Charlie Northcott

BBC Africa Eye unravel a shocking journey into a maze of manipulation and terrifying atrocities, perpetrated by one of the most powerful religious figures of the 21st century. This investigation contains detailed first-person testimony and historical footage as it delves into the experiences of those who were wooed by the world-famous pastor into his religious cult, only to suffer devastating consequences. Twelve survivors go on record, speaking out together for the first time.

A four-year investigation by BBC World Service’s investigative unit, BBC Africa Eye, and podcast World of Secrets, has found shocking revelations about the brutal killings committed by security guard Louis van Schoor in South Africa during the apartheid era. Convicted of seven murders, he is believed to have killed at least 39 people, all of whom were black. The youngest victim was just 12 years old.