Introducing….World of Secrets S3: The Apartheid Killer

Introducing….World of Secrets S3: The Apartheid Killer

Author: Killer Audio Creations August 5, 2024 Duration: 5:20
Introducing a NEW investigation from the BBC’s World of Secrets podcast: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. They were killed during a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, in the South African city of East London – by one person. He killed so many, he lost count. It has been 30 years since the white supremacist apartheid regime crumbled. The unresolved trauma of this time has cast a long shadow across a nation. In piecing together this story, the new season of World of Secrets exposes the disturbed past and racial injustices of South Africa itself. Search for World of Secrets, wherever you get your podcasts. World of Secrets is the BBC podcast about the stories they don’t want told. Delve into a World of Secrets – major BBC global investigations and gripping storytelling. Holding the powerful to account and exposing scandals around the world.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Episode 160 The Langeveldt Family Murders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:19
As John Langeveldt lay in the dark in his bedroom, he claims he could no longer take the bickering among his family members, and the axe under his nephew's bed seemed like the solution. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-344…
Episode 159 The Serial Crimes of Sipho Twala [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:19
When the sugar cane fields of Kwazulu Natal become a dumping ground for a vicious serial killer, police are playing catch-up in a terrifying game of life and death. For every move the killer makes, the police seem to be…
Episode 158 The Murder of Lindokuhle Cele [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:23
When a young budding singer was brutally attacked in the middle of the day on a crowded road in Umlazi, the man's killer seemed to have no shame about his gruesome actions. What kind of rage or illogical hatred would cau…
Episode 157 The Murder of Octavia and Maximo Engelhorn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:05
When Julia Engelhorn divorced her husband Mario, she had no idea that a spark of fury had been ignited within him which would soon lead to an explosion of pain and grief for her entire family. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-…
Episode 156 The Serial Crimes of Blessing Bveni [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:19
Table Mountain is an iconic destination for South Africans and tourists alike. The national park that stretches beyond its slopes form the perfect playground for hikers, trail runners, and cyclists. In October 2017, thou…
Special: Human Trafficking - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
True Crime South Africa Specials focus in on one specific true crime topic taking listeners on a deep dive. This special focuses on Human Trafficking (Part 2) - What is it? Who and where are the victims? Who are the perp…
A Message from Me: Pod Update & JHB Book Launch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
Just a quick message from me about what you can expect on the pod over the next week or two and an invite to join me at my JHB Book Launch at Exclusive Books Clearwater Mall on Thursday 6 June 2024. RSVP to exclusivebook…