הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Profiler Africa (2025)

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Shocking Courtroom Moments: A Crime Reporter's View with Jana Marx 1:22:27

6d ago1:22:27

1:22:27

What really happens inside South Africa’s courtrooms? What is it like to cover the country’s most gripping murder trials? In this episode of Profiler Africa, we sit down with Jana Marx, an award-winning journalist and true crime author, to uncover the hidden world of crime reporting. From high-profile cases to shocking behind-the-scenes moments, Ja…

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The murder of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius 1:36:40

6d ago1:36:40

1:36:40

The Oscar Pistorius trial remains one of the most infamous criminal cases in South African history. Twelve years after Reeva Steenkamp’s tragic death, the case continues to spark debate about justice, privilege, and rehabilitation. In this episode of Profiler Africa, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne, who was part of the prosecution team, jo…

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Crime, Power & the Law: A conversation with Advocate Gerrie Nel 1:36:10

6d ago1:36:10

1:36:10

In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s most respected legal minds, Gerrie Nel. With a career spanning decades, Nel has prosecuted some of the country’s most high-profile cases, including the conviction of former police chief Jackie Selebi and leading the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. We explore his early years as …

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Hillbrow Killer Cop Marius van den Heever 1:41:05

6d ago1:41:05

1:41:05

In 1994, ex-cop Marius van den Heever was convicted of three brutal murders, arson, and weapons theft. Sentenced to life, he spent decades behind bars—until 2018, when the High Court overturned his denied parole and set him free. How does a convicted killer walk free? What changed? In this episode of Profiler Africa, Paul Llewellyn and forensic psy…

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The Pastor's Murder: Inside an Intimate Partner Murder Mystery 1:16:05

6d ago1:16:05

1:16:05

In October 2021, respected pastor Liezel de Jager returned home from her morning jog—only to be ambushed and murdered just steps from her front door. The attack was brutal, the motive unclear. Years later, her husband, Werner de Jager, was arrested for the crime—but before he could stand trial, he took his own life. In this episode of Profiler Afri…

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A Serial Killer in the Making? An interview with the murderer Jose da Silva 1:28:55

6d ago1:28:55

1:28:55

In 2002, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne walked into his first crime scene—a brutal murder that would lead to the capture of Axe Killer Jose da Silva. But what happened next was even more chilling. In this episode of Profiler Africa, we take you inside the case with rare, unnerving audio of Gerard’s interview with the killer—recorded just …

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Body Of Evidence: Stories from behind the Pathologist's knife with guest Dr Hestelle van Staden 1:16:25

6d ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Forensic pathologists uncover the final truths that the dead leave behind. Their work tells the untold stories of crime, tragedy, and justice—one autopsy at a time. In this episode of Profiler Africa, we sit down with Dr. Hestelle van Staden, a forensic pathologist dedicated to deciphering the secrets held within the human body. From high-profile m…

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Forensic Pathology in South Africa with Dr Shakeera Holland 1:14:25

6d ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Forensic pathology is at the heart of criminal investigations—determining causes of death, uncovering hidden evidence, and bringing crucial facts to court. But what really happens behind the autopsy table? In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by Dr. Shakeera Holland, Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology at the Unive…

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The Forensic Science of Identifying Bodies with Lawrence Hill 1:30:45

6d ago1:30:45

1:30:45

In rural South Africa, a grim discovery: human remains with no identity, no backstory, and no immediate leads. How do forensic experts step in to solve the mystery? From analyzing bone fragments to DNA profiling and isotopic science, forensic specialists use cutting-edge techniques to uncover who the victim was, where they came from, and what happe…

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The Murder of Jacques du Plessis by Mariska du Plessis 1:30:25

6d ago1:30:25

1:30:25

On the night of June 23, 2017, Mariska du Plessis made two chilling calls to the police. In the first, she claimed her husband was violently attacking her and their son. Less than 20 minutes later, her second call told a different story—Jacques du Plessis had been shot by intruders. But what really happened that night? Mariska later claimed self-de…

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The Murder of Gabriela Kabrins Alban 1:28:25

6d ago1:28:25

1:28:25

In this episode of Profiler Africa, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne unpacks the shocking murder of Gabriela Kabrins Alban, a successful marketing executive from California who was found brutally killed in a Cape Town hotel room. Her boyfriend, Diego Novella, a wealthy Guatemalan national with a history of drug use, was later convicted of h…

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Teenage Serial Killer: The Vredendal Murderer 1:13:21

3M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

We’re diving into the chilling case of a teenage serial killer from Vredendal in the Western Cape. At just 14 years old, he committed his first violent crime—and his reign of terror only escalated. But could he have been stopped earlier?Join us as we unravel the harrowing details of his crimes, examine the failures that allowed him to keep killing,…

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The Murder of Susan Rohde 1:19:28

3M ago1:19:28

1:19:28

In this episode of Profiler Live, we delve into the mysterious death of Susan Rohde. Was it a tragic suicide, or was there something more sinister behind it? Jason Rohde, a wealthy businessman, became the central figure in a case that raised as many questions as it answered.Join Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychology expert Gerard Labuschagne as th…

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The Serial Killer Catcher: Micki Pistorius 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

This Week on Profiler Africa: A True Crime ExclusiveFor the first time ever, South Africa’s premier criminal profilers—Gerard Labuschagne and Micki Pistorius—sit down for an unmissable conversation. Micki, the trailblazing founder of the forensic psychology section at the South African Police Service (SAPS), and Gerard, her successor, take you behi…

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The Murder of Anisha van Niekerk 1:33:06

3M ago1:33:06

1:33:06

In 2008, the brutal murder of Anisha van Niekerk shocked South Africa. This week, Profiler Africa takes you inside the case with forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne and retired Lt. Col. Jan de Lange, who led the investigation. Together, they unravel the sequence of events and the evidence that brought clarity to a deeply unsettling crime.What …

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The Tokoloshe Killer: Elifasi Msomi 1:08:16

3M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

This week on Profiler Africa, we uncover the chilling case of Elifasi Msomi, infamously known as "The Axe Killer" & "The Tokoloshe Killer". Between 1953 and 1955, Msomi, from southern KwaZulu-Natal, claimed he was driven by a tokoloshe—an evil spirit—to commit 15 brutal murders. His actions left an indelible mark on South African history, shocking …

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A Typical South African Serial Killer The Quarry Revisited 1:25:48

3M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

How Gerard and his team tracked down the Quarry Killer. We revisit a case we've discussed before on the audio pod, this time we get to really deep dive into the case and how it unfolded with crime scene photographs, forensics and more. Head over to Youtube to watch!על ידי plotshift.co.za

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SA's Youngest Serial Killer 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Paul & Gerard discuss the case of SA’s youngest ever female serial killer. Join the chat Live on Profiler Africa on Youtube Tuesdays at 8pm CAT.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER EP 38 - The Rosebank Police Station Shooting 1:29:36

12M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

In 2011, tragedy struck the Rosebank police station in Johannesburg when a disgruntled police clerk attacked station commander Lieutenant Colonel Thandi Mkhize and Captain Neelavathi Naidu before turning the gun on himself. The incident, which occurred following a recent disciplinary hearing where the clerk was found guilty of mishandling firearms,…

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PROFILER EP 37 - The Sunday Serial Killer Sifiso Mkhwanazi 1:20:47

1y ago1:20:47

1:20:47

On March 13, 2024, Sifiso Mkhwanazi was convicted of the brutal murders of six Johannesburg sex workers. These heinous crimes occurred between April and October 2022 within the confines of his father's panel beating workshop located in downtown Joburg. Delving into the intricate details of the case, Gerard unfolds the chilling narrative as recounte…

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PROFILER EP 36 - The Seesig Monster Kyle Ruiters 58:36

1y ago58:36

58:36

We're diving into a case that rocked the quiet neighborhood of Bellville in Cape Town. It was August 21, 2019, when Lynette Volschenk, known for her gentle nature and dedication to her work, crossed paths with Kyle Ruiters, who would later infamously be dubbed the Seesig Monster. Their encounter unleashed a nightmare scenario, shedding light on Kyl…

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PROFILER EP 35 - The Terrible Trail of Gerhard Ackerman 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Gerhard Ackerman was convicted on charges of rape, human trafficking and the unlawful possession, creation and distribution of child pornography. Ackerman was also found guilty of attempted murder for “selling” the sexual services of a youth to disgraced advocate Paul Kennedy, who he knew was HIV-positive. This is the story of one of the bad guys.…

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PROFILER Episode 34 - Top Cop Part 2 1:16:34

1y ago1:16:34

1:16:34

In episode two we deep-dive into the story of Anisha Van Niekerk, and how Gerard and Jannie De Lange worked tirelessly to solve the case and bring justice to the family.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 33 - Top Cop Part 1 1:50:38

1y ago1:50:38

1:50:38

In episode one, we meet one of South Africa's most accomplished investigators, retired Lt Colonel and IPS Lead Detective, Jannie De Lange. We discuss his career highs and lows and his relationship with Gerard, as they reminisce about their time together and some of their favourite cases.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 32 - The Get Out Of Jail Card 1:35:42

1y ago1:35:42

1:35:42

We're back! Catching up on the state of the nation, and deep diving into the fact that some very interesting criminals are being released on parole. Through the lens of the Oscar Pistorius, Station Strangler & Donovan Moodley cases, we interrogate the parole system and whether certain people should once again be walking amongst us.…

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PROFILER Episode 31 - The Railway Killer 59:13

2y ago59:13

59:13

During 2005 four bodies were found in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, along the railway tracks. This led to a serial murder task team being formed. The case would take 8 more years to solve. It would take patience, solid police work...and a little bit of luck, to ultimately catch a serial killer!…

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PROFILER Episode 30 - Forensic Tools With Peter Fryer 1:01:59

2y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

We go behind the scenes of crime prevention to discuss the technologies that are applied in local law enforcement, with Peter Fryer, who has spent decades providing the latest tech to the local police, and the private security industry, through companies such as Forensic Tools & Risk Diversion. What is out there, and how is it currently being used …

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PROFILER Episode 29 - A Conversation With Colonel Tollie Vreugdenburg & the story of 'Die Boeremag' 1:54:01

2y ago1:54:01

1:54:01

An incredible first conversation with retiring Colonel Tollie Vreugdenburg, the Head of South Africa's counter terrorism efforts, about his incredible career. We focus today on 'Die Boeremag' case. You'd better sit down for incredible insights into why SAPS likely closed down the specialist units, to just how close Nelson Mandela came to losing his…

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PROFILER Episode 28 - Talking Forensic Pathology W Dr Hestelle Van Staden 1:21:12

2+ y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

In this episode we take a fascinating deep dive into the world of Forensic Pathology with one of SA's leading experts, and a life long devotee to the profession, Dr Hestelle van Staden.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 27 - The Newcastle Serial Killer 59:26

2+ y ago59:26

59:26

In Newcastle, a town between Joburg and Durban in South Africa, in 2004, four men are murdered over the period of a year. All are killed in or around the exercise park bordering the town. Two of the incidents take place when the killer interrupts young couples engaging in romantic activities. He rapes the woman in each case, but he lets them live. …

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PROFILER Episode 26 - The Right Wing Tale of Harry Johannes Knoesen 1:37:22

2+ y ago1:37:22

1:37:22

On 28 November 2019 the Crimes Against the State (CATS) unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested Harry Johannes Knoesen (60) at his girlfriend’s home in Witbank, South Africa. The charge? Contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (33 of 2004) by preparing and planning to car…

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PROFILER Episode 25 - The Westonaria Strangler 1:18:47

2+ y ago1:18:47

1:18:47

“I want you to help me because when I am with a woman, I lose control and don’t know what I am doing. I kill all of them if they don’t give me what I want”...meet serial killer Jack Mogale, the subject of this week's episode.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 24 - Talking True Crime SA With Nicole Engelbrecht 1:13:07

2+ y ago1:13:07

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In this episode we chat with Nicole Engelbrecht, creator and host of the True Crime South Africa Podcast, and author of 'Samurai Sword Murder', which tells the story of Morne Harmse, who attacked a number of people with a samurai sword at the Nic Diederichs high school in Krugersdorp in 2008.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 23 - The State versus Mariska Du Plessis 1:09:08

2+ y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

On 23 June 2017 Mariska du Plessis made two calls to the police. In the first at 22:55 she said that her husband, was attacking her son and herself. In the second, made at 23:15, she advised police that her husband had been shot by intruders. So what actually happened?על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 22 - Current Cases (The Bodies in JHB) & Gerard's Guide to Investigative Psychology 1:10:32

2+ y ago1:10:32

1:10:32

This week we discuss some current cases, including the discovery of the bodies of murdered sex workers in downtown Joburg recently. Plus, we break down Forensic Psychology, and Gerard explains how you might set about learning to do what he does!על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 21 - Killing the King of America: A Threat Assessment Case Study 53:38

2+ y ago53:38

53:38

Around the time of US president Barrack Obama’s visit to Sub-Saharan Africa in June/July 2013 an emailed death threat was received by the US consulate in Johannesburg. This is the story of the man who sent it.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 20 - Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren & the Murder of Andrea Venter 1:17:17

2+ y ago1:17:17

1:17:17

That one case that Gerard was determined to see through to a conviction. How Gerhard janse van Vuuren murdered his girlfriend Andrea Venter, and then tried to get away with it.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 19 - Brian The Stalker Harvey 1:13:36

3y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

We travel back to 2010 and discuss the case of Brian Harvey who stalked over 40 women.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 18 - JOSEPH THE AXEMAN NTSHONGWANA 1:23:46

3y ago1:23:46

1:23:46

In the space of just 8 days in March 2011 Joseph Ntshongwana killed four people, some of whom he decapitated with an axe.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 17 - CATCHING UP PT 2 50:09

3y ago50:09

50:09

More catching up...this time we talk about Gerard's 2nd book and tease the cases within it.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 16 - CATCHING UP PT 1 1:14:15

3y ago1:14:15

1:14:15

Profiler is back with new episodes. Paul catches up with Gerard to discuss his book, surviving a pandemic, and his thoughts on the current state of the police and crime in SA. Oh...and don't worry we will be giving away that book on social media!על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 15 - THE AXE KILLER JOSE DA SILVA 1:19:13

4y ago1:19:13

1:19:13

In 2002, Gerard attended his first crime scene. It was that of the murder victim of Jose da Silva, who would become known as the Axe Killer. Hear the true audio from the interview conducted by Gerard, in the bathroom, where he killed his victim, on the day he was arrested. A gripping insight into the mind of a killer!…

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PROFILER Episode 14 - Tommy Williams 59:46

4y ago59:46

59:46

The incredible tale of South Africa's longest active serial killer. Upon his conviction the Judge said “The State (and here I include the two prosecutors and the SAPS investigating team) have excelled in investigating and prosecuting this case to its ultimate successful conclusion. The difficulties should be self-evident, given the fact that the 19…

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PROFILER Episode 13 - Stewart 'Boetie Boer' Wilken 1:03:11

4y ago1:03:11

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I would strangle them while having sex. I would go into another world when I am strangling them and raping them. When I was strangling them, they would go limp, like a jellyfish, made me feel like a king .... I had sex with some of the dead bodies. Then I can have my ecstasy. Then I can do things the way I wanted to, there is no screaming and chaos…

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PROFILER Episode 12 - The Knysna Murders 52:15

4y ago52:15

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In this episode we discuss a series of murders that took place in Knysna over a one-month period in Autumn, 2005. They became known as The Knysna Murders. Heinrich van Rooyen, a young DJ, was convicted for the murders of Jessica Wheeler(18) and Victoria Stadler(20).על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 11 - Violent Fantasy 51:31

5+ y ago51:31

51:31

In this episode we discuss Violent Fantasy illustrated through the murder of Michael van Eck in Welkom in 2011. Michael was lured via a dating app to a secluded area, where he was murdered and dismembered. Later his face was skinned. What drove two people to do this?על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 10 - The Norwood Serial Killer 49:09

5+ y ago49:09

49:09

Kobus Geldenhuys, the Norwood Serial Killer, committed house robberies, rapes and murders in the early 1990s in Johannesburg. A policeman, he raped 2 victims and murdered 5. Gerard interviewed Kobus from 1996 to 2001, and again in 2011.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 9 - The Nocturnal Prowler 50:21

5+ y ago50:21

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In this episode we discuss a current case. A murderer, dubbed the Nocturnal Prowler, is believed to be killing homeless people in Pretoria. We unpack the case, profile the killer, and learn what to expect as the case unfolds.על ידי plotshift.co.za

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PROFILER Episode 8 - Fetal Abduction 47:33

6y ago47:33

47:33

In this episode we explore Fetal Abduction, otherwise known as Cesarean Kidnapping. These crimes involve the forced removal, by means of a crude caesarean-section, of an unborn child. This may or many not involve the subsequent death of the mother. In recent history, 21 incidents of this crime have taken place around the world. There have been 4 in…

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PROFILER Episode 7 - Muti Murder 50:20

6y ago50:20

50:20

In this episode we discuss the phenomenon of Muti Murder. Muti murder is defined as a murder in which body parts are removed from a live victim for the sole purpose of using the victim's body parts medicinally. These body parts are then often mixed with other ingredients or used alone to make a medicine called muti. Muti is a Zulu (umuthi) word mea…

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