South African True Crime Podcasts
If you love a gripping investigation, South Africa's true-crime podcasters deliver. From landmark cases to chilling cold cases, these shows dig into the stories that gripped the nation. Listen free, on demand.
7 podcasts
Casefile True Crime
Casefile Presents
Fact is scarier than fiction.
12 episodes - Updated 7 days ago
Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime
Bella Monsoon
The Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast explores real life crimes occurring within South Africa from a psychological viewpoint. Every…
12 episodes - Updated 23 days ago
My Only Story
Deon Wiggett
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…
12 episodes - Updated 10 Dec 2021
Pretty Lies And Alibis
GiGi McKelvey
"Pretty Lies and Alibis" is a true crime podcast hosted by GiGi McKelvey covering stories from across the world, focusing on providing fact-based…
12 episodes - Updated 4 days ago
RedHanded
RedHanded
RedHanded the podcast jumps head first into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big time serial killers (and those you may never…
12 episodes - Updated 4 days ago
Too Many Enemies
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime / Volume Media Ltd
What does the assassination of billionaire Wandile Bozwana mean for the state of politics, crime and justice in South Africa today? It's a story…
6 episodes - Updated 21 Jun 2025
True Crime South Africa
Killer Audio Creations
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.
12 episodes - Updated 11 days ago
Latest episodes
People who seem to have suddenly burst into flames – leaving just a pile of ash, a foot or skull, and a puddle of strange grease – have left biologists and police stumped for…
4 days ago23:23
I was in the courtroom for Alex Murdaugh’s 1st hearing since being granted a new trial - let’s break it down. Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) Venmo - @prettyliesalibis…
4 days ago15:19
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys have filed several motions including: DNA samples they hope to send to Othram regarding the unknown and unrelated male DNA found under Maggie’s…
4 days ago4:24
In the tense weeks following the September 11 terror attacks in 2001, a new and invisible threat emerged across the United States. Letters laced with weaponised anthrax began…
7 days ago1:59:38
The gold-lined, intact tomb of Tutankhamun is without a doubt the most important archaeological discovery in Egypt's history. But what if Tutankhamun, the teenage God King, took…
8 days ago27:14
Frequently asked questions
What is the best South African true crime podcast?
True Crime South Africa and My Only Story are among the most acclaimed local true-crime series. Browse more below.
Are these podcasts based on real cases?
Yes — these are non-fiction true-crime shows covering real South African investigations and court cases.