Profiler: True Crime Africa

In this explosive episode, Paul and Gerard sit down with retired Colonel Tollie Vreugdenburg — former head of SAPS Counter-Terrorism — to expose the chilling truth behind one of the most dangerous domestic terror plots in South African history: the Boeremag. This white supremacist militia planned to bomb the country into civil war, assassinate Nelson Mandela, and launch a violent coup. But thanks to Tollie and a small team of investigators, South Africa narrowly avoided its own 9/11. Inside the episode: * Who the Boeremag were — and why they were more dangerous than you think * “Document 12”: the plan for a white ethnostate * Bombings, betrayal, and a doomsday that almost happened * How the police cracked the plot just in time * Religious prophecy, survivalism, and apocalyptic racism * Why this case still matters today About our guest: Col. Tollie Vreugdenburg led the SAPS investigation that brought the Boeremag down. A veteran of Limpopo’s Murder and Robbery unit, he was central to exposing the coup plot. He also contributed to The High Treason Club, the definitive book on the case. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: Profiler Africa 📅 Premiering Tuesday 10 June, 8pm CAT Support & Follow: Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafrica [https://www.patreon.com/profilerafrica] YouTube Memberships | Super Likes | IG | Twitter | Facebook Website: plotshiftcrime.co.za [https://www.plotshiftcrime.co.za] 📩 Questions for Gerard, or the team? Email us: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com #ProfilerAfrica #Boeremag #HighTreason #SouthAfricanTrueCrime #DomesticTerror #SAPS #MandelaPlot #ColTollieVreugdenburg #GerardLabuschagne #PaulLlewellyn

This week on Profiler Africa, we go deep into one of the most brutal and misunderstood crime waves in South Africa — farm murders. Host Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne are joined by veteran detective Gawie “Sakkie” Louwrens, who’s investigated over 300 farm killings. Now retired from SAPS, Sakkie leads an independent rural crime unit taking on what the police can’t — or won’t. Forget the headlines and political spin. This episode is about the real people living — and dying — on South Africa’s farms. 🔍 What we cover: * What the stats really say about farm attacks * Why economics, not race, drives most of these crimes * Six harrowing cases: torture, arson, air rifles, and more * The myth of “white genocide” and how it hurts real prevention * Survivors, families, and the frontline investigators * What needs to change to break the cycle 🧠 Guest: Gawie “Sakkie” Louwrens — 26 years in SAPS, former head of Limpopo’s murder and organised crime unit, now founder of Bosveld Misdaad Ondersoeke, an independent rural crime task team. — New episodes every Tuesday 🕗 This week’s episode drops 3 June at 8pm CAT — Support the show: * Become a member: youtube.com/profilerafrica/join [https://www.youtube.com/profilerafrica/join] * Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafrica [https://patreon.com/profilerafrica] * Super Likes = shoutouts 🎉 Follow Profiler Africa Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts 🔗 plotshiftcrime.co.za [https://plotshiftcrime.co.za]

Profiler Africa | Episode Out Now Who’s really killing who in South Africa? In one of our most explosive episodes yet, Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne sit down with Dr Chris de Kock, former head of SAPS Crime Research, to pull the mask off one of South Africa’s most politicised crime topics: farm murders. Forget the hashtags, headlines, and hype. We’re cutting through the myth, the fear, and the politics — and getting to the truth. * What farm murders are — and what they’re not * Whether white farmers are being specifically targeted * Why the “white genocide” narrative won’t die * What SAPS stats say vs. AfriForum's claims * How race, media and fear shape the national story * What needs to change in how we talk about and prevent rural crime Dr Chris de Kock is South Africa’s former head of Crime Information Analysis at SAPS. For decades, he’s been inside the system — and he knows what the numbers really say. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🕗 Tuesday 27 May | 8PM CAT 🔗 Become a YouTube member here [https://www.youtube.com/profilerafric...] * 🎁 Join our Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafrica [https://www.patreon.com/profilerafrica] * 💬 Got a question for us? Email: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com * 📲 Subscribe & follow us everywhere:    • Instagram    • Twitter    • Facebook    • Spotify    • Apple Podcasts    • Website: plotshiftcrime.co.za [https://plotshiftcrime.co.za] 🔎 This episode unpacks:🎙️ Guest Spotlight:💥 Support & Connect:

We delve into one of the most disturbing familicides in South African history — the Etwatwa family murders. On May 23, 2013, a 14-year-old boy in Johannesburg’s East Rand took an axe to his mother, grandmother, six-year-old brother, and four-month-old sister. Four lives ended in one night. A quiet street turned crime scene. A community left reeling. And a nation asking: how could a child commit such horror? We unpack the chilling events, the whispers of satanism and abuse, and the state's struggle to understand a boy turned killer. With little media coverage and fewer answers, a small team of investigators worked in the shadows to piece together a case that still haunts many today. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and emotionally raw interviews. Some language reflects the trauma experienced by those involved. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 🔥 Support the Show: * Join us on YouTube for early access and exclusive content. * Become a patron: patreon.com/profilerafrica [https://patreon.com/profilerafrica] * Send a Super Like and get a shoutout next week. 💬 Talk to Us: * Subscribe, rate, and review — it helps others find us. * Got thoughts or questions for Gerard and the team? Email: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com #SouthAfricanSerial #EtwatwaMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #ProfilerAfrica #Familicide #JuvenileKiller #CrimeStories #DifficultTruths

We’re heading into one of the most disturbing familicides in South African history — the Etwatwa family murders. On May 23, 2013, a 14-year-old boy from Johannesburg’s East Rand killed his mother, grandmother, baby sister, and six-year-old brother with an axe. The brutality stunned the country. The big question: how does a child commit a crime like this? In this episode, we peel back the layers of a case soaked in blood, rumors of satanism, and hidden abuse. With limited press and almost no witnesses, it was up to a small group of investigators to stitch together a horrifying puzzle — one the system barely saw coming. New episode drops Thursday, 22 May at 8AM CAT. ⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic violence, emotional testimony, and real people processing real trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 💥 Want More? Get early access and bonus content: 👉 Patreon.com/ProfilerAfrica [https://patreon.com/profilerafrica] 👉 Support us on YouTube for exclusive extras. 📩 Got questions? Email the team: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com #EtwatwaMurders #SouthAfricanSerial #TrueCrimeSA #ProfilerAfrica #Familicide #JuvenileKiller #TrueCrimePodcast