True Crime South Africa

True Crime South Africa

Author: Killer Audio Creations Language: English Episodes: 50
Dive into the complex and often unsettling world of criminal investigations with True Crime South Africa. This podcast, produced by Killer Audio Creations, goes beyond the headlines to explore the intricate details of both solved and unsolved cases rooted in South African society. Each episode is a carefully researched narrative that examines the cultural contexts, forensic puzzles, and human stories behind these events. You'll hear detailed accounts that piece together timelines, evidence, and personal testimonies, offering a thorough look at how justice is sought and sometimes remains elusive. The focus remains squarely on South Africa, providing a localized perspective that considers the unique social and historical factors at play. By listening to this podcast, you engage with stories that are as much about understanding a nation's challenges as they are about crime itself. The production aims for clarity and depth, presenting facts while respecting the gravity of the subject matter. It’s an immersive audio experience for anyone fascinated by the meticulous process of unraveling real-life mysteries and the broader societal echoes they create.
Episodes
Episode 206 The Rotten Milk Scam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:04
In 1980s South Africa, a well-known resident of a small Northern Cape town, launched a scheme many believed would be their ticket to the soft life. But it wouldn’t be long before people outside of the scheme started to a…
Maybe I'm a Psychopath: My Interview on Something Shifted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:44
I was on a podcast! And not just any podcast - one of my personal favourites! Something Shifted with Sean Loots is an award-winning South African storytelling podcast and in this excerpt you'll get a taste of Sean's inte…
Episode 205 The Mpungose Family Murders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:40
Neighbours had called Sibusiso Mpungose an excellent father, citing how much time he seemed to spend with his children. But when his life began to unravel and it seemed he was going to have to answer for his actions, he…
TCSA Rewind: Episode 31 The Serial Crimes of Sipho Dube [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:40
This is a Rewind release of an episode originally published in May 2020. The episode has been re-recorded and updated with new and additional information. Sipho Dube was the embodiment of everything we fear. He was a chi…
Episode 204 The Serial Crimes of Asanda Baninzi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:25
Over a period of four months Gugulethu, Nyanga and Delft in the Western Cape, were terrorised by a violent and coldblooded gang. Among the victims was an entire family slain in their beds as they slept. When a seasoned i…
Episode 203 The Murder of Sasha Lee Shah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:57
25-year-old Sasha Lee Shah was building an incredible life for herself. She excelled academically, worked her way into a good job and was securing financial stability. The future was bright. But, by 2021, one part of Sas…
TCSA Rewind: Episode 21 The Crimes of "Advocate Barbie" (with updates) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:49
This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. This episode was first released in February 2020. Listen t…
Episode 202 The Foster Gang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:35
Occasionally, a group of criminals commits a series of crimes so infamous that the story becomes part of South African crime folklore. When this happens, without fail, the story becomes distorted and sometimes, the reali…
The Devil Made Me Do It with Dr Nicky Falkof [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:16
As South Africans, it's not uncommon for us to hear an accused person claim that the devil made them do it. In her new book, accomplished academic and all-round cool human, Dr Nicky Falkof explores this segment of crime…
Episode 201 The Murder of Donovan de Jongh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:18
28 year old Donovan de Jongh was a vulnerable man living with intellectual disabilities in the Western Cape when he was lured into a vehicle with three men with the promise of some take away food for dinner. What followe…