True Crime South Africa
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.
Episode 141 The Murder of Annette Bouwer
When 47-year-old Annette Bouwer suddenly fell deathly ill everyone around her was completely shocked. The woman had been the picture of health but within months she was found dead in her bed by her husband Colin. The doctor who had treated Annette, though, felt that something was off, and he…
Bonus Episode: 2023 Wrap & Blooper Reel
In the final in a series of bonus episodes for the season, I share a wrap of the pod (and my) activities in 2023, what to expect in 2024, and a blooper reel of my funniest slip-ups and furry interruptions in 2023. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on…
Episode 140 The Murder of Charmelin Davids
When 36-year-old Charmelin Davids is murdered in a random attack on the street her family is horrified at the brutality of the attack. When the pieces of the puzzle start to fit together, though, their horror only increases as they realise her murder was anything but random. (24-hr trauma helpline…
Bonus Episode CBS Justice Interview Omnibus
In the next in your series of festive bonus episodes, I've collated all of the interviews I've had the honour of conducting with some of the stars of CBS Justice's Originals and other series into an omnibus. Listen to crime fighting stars Dr Richard Shepherd, Prof Paul Britton, Louise Shorter,…
Episode 139 The Kroonstad Rail Disaster
In January 2018 as passengers on the Shosholoza Meyl were heading home to Gauteng from their festive celebrations with family in other provinces, the unthinkable happened, and for 24 passengers, the journey and their lives, were cut short. Listen to the So What? Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-so-what/id1713698464 (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support…
Bonus Episode: Samurai Sword Murder: In Conversation with Dr Gérard Labuschagne
In this bonus episode I share the audio from my conversation with Dr Gérard Labuschagne at the book launch for Samurai Sword Murder in November last year.
Episode 138 The Murder of Mike Thomson
In 2007, the Razor Gang terrorised Johannesburg suburbs. Before the gang was apprehended, they would take the life of at least one victim and forever change many more with their violence. (Buy Debbie Thomson's book: https://www.amazon.com/Beloved-Country-Made-Cry-Compassion/dp/0639835449) (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on…
Bonus Episode: The Serial Crimes of Jack Mogale
This is the first in a series of bonus episodes I'll be releasing this month to thank you for your incredible support throughout the year. This episode was first published on the Patreon feed in Sept. 2020. Promo: Our True Crime Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-true-crime-podcast/id1404686511#:~:text=Our%20True%20Crime%20Podcast%20focuses,and%20a%20smidge%20of%20song.
Episode 137 The Murder of Nandi Mbizane
When 27-year-old Nandi Mbizane disappeared from her townhouse in 2012, the two main suspects were her current and ex partners. Both men had a story to tell, but the evidence would support only one of those versions. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show…
Episode 136 The Serial Crimes of Thokozani Jiyane (Bonus Interview with Jackie Malton)
We all know that social media often masks some heavy truths, but for the victims of a serial predator who began to strike through the platform in October 2019, the mask was so well-curated that they had no idea how at-risk they were, until it was too late. (24-hr trauma…
Episode 135 The Canal
In the arid province of the Northern Cape, a canal brings irrigation opportunities to local communities. For all the life that runs through that water, though, an almost equal amount of death is present. (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)
Introducing: Abaxoxi The Storytellers
Popping into your feed to introduce a brand-new podcast from Brightrock and Change Podcasts which I have no doubt you're going to love. Abaxoxi - The Storytellers Listen to ground-breaking conversations with hosts, Rehema Isa and Lebo Biko, and their special guests as they unlock local, intercontinental, and intergenerational stories…
Episode 134 The Heidelberg Murders
In October 2003 Heidelberg was rocked by a mass murder at a home in a quiet suburban street. The investigation would reveal that, rather than a home invasion, the motive for the murders had been a dark obsession. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the…
Bonus Episode (Brought to you by Showmax) - Boetie Boer: Inside the Mind of a Monster
The hit Showmax Original documentary Boetie Boer: Inside the Mind of a Monster is available to binge on Showmax from tomorrow, Wednesday, 15 November 2023, having been hailed as “terrifying” (Fortress of Solitude), “spine-chilling” (Jacaranda FM), and “riveting” (Heart FM). As Algoa FM says, “Everyone is talking about it.” In…
Bonus Episode: When Darkness Calls Part 2: International True Crime Pod Collab
Halloween never ends right? Right. I might be 12 days late in releasing this incredible collab, but great content has no expiry date ;) This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including True Crime South Africa) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these…
Bonus Episode: When Darkness Calls Part 1: International True Crime Pod Collab
Halloween never ends right? Right. I might be 12 days late in releasing this incredible collab, but great content has no expiry date ;) This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including True Crime South Africa) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these…
Episode 133 The Murder of Charlene Jooste
When 49-year-old Charlene Jooste was found deceased in her home in 2021, the rope around her neck indicated that perhaps she had taken her own life. A deadly secret from a decade before, though, would illuminate the truth and soon suicide was completely discounted. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the…
Episode 132 The Murder of Klaas Jonkheid
When 48-year-old media specialist and consumer psychologist Klaas Jonkheid failed to arrive for a banquet dinner after a conference he was attending in Cape Town, those who knew him immediately knew something was wrong. The following day, a horrific discovery was made. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on…
Interview: Financial Crimes in South Africa
As South Africans wait to hear whether the Gupta brothers will be extradited from Dubai to face fraud and money laundering charges, our country faces increased pressure from the international community to crack down on financial crimes. How do financial crimes of this nature impact everyday citizens and what can…
Episode 131 The Serial Crimes of Riaan Stander
When the bodies of two women are found just 432m apart on the same property in Gqeberha in 2007, local police almost immediately suspect they have a serial murderer on their hands. The unravelling of the investigation would produce many firsts and finally, justice for the victims. (24-hr trauma helpline…