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City of Gold, City of Guns: The Mid-Day Murder That Stopped Johannesburg Cold

by Tumi Makgale
December 16, 2025

DJ Warras, a beloved radio star, was tragically murdered in a busy Johannesburg food court. This wasn’t a random robbery, but a planned hit by a ‘reputation guardianship’ gang. These groups extort money from performers and businesses, using violence when people refuse. It seems DJ Warras was killed because he spoke out against them, turning a regular lunch hour into a shocking scene of crime and fear.

True crime Hollywood
Crime

Mandeville Canyon’s Violent Dawn: The Reiner Murders That Shook Hollywood

by Chloe de Kock
December 15, 2025

Hollywood power couple Rob and Michele Reiner were brutally murdered in their fancy Mandeville Canyon home. They were found with many stab wounds, turning their peaceful house into a scary crime scene. Police are looking closely at Michele’s nephew, Caleb Singer, because they found a hatchet in his bag. This shocking event has left everyone wondering if old online fights led to this terrible act.

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Crime

A Night for Cravings, A Grave for Two: The Shanice Rudolph Story

by Zola Naidoo
December 15, 2025

Shanice Rudolph, a 23yearold pregnant woman, vanished after a quick trip to the corner shop and was found buried in Klip Road Cemetery. She and her unborn son tragically died from brutal bluntforce trauma, likely from a concrete rod. “Oom Boeta,” a backyard mechanic known to her family, has been arrested in connection with this heartbreaking double murder. This case has ignited fury, with activists demanding justice and stronger laws against violence towards pregnant women.

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Truth, Spectacle, and Scandal: The Real-Life Saga of Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana

by Hannah Kriel
August 27, 2025

Thabo Bester, a dangerous criminal, and Nandipha Magudumana, once a respected doctor, shocked South Africa with a wild story of prison escape, love, and crime. Their secret connection turned into a public frenzy, captured in gripping documentaries that blend real facts with dramatic storytelling. As courts battle over privacy and truth, the nation watches closely, caught between wanting to know the whole story and respecting personal rights. Their story is like a reallife thriller that asks big questions about justice, media, and who controls the truth.

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*The Intricacies of Infamy: Nandipha Magudumana and the Unfolding Chronicles of “Pursuing Thabo Bester”*

by Chloe de Kock
March 9, 2024

The docuseries “Pursuing Thabo Bester” tells the story of the infamous Facebook rapist and his relationship with disgraced celebrity doctor, Nandipha Magudumana. The series examines Bester’s criminal history and contentious death, while also delving into Magudumana’s personal life and legal battles. The premiere on March 15th has ignited disagreement, with Magudumana’s legal team demanding a complete copy of the documentary series by March 9th for scrutiny. The series promises to deliver a compelling narrative of fervor, treachery, and avoidance in the entangled universe of fame and lawlessness.

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Showmax Unveils Four-Part Series on South Africa’s Notorious Criminal Thabo Bester

by Emma Botha
March 5, 2024

Showmax is set to premiere a fourpart documentary series called “Tracking Thabo Bester,” which delves into the life of South Africa’s notorious criminal Thabo Bester. The series will reveal that he did not die in a prison fire as initially believed and will explore the complex accusations against him and his supposed accomplice, Nandipha Magudumana. The documentary features an impressive lineup of interviewees, including former police profiler Dr. Gérard Labuschagne and prisoners and wardens at Mangaung Correctional Centre. The series premieres on Showmax on March 15th and 22nd, 2022, and promises to keep viewers riveted from start to finish.

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