This launch week of season 2 of Once Upon a Crime on The Night Cafe, join host Keshav Dass and guest Nicole Engelbrecht to explore the chilling murder of Debbie Venter. A terminally ill woman, a sister she trusted and a plot driven by greed. We discuss the evidence, the lies and the shocking truth that will keep you on the edge of your seat.


Catch Once Upon a Crime on the Night Café - Every Wednesday night from 9 PM to midnight – where true crime meets the night.


Disclaimer: Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the  SABC & Lotus FM.

This launch week of season 2 of&nbsp;Once Upon a Crime&nbsp;on&nbsp;The Night Cafe, join host Keshav Dass and guest Nicole Engelbrecht to explore the chilling murder of Debbie Venter. A terminally ill woman, a sister she trusted and a plot driven by greed. We discuss the evidence, the lies and the shocking truth that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
 Catch&nbsp;Once&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;Crime&nbsp;on&nbsp;the Night Caf&eacute; - Every Wednesday night from 9 PM to midnight &ndash; where true&nbsp;crime&nbsp;meets the night.
 Disclaimer: Please be advised:&nbsp;Once&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;Crime&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;series depicting true&nbsp;crime&nbsp;incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during&nbsp;Once&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;Crime&nbsp;is not that of the &nbsp;SABC &amp; Lotus FM.

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Once Upon A Crime S2 E1: The Murder of Debbie Venter

Across Philippi a silent terror stalked women in the shadows, striking without warning, leaving behind devastation. While fear spread through the Western Cape, a violent predator walked freely among them, earning the chilling name “The Jesus Killer.”

But behind the headlines, the investigation was a maze of missed clues, false arrests and a single forgotten cellphone that would change everything. Captain Jonathan Morris would follow the trail and piece together the evidence with a hunt that would finally unmask Jimmy Maketa

Join Keshav Dass, true crime expert Nicole Engelbrecht and Captain Morris on the season finale of Once Upon A Crime on The Night Cafe. 

Disclaimer: Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the SABC & Lotus FM.

Across Philippi a silent terror stalked women in the shadows, striking without warning, leaving behind devastation. While fear spread through the Western Cape, a violent predator walked freely among them, earning the chilling name &ldquo;The Jesus Killer.&rdquo;
But behind the headlines, the investigation was a maze of missed clues, false arrests and a single forgotten cellphone that would change everything. Captain Jonathan Morris would follow the trail and piece together the evidence with a hunt that would finally unmask Jimmy Maketa
Join Keshav Dass,&nbsp;true crime expert Nicole Engelbrecht and Captain Morris&nbsp;on the season finale of Once Upon A Crime on The Night Cafe.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the SABC &amp; Lotus FM.

Once Upon A Crime S2 E5: The Serial Crimes of Jimmy Maketa

Across Atteridgeville, Boksburg and Cleveland, fear spread as more and more women vanished, each disappearance tied together by a single false promise and a man who knew exactly how to win their trust. What no one realized was that the ABC serial killer was weaving his way through everyday life, leaving a trail of devastation behind him. 

Join Keshav Dass and true crime expert Nicole Engelbrecht on Once Upon A Crime as they delve into the terrifying case of Moses Sithole. A story of charm turned deadly and the investigation that exposed one of South Africa’s most notorious predators.

Disclaimer: Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the  SABC & Lotus FM.

Across Atteridgeville, Boksburg and Cleveland, fear spread as more and more women vanished, each disappearance tied together by a single false promise and a man who knew exactly how to win their trust. What no one realized was that the ABC serial killer was weaving his way through everyday life, leaving a trail of devastation behind him.&nbsp;
Join Keshav Dass and true crime expert Nicole Engelbrecht on Once Upon A Crime as they delve into the terrifying case of Moses Sithole. A story of charm turned deadly and the investigation that exposed one of South Africa&rsquo;s most notorious predators.
Disclaimer: Please be advised:&nbsp;Once&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;Crime&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;series depicting true&nbsp;crime&nbsp;incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during&nbsp;Once&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;Crime&nbsp;is not that of the &nbsp;SABC &amp; Lotus FM.

Once Upon A Crime S2 E4: The Serial Crimes of Moses Sithole

In the quiet community of Mmakau, four members of the Sebati family were brutally murdered and their teenage daughter the only survivor. For years, she was seen as a victim… until a shocking confession five years later revealed a truth no one could have imagined.

Join Keshav Dass and true crime expert Nicole Engelbrecht on Once Upon A Crime as they unpack the harrowing Sebati Family Massacre. A story of betrayal, deception and the darkness hidden behind a young girl's tears.

Disclaimer: Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the  SABC & Lotus FM.

In the quiet community of Mmakau, four members of the Sebati family were brutally murdered and their teenage daughter the only survivor. For years, she was seen as a victim&hellip; until a shocking confession five years later revealed a truth no one could have imagined.
Join Keshav Dass and true crime expert Nicole Engelbrecht on Once Upon A Crime as they unpack the harrowing Sebati Family Massacre. A story of betrayal, deception and the darkness hidden behind a young girl's tears.
Disclaimer: Please be advised:&nbsp;Once&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;Crime&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;series depicting true&nbsp;crime&nbsp;incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during&nbsp;Once&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;Crime&nbsp;is not that of the &nbsp;SABC &amp; Lotus FM.

Once Upon A Crime S2 E1: The Murder of Debbie Venter

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