Alibi

Alibi EXTRAS: Ep2 - The Voice and The Master

May 06, 2024 10:27 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode we chat to Gwinch Serame, the guy who mixed and mastered Alibi, and Freddy Mabitsela, the commanding host from season one. Produced and presented by Paul McNally for Develop Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alibi EXTRAS: Ep1 - Polishing a turd

April 26, 2024 06:22 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

The legend John Bartmann kicks off our first episode of Alibi EXTRAS. We hear how he made Alibi atmospheric through music. Produced and presented by Paul McNally for Develop Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asylum E2: Detained for eight days and beaten for being a journalist

April 16, 2024 11:34 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

In this episode Opoka talks to South Sudanese journalist Diing Magot about her tragic experience of being arrested and detained for eight days, shaved and beaten for simply being a journalist. Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his li...

Asylum E1: Poisoned by the state

April 07, 2024 10:27 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in order to make money for his family... and yet he is still helping other journalists back in South Sudan as they fight to survive. Asylum is a limite...

Introducing... Asylum

April 05, 2024 14:47 - 4 minutes - 5.01 MB

Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in order to make money for his family... and yet he is still helping other journalists back in South Sudan as they fight to survive. Asylum is a limite...

Alibi: DVD EXTRAS - Episode 2 - The Voice and The Master

April 13, 2022 06:01 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode of DVD EXTRAS we chat to Gwinch Serame, the guy who mixed and mastered Alibi, and Freddy Mabitsela, the commanding host from season one. It’s a lively, honest and insightful conversation. Become a FULL MEMBER on SUBSTACK by clicking https://alibipodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=test&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=postcta (here).

Alibi: Killing For Cash - Episode 1 - Becoming desensitized

April 07, 2022 04:01 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Africa has an assassination crisis. Some of the greatest minds are trying to solve it - in this partner podcast we interview them about their solutions. Our guest today is Stuart Mbanyele. He's is a Junior Researcher in the Governance Delivery and Impact programme at Good Governance Africa. He https://mg.co.za/opinion/2022-03-14-what-drives-south-africas-political-violence/ (wrote an article) about political assassinations for The Mail & Guardian that was very interesting. This podcast is h...

Introducing... Killing For Cash

April 05, 2022 11:54 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MB

Africa Has An Assassination Crisis. Some of the greatest minds are trying to solve it - in this partner podcast we interview them about their solutions. The podcast Alibi: Killing For Cash is a PARTNER PODCAST for Alibi. Become a FULL MEMBER on SUBSTACK by clicking https://alibipodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=test&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=postcta (here).

ALIBI: DVD EXTRAS - Episode 1 - Polishing a Turd

March 29, 2022 18:11 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

We talk to music magician John Bartmann for the first episode of Alibi's partner podcast, DVD EXTRAS. Here you will get a bi-weekly dose of behind-the-scenes goodies about the making of the show and upcoming seasons.You can find John's work at https://johnbartmann.com/ (https://johnbartmann.com/ ) Become a member of Alibi on Substack: https://alibipodcast.substack.com/ (https://alibipodcast.substack.com/)

We are moving to Substack...

March 19, 2022 10:12 - 51 seconds - 804 KB

Alibi is moving to Substack! It is an exciting change which means you will get all the Alibi podcast episodes, a newsletter about assassinations in Africa and our new DVD EXTRAS podcast in one place. https://alibipodcast.substack.com/ (https://alibipodcast.substack.com/) You'll be able to comment on posts and reach us directly. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE either for our FREE or PAID plans to become a member. https://alibipodcast.substack.com/ (https://alibipodcast.substack.com/)

Become a member of the Alibi podcast

March 09, 2022 17:12 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

We are moving to a membership model in order to keep funding our award-winning investigative journalism. Find out more at www.alibipodcast.com. Alibi Studios is a brand of Volume.

Introducing... DVD EXTRAS

March 02, 2022 07:54 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

DVD EXTRAS is a BONUS PODCAST for MEMBERS.Here you will get a bi-weekly dose of behind-the-scenes goodies about the making of the show and upcoming seasons. Become a FULL MEMBER on SUBSTACK by clicking https://alibipodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=test&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=postcta (here). Get a lot more at our site www.alibipodcast.com.

Introducing... our newsletter "investigative podcasts"

June 09, 2021 12:47 - 30 seconds - 702 KB

If you are enjoying Alibi then you’ll want to subscribe to our newsletter. Just go to http://www.volume.africa/newsletter (www.volume.africa/newsletter) to sign up. You’ll get a weekly dose of behind-the-scenes stories and tips on how we made Alibi as well as Volume's other investigative podcasts. Just go to http://www.volume.africa/newsletter (www.volume.africa/newsletter) and sign up for a personal letter every week written by Alibi's creator Paul McNally. http://www.volume.africa/newslett...

S2: Laduma High E6: The Teacher

February 24, 2020 18:49 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Paul confronts a teachers who has been accused of being involved in the killing. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2: Laduma High E5: The Second Assassination

February 17, 2020 17:44 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

Paul tries to uncover the findings of a private investigator who has been working on the case... but instead finds a second female teacher who has been assassinated right in the same city. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2: Laduma High E4: A Cry For Help

February 10, 2020 19:03 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

Paul takes aim at the gaps that are plaguing the case and uncovers threats towards the School Governing Body, a brave man at the centre of the story and an obvious cry for help from Priscilla before she died. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2: Laduma High E3: The Trigger Man

February 03, 2020 19:34 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

Paul gets a new revelation from Siya and finally makes some progress with the police... Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2: Laduma High E2: Glebelands

January 27, 2020 18:41 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

In this episode we meet Dumisani (Siya's father) and dig into his opinions on the case. And we muster the courage to take a trip to Glebelands hostel. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2: Laduma High E1: Father & Son

January 20, 2020 19:04 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

In this second series investigative journalist Paul McNally attempts to find out what really happened at Laduma High and who was behind the assassination of Priscilla Mchunu. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alibi Series 2 - Laduma High - Trailer

December 08, 2019 16:11 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

Coming 21st of January 2020 wherever you get your podcasts. Priscilla Mchunu was a 54-year-old acting principal when she was assassinated. She was gunned down with an astonishing 19 bullets while teaching her high school history class. An entire class of Laduma High students watched her murder and still, more than two years later, no arrests have been made. This is the story of Priscilla’s assassination. Who would kill an acting principal and why? How do you investigate a case when anyone ...

S1 E8: Guilt

February 06, 2019 20:14 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Our series concludes with finding a lawyer to help, a cop to tell his story and a prison warder to argue for our guy’s innocence.

S1 E7: Finding Friends

February 06, 2019 20:04 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

In episode 7 we finally track down where Anthony's co-accused have been all these years... and what we discover makes it more astounding that he was ever convicted.

S1 E6: Paperwork Can Lie

February 06, 2019 19:52 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

In the sixth episode of the podcast series Alibi we are put into a spiral as we try to understand an injury from over twenty years ago. The show that tells a story over eight weeks is trying to discover if one man, Anthony De Vries, is guilty or innocent of the crimes that put him in prison. What we discover here reframes the extent that evidence can be manipulated… and how paperwork, even from doctors, can lie.

S1 E5: Injuries

February 06, 2019 19:43 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

In the fifth episode of the podcast series Alibi we get closer to discovering if Anthony De Vries is guilty or innocent of the crimes that put him in jail for most of his life. It involves focusing on the injuries from when he was tortured - they hold the important secrets.

S1 E4: Bacon & Eggs

February 06, 2019 19:29 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode we go on a car chase with the cops, with AK-47s being fired in retaliation and make a discovery that changes the case completely. We spend a morning in a Wimpy eating bacon and eggs and find a second set of statements, ones that never made it to trial, that give us a completely different picture of our guy, Anthony.

S1 E3: The Crime Scene

February 06, 2019 12:52 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode we visit the bloody scene of our double murder and robbery from 1994 and stand in the Checkers shopping centre exactly where the two victims were murdered When the centrepiece of your crime happened in front of a video shop in the 90s you need to peak behind plenty of movie posters to find those bullet holes...

S1 E2: Brotherly Love

February 06, 2019 12:44 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this second episode we have a panga fight, find masses of brotherly love and uncover an important deception that could sabotage the whole series...

S1 E1: The Letters

February 02, 2019 12:29 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

The story starts with Paul bringing to Freddy what he thinks could be a wrongful conviction case. It is about a man called Anthony De Vries and he has been in jail for 17 years. For the full season (and much more) Subscribe in Apple Podcasts or at www.alibipodcast.com.

Alibi Series 1 - Trailer

January 31, 2019 20:26 - 1 minute - 1.75 MB

Alibi is produced by Paul McNally for SAFM in conjunction with Wits Radio Academy, Wits Justice Project and as part of Citizen Justice Network. Presented by: Freddy Mabitsela & Paul McNally Additional production and music composed by: John Bartmann Mixed by: Kutlwano Serame Additional scripting by: Elna Schutz Editorial help by: Tom McNally, Gavin Haynes and Kyla Herrmannsen Editorial oversight by: Franz Kruger & Nooshin Erfani

S1: Anthony E8: Guilt

February 28, 2017 09:50 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

Our series concludes with finding a lawyer to help, a cop to tell his story and a prison warder to argue for our guy’s innocence. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Produced by Develop Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1: Anthony E7: Finding Friends

February 21, 2017 09:49 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

In episode 7 we finally track down where Anthony's co-accused have been all these years... and what we discover makes it more astounding that he was ever convicted. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Produced by Develop Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1: Anthony E6: Paperwork Can Lie

February 14, 2017 09:48 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

In the sixth episode of the podcast series Alibi we are put into a spiral as we try to understand an injury from over twenty years ago. The show that tells a story over eight weeks is trying to discover if one man, Anthony De Vries, is guilty or innocent of the crimes that put him in prison. What we discover here reframes the extent that evidence can be manipulated… and how paperwork, even from doctors, can lie. Alibi is Africa’s first investigative podcast series. It was created in January...

S1: Anthony E5: Injuries

February 07, 2017 09:47 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

In the fifth episode we get closer to discovering if Anthony De Vries is guilty or innocent of the crimes that put him in jail for most of his life. It involves focusing on the injuries from when he was tortured - they hold the important secrets. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Produced by Develop Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1: Anthony E4: Bacon & Eggs

January 31, 2017 19:29 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode we go on a car chase with the cops, with AK-47s being fired in retaliation and make a discovery that changes the case completely. We spend a morning in a Wimpy eating bacon and eggs and find a second set of statements, ones that never made it to trial, that give us a completely different picture of our guy, Anthony. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Produced by Develop Aud...

S1: Anthony E3: The Crime Scene

January 24, 2017 12:52 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode we visit the bloody scene of our double murder and robbery from 1994 and stand in the Checkers shopping centre exactly where the two victims were murdered. When the centrepiece of your crime happened in front of a video shop in the 90s you need to peak behind plenty of movie posters to find those bullet holes... Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Produced by Develop Audio. ...

S1: Anthony E2: Brotherly Love

January 17, 2017 12:44 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

In this second episode we have a panga fight, find masses of brotherly love and uncover an important deception that could sabotage the whole series... Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Produced by Develop Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1: Anthony E1: The Letters

January 10, 2017 12:29 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

The story starts with Paul bringing to Freddy what he thinks could be a wrongful conviction case. It is about a man called Anthony De Vries and he has been in jail for 17 years. Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned, produced and hosted by Paul McNally. Produced by Develop Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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