14 episodes

Two years ago, we hunted down a serial paedophile. This time around, we’re thinking bigger. In My Only Story Season 2: Back to School, published weekly from Sept 16 2021, we hunt down the predators hiding in your child’s classroom.

My Only Story Deon Wiggett

    • True Crime
    • 5.0 • 1 Rating

Two years ago, we hunted down a serial paedophile. This time around, we’re thinking bigger. In My Only Story Season 2: Back to School, published weekly from Sept 16 2021, we hunt down the predators hiding in your child’s classroom.

    S2 - Ep 1. Journey

    S2 - Ep 1. Journey

    In 2018, a boy died in the clinic of an elite South African school. According to them, his death remains a mystery. We suspect there’s more to it than that. Join us as we hunt our way through a dozen famous schools to find out why Thomas Kruger had to die.

    Please continue sending your information and your tip-offs – you can contact us, completely confidentially, at MyOnlyStory.org, or message us on WhatsApp or Telegram on 072 382 7030. MyOnlyStory.org is also the place to go for bonus materials and loads of resources about recovering from sexual abuse.

    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

    Episode Credits:

    Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
    Executive producer: Alison Pope 
    Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi 
    Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
    Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder 
    Artwork: Carla Kreuser
    Social Media: Andrea Penfold

    For News 24:

    Reporting:  Sesona Ngqakamba 
    Production manager: Sharlene Rood
    Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
    Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife.

    Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound

    Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2 
    Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

    TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. 

    My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
    Support the show

    • 46 min
    S2 - Ep 2. The Whirlwind

    S2 - Ep 2. The Whirlwind

    Was somebody messing with Thomas Kruger's mind? As we poke around St Andrew's College, we get closer to a teacher we'll briefly call Kenny.



    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

    Episode Credits:

    Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
    Executive producer: Alison Pope 
    Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi 
    Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
    Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder 
    Artwork: Carla Kreuser
    Social Media: Andrea Penfold

    For News 24:

    Reporting:  Sesona Ngqakamba 
    Production manager: Sharlene Rood
    Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
    Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife

    Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound

    Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2 
    Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

    TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. 

    My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)
    Support the show

    • 47 min
    S2 - Ep 3. The Bells

    S2 - Ep 3. The Bells

    While sifting through David Mackenzie's past, we find hidden skeletons and closely guarded evidence and stories from a school where brutality appears to run riot. It's time for us to ask: Was anyone in charge of St Andrew's College? 



    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

    Episode Credits:

    Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
    Executive producer: Alison Pope 
    Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi 
    Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
    Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder 
    Artwork: Carla Kreuser
    Social Media: Andrea Penfold

    For News 24:

    Reporting:  Sesona Ngqakamba 
    Production manager: Sharlene Rood
    Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
    Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife

    Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound

    Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2 
    Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

    TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. 

    My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)
    Support the show

    • 1 hr
    S2 - Ep 4. Something in the Water

    S2 - Ep 4. Something in the Water

    As our investigation spreads to two more famous schools, the scale of the emergency becomes apparent. What is it with water polo coaches? As events at St Andrew's College continue to escalate, we dive below the water and discover a netherworld.



    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

    Episode Credits:

    Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
    Executive producer: Alison Pope 
    Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi 
    Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
    Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder 
    Artwork: Carla Kreuser
    Social Media: Andrea Penfold

    For News 24:

    Reporting:  Sesona Ngqakamba 
    Additional reporting:  Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
    Production manager: Sharlene Rood
    Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
    With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
    Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons

    Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2 
    Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

    TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. 

    My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)
    Support the show

    • 1 hr
    S2 - Ep 5. Fire

    S2 - Ep 5. Fire

    A death in the Eastern Cape has set the world of water polo alight. We meet more questionable coaches as our live investigation rages from the seaboard to the Highveld. 


    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

    Episode Credits:

    Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
    Executive producer: Alison Pope 
    Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi 
    Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
    Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder 
    Artwork: Carla Kreuser
    Social Media: Andrea Penfold

    For News 24:

    Reporting:  Sesona Ngqakamba 
    Additional reporting:  Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
    Production manager: Sharlene Rood
    Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
    With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
    Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons

    Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2 
    Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

    TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. 

    My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)
    Support the show

    • 50 min
    S2 - Ep. 6 Spring

    S2 - Ep. 6 Spring

    In our season finale, as a disturbing spring makes way for summer, answers are due from the water polo fraternity.

    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

    Episode Credits:

    Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
    Executive producer: Alison Pope 
    Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi 
    Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
    Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder 
    Artwork: Carla Kreuser
    Social Media: Andrea Penfold
    Very special thanks to: 
    Michael Shabangu
    Khumo du Toit
    Darren Melt
    Jacques le Roux
    Andrea Penfold
    Anandie Cutler
    Johlene Villet
    Charlize Visser
    Lesley Pope
    Lee Sheehan

    For News 24:

    Reporting:  Sesona Ngqakamba 
    Additional reporting:  Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
    Production manager: Sharlene Rood
    Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
    With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
    Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons

    Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2 
    Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

    TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. 

    My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)http://myonlystory.org
    Support the show

    • 1 hr 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
1 Rating

1 Rating

Top Podcasts In True Crime

Unreliable Witness | Storycast
Sky News
The Magdalenes and I
Steven O'Riordan
Crime World
Sunday World
Three
Wavland
Carrie Jade Does Not Exist
Audio Always
Runaway Joe
RTÉ Documentary on One

You Might Also Like

RedHanded
Wondery | RedHanded
The Teacher's Pet
The Australian
Carrie Jade Does Not Exist
Audio Always
The Trial
Daily Mail
British Scandal
Wondery
Filthy Ritual
Global