True Crime South Africa
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsTrue Crime South Africa is the first victim-focused true-crime podcast in the country.
Host, Nicole Engelbrecht, researches each case herself using media coverage, trial footage, social media sources and often by talking to some of the individuals involved. Using her skills as a creative writer and her passion for true crime, she crafts each script to ensure that listeners are given a deep dive into the case mechanics as well as an understanding of the victims as human beings.
The podcast covers both solved and unsolved South African true crime cases. The unsolved cases are often cold cases which can benefit from awareness being brought to them. This concept has been used in the US for many years and to great success. The listenership formed around true crime podcasts becomes a community that advocates for victims and resolution for families. South African victims now have their own voice too.
True Crime South Africa publishes weekly, alternating between full-length case episodes and shorter minisodes which discuss true crime cases that are currently in the media. The podcast launched on the 22nd of June 2019 and is making waves in the South African podcast community. On the True Crime South Africa social media pages, South African true crime fans finally have a place to call home where they can express their views on cases and discuss the details with like-minded people.
True Crime South Africa is published in conjunction with Arena Holdings, publishers of TimesLIVE, BusinessLIVE, and SowetanLIVE.
Keywords: crime, true crime, murder, abduction, South Africa, police, law and order
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Episodes
Episode 43 - The Bainskloof Murders
November 13, 2020 05:01 - 50 minutes - 20.7 MBOn the 25th of April 1997, police and rescuers descend down a rocky ravine to the scene of an apparent car accident. When they find the victims, though, a young couple, it becomes clear that this was no accident (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Spotlight Minisode: Killer Wives
November 05, 2020 10:08 - 22 minutes - 9.34 MBAlthough we are becoming all too familiar with male on female partner murders in South Africa, three recent cases seem to indicate that this trend may be shifting as more women are being accused of murdering their husbands. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Spotlight Minisode - The DNA Delay
October 22, 2020 11:24 - 19 minutes - 8.1 MBDNA is thought to be the touchdown of criminal investigation. If you find it at a scene, you're all set for a speedy arrest and conviction, right? In this minisode, we discuss the reality behind DNA processing in South Africa, and why it may not be the tool we think it is (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 41 - The Murder of Anene Booysen
October 15, 2020 07:43 - 49 minutes - 20 MBIn the early hours of the 2nd of February 2013, a security guard stumbled upon the body of a 17-year-old girl. She was barely clinging to life after enduring one of the most vicious sexual assaults South Africa had ever seen. With her last words she would name a man she believed to be her attacker, but he would not be the one convicted of her murder. WARNING: this episode contains graphic descriptions of injuries to victims (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon htt...
Spotlight Minisode 20
October 09, 2020 03:01 - 20 minutes - 8.49 MBIn today's minisode we discuss some of the cases that are in the media at the moment. We also have a follow up to Episode 37 - The Screwdriver Rapist in which we chat two people who knew William van der Merwe at the time of his crimes. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 40 - The Disappearance of Dawn Burn
October 02, 2020 03:29 - 56 minutes - 23 MBA camping trip and reunion of three siblings goes horribly wrong, and when the sun rises in camp the next day, one of them is no longer there. 16 years later we are still asking: Where is Dawn Burn? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 39 - Salie Lingevelt: A 1940s Serial Killer
September 17, 2020 17:36 - 28 minutes - 11.6 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Serial killers are not a modern concept. These terrifying predators have been hunting victims for far longer than we know. In this episode, we explore some of the first cases of serial murder in South Africa, and find out how these "pioneers" of dastardly deeds, paved the way for those who would come after them. Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 38 - The Disappearance of Eugeine Zane Nel
September 10, 2020 18:41 - 53 minutes - 21.6 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 2nd of March 2016, Eugeine Zane Nel didn't go to work. Home sick with a migraine, his girlfriend left him asleep in bed. He has not been seen since (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) (https://www.facebook.com/EugeineZaneNelMissingperson) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Spotlight Minisode 18
August 28, 2020 03:11 - 16 minutes - 6.75 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In today's spotlight minisode we discuss the recent serial killings in Mthwalume, and two recent convictions that South Africans have been waiting to see handed down (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 37 - The Screwdriver Rapist
August 23, 2020 11:27 - 36 minutes - 14.8 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In the 1970s, a serial rapist stalked South Africa. He would eventually be caught, and sentenced to death. Although this should have been the end of this story, it was just the beginning (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Interview: Ryan Blumenthal - Author of Autopsy
August 19, 2020 03:48 - 52 minutes - 21.4 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In today's episode, I interview Ryan Blumenthal, author of the newly-published book, Autopsy. Ryan is a forensic pathologist and his book is a fascinating foray into this vital component of the death investigation (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Interview: Sean Baumann
August 13, 2020 16:38 - 57 minutes - 23.4 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Dr Sean Baumann's book, Madness: Stories of Uncertainty and Hope, has recently been published and in this episode, I chat to him about the book as well as his experience as a psychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia and psychotic illnesses (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 36 - The Unsolved Murder of Sibille Zanner
August 07, 2020 04:14 - 58 minutes - 23.8 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In September 2002, on a clear spring night, Sibille Zanner parked outside the home of her friends. She would be found half an hour later with a crossbow dart in her head. A year later, an arrest would be made, but this would just be the start of a mystery that endures to this day (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patr...
Spotlight Minisode 17
July 30, 2020 04:44 - 19 minutes - 7.86 MBTrue Crime South Africa — A round-up of the most shocking and tragic true-crime cases in the South African media in the last few weeks. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) (Link to Dead Curious Podcast: https://deadcuriouspod.wixsite.com/info) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 35 - The Crimes of "P"
July 23, 2020 15:22 - 34 minutes - 14.1 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In October 2002, a 12-year-old Pietermaritzburg girl was arrested on suspicion of murder. The girl, dubbed "P", would soon become South Africa's youngest convicted murderer (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Spotlight Minisode: The Missing
July 19, 2020 10:49 - 29 minutes - 11.9 MBTrue Crime South Africa — South Africa has a huge number of open, unsolved missing person cases at any given time. In this minisode, we discuss some of the advances that have been made by the SAPS to solve this problem and we look at 10 unsolved missing person cases (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 34 - The Adlington Family Murders
July 10, 2020 08:40 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 16th of January 2002, something was very wrong in the Adlington family home. The events of that morning would leave only one survivor, barely clinging to life, with a terrifying story to tell (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Interview with Tanya Farber
July 03, 2020 03:04 - 37 minutes - 15.4 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Just 5% of all murderers are female, but when they do commit murder, they are among the most heinous of criminals. Today we interview Tanya Farber, author of the compelling book, Blood on her Hands, and get some of her insights into women who kill (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 33 - The Murder of Karabo Mokoena
June 26, 2020 05:06 - 1 hour - 24.8 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In April 2017, 22-year-old Karabo Mokoena went missing. Just a few days later her badly burned body was found in a field. Her boyfriend, Sandile Mantsoe claimed she had committed suicide. The truth was far more horrific.(24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa?locale.x=en_US) (Promo: Apple for the Teacher podcast: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/...
Lie to Me: Meet the Deceptionologists
June 19, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Meet the team of deceptionologists who are breaking through new frontiers in the science of truth and lies. The team also conduct an analysis of the Krugersdorp Killers case and we find out exactly who was telling the truth. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Contact Micro Expressions Solutions +27 60 977 1735 or email us at [email protected] Website: https://www.microexpressionssolutions.co.za/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/micro-expressio...
Episode 32 - The Waterkloof 4 (Part 2)
June 12, 2020 05:47 - 34 minutes - 14 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In Part 2 of our coverage of the Waterkloof 4 case, we discuss some glaring inconsistencies in the evidence and ask the question - was justice really done? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal
Episode 32 - The Waterkloof 4 - Part 1
June 05, 2020 13:36 - 40 minutes - 16.7 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 3rd of December 2001, the body of an identified man was found in Moreleta Park. 18 months later, a teenager would confess to his teacher that he and six of his friends had been keeping a deadly secret. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the show on Patreon · Support the show on PayPal
Spotlight Minisode 15
May 28, 2020 12:30 - 19 minutes - 7.85 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Although crime statistics have plummeted during lockdown, the most horrific of criminals has not been stopped by its regulations. In our first minisode since the start of lockdown we discuss some of the vicious murders that have been committed in the last two months. Our first crime fiction book review is also included for Elly by Maike Wetzel. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on ...
Episode 31 - The Mine Dump Child Killer
May 24, 2020 21:20 - 53 minutes - 21.9 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Sipho Dube was the embodiment of everything we fear. He was a child rapist and killer and he was almost completely invisible. Between 2002 and 2003, this phantom drifted between the mine dumps of JHB luring in children and then committing the most horrendous crimes. His eventual downfall would come in the form of a desperate father who just wanted justice for his little girl (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tru...
Episode 30 - The Murder of Taliep Petersen
May 15, 2020 05:52 - 48 minutes - 19.6 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 16th of December 2006, South Africa lost one of its brightest stars in the performing arts. Taliep Petersen was gunned down in what, at the time, seemed to be a home invasion gone wrong. Soon though, evidence would emerge that this devastating loss had been caused by someone far closer to home. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Su...
Episode 29 - The Jeppe Pyromaniac
May 08, 2020 20:33 - 47 minutes - 19.4 MBTrue Crime South Africa — 1997 was a year in which a rare type of serial killer would make himself known in South Africa. The Jeppe Pyromaniac was not one of the country's most prolific serial killers by any stretch, but he was certainly one of the most unique. All the more confounding in this investigation was the discovery that the killer seemed to have a psychological doppelganger at work (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa)...
Episode 28 - The Murder of Gabriela Kabrins Alban
May 01, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 29th of July 2015, staff at a Camps Bay hotel entered a room and discovered the brutally beaten and defiled body of 39-year-old American tourist, Gabriela Kabrins Alban. In what would become an international case, her Guatemalan boyfriend was arrested for her murder. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · ...
Episode 27 - The Murder of Sheldean Human
April 24, 2020 05:01 - 48 minutes - 19.8 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 18th of February 2007, a quiet Sunday afternoon, 7-year-old Sheldean Human vanished from the front yard of her home. Two weeks later her murderer would point out the location of her body and questions would begin to be asked about more than just her death. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the...
Episode 26 - The Murder of Michael Van Eck
April 16, 2020 18:57 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 3rd of April 2011, a gruesome discovery in a cemetery in Welkom shocked the country. Part of a dismembered body was found in a shallow grave, but it would be the location of the rest of the remains and the young couple who were arrested for the crime that would horrify even seasoned police officers (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa...
Episode 25 - The Scissors Murder
April 12, 2020 04:28 - 40 minutes - 16.5 MBIn November 1974, 46-year-old housewife and mother, Susanna Van Der Linde was brutally beaten and stabbed to death with a pair of scissors in her home. The investigation would lead police into one of the most bizarre cases South Africa had ever seen and reveal its youngest female killer. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447 ) (A Crime Most Queer podcast http://www.acmq.co.za/) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/tr...
Episode 24 - The Murder of Connor Isaacs
April 02, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 27th of March 2019, 14-year-old Connor Isaacs was home alone. It was school holidays and his dad was at work. Connor didn't mind, though, he was playing Xbox and they had moved to a new, safe neighbourhood just the week before. Sadly, Connor was anything but safe and his father would come home to a horrifying scene. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on Paypal https://www.pay...
Spotlight Minisode 14
March 26, 2020 12:46 - 21 minutes - 8.89 MBIn today's minisode we discuss an aspect of the Covid-19 lock down that could be overlooked with deadly consequences. We also have several updates on the murder of Tanya Flowerday which we covered in Episode 23. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)
Episode 23 - The Murder of Tanya Flowerday
March 18, 2020 16:46 - 44 minutes - 18.1 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 13th of June 2003, 18-year-old Tanya Flowerday went to a club to watch friends play in a band. What should have been a night of innocent fun went horribly wrong when Tanya trusted the wrong person for a ride home. What followed was a horrific emotional roller coaster for her family with allegations of multiple murderers and snuff films (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on Pa...
Spotlight Minisode - The Parole Predicament
March 12, 2020 16:23 - 22 minutes - 9.35 MBIn the last few months South Africa has seen a spate of vicious crimes committed by offenders who were out on bail or parole. This is not an isolated issue and in today's minisode we discuss South Africa's prison overcrowding and how our parole system is enabling violent offenders. (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa?locale.x=en_US) (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Huge thanks to Podcorn for spon...
Episode 22 - The Murder of Frances Rasuge
March 05, 2020 19:01 - 53 minutes - 21.6 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 27th of August 2004, 27-year-old Frances Rasuge headed out to the hair salon to prepare for a weekend with her boyfriend. She would never be seen again. Over the next decade a story would unfold around Frances' disappearance, which had more twists and turns than anyone could ever have anticipated. (24-hour trauma support 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/truecrime...
A South African Mindhunter - with Dr Brin Hodgskiss
February 26, 2020 05:49 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In 2009, Dr Brin Hodgskiss released the findings of a study he conducted on South African serial killers. In this episode we talk to Dr Hodgskiss about his conversations with 13 men incarcerated for some of the most horrendous serial murders that South Africa has ever seen (24-hr trauma line: 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/truecrimeSA) Support the show on PayPal · Sup...
Episode 21 - The Crimes of Advocate Barbie
February 23, 2020 09:45 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn 2001, South Africa was introduced to Cezanne Visser's blonde bombshell, persona, Advocate Barbie. Her overt sexuality, was curated by her lover, Dirk Prinsloo. While their escapades shocked everyone, it would soon be revealed that the couple were up to something far more sinister behind the scenes (24-hr trauma line: 082-821-3447) (Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/truecrimeSA) Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode: https://podcorn.com/
Spotlight Minisode 12
February 14, 2020 04:36 - 19 minutes - 7.89 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In this week's minisode we cover four cases that are currently in the media including the kidnapping of 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk and all of the strange and frightening accusations being made about her kidnapper. (Support the show through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show through PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/truecrimeSA) (24-hr trauma helpline: 082-821-3447) Support the Show for Just R 15 · Support the Show with a Once-off Donation
Episode 20 - The Venter Family Massacre
February 06, 2020 13:16 - 49 minutes - 20 MBIn 2004, Flippie Venter was on a peacekeeping mission in Burundi with the SANDF when he was arrested for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old child prostitute. While out on bail and awaiting trial for this crime, he grew concerned that his family would cut ties with him if he were to be found guilty. He picked up an R4 rifle and made the decision for them (24-hour trauma line: 082-821-3447) (Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (PayPal: paypal.me/truecrimeSA)
Spotlight Minisode 11
January 30, 2020 12:59 - 24 minutes - 10.1 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Siphesihle Dlamini was 3 years old when she was snatched from within metres of her mother and surrounded by an entire church congregation. Today's Spotlight minisode is dedicated to the ongoing search for Siphesihle. (Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Paypal: paypal.me/truecrimesa) (CIC 24-hour trauma centre: 082-821-3447)
Episode 19 - The Murder of Marlene Mauer
January 23, 2020 13:25 - 29 minutes - 12.1 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 10th of February 2006, 22-year-old Marlene Mauer left home for her first day of work at a new job. She never came home. Her murderer would be sentenced to 17 years in jail but that wasn't the end of Marlene's story. In December 2019, Marlene's mother would receive a Facebook message that imploded what was left of her world. (24-hour trauma helpline: 082-821-3447). Support the show for just R 15 https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa Support the show for just R 15
Spotlight Minisode 10 - An Australian Tribute
January 17, 2020 05:24 - 22 minutes - 9.08 MBTrue Crime South Africa — Today's minisode covers an Australian case with a South African link. We dedicate this episode to the human and animal victims of Australia's wildfires. For more information about how you can help, visit (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/01/07/australia-fires-how-to-help-donate-victims-animals/2832145001/) Support the Show for just R 15
Episode 18 - The Modimolle Monster
January 07, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBTrue Crime South Africa — When Ina Bonnette met Johan Kotze she thought she had found the man of her dreams. Those dreams would soon turn into a nightmare she could never escape from when the true Johan Kotze showed his face resulting in one of the most sadistic cases of domestic violence and murder that South Africa has ever seen. (24-hour trauma helpline: 082-821-3447). Support the Show for just R 15
Episode 18 - The Modimolle Monster
January 07, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBMultimediaLIVE — True Crime South Africa — When Ina Bonnette met Johan Kotze she thought she had found the man of her dreams. Those dreams would soon turn into a nightmare she could never escape from when the true Johan Kotze showed his face resulting in one of the most sadistic cases of domestic violence and murder that South Africa has ever seen. (24-hour trauma helpline: 082-821-3447). Support the Show for just R 15
Spotlight Minisode 9
January 02, 2020 13:31 - 23 minutes - 9.42 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In today's minisode we discuss two disturbing, recent "no body"murder convictions. There's an update from Episode 13 - The Samurai Killer and then we get a little more light-hearted with a round up of South Africa's dumbest criminals for the last decade. (Community Intervention Centre - 24-hour trauma line 082-821-3447) Support the Show
Episode 17 - Daisy de Melker
December 26, 2019 20:16 - 37 minutes - 15.4 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In 1932 Daisy de Melker was executed after being found guilty of murdering her son. This crime just scratched the surface of what she had done, though. The specter of Daisy de Melker still hangs over South Africa, a century later, as the epitome of a cold-blooded killer. (Support the show for just R 15: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Community Intervention Centre 24-hour trauma helpline 082-821-3447) Support the show for just R 15
Episode 16 - The Murder of Leigh Matthews
December 20, 2019 20:52 - 33 minutes - 13.7 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 9th of July 2004, 21-year-old Leigh Matthews was abducted from outside her university. Her kidnapper soon made contact and initiated an emotional roller coaster for her parents which would end with tragic results.
Episode 15 - The Wemmer Pan Serial Killer
December 12, 2019 04:36 - 53 minutes - 21.9 MBTrue Crime South Africa — In 1997, the man who had been hunting young couples at Wemmer Pan for a year was arrested. There was another maniac stalking the streets of Johannesburg though, attacking and killing tailors with a hammer. Police would soon discover that the Wemmer Pan serial killer was actually also the Hammer Killer and there were many more horrendous crimes to be added to his list. Cedric Maake rewrote the textbooks on serial killers using five different methods of killing, no cle...
Episode 14 - The Springs House of Horrors
December 05, 2019 18:51 - 1 hour - 26.4 MBTrue Crime South Africa — On the 20th of May 2014, 17 police officers and three social workers pulled up outside a double-storey house in a busy road in Springs on the East Rand of Gauteng. They’d received a complaint regarding a child at risk within the house. What they would discover beyond the seemingly, normal façade of this family home disturbed even seasoned child protection officers. (24-hour Trauma Helpline: 082-821-3447)
Spotlight Minisode 8 - The GBV Edition
November 28, 2019 18:10 - 23 minutes - 9.41 MBTrue Crime South Africa — The annual commemoration of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence began on the 25th of November and runs until the 10th of December. This week True Crime South Africa dedicates its Spotlight minisode to crimes of this nature (24-hour Trauma Helpline: 082-821-3447) (Listener Voice Notes by Whatsapp: 060-758-9950) Brew Crime Podcast · Cargumentative Podcast