On February 22 1994, most of the Virginia suburb of Merriespruit had just settled in bed when water rushed under their front doors. After a sudden cloudburst earlier that evening this was the first sign that something was very wrong.
In episode 83 of 'True Crime South Africa', we delve into the horrific murder of Michaela Williams and consider how a parole board’s decision may have contributed to her death.
This week’s 'True Crime South Africa' looks at the horrific case of e-hailing driver Abongile Mafalala and how it might have been prevented. We also discuss the sentencing of Ruan van Heerden, who murdered his mother and attempted to murder his father in 2020.
In the early hours of February 1 1989 passersby on a road near Germiston saw a car engulfed in flames, and a man nearby kneeling with his hands covering his face.