Episodes

  • The Devil Made Me Do It with Dr Nicky Falkof

    The Devil Made Me Do It with Dr Nicky Falkof
    Apr 7 2026
    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.

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    The disclaimer voiceover was done by Karabo Peter.
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    58 mins
  • Episode 201 The Murder of Donovan de Jongh

    Episode 201 The Murder of Donovan de Jongh
    Mar 23 2026
    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
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    51 mins
  • Episode 200 The Serial Crimes of Kobus Geldenhuys

    Episode 200 The Serial Crimes of Kobus Geldenhuys
    Feb 26 2026
    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.
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    45 mins
  • Those Who Shall not be Named: Minor Victims & Offenders in SA

    Those Who Shall not be Named: Minor Victims & Offenders in SA
    Feb 15 2026
    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.
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    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
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    47 mins
  • Where is Episode 200, Nicole?

    Where is Episode 200, Nicole?
    Feb 5 2026
    Where the heck is episode 200, Nicole?

    I’ve been asked this question a lot recently, and if you don’t follow the podcast on social media you might not know the answer. So, here it is:
    Because episode 200 is a pretty big milestone for the podcast and all of you awesome listeners, I’m trying to set up something a bit different for it.

    You’ll see I have been releasing content in the meantime, just not full case episodes, and I promise the wait will not be much longer and it will definitely be worth it.

    Keep an eye on the feed and on social media (if you’re on there) for more information about how you can … maybe… get involved in the making of episode 200.

    I’ll chat to you soon. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
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    1 min
  • Recommendations: Movies to Watch on the Big Screen this Month

    Recommendations: Movies to Watch on the Big Screen this Month
    Feb 5 2026
    I am very quickly popping into your feed to tell you about two new movies hitting the big screen on the 6th of February. You’ll hear ads for these two being inserted into your feed around now and if you want to win tickets to see them you should definitely keep an eye on the pod’s social media. Here’s me telling you about Wildcat and The Strangers Chapter 3 Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
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    2 mins
  • Discussion: Uncovering Gangs & the Trauma of Crime with James Fouche

    Discussion: Uncovering Gangs & the Trauma of Crime with James Fouche
    Feb 4 2026
    Gangsterism continues to stand in the way of communities trying to live peaceful lives and raise children in safety. In this discussion with fiction writer, James Fouche, we unpack the very real cost of crime on ordinary South Africans and how he has tried to portray that through the characters in his new book, Gray.
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    Find James and his new book on www.jamesfouche.com Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
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    44 mins
  • 68 Hours in Hell: Dead Man's Wire Companion Podcast

    68 Hours in Hell: Dead Man's Wire Companion Podcast
    Jan 25 2026
    The brand-new release movie Dead Man's Wire hits cinemas across South Africa on 23 January, and it is based on a very real and incredibly bizarre story.
    In this companion podcast - brought to you by Empire Entertainment - we delve down into the true story behind a 68-hour hostage drama that changed the media, law enforcement and the legal world. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
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    56 mins