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True Crime
The cases that make headlines, the psychology that makes you think and the questions we really need to be asking.
TRUE CRIME • PSYCHOLOGY • ADVOCACY • EDUCATION
Beyond the headlines.
Exploring true crime, psychology and safety in South Africa with empathy, understanding and a belief that awareness can become meaningful action.
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True crime, uncomfortable conversations and tools that mean business. Whether I'm unpacking the psychology behind a headline, challenging harmful narratives or making everyday safety more accessible, everything I do comes back to one thing: turning awareness into action.
KNOWLEDGE CREATES CHANGE.
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Here we raise questions, challenge silence and create space for change through GBV awareness, practical safety education and resources to empower informed decisions.
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Murder & Mayhem
South African True Crime
Every crime has a story. But behind the headlines are real people, complex psychology and questions that deserve more than surface-level answers.
Grab your headphones. We've got a lot to talk about.
LATEST EPISODE
Modern Day Monster: The Case of the Ceres Predator |A South African Justice System Failure
In June 2026, Acting Judge Amanda van Leeve looked at Leano Vergotine and said: "You are a modern-day monster."
This episode isn't only about the heinous crimes he committed but It's about the gap - the six months he was free, the system that released him, the court's own finding that he was never adequately monitored, and the teenager whose courage is the only reason those other two children were ever found.
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