Podcast
Telling the Told and Untold
Episodes
- Murdered: Keyondre and Alvero Matjane
On 17 April 2015, Rehtihle Katlego Matjane drove her car into the quiet outskirts of Hammanskraal with her two sons—Alvero, 2, and Keyondre, 5. Moments later, both boys were dead.…
- Murdered: Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi
In 2015, news broke that popular hip-hop artist Flabba had been fatally stabbed by his 26-year-old girlfriend, Sindisiwe Manqele, during a heated argument. Case Suggestions https:/…
- Serial Killer: Jack Mogale
For years, Jack Mogale terrorised young women, yet somehow, news of the West End Serial Killer never made major headlines. Even years later, many of his victims remain unidentified…
- Deep Dive: South African Boys Schools & Sports Coaches (Part 2)
If a child you know has been affected by sexual or physical abuse or is at risk for suicide, please contact Childline’s Helpline 24/7 on 116 (free from all networks) or visit their…
- Deep Dive: South African Boys Schools & Sports Coaches
If a child you know has been affected by sexual or physical abuse or is at risk for suicide, please contact Childline’s Helpline 24/7 on 116 (free from all networks) or visit their…
- Murdered: Tanya Flowerday
In June 2003, 18-year-old Tanya Flowerday went missing after a night out with friends. The discovery of her body and the investigation that followed raised concerns about police in…
- Murdered: Leighandre 'Baby Lee' Jegels
Leighandre ‘Baby Lee’ Jegels was born fighting—first for life, then in the ring, and finally, in the face of her ex, Bulelani Manyakama.Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSF…
- Murdered: The Sebati Family
In December 2016, two gunmen murdered four members of the Sebati family. The couple's 15-year-old daughter survived by playing dead. Five years later, overwhelmed by guilt, she wal…
- The Springs Monster in the House of Horrors
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- Murdered: Ria Bouwer (Colin Bouwer Jnr)
In 2000, Colin Bouwer murdered his wife in New Zealand, while over 11,000 kilometers away in South Africa, his estranged son stood trial for killing his own wife—two chilling crime…
- Murdered: Annette Bouwer (Colin Bouwer Snr)
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- Serial Killer: Elifasi Msomi
Between 1953 and 1955, 15 people, ranging in age from one to seventy-five, were killed. Elifasi Msomi was arrested for these murders but claimed he was not responsible, blaming the…
- Murdered: Baby Jordan-Leigh Norton
In 2005, as Dina Rodrigues celebrated her 24th birthday, her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his 6-month-old daughter walked in. Consumed with jealously and insecurity, Din…
- Murdered: Susanna van der Linde
In 1973, 47-year-old Christiaan van der Linde began an affair with 17-year-old Marlene Lehnberg. Little did he realise that his belief, “men have had mistresses since the beginning…
- Murdered: Radha Govender
In 2002, two men were arrested for the murder of 59-year-old Rhada Govender. Their confession would lead police officers to an unlikely mastermind, her 12-year-old granddaughter……
- Murdered: Lynette Volschenk
On the 21st August 2021, Lynette Volschenk posted a famous quote by Frida Kahlo, “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can”. Little did she know, that it…
- Unsolved: Anika Smit
IF YOU HAVE ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION, CONTACT THE SSS SPECIALIST INVESTIGATORS IMMEDIATELY. ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENTIALITY AND EVERY IDEN…
- Arrested: Gerhard Ackerman & Paul Kennedy
Child predators exist across the globe, with some evading the justice system but this wouldn’t be the case for Gerhard Ackerman and prominent advocate, Paul Kennedy. This is the st…
- Murdered: Leon Brits
On October 28, 2020, Leon Brits was found dead in his swimming pool, sending shockwaves through the community of Pofadder. The chilling discovery left many questioning whether it w…
- Serial Killer: Sifiso Mkhwanazi
In October 2022, news broke that a 19-year-old had been arrested for the murders of six sex workers, whose bodies were discovered in a panel beating shop in Johannesburg. Could Sif…
