestelle van Staden.

  41. PROFILER Episode 27 - The Newcastle Serial Killer

    · 59 min · Explicit

    In Newcastle, a town between Joburg and Durban in South Africa, in 2004, four men are murdered over the period of a year. All are killed in or around the exercise park bordering the town. Two of the incidents take…

  42. PROFILER Episode 26 - The Right Wing Tale of Harry Johannes Knoesen

    · 1 h 37 min · Explicit

    On 28 November 2019 the Crimes Against the State (CATS) unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested Harry Johannes Knoesen (60) at his girlfriend’s home in Witbank, South Africa. The charge? Contravening…

  43. PROFILER Episode 25 - The Westonaria Strangler

    · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    “I want you to help me because when I am with a woman, I lose control and don’t know what I am doing. I kill all of them if they don’t give me what I want”...meet serial killer Jack Mogale, the subject of this week's…

  44. PROFILER Episode 24 - Talking True Crime SA With Nicole Engelbrecht

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    In this episode we chat with Nicole Engelbrecht, creator and host of the True Crime South Africa Podcast, and author of 'Samurai Sword Murder', which tells the story of Morne Harmse, who attacked a number of people…

  45. PROFILER Episode 23 - The State versus Mariska Du Plessis

    · 1 h 09 min · Explicit

    On 23 June 2017 Mariska du Plessis made two calls to the police. In the first at 22:55 she said that her husband, was attacking her son and herself. In the second, made at 23:15, she advised police that her husband had…

  46. PROFILER Episode 22 - Current Cases (The Bodies in JHB) & Gerard's Guide to Investigative Psychology

    · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    This week we discuss some current cases, including the discovery of the bodies of murdered sex workers in downtown Joburg recently. Plus, we break down Forensic Psychology, and Gerard explains how you might set about…

  47. PROFILER Episode 21 - Killing the King of America: A Threat Assessment Case Study

    · 54 min · Explicit

    Around the time of US president Barrack Obama’s visit to Sub-Saharan Africa in June/July 2013 an emailed death threat was received by the US consulate in Johannesburg. This is the story of the man who sent it.

  48. PROFILER Episode 20 - Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren & the Murder of Andrea Venter

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    That one case that Gerard was determined to see through to a conviction. How Gerhard janse van Vuuren murdered his girlfriend Andrea Venter, and then tried to get away with it.

  49. PROFILER Episode 19 - Brian The Stalker Harvey

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    We travel back to 2010 and discuss the case of Brian Harvey who stalked over 40 women.

  50. PROFILER Episode 18 - JOSEPH THE AXEMAN NTSHONGWANA

    · 1 h 24 min · Explicit

    In the space of just 8 days in March 2011 Joseph Ntshongwana killed four people, some of whom he decapitated with an axe.

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