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?

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Outopsie

S2 E6

https://www.showmax.com/watch/playback/vod/Showmax:100594265_24B63UA1_HDSDR/255e3274-593d-3724-b1ac-8396b8efa16c

https://iol.co.za/news/2017-09-05-murder-accused-mom-blames-side-effects-of-medicine/

https://iol.co.za/news/2017-12-09-killer-mom-refused-bail-leave-to-appeal-conviction/

https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/killer-businesswoman-mom-gets-two-life-terms-for-murder-of-sons/

https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-citizen-kzn/20180804/281672550758113

https://iol.co.za/news/2017-02-07-sons-slain-mom-blames-actions-on-side-effects-of-drugs/

https://iol.co.za/news/2017-12-06-mom-guilty-of-sons-murders/

https://iol.co.za/news/2017-09-07-murder-accused-mom-had-no-mental-defect/

https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-citizen-kzn/20170908/281646780293461?srsltid=AfmBOoq0qqObNICrjg8_u9NUI9QRe8Upprl8AN9EGmUpfIzkYFyzAEIB

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.

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Imibuzo

S1 Ep1

https://www.showmax.com/watch/asset/series/imibuzo/f371f9be-ca81-3884-a330-2fcc5cca0665?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35054975

https://mg.co.za/article/2015-03-16-flabbas-girlfriend-claims-self-defence/

https://www.news24.com/i-stabbed-flabba-intentionally-girlfriend-20150917

https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2022-10-11-it-was-a-mistake-flabbas-killer-sindisiwe-manqele-admits-as-she-shows-her-face-in-public-after-parole-release/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaOASx4TE90&t=1s&ab_channel=MacG

https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015-03-14-flabba-crazy-gifted-loving/

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2015-03-16-wife-i-never-lost-love-for-flabba/

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2022-05-24-flabbas-killer-sindisiwe-manqele-freed-on-parole-after-serving-six-years/

https://www.news24.com/flabbas-girlfriend-had-fit-of-rage-when-wife-arrived-witness-20150908

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.

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https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.10520/EJC177613

https://mg.co.za/article/2011-03-16-westend-serial-killer-mogale-found-guilty/

https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAGPJHC/2011/57.html

https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/predator-who-hates-women-20110326

https://dnaproject.co.za/jack-mogale-serial-rapist-and-murderer-how-did-dna-evidence-assist-in-getting-him-convicted/

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/mogale-guilty-of-serial-rapes-murders-1042780

https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2011-02-23-matching-evidence/

https://www.news24.com/news24/girlfriend-links-accused-to-victim-20110210

https://www.news24.com/news24/serial-killer-rapist-will-die-in-jail-20150429

https://www.iol.co.za/news/i-saw-him-lure-her-witness-1023876

https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2011-03-18-jail-mogale-for-life/

https://mg.co.za/article/2011-03-16-westend-serial-killer-found-guilty/

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 [email protected] to report abuse.

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Showmax: School Ties

https://www.showmax.com/mg/stream/shows/school-ties/2c639aaf-8a41-3ac1-a5ac-c49ecffb0223

My Only Story Podcast

https://www.myonlystory.org/podcast

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-10-sexual-abuse-and-suicide-the-spectre-that-haunts-elite-boys-schools-st-johns-college-part-one/

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-01-29-st-johns-college-anglican-church-sexual-misconduct/

https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/st-johns-and-ex-teacher-hit-with-r60m-lawsuit-over-pupils-sexual-abuse-claims-and-suicide-20241121

https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/ex-st-johns-prep-teacher-gets-r10-000-bail-in-decades-old-abuse-case-20250303

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 [email protected] to report abuse.

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Showmax: School Ties

https://www.showmax.com/mg/stream/shows/school-ties/2c639aaf-8a41-3ac1-a5ac-c49ecffb0223

Brutal School Ties: The Parktown Boys Tragedy

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https://www.takealot.com/brutal-school-ties-the-parktown-boys-tragedy/PLID69308410?srsltid=AfmBOoo8jpzx78loii7lYZzhf7N6droD7Mw-b-DsRSOb9zgbkMYpGzfGsR0

My Only Story Podcast

https://www.myonlystory.org/podcast

https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/813331/the-south-african-private-school-that-ranks-among-the-best-in-the-world/

https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-06-10-allegations-of-drugs-rock-sas-most-expensive-private-school/

https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/roedean-bullies-are-children-of-powerful-south-africans-20221216

https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/bullying-at-posh-joburg-school-angers-parents-20221211

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-22-abuse-and-suicide-the-spectre-that-haunts-elite-boys-schools-st-andrews-college-part-three/

https://forthevoiceless.co.za/child-abuse/st-johns-college-and-the-anglican-church-who-is-guarding-the-guardians/

https://www.news24.com/news24/exclusive-i-dont-want-to-be-without-you-ex-st-andrews-water-polo-coachs-flirty-texts-to-boys-revealed-20211014

https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAECMKHC/2022/96.html

https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/st-andrews-should-have-reported-david-mackenzie-allegations-to-police-report-finds-20220121

https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2022-12-08-paedophiles-and-water-polo-coaches-targeted-in-operation-nemo/

https://www.news24.com/news24/exclusive-another-water-polo-coach-suspended-at-top-school-amid-news24my-only-story-investigation-20211021

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/water-polo-coach-at-prestigious-south-african-school-engaged-in-sexual-misconduct-with-at-least-five-pupils/ALWXCTPYCMRSWOEHSJMQUO6MNA/

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2019-01-07-secrecy-initiation-grooming-and-the-parktown-boys-way/

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-08-22-4-horrific-details-from-the-parktown-boys-sex-pest-case/

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 [email protected] Sources Huisegenoot:Ware LewensdramasS10 E2 https://www.showmax.com/watch/playback/vod/Showmax:100594116_24B5UCA1_HDSDR/c9652fa8-12b6-3850-878e-4a6d131c0508?orig_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&paused=truehttps://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/tanya_flowerday/1_index.htmlhttps://www.news24.com/news24/snuff-murder-case-postponed-20040317https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/murder-accused-says-he-blacked-out-220853https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/mom-of-addicts-victim-loses-cool-in-court-249155https://www.news24.com/news24/i-was-on-drugs-grimsley-20040831https://mg.co.za/article/2004-09-03-flowerday-trial-i-couldnt-believe-what-had-done/https://www.news24.com/news24/snuff-movies-fact-or-fiction-20031016https://www.the-pamphlet.com/articles/snuff-films

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 [email protected] Sources Huisgenoot Ware Lewensdramas: Vlees & Bloed S2 E11 https://www.showmax.com/watch/playback/vod/Showmax:100594283_24B64MA1_HDSDR/981a1125-c27b-36d8-8569-a47a822a4cea?paused=truehttps://www.news24.com/news24/breaking-man-who-shot-and-killed-boxing-champion-leighandre-jegels-dies-in-hospital-20190902https://medium.com/@crimedesk/the-life-and-tragic-murder-of-a-rising-boxing-star-killed-in-the-middle-of-rush-hour-traffic-c2cf023a2ef6https://bcmda.org.za/the-leighandre-babe-lee-jegels-recreational-park/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49537070https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eastern-cape/leighandre-jegels-murder-accused-has-died-31719068https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-09-02-man-accused-of-murdering-sa-boxing-champ-leighandre-jegels-dies-in-hospital/https://www.iol.co.za/sport/opinion/baby-lee-such-a-sad-tragic-violent-loss-32553068https://www.news24.com/news24/she-will-always-be-in-our-memories-and-our-hearts-sa-boxing-champ-leighandre-baby-lee-jegels-laid-to-rest-20190915

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...

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Huisgenoot Ware Lewensdrama: Vlees & Bloed

S2 E9

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https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2024-10-22-breaking-woman-gets-25-years-in-prison-for-the-murder-of-her-family/

https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/50-year-sentence-for-woman-who-hired-cousins-to-murder-her-family-when-she-was-just-15-20241023

https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/shock-as-woman-confesses-to-ordering-a-hit-on-her-family-five-years-after-their-murder-20220207

https://www.news24.com/news24/she-was-only-15-prosecutor-pushes-for-mental-evaluation-of-woman-accused-of-killing-her-family-20220118

https://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/alleged-hitmans-statement-says-onthatile-sebati-wanted-family-wiped-out-to-have-freedom-to-enjoy-herself-b2384864-126f-4b1b-8ca9-df910e91ac91

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2022-01-20-case-against-20-year-old-north-west-woman-who-confessed-to-ordering-hit-on-family-delayed-due-to-water-cuts/

https://www.news24.com/news24/woman-who-allegedly-hired-hitmen-to-kill-her-family-wanted-freedom-court-hears-20220120

https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-early-edition/20161219/282093456385755?srsltid=AfmBOorf6pSEtXs_4NTNHUZPoS8SzPXIaIcoE-hxveXvnfnX9iZeL7fH

https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/police-completely-bungle-case-of-two-men-accused-of-family-massacre/

https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAGPPHC/2024/1375.pdf

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House of Horrors: My 16 Years of Hell in Springs

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Huisgenoot: Ware Lewensdrama

S4 E4

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https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/pics-inside-the-springs-house-of-horror-2030447

https://www.news24.com/news24/daughter-of-springs-monster-on-horrific-torture-we-thought-it-was-normal-20191009

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-10-03-springs-monster-jailed-for-35-years/

https://www.2oceansvibe.com/2017/03/23/inside-the-horror-house-of-the-springs-monster/

https://www.news24.com/you/archive/this-is-whats-going-to-happen-to-the-springs-house-of-horror-20170728

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https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-10-01-springs-house-of-horrors-parents-to-be-sentenced/

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27717230

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/springs-monster-and-ex-find-love-as-kids-struggle-to-rebuild-broken-lives-17376668

https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2014-05-30-picture-of-springs-monster-emerges/

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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.