Night Cafe

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 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.

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.

When love turns lethal.. In the quiet Northern Cape town of Pofadder, a husband is found dead in his swimming pool, a scene staged to look like a robbery gone wrong. But behind the facade of a perfect marriage lies a story of manipulation, betrayal and cold calculation.   In this chilling episode of Once Upon A Crime, Keshav Dass and true crime expert Nicole Engelbrecht unpack the twisted murder plot orchestrated by a woman against the man she once vowed to love.   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 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.

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Dream interpreter Samantha West-Evans joins Keshav Dass on The Night Café to explore what our dreams are really trying to tell us. From cryptic symbols and emotional echoes, we dive into the mysteries and hidden meanings behind your sleeping mind. 🎙️ Listen now...your dreams may be speaking louder than you think.

Due to overwhelming requests, we're excited to present a special bonus episode of Terror Tales! In this haunting episode, host Keshav Dass is joined by award winning storyteller Lynn Joffe, who brings, Nightmare on Isipingo Street. Set in 1970s South Africa, this episode blends family secrets and folklore into a terrifying encounter with a dybbuk like demon, the Tokoloshe. We step into young Ruthie’s world, where nightmares bleed into reality and where the monsters under the bed may be walking in plain sight. 

Host Keshav Dass is joined once again by paranormal expert Mark Rose-Christie for a spine chilling journey into the shadowy halls of Erasmus Castle, better known as Die Spookhuis. This eerie landmark, long hailed as South Africa’s most archetypal haunted house, holds a dark past of eccentric residents, ghostly children and inexplicable phenomena. From historical tragedies to modern day hauntings, we uncover the unsettling tales that have left even the bravest souls running in terror. Step inside… if you dare...

Host Keshav Dass is joined by paranormal expert Mark Rose-Christie who returns to Terror Tales for a chilling dive into the twisted tale of Daisy de Melcker, South Africa’s most infamous poison murderess. From hospitals and courtrooms to prison cells, her restless spirit is said to haunt every place tied to her dark past. We unravel the grim story of her crimes and her dramatic trial, along with the ghostly disturbances she’s left behind.

Paranormal expert Mark Rose-Christie joins host Keshav Dass in the second episode of Terror Tales for a haunting journey into the legend of the Uniondale Hitchhiker, South Africa’s most infamous ghost story. We unravel the mystery behind the phantom passenger, the tragic origins of her tale and the chilling encounters that continue to unsettle those who cross her path.

Paranormal expert Michael Makin joins Keshav Dass for a dive into the eerie legend of Governor Noodt, the vengeful spirit at the heart of Terror Tales’ first episode. We explore the history and hauntings and the chilling aftermath of his cursed legacy.

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