True Crime South Africa
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.
Episode 85 - The Merriespruit Disaster
As residents of Merriespruit in the Free State province settled in for bed on the 22nd of February 1994, a wall of mud and water was heading their way and when a man-made disaster collided with the quiet suburb of Virginia, only devastation was left in its wake. (24-hr trauma…
Episode 84 - The Serial Crimes of Brydon Brandt
When Brydon Brandt was arrested in 1997 in connection with the death of a drinking buddy, police could have no idea that his confession was about to uncover an unidentified serial killer (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 83 - The Murder of Michaela Williams
When 12-year-old Michaela Williams disappeared and Steven Fortune's name was linked to her case, police looking at his prior record knew that a serial predator had just been allowed to strike again. (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 82 The Bredenhann Family Murders
When two women are found murdered in their home and a third escapes through a broken window, a mystery is uncovered that, despite resulting in a trial and conviction, still 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)
Spotlight Minisode 43
In this week's spotlight minisode we discuss two very different cases which both represent cautionary tales - the murder of Abongile Mafalala and the murder of Magda van Heerden. (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 81 - The Murder of Johannes Doe
Dean Plank did not want to go to the army. He also thought that a brand new life, away from the stresses of his financial woes sounded very good so he set about making this happen with his friend, Gert Swart. Unfortunately, for one unidentified man, Plank's dreams would cost…
Special: The Missing: Updates & Exciting Announcement
In this very special episode we discuss updates in the missing person cases covered on the podcast so far and reveal a super-exciting project that TCSA has been working on with two very talented musicians. You do not want to miss this. Download Void by Fragmented: https://fragmented3.bandcamp.com/track/void Watch the Official…
Spotlight Minisode 42
In this week's spotlight minisode we discuss updates in cases including Renee Jain and Tazne Van Wyk (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Get exclusive and ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)
Episode 80 - The Serial Crimes of Tommy Williams
In 2008, the body of 28-year-old Norman Watermeyer was discovered after he had been missing for several days. When one dogged detective was assigned to the case, he realized he had seen this MO before, and he knew the perpetrator well. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon…
Episode 79 The Serial Crimes of Jaco Steyn
Between 2010 and 2011 a serial predator was hunting young girls in various towns around Gauteng. When it became clear that his crimes were predominantly being committed on a Sunday, he became known as The Sunday Rapist. He soon escalated, though, and in the most horrific of ways. (24-hr trauma…
Combatting Digital Sex Crimes with Colonel Kirsten Clark
As digital sex crimes become more prevalent, it is vital that we understand how these crimes take place and what adults and children can do to avoid falling victim to online predators. Colonel Kirsten Clark, Section Commander of the Investigative Psychology Section of SAPS in the Western Cape shares her…
Episode 78 - The Murders of Anisha & Joey Van Niekerk
When Anisha and Joey van Niekerk went missing on the 11th of December 2017, their families immediately suspected foul play. What they could not know, is that their loved ones had fallen victim to a man whose greed knew no bounds, and he'd killed before (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support…
Prison By Numbers: Understanding Prison Gangs with Dr. Liza Grobler
Mystery and fear have always surrounded prison gangs, especially the infamous Numbers gangs. In today's episode we strip away the veil and reveal the truth behind prison gangs in South Africa with the help of criminologist, Dr. Liza Grobler (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support…
Episode 77 - The Great Trust Bank Robbery
In 1971, one of the biggest bank robberies in South African history took place in Commissioner Street, JHB. Police were convinced it was the work of a gang of sophisticated thieves. The truth was quite different. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on…
Minisode 41: Here's Your Outrage - The Murder of Dora & Rorisang Matseme
In July 2019, mother and son, Dora and Rorisang Matseme were brutally murdered in their home in The Orchards, Pretoria. Almost four years later , four suspects stand trial for their murders, and a defense attorney makes a heartless claim about the impact of the crime. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)…
Episode 76 - The Murder of Jayde Inggs
On the 21st of April 2015, Jayde Inggs disappeared while waiting for a ride to work. When her body was discovered the next day, the investigation would soon reveal a dark web of deceit and facades that had ended in the ultimate betrayal. This episode was sponsored by #CBSJustice. Watch…
Interview: Ronel Koekemoer Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust
Rape and sexual violence is a huge issue in South Africa. Ronel Koekemoer is the counselling coordinator for Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust and in this interview we discuss some really important issues around consent, sexual violence within relationships, and many others (Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.za/) (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support…
Episode 75 - The Murder of Poppie van der Merwe
On the 25th of October 2017, a paramedic spotted a man running toward him in the parking lot of Brits Provincial Hospital. In his arms was the limp body of a young girl. Her name was Poppie van der Merwe and how she came to be deceased in her stepfather's…
Episode 74 - The Murder of Valencia Behrens
On the 6th of January 2012, Valencia Behrens was 9 months pregnant when she went to visit a neighbour and never returned. Her baby would be taken to a clinic nearby - the sole survivor of a murderous mystery (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support…
Spotlight Minisode His Name Is Jerobiojin: The Ethics of True Crime
A 13-year-old boy is murdered in a small Western Cape town and South Africa loses its mind, but not for the reasons we'd expect. In this minisode we delve into the ethics of true crime and what we don't know that we don't know (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the…