CRIMES UNCOVERED

M-Net has added a powerful, thought-provoking 13-part local docu-drama crime series to its offering of local productions. Based on true-life South African crimes that have shocked the nation, but have also resulted in the successful capture and prosecution of the perpetrators, Crimes Uncovered is broadcast on M-Net and M-Net HD on Wednesday nights at 21h30. T

Produced by Clive Morris Pictures, each episode of Crimes Uncovered takes the viewer on a lifelike journey through the disturbing events of the crime and provides the rare opportunity to get to know the victims and their families and share their traumatic experiences. It also and allows viewers to gain a glimpse into the inner workings of the police and judicial services and witness some of the excellent police, forensic and legal work that has been achieved in South Africa to date.

The riveting interviews featured in Crimes Uncovered revolve around families and friends as well as officials from the South African Police Service, advocates, lawyers, scientists and experts from varying fields. Each story is brought to life in the most compelling and accurate form, ultimately paying tribute to the memory of those souls lost to crime in South Africa.

M-Net’s Communications Manager, Lani Lombard, says Crimes Uncovered is a hard-hitting series that has been meticulously researched:"In order to deliver factually correct stories and re-enactments, it was essential that the production team and writers worked closely with the SAPS and familiarised themselves with all the paperwork and dockets involved in each case,” she explains. “This exposed the team to crime scene photographs, criminal’s testimonies, judgments and never-been-seen before material. Spanning three years in the making, the end result is a concise unravelling and reconstruction of the ghastly crimes, demonstrating that crime is always hurtful and never pays."

Driving the show is the sophisticated, suave and impeccable host Malcolm Gooding whose credible and moving delivery brings a warmth and gravitas to the show.

The series continues as follows Leigh Matthews Parts 1 and 2 (July 11 and 18);Taliep Petersen (July 25): Advocate Barbie (August 1); Sheldean Human (August 8); Baby Jordan (August 15); Riaz Kadwa (August 22); Fanwell Khumalo (August 29); Sugar Cane Killer Parts 1 and 2 (September 5 and 12); Father Sham (September 19), and Lucky Dube (September 26).