Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast explores real life crimes occurring within South Africa from a psychological viewpoint. Every week a new case is examined and we delve head-first into the motives that drive people to do what they do. Join me on a journey into the minds behind the macarbe.
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Episode 42: Unrepentant | The Heartbreaking Murder of Michaela Williams
March 23, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to the Episode 42 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: In a home in Pelikan Park, a young girl has dinner with her family- laughing and happily existing in the humble, warm space they all called home. Unbeknownst to her, just a few doors away a man was watching her…observing her every movement- a dark plan brewing in his mind. When the perfect moment came, he would not hesitate to unleash a sickening chain of events that would forever change the lives...
Episode 41: Desecrated | The Tragic Murder of Lynette Volschenk
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome to the Episode 41 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: “I am a charming psychopath and grateful to be a clever serial killer”. These are the shocking words of not only an aspiring crime writer but a cold blooded murderer. The crime he committed sent shockwaves through the nation for its brutal nature. An innocent woman his victim, none the wiser to the dark intentions of someone who was watching her; biding his time- from just metres away from her h...
Episode 40 | Recorded: The Disturbing Case of Brian Smith
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWelcome to the Episode 40 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A picturesque town concealing a seedy underbelly. A seemingly perfect husband hiding dark secrets and desires. Innocent women with their lives stolen from them by a cruel and callous perpetrator. And an investigation and case that garners an outcry from both locals and internationals alike. A trial that so many will be watching to see whether the man accused will ultimately face the scales of justi...
Episode 39 | Forsaken: The Murder of Chevonne Rusch
November 28, 2023 13:10 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWelcome to the Episode 39 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A tale that although shocking has been all too often heard before. Caregivers who not only abuse their roles but fail to live up to them too. A little girl left to fend for herself. A system and society that failed her. 2 years old with an entire future ahead of her. 2 years old and dependent on those she was supposed to trust. 2 years and a life cut short. This is the heart-wrenching case of Chev...
Episode 38 | Unthinkable: The Heartbreaking Case of Ellen Pakkies
October 03, 2023 18:08 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBWelcome to the Episode 38 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: About the episode: It is said that no one can love you, like a mother can. That blood is thicker than water and that family is more important than anything else. What happens though when a mother is pushed to breaking point? What could drive her to do the unthinkable? And what happens after? In 2007, in the notorious suburb of Lavender Hill in Cape Town, one woman would take the life of the child s...
Episode 37 | Snapped: The Dickason Family Murders | Lauren Dickason Case
September 03, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 134 MBWelcome to the Episode 37 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: From the outside, they seemed to be the perfect family- a doting father and a seemingly caring mother with three happy little girls all living in suburban bliss. But the disturbing truth lay just beyond the surface. Behind the smiling framed photographs on the walls, a sinister darkness was brewing and becoming more prolific. One night in September of 2021- in a quiet neighbourhood in a town they h...
Episode 36 | Unspeakable: The Shocking Murder of Altecia Kortje and Raynecia
August 19, 2023 09:46 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBWelcome to the Episode 36 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A happy, smiling little girl runs up to her grandfather as he returns from work. Her eyes are just as bright and beautiful as those of the woman who brought her into this world. But every day, the faces of both mother and daughter are slowly fading from the memories of those who love and miss them so dearly. Three years ago in 2020, their lives came to a tragic, violent and sudden demise. At the han...
Episode 35 | Unjust: The Brutal Murder of Eudy Simelane
June 18, 2023 14:42 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MBWelcome to the Episode 35 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Imagine being killed for simply living your truth? A talented footballer and a successful woman who captured the hearts of everyone who knew her and paved the way for many others in her community. More than just an athlete or activist though, she was a beacon of hope for the LGBTQI community in South Africa who continuously face daily discrimination and violence. Her murder shocked the country and ...
Episode 34 | Calamity: The Sizzlers Massacre Tragedy
June 14, 2023 08:47 - 59 minutes - 109 MBWelcome to the Episode 34 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Described as the worst massacre Cape Town and the country had ever experienced, in 2003, 9 innocent men lost their lives in a brutal and heart wrenching manner. The police would arrive at the unsuspecting Seapoint property to find not only the radio blasting the lyrics… Life is too short to have sorrow. You may be here today and gone tomorrow…” …but that the inside the house on 7 Graham road...
Episode 33 | Unbelievable: The Shocking Case of Thabo Bester
April 10, 2023 13:54 - 1 hour - 121 MBWelcome to the Episode 33 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: An ongoing case that has not only gripped the nation but led to so many more questions. This is a case that when I say you won’t believe it, trust me, you won’t believe it. I delved into it briefly on my Tik Tok account weeks ago and that initial video- well, it kinda went viral. And so, I’m here to give you the lowdown- the things you haven’t heard, the latest info, history & of course the perspe...
Episode 32 | Barbarous: The Heartbreaking Case of Allison Plaatjies
February 28, 2023 16:57 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBWelcome to the Episode 32 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: After years of hard work, sacrifices and dedication- one young woman was on the path to making all of her dreams come true. A new job, an apartment of her own and her very first car were all achievements that she was so proud of. A man, so close to her, so loved by her, was watching her succeed during this time but instead of joy- resentment was building. Bitter at his own failings and unable to a...
Episode 31 | Hidden Truths: The Disturbing Case of Meghan Cremer
February 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome to the Episode 31 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: On a cold winter’s evening on the 3rd of August 2019- a young woman’s life and the lives of those who loved her would forever be changed. Although the supposed culprit would be arrested within days, it would be years until a verdict and some kind of conclusion to the case would be reached. But 4 years later, there now seems to be more questions than ever before. This is the disturbing and myste...
Episode 30 | Cold Case:The Unsolved Murder of Anika Smit
January 14, 2023 08:29 - 58 minutes - 106 MBWelcome to the Episode 30 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A case from 2010 that never quite got the attention it deserved and a girl whose life was cut short before it even began. Even with the countless twists and turns- 13 years on- it seems today that justice will never be served. There are so many questions that are still up in the air. Was there something that was missed by accident or on purpose? Has the killer been hiding in plain sight this enti...
Episode 29 | Predator: The Tragic Murder of Tazne Van Wyk
December 14, 2022 12:45 - 42 minutes - 77.8 MBWelcome to the Episode 29 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: 8 years old, with dreams of becoming a lawyer or doctor forever extinguished as a result of one twisted man’s actions. A man who was no stranger to the legal system. A man who was given far too many second chances. This little girl’s death would spark outrage and once again bring to light the ever growing concerns of the leniency and judgement of South Africa’s legal system. She was not his first v...
Episode 28 | Double Life: The Sunday Rapist- Johannes Jacobus Steyn
November 14, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 92.7 MBWelcome to the Episode 28 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A young girl is reported missing- snatched just metres away from the entrance of her school. A city is frantically searching for her, sharing her image on all media platforms. That very same afternoon in another part of the city- a woman is making a cup of tea. She sits down on her couch, switches on the tv just as a familiar face flashes across the screen. The words ‘suspect’ appear below the ...
Episode 27 | Night Terror: The Axe Killer Phindile Ntshongwana
October 24, 2022 13:26 - 50 minutes - 115 MBWelcome to the Episode 27 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: This case at first glance reads more like a strange movie plot. An axe wielding assailant striking at the dead of night. A narrative detailing a father’s revenge for a monstrous crime committed against his daughter. And at the trial when this man is eventually caught- a plea of insanity; of diminished criminal capacity. And at the helm of it all, a former professional South African rugby player tu...
Episode 26- Evil Within: Serial Killer Boetie Boer | Stewart Wilken
September 27, 2022 08:43 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MBWelcome to the Episode 26 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Described as one of the most vile serial killers in South African history, this man committed the most heinous and disturbing acts over a period of years. He went undetected and it was only by sheer coincidence that he would eventually be discovered. With no remorse; no inhibitions; and no regrets- his victims suffered cruel and harsh deaths at his hands. He would also become an anomaly, one of th...
Episode 25- Uninvited: The Norwood Serial Killer - Jacobus ’Kobus’ Geldenhuys
September 19, 2022 13:04 - 44 minutes - 101 MBWelcome to the Episode 25 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: If you’ve grown up believing that the boogie man looks a certain way; acts a certain way and is only found in certain places- you may be in for a nasty surprise when you discover the truth. Those with the deepest depths of darkness don’t often look different to you or me. Those who commit the most atrocious acts often are the least suspecting people. So what do you do when you realise that evil can...
Episode 24- Pure Evil: The Wemmer Pan Serial Killer Cedric Maake
September 10, 2022 12:34 - 48 minutes - 111 MBWelcome to the Episode 24 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: What happens when a serial killer cannot be classified? What happens when a perpetrator seems to have no single Modus Operandi or victim profile? How do you even attempt to piece together a puzzle to catch the face behind the trail of destruction when you don’t have all the pieces? Today, I will be discussing one such killer- a man who used five different methods of killing; a man who didn’t pursue...
Episode 23- Nightmare in Suburbia: The Adlington Family Murders
August 26, 2022 11:06 - 41 minutes - 94.6 MBWelcome to the Episode 23 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: In a beautiful Marina side neighbourhood boasting views of the mountain range, access to a sparkling expanse of water and just minutes away from the ocean- Marina Da Gama exists. This neighbourhood boasts many beautiful homes with stunning views and a wonderful atmosphere. Families who can afford it, have chosen to make this area their home- taking evening walks along the vlei and having afternoon...
Episode 22- Betrayed: The Murder of Tshegofatso Pule
August 22, 2022 11:56 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWelcome to the Episode 22 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A case so shocking that a country, in the midst of pandemonium and a lockdown, could not ignore. A young woman- 8 months pregnant, lured to her death by the man she thought she could trust; the father of her unborn baby. With big dreams and a life full of plans ahead of her, her light was extinguished. She became another victim of a rampant social plague; a plague threatening so many who live in So...
Episode 21- Ruthless Relations: The Murders of Jesse Hess and Chris Lategan
August 01, 2022 15:15 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBWelcome to the Episode 21 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A morning that began with such joy- winning prize money in a competition- turned into pure horror as two innocent souls lost their lives at the hands of someone they knew. Someone who was trusted by their family. For almost 3 years, the court case was postponed- time and time again and it seemed that justice would never be served. Although the 18 year old girl who was killed had her life come to a...
Episode 20- Sinister Son:The Crimes of Ruan Van Heerden
July 22, 2022 12:45 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MBWelcome to the Episode 20 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Adopted by a couple who only hoped to share love and affection with him, one young man grew up and into adulthood to repay his family in the most disturbing manner. Aided by a friend, he committed a heinous attack on his unsuspecting parents and left a country in shock when the news of the crime hit the media. And as the months went on, the case took many twists and turns with justice seeming as t...
Episode 19- Sinful Scheme: The Throb Nightclub Tragedy
July 10, 2022 17:55 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBWelcome to the Episode 19 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A day that was supposed to be full of joy and celebrations quickly turned deadly as hundreds of children were exposed to a chemical weapon. In the chaos that ensued- 13 lives were lost. And the reason for the attack in the first place? Money. A rival club suffering financially decided that drastic measures would need to be taken in order to increase the feet in their venue. But things went horribl...
Episode 18- Ill-Fated Encounter: The Senseless Murders of Brett Goldin And Richard Bloom
June 30, 2022 17:16 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBWelcome to the Episode 18 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Within a beautiful city- a hub of activity and a top tourism attraction- a dark underbelly exists. And in April of 2006- two innocent men leaving a dinner party found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. With so much talent and such bright futures- these men lost their lives in a brutal and inconceivable manner. The culprits? Other young men, under the influence of mind-altering subs...
Episode 17- Poisonous Patriarchy: The Heartbreaking Case of Zoliswa Nkonyana
June 20, 2022 16:44 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MBWelcome to the Episode 17 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: In a country where gender rights have been legislated and same-sex marriage has been legal since 2006- making it the first African country to do so- here in South Africa we claim to have a constitutiion that protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation. But the hate crime statistics and cases paint a different picture. Although Cape Town is seen and recognized as a city that embra...
Episode 16- Last Dance: The Kirvan Fortuin Case
June 10, 2022 16:49 - 34 minutes - 63.3 MBWelcome to the Episode 16 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: From humble beginnings to competing and dancing in shows across the globe; one individual’s journey inspired and brought hope to so many others. Aiming to bring light and safety to the plight of so many in a community often stigmatised, abused and isolated- one individual did all they could to share a narrative of equality, respect and love whilst empowering the impoverished community they came fro...
Episode 15- Stone Cold: Serial Killer Shaun Oosthuizen
May 28, 2022 15:54 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MBWelcome to the Episode 15 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: In a world where at times those of a bygone generation may be forgotten, one man saw a window of opportunity to wreak havoc on one of the most vulnerable populations- the elderly. Whereas to society- a grandmother is someone full of warmth, kindness and love- to this man, they were just soft, easy targets. His oldest victim- an elderly woman of 93 years old, left for dead. All were attacked with...
Episode 14- Making a Man: The Tragic Case of Raymond Buys
May 18, 2022 16:26 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBWelcome to the Episode 14 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: In a rural farming community on a 5 acre farm, unbeknownst to many of the public, the idyllic surroundings hid a dark and disturbing secret. In 2011, a boy only 15 years old was dropped at a wildlife ranger training camp. Little did he know that 10 weeks later, he would be fighting for his life in hospital- eventually losing his battle after suffering over 61 injuries- amongst them a broken arm, r...
Episode 13- Husband from Hell: The Avril Gordon Case
May 09, 2022 16:56 - 41 minutes - 75.5 MBWelcome to the Episode 13 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Every day in South Africa, 3 women lose their lives at the hands of their partners. This is the story of a woman who would live to tell her tale that would shock a nation. The abuse she suffered was at the hands of the man she loved; the man she trusted. The police of Port Elizabeth would later say that hers was one of the most horrifying cases of domestic abuse ever recorded in their city. Her w...
Episode 12- The Monster of Toleni: Bulelani Mabhayi
May 02, 2022 09:21 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MBWelcome to the Episode 12 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: The Eastern Cape is arguably one of the most beautiful provinces in South Africa. Amongst the rolling plains, rivers, valleys and farms there lies a small, rural village- Toleni which between the years of 2008 and 2013 became known as the Village of Death. Women and children attacked in their homes at night, defenseless. 9 years on, the fabric of society is still stained with the shocking acts th...
Episode 11- Innocence Lost: The Cruel Murder of Stacha Arendse
April 26, 2022 09:45 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBWelcome to the Episode 11 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Whilst other girls were taking Snapchat selfies whilst watching the latest episode of the Winx club, an 11 year old girl was fighting for her life from a man she knew; a man who lived just a few doors down from her home. The last words she would utter, God knows. This is Stacha Arendse's Story. For images, sources and real footage of the individuals and the case mentioned, please visit my You...
Episode 10: Evil Deeds: The Murder of Kirsty Theologo
April 15, 2022 10:34 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBWelcome to the Episode 10 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: This case is every parent’s nightmare. Imagine that your child goes out with friends- only to either never return or in the case of today’s victim- to return on the brink of death. Today’s victim is not so much a victim in my eyes but a heroine as she ended up saving another life and in doing so gave her best friend a second chance at life. Unfortunately though her battle would be lost but not bef...
Episode 9: The Shocking Crimes of Johannes Mowers
April 09, 2022 18:15 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBWelcome to the Episode 9 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: In a small valley just past Hermanus known for fine wines and fruit, horse rides and gorgeous dams- the veiled societal issues of poverty, illiteracy and alcohol abuse amongst those who worked the farms remained just out of sight and mind. That was until a spate of burglaries and assaults exposed the dark underside of reality with residents fearing that they would be the next ones to be hit by what ...
Episode 8: The Heartbreaking Case of Hannah Cornelius
April 02, 2022 19:50 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWelcome to the Episode 8 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: South Africa is no stranger to GBV violence but each time a new case manages to make it to the news, society is still shocked. Following the unthinkable murder of Courtney Pieters, the kidnapping of two university students and the brutal events that would follow sent shock waves through the South African community. On the 27th of May 2017- so many lives would forever change and rampant societal issu...
Episode 7: Into the Mind of the Samurai Killer- Morne Harmse
March 05, 2022 21:51 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBWelcome to the Episode 7 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: How would you feel if you sent your child to school- a supposed safe place- like any other day but instead of picking them up after school, you are called to identify their body? In 2008- a crime almost too shocking to believe occurred in a school in the West Rand. Very soon, the media went wild and accusations of satanism and the occult dominated headlines. In the midst of this Satanic Panic, no...
Episode 6: Nightmare in Paradise - Ashley Oosthuizen’s Story
February 24, 2022 16:05 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBWelcome to the Episode 6 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: What started off as an adventure, turned into a nightmare for one young woman in Thailand. Ashley Oosthuizen has been condemned to life imprisonment (25 years in Thailand) for a crime she did not commit and for which there is no evidence other than a signed parcel addressed to another person. Unlike the majority of the cases I have covered so far, this one is ongoing RIGHT now and YOU can play a m...
Episode 5: The Brutal Lotter Family Cult Killings & the third Son of God
February 15, 2022 15:42 - 1 hour - 151 MBWelcome to the Episode 5 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: When you hear the word cult, you imagine a large group of people under the influence of one main leader committing atrocious acts of inhumanity. But what if I told you that a cult could have just 3 people and that alone could be deadly enough? With a dangerous leader at the helm, in 2008 two innocent lives were lost in a sequence of events almost too bizarre to believe. If you’ve heard of the Krug...
Episode 4: Dr Death South Africa- The Case of Wouter Basson & Project Coast
February 11, 2022 14:33 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MBWelcome to the Episode 4 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Nicknamed the South African Josef Mengele as well as Dr Death, it was Wouter Basson's role to produce chemical and biological weapons for a state sponsored genocide during the Apartheid era. To the unknowing eye, he appears to be just a regular senior doctor but behind his glassy eyes lies stories of pure horror that honestly seem too bizarre to be real. For images, sources and real footage of t...
Episode 3: The Facebook Killer- Julius Mndawe
January 20, 2022 11:37 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBWelcome to the Episode 3 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. This is an immersive 3D audio experience so headphones are recommended (but of course not necessary) About the episode: In 2019 in Masoyi, Mpumalanga, a heinous discovery was made in the garden of Julius Mndawe, a 25 year old man at the time. After further investigation, he was soon named the Facebook Killer and the Masoyi Monster. Today- we look into this case which truly epitomizes the notion that you should be c...
Episode 2: The Murder of Poppie Van Der Merwe
November 17, 2021 15:38 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBWelcome to the episode 2 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. This is an immersive 3D audio experience so headphones are recommended (but of course not necessary) About the episode: Louisa Cornelia Susana Van Der Merwe was born in 2013 and just a mere 3 years later, her little life would be cut short- taken by the people she trusted to look after her- her family. During her months of abuse, although people saw what was happening, they and the authorities failed her. Her voice...
Episode 1: The Welkom Grave Murder
November 05, 2021 14:53 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBWelcome to the first episode of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. This is an immersive 3D audio experience so headphones are recommended (but of course not necessary) About the episode: In 2011, the little mining town of Welkom, South Africa was thrust into the spotlight as news of a disturbing and tragic crime hit the media. The victim? 23 year-old Michael van Eck. The perpetrators? A young couple-Chane van Heerden (20) and her partner in crime (quite literally) Maartens van D...
Murder and Mayhem: A South African True Crime Podcast- TRAILER
October 28, 2021 14:15 - 45 seconds - 1.38 MBIntroducing.... *drum roll please* The Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast! (The official sister podcast to the Youtube series- Makeup & Mayhem: True Crime with Bella Monsoon. In a unique 3D audio experience, this podcast explores real life crimes occurring within South Africa from a psychological viewpoint with your host- Bella Monsoon. Every week a new case is examined and we delve head-first into the motives that drive people to do what they do. Join me on a journey int...