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True Crime South Africa

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True Crime South Africa is the first victim-focused true-crime podcast in the country. Host, Nicole Engelbrecht, researches each case herself using media coverage, trial footage, social media sources and often by talking to some of the individuals involved. Using her skills as a creative writer and her passion for true crime, she crafts each script to ensure that listeners are given a deep dive in... more

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In 1992, sex workers began disappearing from the streets of Parow. By 1996 when a task team was assembled to investigate, 19 women had been murdered. Even after a likely suspect was identified, though, the case was far from solved. (24-hr trauma help... more

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18 hours ago

True Crime South Africa Specials focus in on one specific true crime topic taking listeners on a deep-dive of around true crime topics. This special focuses on South Africa's Sex Offender Register - What is it? Where is it? Who can access it? (24-hr ... more

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When a new resident moves to Upington in 1997, no one knows much about his background. Then, the women of the area start experiencing horrific acts of violence, and it becomes evident that there is a predator among them. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-82... more

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7 days ago

When a young boy goes to visit his grandmothers on a farm for the December holidays, his parents believe he is safe from the evils of the city. They could have no idea, that danger in the most unexpected form was already waiting for him there. (24-hr... more

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10 days ago

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • Me, myself and I

    This is a good podcast, although it is mostly cases that has already been covered by Gérard or others. Racial segregation is always mentioned, which wants to make me scream. Because it is NOT always about colour. Serial killers are (worldwide) mostly white males. Please stop telling us about the politics, because its very rarely a factor.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    !nella@
    South Africa6 months ago
  • Excellent Content, unfamiliar cases

    This podcast is well researched, the crimes are all new to me, and the host has a soothing voice. She hits the right tone, and it feels almost like a smart friend telling you about these heinous crimes. I highly recommend it. It’s a new favorite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecculous
    United States8 months ago
  • My best friend in the Kitchen

    So after my hubby passed away in 2016 I had to find a job. And I did. And I love it. But my salary needs to be fed by additional work. So I do catering after hours. With my adhd I can’t work in silence, I’ll go mad. I learned about Podcasts last year around July 2022. And came across Nicole Engelbrecht. I was smitten by her professionalism. Her calm voice and putting her in the mind of both the victim and the perpetrator. Dwelling into their past, giving us insight to why they did it. She takes ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lorraine Keet
    South Africa10 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Nicole is brilliant. She is eloquent, her work is well researched and informative. You would swear she has worked as a police officer or the prosecutor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FiksHlabs
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Amazing

    This woman is going places. The only podcast I make time to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SAmom1976
    South Africa2 years ago

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