Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener on Showmax
17 December 2024

Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener (2024)

Dive into the gripping world of Great African Crimes with multi award-winning investigative journalist, author and radio host Mandy Wiener.

The History Channel special unravels the chilling tales of deceit, betrayal, and intrigue behind South Africa’s first documented serial killer, Daisy de Melker; the Krugersdorp tunnel bank robbery – which remains unsolved to this day; and the amazing story of Sea Cottage, the nation’s favourite champion racehorse, which was shot ahead of the 1966 Durban July. 

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