If you’re taking a drive up lover's lane, you better watch out for the Panga Man...In this episode, we delve into one of South Africa's most interesting true crime stories: the reign of Phineas Tshitaudzi, the dreaded "Panga Man." For six years in 1950s apartheid-era Pretoria, a shadow terrorised couples parked in secluded spots, using a homemade machete as his weapon.The most terrifying part? The police couldn't catch him. No matter how many traps they set, he was always one step ahead.This is more than a true crime story; it's a historical thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of apartheid South Africa and a legend that still echoes in warnings today.For a more immersive experience, visit myYouTube channel where episodes include photographs, maps, and relevant media to bring each case to life.Email murdermysterymzansi@gmail.com to share cases/stories you want covered and feel free to share your own stories
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If you’re taking a drive up lover's lane, you better watch out for the Panga Man...In this episode, we delve into one of South Africa's most interesting true crime stories: the reign of Phineas Tshitaudzi, the dreaded "Panga Man." For six years in 1950s apartheid-era Pretoria, a shadow terrorised couples parked in secluded spots, using a homemade machete as his weapon.The most terrifying part? The police couldn't catch him. No matter how many traps they set, he was always one step ahead.This is ...