The latest episode of Crime Central South Africa delves into one of the country’s most chilling true crime cases: the murders committed by Henri van Breda.
Crime Central South Africa: What to expect from this episode
In this gripping debut episode, the podcast takes listeners through the dark and twisted events surrounding the brutal attack that shocked the nation.
In January 2015, the affluent van Breda family was viciously attacked with an axe in their home at the De Zalze Golf Estate in Stellenbosch.
Henri van Breda, the then 20-year-old son, was accused of murdering his parents and older brother, while his sister miraculously survived despite life-threatening injuries.
The podcast unpacks the events leading up to the murders, the investigation that followed, and the subsequent high-profile trial that captivated South Africans.
The host explores the evidence presented in court, the psychological profile of Henri van Breda, and the grim outcome of the case—one that raised more questions than answers about familicide.
Crime Central South Africa: Here are the available streaming options
Crime Central South Africa is available on various platforms.
Listeners can tune in to the audio version on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iono.fm, and Amazon Music.
For those who prefer visuals, the video version is available on YouTube.
Don’t miss this deep dive into one of South Africa’s most notorious family murders.
New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday.