True Crime South Africa
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.
Killer Audio Creations
Show overview
True Crime South Africa has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 350 episodes. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 59 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Killer Audio Creations.
From the publisher
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.
Latest Episodes
View all 350 episodesEpisode 208 The Kesa Family Murders
Rewind: Episode 57 The Mystery of Meadowbrook Doe (with updates)
The Bonnie & Clyde Throwback in The Get Out
Episode 207 The Murder of Franz Richter
Where is Robert-John? Episode 3 Found Him!
Where is Robert-John? Episode 2 A Spanish Paradise
Where is Robert-John? Episode 1 "He was a Good Guy"
The Real Story Behind Lucky Strike
Episode 206 The Rotten Milk Scam
Maybe I'm a Psychopath: My Interview on Something Shifted
Episode 205 The Mpungose Family Murders
TCSA Rewind: Episode 31 The Serial Crimes of Sipho Dube
Episode 204 The Serial Crimes of Asanda Baninzi
Episode 203 The Murder of Sasha Lee Shah
TCSA Rewind: Episode 21 The Crimes of "Advocate Barbie" (with updates)
Episode 202 The Foster Gang
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 reality of the brutality gets lost in the fray. This is the true story of a group of criminals who terrorised South Africa in 1913 and 1914 and the hidden legacy they left behind. Disclaimer voiceover by Karabo Peter. Production of intro and outro music by Botshelo Moekeletsi at the VOW 88.1 studios 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 Get TCSA and General True Crime Merch on https://sacriminologist.co.za/shop/ 10% off with code TCSA sitewide Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
The Devil Made Me Do It with Dr Nicky Falkof
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 in our country, its origins and all the ways it influences justice. In this episode we discuss the book, some of its case studies and our experiences with occult crime allegations and the consequences for real victims. If this conversation has intrigued you or you have more questions for Nicky there'll be two opportunities in May this year where you can chat with both of us. On the 15th of May at The Franschhoek Literary Festival I will join Nicky Falkof, Sara-Jayne Makwala King, and David Cornwell - author of Hell of a Country - for our session called Ordinary Monsters. You can book tickets for that on the Franschoek Literary Festival’s website. On the 23rd of May, I will join Nicky, Julian Jansen - author of the Murder of Deveney Nel - and Tara Penny of Hot FM at the Kingsmead Book Fair in Johannesburg. Tickets for that will be available soon on Kingsmead’s website. I look forward to seeing all of you there. - 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 - Get TCSA and General True Crime Merch on https://sacriminologist.co.za/shop/ 10% off with code TCSA sitewide) The disclaimer voiceover was done by Karabo Peter. The intro and outro production was done by Botshelo Moekeletsi at the VOW 88.1 studios Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
Episode 201 The Murder of Donovan de Jongh
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 followed was an incredibly horrendous crime which shocked even communities who lived among gang violence on a daily basis. It would also make legal history in South Africa. (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) (Get TCSA and General True Crime Merch on https://sacriminologist.co.za/shop/ 10% off with code TCSA sitewide) Disclaimer voiceover by Karabo Peter and production of intro music by Botshelo Moekeletsi at the VOW 88.1 studios Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
Episode 200 The Serial Crimes of Kobus Geldenhuys
In the early 1990s Norwood was shaken by a series of violent rapes and murders. When the violence spread to areas on the East Rand, police had to wonder if this was the same perpetrator. It was vital to catch him as quickly as possible, but there was also a serious possibility that this predator was one of them. (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) (Get TCSA and General True Crime Merch on https://sacriminologist.co.za/shop/ 10% off with code TCSA sitewide) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
Those Who Shall not be Named: Minor Victims & Offenders in SA
In 2019 and 2022 two major events changed the legislation which governs the publication of the names of minor offenders, victims and witnesses in South Africa. These are changes that are vital for every South African to understand. In this episode I unpack why the changes happened and it what it means for content creators and ordinary citizens. (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) (Get TCSA and General True Crime Merch on https://sacriminologist.co.za/shop/ 10% off with code TCSA sitewide) Don't forget to book your tickets for the live Zoom recording of episode 200: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/359328-record-episode-200-with-true-crime-south-africa/ Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn