True Crime South Africa
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"South Africa's flagship true crime show — the first major English-language review site to cover it."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
True Crime South Africa is the country's first victim-focused true crime podcast, covering solved and unsolved South African cases weekly. Host Nicole Engelbrecht — also behind the award-winning Devilsdorp companion podcast — regularly interviews true crime experts and people directly involved in the cases. It has consistently ranked as South Africa's most-listened-to podcast, beating international shows in its home market.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is True Crime South Africa about?
True Crime South Africa is the country's first victim-focused true crime podcast, covering solved and unsolved South African cases weekly. Host Nicole Engelbrecht — also behind the award-winning Devilsdorp companion podcast — regularly interviews true crime experts and people directly involved in the cases. It has consistently ranked as South Africa's most-listened-to podcast, beating international shows in its home market.
Is True Crime South Africa worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. 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.
Who is True Crime South Africa for?
True Crime South Africa is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of True Crime South Africa to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to True Crime South Africa?
True Crime South Africa is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to True Crime South Africa?
If you enjoy True Crime South Africa, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like True Crime South Africa" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Empathetic; intimate; serious; victim-centred
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- 380+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- ZA
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