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True Crime South Africa

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True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.

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  1. Episode 211 The Murder of Tazné van Wyk

    · 1 h 08 min

    When eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk disappeared somewhere between her home and a tuckshop, just two houses down, in 2020, the country held its breath. Her community expressed its rage at how dangerous their…

  2. Episode 210 The Murder of Ben Rheeder

    · 1 h 02 min

    When Margaret Rheeder’s husband Ben suddenly fell ill, the local doctor suspected he was suffering from a particularly bad case of gastroenteritis, but after his painful death, neighbours and family started wonder…

  3. Episode 209 The Crime Spree of Pieter vd Merwe

    · 41 min

    On a single night in 1990, three innocent people lost their lives to a crime spree by a 19-year-old soldier. When his past and the workings of his mind were examined, though, some would question whether it should have…

  4. Episode 208 The Kesa Family Murders

    · 32 min

    When the Kesa family started a building project at their homestead in the Eastern Cape in 2018, they had no idea that it would devolve into a deadly family feud. By the time both the proverbial and literal last embers…

  5. Rewind: Episode 57 The Mystery of Meadowbrook Doe (with updates)

    · 42 min

    This is a rewind episode - designed to bring new attention to the back catalogue of the podcast. But it's also something else. The audio you'll be hearing is actually a chapter of my audiobook for my book, Bare Bones.…

  6. The Bonnie & Clyde Throwback in The Get Out

    · 12 min

    The Get Out is in cinemas right now! In this minisode I explore the Bonnie & Clyde vibe that two of the characters have in The Get Out. Who were the original Bonnie & Clyde and why do we continue to use them as a…

  7. Episode 207 The Murder of Franz Richter

    · 1 h 04 min

    When Franz Richter bought a piece of land just outside Muldersdrift in the 70s he envisioned creating a bubble of African paradise where guests could watch zebras graze while they ate their breakfast and his family…

  8. Where is Robert-John? Episode 3 Found Him!

    · 19 min

    I'm sharing this investigative podcast series by Anthony Molyneaux of 122 Podcasts in the TCSA feed because I think it's fascinating and I hope that some additional reach can help find resolution for the people who…

  9. Where is Robert-John? Episode 2 A Spanish Paradise

    · 12 min

    I'm sharing this investigative podcast series by Anthony Molyneaux of 122 Podcasts in the TCSA feed because I think it's fascinating and I hope that some additional reach can help find resolution for the people who…

  10. Where is Robert-John? Episode 1 "He was a Good Guy"

    · 25 min

    I'm sharing this investigative podcast series by Anthony Molyneaux of 122 Podcasts in the TCSA feed because I think it's fascinating and I hope that some additional reach can help find resolution for the people who…

  11. The Real Story Behind Lucky Strike

    · 6:32

    Lucky Strike released in cinemas on Friday 17th July. I'm a sucker for a movie based on a true story and I can't help but do some digging into the stories these movies are based on. In this mini-minisode I share some…

  12. Episode 206 The Rotten Milk Scam

    · 58 min

    In 1980s South Africa, a well-known resident of a small Northern Cape town, launched a scheme many believed would be their ticket to the soft life. But it wouldn’t be long before people outside of the scheme started to…

  13. Maybe I'm a Psychopath: My Interview on Something Shifted

    · 6:44

    I was on a podcast! And not just any podcast - one of my personal favourites! Something Shifted with Sean Loots is an award-winning South African storytelling podcast and in this excerpt you'll get a taste of Sean's…

  14. Episode 205 The Mpungose Family Murders

    · 31 min

    Neighbours had called Sibusiso Mpungose an excellent father, citing how much time he seemed to spend with his children. But when his life began to unravel and it seemed he was going to have to answer for his actions,…

  15. TCSA Rewind: Episode 31 The Serial Crimes of Sipho Dube

    · 49 min

    This is a Rewind release of an episode originally published in May 2020. The episode has been re-recorded and updated with new and additional information. Sipho Dube was the embodiment of everything we fear. He was a…

  16. Episode 204 The Serial Crimes of Asanda Baninzi

    · 50 min

    Over a period of four months Gugulethu, Nyanga and Delft in the Western Cape, were terrorised by a violent and coldblooded gang. Among the victims was an entire family slain in their beds as they slept. When a seasoned…

  17. Episode 203 The Murder of Sasha Lee Shah

    · 1 h 12 min

    25-year-old Sasha Lee Shah was building an incredible life for herself. She excelled academically, worked her way into a good job and was securing financial stability. The future was bright. But, by 2021, one part of…

  18. TCSA Rewind: Episode 21 The Crimes of "Advocate Barbie" (with updates)

    · 1 h 59 min

    This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. This episode was first released in February 2020. Listen…

  19. Episode 202 The Foster Gang

    · 1 h 17 min

    Occasionally, a group of criminals commits a series of crimes so infamous that the story becomes part of South African crime folklore. When this happens, without fail, the story becomes distorted and sometimes, the…

  20. The Devil Made Me Do It with Dr Nicky Falkof

    · 58 min

    As South Africans, it's not uncommon for us to hear an accused person claim that the devil made them do it. In her new book, accomplished academic and all-round cool human, Dr Nicky Falkof explores this segment of…

  21. Episode 201 The Murder of Donovan de Jongh

    · 51 min

    28 year old Donovan de Jongh was a vulnerable man living with intellectual disabilities in the Western Cape when he was lured into a vehicle with three men with the promise of some take away food for dinner. What…

  22. Episode 200 The Serial Crimes of Kobus Geldenhuys

    · 45 min

    In the early 1990s Norwood was shaken by a series of violent rapes and murders. When the violence spread to areas on the East Rand, police had to wonder if this was the same perpetrator. It was vital to catch him as…

  23. Those Who Shall not be Named: Minor Victims & Offenders in SA

    · 47 min

    In 2019 and 2022 two major events changed the legislation which governs the publication of the names of minor offenders, victims and witnesses in South Africa. These are changes that are vital for every South African…

  24. Where is Episode 200, Nicole?

    · 0:52

    Where the heck is episode 200, Nicole? I’ve been asked this question a lot recently, and if you don’t follow the podcast on social media you might not know the answer. So, here it is: Because episode 200 is a pretty…

  25. Recommendations: Movies to Watch on the Big Screen this Month

    · 2:25

    I am very quickly popping into your feed to tell you about two new movies hitting the big screen on the 6th of February. You’ll hear ads for these two being inserted into your feed around now and if you want to win…

  26. Discussion: Uncovering Gangs & the Trauma of Crime with James Fouche

    · 44 min

    Gangsterism continues to stand in the way of communities trying to live peaceful lives and raise children in safety. In this discussion with fiction writer, James Fouche, we unpack the very real cost of crime on…

  27. 68 Hours in Hell: Dead Man's Wire Companion Podcast

    · 56 min

    The brand-new release movie Dead Man's Wire hits cinemas across South Africa on 23 January, and it is based on a very real and incredibly bizarre story. In this companion podcast - brought to you by Empire…

  28. Episode 199 The Crimes of Peter Frederiksen Part 2

    · 1 h 04 min

    Part 2 of 2 In 2015 a slew of Hawks officers descended on a nondescript home in Bloemfontein. After detaining Danish national Peter Frederiksen the officers' first stop was his freezer. Inside, they found exactly what…

  29. Episode 199 The Crimes of Peter Frederiksen Part 1

    · 1 h 06 min

    In 2015 a slew of Hawks officers descended on a nondescript home in Bloemfontein. After detaining Danish national Peter Frederiksen the officers' first stop was his freezer. Inside, they found exactly what Peter's…

  30. TCSA Rewind: Episode 100 The Murder of Siam Lee (with updates)

    · 1 h 58 min

    This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. This episode was first released in December 2022. Listen…

  31. Episode 198 The Serial Crimes of Elifasi Msomi

    · 1 h 12 min

    In the 1950s in the KZN Midlands, one of the country's first recorded serial killers began a series of crimes which would go down in history for a few different reasons. More than 70 years later, this vintage true…

  32. Episode 197 The Murder of Romay van Rooyen

    · 46 min

    When a well-known magistrate is found murdered in her home, the Crimes Against the State unit are called in to investigate what could be another terrible silencing of a voice of justice. The truth behind Romay van…

  33. Interview Crossover: Nicole Engelbrecht with Anthony Molyneaux Bare Bones

    · 41 min

    This is a crossover episode from Jonathan Ball's Pagecast podcast. In this episode, Nicole Engelbrecht is interviewed by journalist and director of Beauty and the Bester, Anthony Molyneaux about Nicole's new book: Bare…

  34. Episode 196 The Crimes of Hildegard Steenkamp

    · 57 min

    In 2023, a middle-aged accountant stood in the dock in the JHB Specialised Crimes Court at Palm Ridge and received a 25 year sentence. Her unassuming appearance belied the 13 years she had spent systematically draining…

  35. Episode 195 The Du Preez Family Murders

    · 1 h 02 min

    When a family of four is attacked in their home and there is only one survivor, with a regularly alternating version of what occurred, Vanderbijlpark police quickly become suspicious. When the truth is finally…

  36. Where is Riley Brennan? The Shelby Oaks Companion Podcast

    · 36 min

    The brand-new release movie Shelby Oaks hits cinemas across South Africa today, and in addition to being an incredible film in the horror genre, it also brings several true crime themes to the fore. When Riley Brennan…

  37. Case Discussion & Interview: The High Treason Club with Karin Mitchell & Col. Tollie Vreugdenburg

    · 1 h 01 min

    In 2002 Claudia Mokone was killed after being struck with shrapnel from a bomb blast near her home. Her senseless death was part of a much larger plan for a group of men who called themselves the Boeremag. In this…

  38. Episode 194 The Serial Crimes of Themba Sukude

    · 55 min

    In 2004 a recreation spot in Newcastle became the hunting ground for a serial predator. In a series of crimes that mirrored the still-unsolved Zodiac series in the US, couples seeking out some alone time in the park…

  39. Lights, Camera, Crime - The Dark Side of the Entertainment Industry - with Rosie Motene

    · 1 h 11 min

    Recent headlines about SA influencers promoting an allegedly exploitative work program in Russia had the public in an uproar, but those who work in the entertainment industry were less surprised. In this episode I…

  40. Introducing: Radio Workshop

    · 1:37

    I’m dropping into your feed to tell you about a very cool podcast I’ve just discovered that I think you’ll really like. Radio Workshop is a documentary-style podcast about youth issues in Africa. One of the things I…

  41. Episode 193 The Helderstroom Prison Murders

    · 42 min

    This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in May 2023. Working in a prison environment is a dangerous undertaking, but most correctional centre employees would expect the danger to come from the incarcerated…

  42. Child Abduction in South Africa - Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast Part 2

    · 50 min

    Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast Part 2 of 2 - Child Abduction in South Africa In part 1 of the Stolen Girl Companion podcast we delved into the real-life case of Maureen Dabbagh and her daughter, Nadia, who was…

  43. Finding Nadia - Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast Part 1

    · 47 min

    Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast Part 1 of 2 - Finding Nadia When Maureen Dabbagh's ex-husband fails to return their two-year-old daughter from a scheduled visitation, it sets off a series of events which will…

  44. Episode 192 The Murder of Rachel Tshabalala

    · 57 min

    When Rachel Dolly Tshabalala was discovered deceased in her partner's home, the riddle of her murder seemed simultaneously obvious and utterly baffling. Was the man she had given her heart to the ferocious supporter of…

  45. TCSA Rewind: Episode 110 Part 3 The Murder of Marna Engelbrecht & Sharnelle Hough (with new eps)

    · 1 h 00 min

    This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. Part 3 This episode rewinds back to episode 110 - the…

  46. TCSA Rewind: Episode 110 Part 2 The Murder of Marna Engelbrecht & Sharnelle Hough (with new eps)

    · 53 min

    This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. Part 2 This episode rewinds back to episode 110 - the…

  47. TCSA Rewind: Episode 110 Part 1 The Murder of Marna Engelbrecht & Sharnelle Hough (with new eps)

    · 1 h 59 min

    This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. Part 1 This episode rewinds back to episode 110 - the…

  48. Interview: Moving Criminal Cases Forward with Sophia Dewberry

    · 24 min

    When an ordinary South African finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, she starts to see the gaps in the system that are deeply failing families and justice professionals. Sophia Dewberry was not willing…

  49. Episode 191 The Murder of Dillie Scholtz

    · 1 h 00 min

    Dillie Scholtz didn't have far to go. It was just 56 metres from her house to her car, but somewhere in between those two points she vanished. Six days later the police officers who had claimed she'd run off with a…

  50. Revisiting Sithole: The ABC Killer Series - Review, Interview & More

    · 47 min

    As the new Showmax Original series, The ABC Killer, drops, I revisit the case I first covered in episode nine with a review of the series, an interview of director Jasyn Howes and some anecdotes I've received from…

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