Profiler Africa is a discussion-driven channel featuring Gerard Labuschagne, former Head of Forensic Psychology at SAPS, journalist Paul Llewellyn, and expert guests. We explore South Africa’s true crime scene, revealing stories behind some of the country’s most dangerous criminals. Through detailed analysis, we examine how violent crimes are investigated, the psychology of perpetrators, and their paths.
Disclaimer: Profiler Africa supports free expression under Section 16 of the South African Constitution. Views are those of guests and do not necessarily reflect the hosts or channel. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and not professional advice. We cannot intervene in real cases—contact authorities if concerned.
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Profiler: True Crime Africa
🔥 NEW SERIES. FIRST EPISODE. THIS FRIDAY.
We’re launching a brand-new premium series on Profiler Africa:
🧠 MURDER ON THE MIND
Inside the psychology of killers.
Episode 1: THE QUARRY KILLER
The case of Richard Nyauza — and how isolation, opportunity, and psychology turned a quarry into a killing ground.
🕢 PREMIERES FRIDAY AT 19:30 CAT
🎬 Premiering on YouTube (live chat on)
Set a reminder, join us in the chat, and watch Episode 1 the way it was meant to be seen — together.
This is not about shock.
It’s about understanding how killers think — and why that matters
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🔥 WE’RE BACK FOR 2026 🔥
Thanks for your patience — it’s been a minute.
We’ll be updating you live on why Profiler Africa’s been on a break, why all our documentaries are back, and what’s coming next — including a brand-new original series:
🧠 MURDER ON THE MIND — coming soon.
But first… this week’s live episode 👇
Klawer, Western Cape.
Two boys steal grapes from a garden.
What follows is wrath.
We break down the Daniel Smit case — where a minor act escalated into the murder of a 13-year-old boy — with forensic insight, psychology, and hard truths.
🎥 WATCH LIVE:
👉 youtube.com/live/0w3E-f8sFQc?si=ZBpv1C1bXlTUqnAC
Set a reminder. Join the chat.
Profiler Africa is back.
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Slight change of plan folks...This week we'll be live at 20h00 cat on THURSDAY 20 November talking Durban's Axe Man. Apologies for the change!
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Hi Folks, we've got a key team member down for the count at the moment. There will therefore be NO LIVE TONIGHT. Apologies for the short notice. Medications are being administered and sleep has been instructed. See you next week!!!
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🔥 Our First Global Case: Justin Caruso 🔥
Tomorrow 26 Aug, on Profiler Africa, Gérard Labuschagne and Paul Viv are joined by arson expert Ed Nordskog to unpack the terrifying case of serial arsonist Justin Caruso.
From Massachusetts to Texas to Arizona, Caruso staged his fires to look accidental — but one blaze killed a 74-year-old man, and another nearly claimed a second elderly victim. His need to be seen as a “hero” became the key to exposing his crimes.
This is our first international case — Profiler Africa is going global. Don’t miss it.
👉 Watch live Premier 26 Aug at 20:00 CAT youtube.com/live/v_oMGudLHTY?feature=share
#ProfilerAfrica #JustinCaruso #SerialArsonist #HeroSyndrome #GerardLabuschagne #EdwardNordskog
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Hi True Crime Fans…we will be taking a break tonight as we recharge and prep for a ton of new shows. So no live tonight 19 Aug - we’ll be back next week…catch our episode on the Sizzlers Massacre if you haven’ already!
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🎬 Channel Members — it’s live!
You can watch Episode 12 of South African Serial right now.
This week: The City Serial Killer — South Africa’s Longest Active Serial Killer.
A man who killed across three decades. No DNA. No fingerprints. Just cold calculation — and justice, finally.
▶️ Members-Only Early Access is up.
⏰ Live to everyone this Thursday at 8am.
Thanks for supporting independent true crime.
#ProfilerAfrica #SouthAfricanSerial #TommyWilliams #TrueCrimeSA #SerialKillerExposed #ChannelMembers
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🚨 No Live Tonight — But We’ve Got You Covered 🇿🇦🇨🇦
Hey Profiler Family,
No live show tonight — Gérard is mid-move, literally on his way to start a new chapter in Canada. 🇨🇦✈️
We’re giving him a well-deserved breather (and letting him figure out how snow works).
BUT — because we love this community and didn’t want to leave you hanging — we’re dropping the new episode of South African Serial EARLY for everyone.
This week: The Quarry Killer — How Fake Job Offers Turned Deadly.
👉 https://youtu.be/7MXpOe3JPzc
Watch, share, and let us know what you think in the comments.
Thanks for being legends.
– Paul & the Profiler Africa Team
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🔪 COMING THIS THURSDAY @ 8AM CAT
Death Date: The Dismemberment of Michael van Eck
South African Serial – Ep 7
What happens when a blind date turns into a ritual murder?
Michael van Eck thought he was meeting a girl from a chatroom in a cemetery. Instead, he was ambushed, killed, and dismembered by a couple obsessed with serial killers, sadism, and the occult. She took his head. He took his hand. They got engaged the next day.
This is one of the most disturbing and psychologically revealing cases we’ve covered.
⚠️ Viewer discretion advised.
📺 Streaming from 8AM CAT, Thursday 19 June
👁️🗨️ Already live for Channel Members
🔗 Full episode → https://youtu.be/MMhTZfgplpQ
#TrueCrime #MichaelVanEck #ProfilerAfrica #SouthAfricanSerial #FantasyKillers #Dismemberment #ForensicPsychology #GerardLabuschagne #ChatroomMurder #WelkomCrime
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