True Crime South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Engelbrecht — the country's most popular true crime show even against international competition.
Podcasts Like True Crime South Africa
If you loved True Crime South Africa, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Missing Person, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love True Crime South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime show — the first major English-language review site to cover it.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Empathetic; intimate; serious; victim-centred
Presentation approach
Episode Length
40-60 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like True Crime South Africa
Crime and Punishment South Africa
South African true crime podcast covering major criminal cases and court proceedings.
South African Crime Files
Covers criminal cases from South Africa with context on the country's complex crime landscape.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Crime South Africa (original) | Episodic | South Africa | 8/10 |
| Crime and Punishment South Africa | Episodic | South Africa | 6/10 |
| South African Crime Files | Episodic | South Africa | 6/10 |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to True Crime South Africa?
The best alternatives to True Crime South Africa are podcasts that share its Murder, Missing Person, Investigative focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love True Crime South Africa?
True Crime South Africa is known for its empathetic; intimate; serious; victim-centred approach to Murder and Missing Person. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of True Crime South Africa?
Episodes of True Crime South Africa are typically 40-60 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to True Crime South Africa?
True Crime South Africa is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of True Crime South Africa to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.