True Crime South Africa, hosted by Nicole Engelbrecht, covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases. The show has 348 episodes in its feed since June 2019, released roughly every 11 days, with a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged South African true crime audience with a 4.8 Apple rating and 348 episodes
- A deep archive of 348 episodes gives sponsor messages a long shelf life and repeat discovery.
- A 4.8 average across 158 Apple ratings signals a loyal, satisfied listener base.
- Typical episodes of 30 to 50 minutes allow room for a host-read mid-roll without cutting the story.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and the funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'The Murder of Tazné van Wyk' and 'The Serial Crimes of Asanda Baninzi' indicate graphic violent crime content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | truecrimesouthafrica.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1469703618 |
| RSS feed | iono.fm/rss/chan/4652 |
Benchmark score: 76 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 211 The Murder of Tazné van Wyk | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 8 min |
| Episode 210 The Murder of Ben Rheeder | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 2 min |
| Episode 209 The Crime Spree of Pieter vd Merwe | 2026-09-05 | 41 min |
| Episode 208 The Kesa Family Murders | 2026-08-24 | 32 min |
| Rewind: Episode 57 The Mystery of Meadowbrook Doe (with updates) | 2026-08-22 | 42 min |
| The Bonnie & Clyde Throwback in The Get Out | 2026-08-04 | 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.
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About True Crime South Africa
True Crime South Africa is a podcast hosted by Nicole Engelbrecht that covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases. According to the show's feed and website at truecrimesouthafrica.com, the podcast has released 348 episodes since June 2019, roughly one every 11 days, with a median runtime of about 45 minutes. Episodes are narrative and investigative in style, and the show also runs rewind episodes and short spin-off series.
On Apple Podcasts the show holds a 4.8 average from 158 ratings, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener estimates are approximate: based on these signals, the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward South African adults aged 25 to 44. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits South African consumer brands and security or personal safety products seeking a serious, engaged audience. Brands should consider the violent subject matter when planning placements.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. True Crime South Africa can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about True Crime South Africa
How much does True Crime South Africa charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ from this estimate.
What is True Crime South Africa about?
True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases. Episodes are narrative and investigative, with 348 episodes released since 2019.
How do I contact True Crime South Africa about sponsoring an episode?
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