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The Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast explores real life crimes occurring within South Africa from a psychological viewpoint. Every week a new case is examined and we delve head-first into the motives that drive people to do what they do.
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Modern Day Monster: The Case of the Ceres Predator | A South African Justice System Failure (opens the original)
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Welcome to Episode 53 of the official Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast. Welcome back to Murder and Mayhem hosted by Bella Monsoon. Here's a little look into today's episode: In 2010, Leano Vergotine was convicted of a heinous crime. He served roughly twelve years of a fifteen-year sentence. He was released on parole. And within six months of walking free, he began targeting more victims once again. In June 2026, Acting Judge Amanda van Leeve looked at Leano Vergotine and said: "
The Cartel, the Coke and the Murdered Witness | Inside the Madlanga Commission (opens the original)
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Welcome to Episode 53 of the official Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast. About this episode: The headlines have been everywhere, but what exactly is the Madlanga Commission, why was it established and why has it captured the attention of South Africans? In this episode, I unpack the events that led to the commission, explain who the key players are, and explore the allegations, testimony, and evidence presented during the hearings so far. I also separate confirmed facts from alle
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