
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 339 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

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 investigator was put on the cas... more
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 Sasha Lee’s life was less steady.... more
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 through to the end for an updat... more
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 ... more
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I have always found it really difficult to fall asleep my mind doesn’t like to switch off, and the quiet at night somehow makes my thoughts louder. But there’s something about your voice and the way you present that feels incredibly calming. It’s soothing in a way that helps my mind slow down instead of spiral.
The tone, the pace, the warmth it feels safe and steady, like someone guiding you into rest without forcing it. It’s rare to find something that quiets the noise in my head, but this does... more
Absolutely love your show and the way you present the episodes. Thank you for being victim focused Nicole! Please add some more episodes to “I lived through this! “ also a big favourite of mine!
LOVE LOVE THE PODCAST !!!!!
Wow, what a fantastic show and way to create awareness for those lives lost due to undeserved and sometimes unimaginable. Nicole, the way you narrate your podcasts is admirable. I enjoy listening to your podcasts so much. Thank you for the work that you’re doing for our people.
I just love the way these stories are told. Clearly a lot of effort and time has gone into reconstructing them in a logical time line whilst at the same time providing rich information and empathy.
I am also glad to hear that there are dedicated people out there who work very hard to keep us safe. I don't think these people get nearly enough thanks and recognition for the work they do.
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The show centers on South African true crime with a strong emphasis on victims, legal processes, and systemic issues in policing and justice. Episodes blend careful storytelling with forensic and legal context, often highlighting advocacy, policy reform, and the human impact of crime on families and communities. A notable strength is its victim-focused lens and willingness to critique institutions while weaving archival detail, societal context, and survivor perspectives into compelling narratives.
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True Crime South Africa launched 7 years ago and published 339 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on True Crime South Africa include:
1. Jessica Naidoo
2. Nicky Falkof
3. Jonathan Morris
4. James Fouche
5. Anthony Molyneaux
6. Karin Mitchell
7. Colonel Tollie Vreugdenburg
8. Rosie Motene
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