My Only Story

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S2 Extra: Summer Holiday Dec 10, 2021

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Curious about events at College? So were we. Happy Christmas and Hogmanay, one and all.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
For News24:
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
With thanks to Kate Henry
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TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
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S2 - Ep. 6 Spring Oct 29, 2021

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In our season finale, as a disturbing spring makes way for summer, answers are due from the water polo fraternity.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
Very special thanks to:
Michael Shabangu
Khumo du Toit
Darren Melt
Jacques le Roux
Andrea Penfold
Anandie Cutler
Johlene Villet
Charlize Visser
Lesley Pope
Lee Sheehan

For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Additional reporting: Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
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S2 - Ep 5. Fire Oct 21, 2021

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A death in the Eastern Cape has set the world of water polo alight. We meet more questionable coaches as our live investigation rages from the seaboard to the Highveld.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Additional reporting: Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677

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S2 - Ep 4. Something in the Water Oct 14, 2021

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As our investigation spreads to two more famous schools, the scale of the emergency becomes apparent. What is it with water polo coaches? As events at St Andrew's College continue to escalate, we dive below the water and discover a netherworld.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Additional reporting: Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677

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S2 - Ep 3. The Bells Sep 30, 2021

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While sifting through David Mackenzie's past, we find hidden skeletons and closely guarded evidence and stories from a school where brutality appears to run riot. It's time for us to ask: Was anyone in charge of St Andrew's College?
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677

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S2 - Ep 2. The Whirlwind Sep 23, 2021

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Was somebody messing with Thomas Kruger's mind? As we poke around St Andrew's College, we get closer to a teacher we'll briefly call Kenny.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677

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S2 - Ep 1. Journey Sep 16, 2021

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In 2018, a boy died in the clinic of an elite South African school. According to them, his death remains a mystery. We suspect there’s more to it than that. Join us as we hunt our way through a dozen famous schools to find out why Thomas Kruger had to die.
Please continue sending your information and your tip-offs – you can contact us, completely confidentially, at MyOnlyStory.org, or message us on WhatsApp or Telegram on 072 382 7030. MyOnlyStory.org is also the place to go for bonus materials and loads of resources about recovering from sexual abuse.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife.
Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677

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Introducing Season 2 of My Only Story: Back to School Sep 11, 2021

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We're back with a brand new investigation, a six-part true-crime podcast series written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope, is now live.
In 2018, a boy died in the clinic of an elite South African school. According to the school, his death remains a mystery – but we suspect there’s more to it than that.
Join us as we hunt our way through a dozen famous schools to find out why Thomas Kruger had to die.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
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Season 1 - An update Sep 07, 2021

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A discussion between Nokuthula Manyathi and Deon Wiggett on what's happened since My Only Story - Season 1 aired.
My Only Story is written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope.
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S1 - Ep 4. The Departures Nov 28, 2019

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The seven missing years draw to a close when a bullfrog plague hits global media titan Naspers – and me too.
TRIGGER WARNING. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. You deserve to be heard.
My Only Story is written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope.
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