Telling the Told and Untold

On 17 April 2015, Rehtihle Katlego Matjane drove her car into the quiet outskirts of Hammanskraal with her two sons—Alvero, 2, and Keyondre, 5. Moments later, both boys were dead. Was it a side effect of the medication she took... or something far more sinister? Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://www.s...

In 2015, news broke that popular hip-hop artist Flabba had been fatally stabbed by his 26-year-old girlfriend, Sindisiwe Manqele, during a heated argument. Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources Imibuzo S1 Ep1 https://www.showmax.com/watch/asset/series/imibuzo/f371f9be-ca81-3884-a330-2fcc5cca0665?orig_ref=https://...

For years, Jack Mogale terrorised young women, yet somehow, news of the West End Serial Killer never made major headlines. Even years later, many of his victims remain unidentified. Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.10520/EJC177613 https://mg.co.za/article/2011-03-16-westend-...

If a child you know has been affected by sexual or physical abuse or is at risk for suicide, please contact Childline’s Helpline 24/7 on 116 (free from all networks) or visit their Online Counselling chatrooms. Alternatively, email reportsafely@STOPS.co.za to report abuse. Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources Sh...

If a child you know has been affected by sexual or physical abuse or is at risk for suicide, please contact Childline’s Helpline 24/7 on 116 (free from all networks) or visit their Online Counselling chatrooms. Alternatively, email reportsafely@STOPS.co.za to report abuse. Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources Sh...

In June 2003, 18-year-old Tanya Flowerday went missing after a night out with friends. The discovery of her body and the investigation that followed raised concerns about police inaction and uncovered disturbing allegations related to snuff films. Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7https://linktr.ee/tshegopalediEmail Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources Huisegenoot:Ware LewensdramasS...

Leighandre ‘Baby Lee’ Jegels was born fighting—first for life, then in the ring, and finally, in the face of her ex, Bulelani Manyakama. Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7https://linktr.ee/tshegopalediEmail Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources Huisgenoot Ware Lewensdramas: Vlees & Bloed S2 E11 https://www.showmax.com/watch/playback/vod/Showmax:100594283_24B64MA1_HDSDR/981a1125-c...

In December 2016, two gunmen murdered four members of the Sebati family. The couple's 15-year-old daughter survived by playing dead. Five years later, overwhelmed by guilt, she walked into the Mooinooi Police Station... Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources Huisgenoot Ware Lewensdrama: Vlees & Bloed S2 E9...

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In 2000, Colin Bouwer murdered his wife in New Zealand, while over 11,000 kilometers away in South Africa, his estranged son stood trial for killing his own wife—two chilling crimes, one twisted family. Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://mg.co.za/article/2001-04-14-father-son-accused-of-killing-their-w...

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Between 1953 and 1955, 15 people, ranging in age from one to seventy-five, were killed. Elifasi Msomi was arrested for these murders but claimed he was not responsible, blaming the tokoloshe instead… Case Suggestions https://forms.gle/AVH4yQbSFNXH1mBe7 https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://time.com/archive/6610492/foreign-news-tilcoloshes-friend/ https://jo...

In 2005, as Dina Rodrigues celebrated her 24th birthday, her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his 6-month-old daughter walked in. Consumed with jealously and insecurity, Dina knew what she had to. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://www.saflii.org/...

In 1973, 47-year-old Christiaan van der Linde began an affair with 17-year-old Marlene Lehnberg. Little did he realise that his belief, “men have had mistresses since the beginning of time and always will,” would end up ruining his family’s life. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaled...

In 2002, two men were arrested for the murder of 59-year-old Rhada Govender. Their confession would lead police officers to an unlikely mastermind, her 12-year-old granddaughter… Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-...

On the 21st August 2021, Lynette Volschenk posted a famous quote by Frida Kahlo, “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can”. Little did she know, that it foreshadow the brutality of her death. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https:/...

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Child predators exist across the globe, with some evading the justice system but this wouldn’t be the case for Gerhard Ackerman and prominent advocate, Paul Kennedy. This is the story a child sex ring under the guise of a massage parlour. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail....

On October 28, 2020, Leon Brits was found dead in his swimming pool, sending shockwaves through the community of Pofadder. The chilling discovery left many questioning whether it was a farm murders, an angry employee or even his brother. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.c...

In October 2022, news broke that a 19-year-old had been arrested for the murders of six sex workers, whose bodies were discovered in a panel beating shop in Johannesburg. Could Sifiso Mkhwanazi be South Africa's youngest serial killer? Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail...

In 2004, Flippie Venter was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Therése Nkeshimana. With the ongoing trial for her rape and murder, and the possibility of losing his wife and two children, Flippie turned his R4 rifile on them. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sourc...

In April 1997, police came across a scene that would turn what was initially an accident investigation to a double homicide.   Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit   https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi   Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://www.son.co.za/dieson/nuus/boland/pas-moorde-ou-vra-weer-parool-20160526 https://www.face...

In April 2006, Superintendent David “Chippa” Mateane went on a killing spree that ended 10 lives… Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/apr/05/southafrica.rorycarroll https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/jealousy-sparked-bl...

In 2007, Frans Seroba murdered his wife, Refilwe, and her sister, Sarah Makwati. It would take 9 psychiatrists, 2 hospitals, 13 judges, and 8 and a half years for justice to finally be served. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com Sources https://juta.co.za/media/filestore...

In September 2019, news broke that 44-year-old Sibusisio Mpungose was wanted for murdering his 4 children. Case Suggestions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7Ze079uicu5fAKQi503zy9LVroSekrdaMuygfqQI/edit https://linktr.ee/tshegopaledi   Email Address tpaledi@gmail.com   Sources https://www.news24.com/news24/govt-welcomes-life-sentences-for-durban-dad-sibusiso-mpungose-who-killed-his-4-kids-20...