True Crime and Scams in South Africa

Nicolette van der merwe
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TRUE CRIME & SCAMS IN SOUTH AFRICAReal cases. Real investigations. The facts behind the headlines.Welcome to True Crime & Scams in South Africa, a podcast covering South Africa’s most significant true-crime cases, breaking crime news, court developments, scams, disappearances and investigations.We go beyond the headline to examine evidence, timelines, court records, police statements and verified reporting — while separating allegations from proven facts.From major murder investigations and missing-person cases to sophisticated scams and cases making headlines across South Africa, we break down what happened, what investigators say, what has changed, and what happens next.FACTS OVER RUMOURS.EVIDENCE • TIMELINES • COURT RECORDS.RESPONSIBLE TRUE-CRIME REPORTING.Subscribe and follow True Crime & Scams in South Africa for verified case updates and investigative true-crime stories.ARRESTED ≠ GUILTYALLEGATION ≠ CONVICTIONTHE EVIDENCE MUST BE TESTED.

Episodes

  1. Sep 26

    “THE REFRIGERATOR WAS OPENED… THEN POLICE FOUND HER 😱”

    Police opened a refrigerator in the Philippines — and discovered something horrifying inside. A 30-year-old woman was found dead inside an apartment refrigerator. Now, prosecutors have received a robbery-with-homicide complaint against a man investigators have identified as a person of interest. Witnesses and CCTV footage are reportedly part of the investigation — but the suspect is still reportedly on the run. What happened inside that apartment? The investigation continues. 🔎🚨 Subscribe to True Crime and Scams in South Africa for more breaking true-crime updates. #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #Philippines #MurderInvestigation #Manhunt #TrueCrimeNews #CrimeStory #YouTubeShorts #SouthAfrica

    “THE REFRIGERATOR WAS OPENED… THEN POLICE FOUND HER 😱”

  2. Sep 20

    Could This Be a Serial Killer? The Ekurhuleni Investigation

    🚨 A ninth woman has been found dead in Dawn Park, Ekurhuleni. Police are investigating after a series of women were found dead across parts of the East Rand. But there is an important warning: authorities have NOT confirmed that all of these cases are connected. A R400,000 reward has been announced for information that could assist investigators. As the investigation continues, one question remains: Are these cases connected — or are they separate crimes? ⚠️ Arrested does not mean guilty. Allegations must be tested in court. Follow True Crime & Scams in South Africa for verified crime updates. #SouthAfrica #Ekurhuleni #DawnPark #KemptonPark #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #Gauteng #SouthAfricanNews #Police #Investigation

  3. Sep 20

    Pierre Basson: The Insurance Killer — South Africa’s First Documented Serial Killer?

    In 1906, police in Cape Town were investigating a disturbing mystery involving a missing farmer, suspicious deaths and life-insurance policies. At the centre of the investigation was Pierre Basson, a money lender who became notorious for his alleged involvement in a series of deaths connected to insurance and financial dealings. Basson had already attracted attention after his younger brother, Jasper, disappeared during a fishing trip. A substantial life-insurance policy was at the centre of the case. Years later, Basson became connected to a number of suspicious deaths — and then another man disappeared. When police began searching Basson’s property in Claremont, they were looking for the missing farmer, Wilhelm Schaefer. What they discovered would make the Basson case one of the most notorious early murder investigations in South African history. Basson never stood trial. Before investigators could complete their case, he took his own life. How many people did he actually kill? Which deaths can be conclusively attributed to him? And was Pierre Basson really South Africa’s first documented serial killer? More than a century later, some of those questions remain unanswered. This episode examines the evidence, the historical accounts and the unanswered questions surrounding Pierre Basson — the man remembered as the “Insurance Killer.” 🎙️ True Crime and Scams in South Africa Real cases. Real stories. South African crime history. Subscribe for more true crime investigations, historical cases and scams from South Africa.

    Pierre Basson: The Insurance Killer — South Africa’s First Documented Serial Killer?

  4. Sep 20

    The Station Strangler: The Killer Who Kissed His Victims Goodbye | SA True Crime

    *Station Strangler: The Cape Flats Serial Killer Mystery | Norman Simons | South Africa True Crime** The **Station Strangler** remains one of South Africa’s most controversial and disturbing true-crime cases. Over a period of years, numerous boys disappeared around railway stations on the **Cape Flats near Cape Town**, leaving families searching for answers and investigators facing a series of unresolved cases. In 1994, **Norman Simons** was arrested and later convicted of the murder of a young boy. But the conviction answered only one murder, leaving wider questions surrounding other disappearances and killings that had occurred during the same period. Did investigators catch the **Station Strangler** — or was the person responsible for other Cape Flats murders never identified? This **South African true crime documentary** investigates the Station Strangler case, the disappearance of children around Cape Town railway stations, Norman Simons and his trial, the evidence presented in court, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround the case. ### IN THIS DOCUMENTARY: 🔎 The **Station Strangler case** explained 🚂 The Cape Flats railway station disappearances 👮 The investigation into the missing children ⚖️ Norman Simons and the 1995 murder trial 🧩 Why only one murder resulted in a conviction ❓ Other deaths and disappearances linked to the wider investigation 🔍 The evidence and unanswered questions 📁 Why the case remains controversial 🇿🇦 One of South Africa's most notorious true-crime mysteries The case raises a haunting question: **Was Norman Simons the Station Strangler — or did investigators fail to identify the person responsible for other disappearances and murders?** This documentary separates **court-proven facts, reported allegations, investigative theories and unanswered questions**. It does not present unproven claims as established fact. ⚠️ **VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED:** This documentary concerns the murders and disappearances of children. The subject matter is disturbing, and graphic imagery is avoided out of respect for the victims and their families. If you enjoy **South African true crime, serial killer documentaries, Cape Town crime stories, cold cases, unsolved murders, missing-person investigations and crime documentaries**, subscribe to **SA Truth Files** for more investigative stories. 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE** for more South African true crime and scam investigations. 💬 **QUESTION:** Do you believe the Station Strangler case was solved with Norman Simons' conviction, or do the unanswered cases suggest that the full story has never been established? #StationStrangler #NormanSimons #SouthAfricaTrueCrime #TrueCrime #CapeTown #CapeFlats #SerialKiller #CrimeDocumentary #SouthAfricanTrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeDocumentary

  5. Sep 20

    They Thought It Was God's Plan: The Devilsdorp Murders

    Between 2012 and 2016, a series of murders in Krugersdorp, South Africa, terrified an entire community — financial advisors and a real estate agent lured to fake meetings, robbed, and strangled. Police initially suspected a serial killer. The truth was a small cult, led by a woman named Cecilia Steyn, who convinced her followers she was a 42nd generation witch under demonic attack — and that murder was part of God's plan to protect her. In this episode of SA Truth Files, we break down how Cecilia Steyn built and controlled Electus per Deus, how the "appointment murders" were carried out, what happened at trial, and the unresolved questions — including alleged police involvement — that the Showmax series "Devilsdorp" first brought to public attention. 0:00 Introduction 0:34 The Ministry 1:53 The Split 3:03 The Appointment Murders 4:34 The Trial 5:44 The Unresolved Questions 6:43 What This Teaches Us This case involves manipulation of genuine faith and a minor drawn into the group as a teenager — we've tried to handle it with the seriousness it deserves. #Devilsdorp #Krugersdorp #TrueCrime #SouthAfrica #CultDocumentary #CeciliaSteyn #TrueCrimeCommunity

  6. Sep 20

    Moses Sithole: The ABC Killer | 38 Murders & 2,410-Year Sentence

    Moses Sithole, known as the “ABC Killer,” became one of the most notorious serial killers in South African criminal history. In this documentary, we examine the investigation into Moses Sithole, the disappearance and murder cases that shocked communities across Gauteng, his eventual arrest in October 1995, the subsequent trial, and the extraordinary sentence handed down in 1997. The case involved Atteridgeville, Boksburg and Cleveland — locations associated with the crimes that led to the infamous nickname “ABC Killer.” Sithole was ultimately convicted in 1997 of 38 murders and 40 rapes. On 5 December 1997, he was sentenced to 2,410 years in prison. Contemporary and historical sources document the enormous scale of the case and its impact on South Africa. This video focuses on the investigation, the court case and the victims, while avoiding graphic imagery and unnecessary sensationalism. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This documentary discusses murder, sexual violence and the deaths of victims. Viewer discretion is advised. 📌 SOURCES: South African History Online News24 Historical court and contemporary reporting This video is intended for documentary, educational and historical discussion purposes. If you found this video informative, please give it a thumbs up — it really helps the channel — and subscribe to True Crime & Scams in South Africa for more verified true-crime and breaking-case updates. #MosesSithole #ABCKiller #TrueCrimeSouthAfrica #SouthAfricanTrueCrime #SerialKiller #TrueCrime #SouthAfrica #CrimeDocumentary #MurderInvestigation #Gauteng

  7. Sep 20

    🚨 3 ARRESTED! Robert Wolk Murder Case Takes SHOCKING Turn

    🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The investigation into the killing of South African racing champion Robert Wolk has taken a major turn. Robert Wolk, 41, was shot dead in Esther Park, Kempton Park, on September 16 while reportedly travelling to catch a flight to Cape Town. Police have now arrested THREE people in connection with the case. According to reports, investigators also recovered a firearm and ammunition. The suspects are expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates' Court, where the allegations will be tested through the legal process. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: An arrest is NOT a conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. This is a developing story. We will bring you verified updates as more information becomes available. 🔔 Subscribe to True Crime & Scams in South Africa for verified South African crime news, court updates and breaking-case developments. #RobertWolk #BreakingNews #SouthAfrica #KemptonPark #TrueCrime #CrimeNews #Gauteng #SouthAfricanNews #MurderCase #BreakingCrime

    🚨 3 ARRESTED! Robert Wolk Murder Case Takes SHOCKING Turn

  8. Sep 19

    EXCLUSIVE:Postpartum Survivor Speaks Out Why She Says Lindsay Clancy Is GUILTY|Brian Entin Interview

    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Brian Entin speaks with a postpartum survivor about the Lindsay Clancy case and her personal perspective on why she believes Lindsay Clancy is guilty. In this interview, we discuss postpartum mental health, the Clancy case, the evidence and arguments surrounding it, and the difficult questions that continue to divide public opinion. ⚠️ Important: Statements and opinions expressed by the interview participant are her own and should not be treated as established facts or a legal determination. Lindsay Clancy's case must be considered through the court process and applicable evidence. Watch the full interview and share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more true-crime investigations, interviews and case updates. 0:00 A Husband's Perspective on Postpartum Psychosis 1:01 Recognizing the Warning Signs 4:22 The Burden of Caregiving 7:37 The Choice to Protect the Children 17:38 Finding Clarity in a Diagnosis 30:13 Addressing the Lindsay Clancy Case 37:41 Moving Forward and Finding Hope #LindsayClancy #BrianEntin #ExclusiveInterview #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeNews #PostpartumPsychosis #PostpartumMentalHealth #Duxbury #CrimeNews #TrueCrimeCommunity

  9. Sep 19

    Fake Traffic Fine Texts: How to Spot This Scam

    Got a text or email saying you owe an unpaid traffic fine? Stop before you click. Scammers use fake fine notices with urgent deadlines to steal your money and personal details. Check the sender, never use links in the message, and verify any fine through your official government website.  Share this with someone who might fall for it.  #trafficscam #scamalert #scamawareness #fakefines #cybersecurity #staysafe #onlinesafety

    Fake Traffic Fine Texts: How to Spot This Scam

  10. Sep 19

    "2 Police Officers Killed in Eastern Cape — Then Police Launched a 72-Hour Manhunt (Breaking Update)"

    Two Eastern Cape police officers — Warrant Officer Thando Magoxo, 51, and Constable Ntlahla Tyhali, 30 — were killed in the early hours of Friday, September 18th, in Ziphunzana Location, Libode, near Mthatha. Police say the officers were responding to a call for help after an alleged armed robbery at a spaza shop. Both officers were shot, and their service pistols were taken from the scene. What followed was a 72-hour manhunt involving Mthatha Crime Intelligence and the K9 Unit — resulting in two arrests, a shootout on the N2 near Sibangweni, and three suspects fatally wounded in separate police confrontations. An AK-47 and three handguns have been recovered. IPID is investigating the deaths that occurred during the police operations, as required whenever a death results from police action. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and they are still pursuing everyone allegedly connected to the attack. ⚠️ This is an active investigation. Details may be updated as new information is verified. 🔔 Subscribe for verified true-crime and breaking-case updates from South Africa. #EasternCapePolice #SAPS #TrueCrimeSA #BreakingNews #SouthAfrica

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TRUE CRIME & SCAMS IN SOUTH AFRICAReal cases. Real investigations. The facts behind the headlines.Welcome to True Crime & Scams in South Africa, a podcast covering South Africa’s most significant true-crime cases, breaking crime news, court developments, scams, disappearances and investigations.We go beyond the headline to examine evidence, timelines, court records, police statements and verified reporting — while separating allegations from proven facts.From major murder investigations and missing-person cases to sophisticated scams and cases making headlines across South Africa, we break down what happened, what investigators say, what has changed, and what happens next.FACTS OVER RUMOURS.EVIDENCE • TIMELINES • COURT RECORDS.RESPONSIBLE TRUE-CRIME REPORTING.Subscribe and follow True Crime & Scams in South Africa for verified case updates and investigative true-crime stories.ARRESTED ≠ GUILTYALLEGATION ≠ CONVICTIONTHE EVIDENCE MUST BE TESTED.

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  • Creator
    Nicolette van der merwe
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 True Crime and Scams in South Africa