My Only Story

Deon Wiggett

Two years ago, we hunted down a serial paedophile. This time around, we’re thinking bigger. In My Only Story Season 2: Back to School, published weekly from Sept 16 2021, we hunt down the predators hiding in your child’s classroom.

  • 15 minutes 40 seconds
    S2 Extra: Summer Holiday

    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

    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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    10 December 2021, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    S2 - Ep. 6 Spring

    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. 

    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

    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)http://myonlystory.org

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    29 October 2021, 1:00 am
  • 50 minutes 20 seconds
    S2 - Ep 5. Fire

    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

    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)

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    21 October 2021, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 seconds
    S2 - Ep 4. Something in the Water

    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

    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)

    Support the show

    14 October 2021, 1:00 am
  • 1 hour 47 seconds
    S2 - Ep 3. The Bells

    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

    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)

    Support the show

    30 September 2021, 1:00 am
  • 47 minutes 46 seconds
    S2 - Ep 2. The Whirlwind

    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

    Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)

    Support the show

    23 September 2021, 1:00 am
  • 46 minutes 46 seconds
    S2 - Ep 1. Journey

    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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    16 September 2021, 2:00 am
  • 1 minute 4 seconds
    Introducing Season 2 of My Only Story: Back to School

    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

    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

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    11 September 2021, 10:00 am
  • 5 minutes 30 seconds
    Season 1 - An update

    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.

    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

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    7 September 2021, 9:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 52 seconds
    S1 - Ep 4. The Departures

    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.

    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

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    28 November 2019, 3:00 am
  • 36 minutes 1 second
    S1 - Ep 3. For All We Know

    "I can tell you everything," he said, and he wasn't kidding. Outside a Thai restaurant in 2019, Ben remembers a winter's night from 1990 and tells me what he saw. 

    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.

    2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.

    Support the show

    21 November 2019, 3:00 am
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