Profiler: True Crime Africa

This week on Profiler Africa, Paul Viv and Dr. Gerard Labuschagne sit down with Nicole Engelbrecht – South Africa’s leading true crime voice, creator of the chart-topping True Crime South Africa podcast, and author of multiple acclaimed books. In Part 1 of this exclusive two-part interview, Nicole opens up about leaving corporate life to build a victim-first media platform, her journey as an author, and the ethics of telling stories of tragedy. The discussion shifts to one of South Africa’s most haunting school attacks – the Morné Harmse “Samurai Sword” case – and his controversial release on parole. Nicole shares her in-depth research from Samurai Sword Murder, while Gerard unpacks the failures of risk assessment in South Africa’s parole system. In this episode: * Nicole’s journey into true crime and victim-focused storytelling * The parole controversy surrounding Morné Harmse * Systemic challenges in South Africa’s parole and justice system * How the Sizzlers Massacre shaped Nicole’s advocacy 🎧 Part 2 next week: A deep dive into the Sizzlers Massacre. For questions or sponsorships: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com Website: plotshift.co.za

This week on Profiler Africa, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne sits down with Peter Collins, a globally recognized operational forensic psychiatrist who’s spent over 30 years on the frontline of violent crime investigations. Collins isn’t a “profiler”—he’s a psychiatrist who’s shaped how police understand, manage, and investigate high-risk offenders. From hostage negotiations and threat assessments to developing tools like ViCLAS for linking violent crimes, Collins has worked with agencies across North America, Europe, and beyond, including the FBI, Interpol, and Europol. In this episode: * Forensic Psychiatry in Action – How psychiatry supports investigations, policing, and public safety. * Threat Assessment & Hostage Negotiation – Lessons from decades with Toronto Police’s Emergency Task Force. * Linkage Systems – The creation of ViCLAS and its role in connecting violent crimes. * Global Perspective – Collaborating with elite law enforcement worldwide. * Beyond Profiling – Why understanding behavior runs deeper than just “profiling.” With multiple national honors and a forthcoming Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Homicide Investigators Association, Peter Collins brings unmatched expertise to this conversation. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms ☕ Support the show: coff.ee/profiler | patreon.com/profilerafrica 📩 Questions or sponsorships: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com 🌍 More: plotshiftcrime.co.za #ProfilerAfrica #PeterCollins #ForensicPsychiatry #ThreatAssessment #HostageNegotiation #ViCLAS #TrueCrime #ViolentCrimeInvestigation

This week, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne takes us inside one of South Africa’s most disturbing — yet largely ignored — serial murder cases. Between 2007 and 2009, 16 women and a child were raped, strangled and dumped in the bushveld around Westonaria and Lenasia. Most victims were unidentified. Many were unemployed, vulnerable, and invisible to the public eye. But not to their killer — Madumetja Jack Mogale. In this episode: From con-man prophet to convicted killer, this is the story of The Westonaria Strangler — a case that should have shaken the nation. 🎧Subscribe & follow Profiler Africa📬 Contact: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com 🌍 Website: plotshift.co.za

For years, Profiler Africa has warned that cracks were forming inside South Africa’s law enforcement system. This week, those cracks turned into a full-blown fracture. Explosive allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi — pointing to a criminal syndicate operating within the SAPS — have forced the President’s hand, sidelined the Police Minister, and plunged the country into chaos. In this episode, we strip away the headlines and ask: * What does this mean for the average citizen? * How do corrupt systems rot from within? * And what happens when the institution meant to protect you is part of the threat? Then: Gerard Labuschagne takes your questions in a no-holds-barred Q&A — on crime, unsolved cases, and what it's really like inside the mind of a killer. This isn’t just news. It’s a reckoning. —— 🎧 Follow Profiler Africa on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 💸 Support the show: coff.ee/profiler [https://coff.ee/profiler] | patreon.com/profilerafrica 📩 Contact: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com 🌍 More: plotshiftcrime.co.za #ProfilerAfrica #SAPS #PoliceCorruption #SouthAfricaCrisis #NhlanhlaMkhwanazi #GerardLabuschagne #StateCapture #TrueCrimeSA #ForensicPsychology #SouthAfricanPolitics Ask ChatGPT

This week on Profiler Africa, South Africa's leading forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne takes us inside a shocking event that rocked an affluent Johannesburg suburb: the 2011 Rosebank Police Station shooting. More than just a lone disgruntled employee, this case exposes the dangerous cracks within law enforcement and the chilling reality of workplace violence. We delve into: * The Perpetrator & The Spark: Who was Kekana, the admin clerk whose dismissal triggered this tragedy, and what was the seemingly minor fraud that set it all in motion? * Ignored Warnings: The explicit threats made to Captain Neelavathie NAIDU and other officers before the shooting – and why these critical warning signs were dismissed. * Systemic Failure: Kekana's troubling access to firearms, the lack of proactive threat management within SAPS, and how internal dynamics contributed to the disaster. * Explosive Allegations: We also include a critical current affairs segment unpacking recent, high-level corruption claims by a provincial police commissioner, revealing how powerful criminal syndicates may control elements within Parliament, police, and the judiciary. * Lessons NOT Learned: Why, even after this horrific incident, crucial changes to police protocol and employee safety never materialized. Also this week: Don't miss the next episode of our documentary series South African Serial – covering the infamous case of Donovan Moodley and the kidnap and murder of Leigh Matthews. This episode will be live for all viewers on Thursday, July 10th at 8 AM SAST. 🌟 Support Profiler AfricaIf you value our independent work, please consider supporting the show. Your contributions help us continue to bring you these in-depth investigations: * Buy us a Coffee: coff.ee/profiler * Join our Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafrica 📩 Got questions, ideas, or sponsorship inquiries?Email us directly: profilerafricainfo@gmail.com 🎧 Follow Profiler AfricaFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Visit our website: plotshift.co.za