Tshegofatso Pule’s murder told on SABC 3 docuseries
Local production to feature Tshegofatso Pule's brutal murder.
Tshegofatso Pule’s murder sparked numerous crime documentaries in South Africa, addressing questions surrounding the shocking event.
Pule was 28 years old and heavily pregnant when her boyfriend murdered her.
The convicted murderer, Ntuthuko Shoba, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the heinous crime, which he orchestrated with the help of an acquaintance.
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Renowned and award-winning filmmaker Enver Samuel from EMS Productions will be featuring Pule’s life in a recent series by author David Klatzowz, Looking into Darkness, that airs on SABC 3.
Produced and directed by Samuel, he believes the series and Pule’s story are relevant and compelling and will remarkably tell her legacy, especially with femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) on the increase in South Africa.
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“There have been a plethora of programmes on Pule in the past; this one will stand out because we have the full co-operation of her family and the foundation named after her to tell her tragic story. The series is very relevant with the scourge of GBV and femicide on the increase,” Samuel said.
On June 19, production started at the Roodepoort Police Station with Captain Bongani Gerald Mpete, who was the mastermind detective working on Pule’s case, sharing his insights. Samuel added they will be shooting all over the country to tell the untold stories of victims.
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Looking into Darkness goes deeper into stories like Pule’s life, which shocked and fascinated South Africa, and it explores not only the motivations of the killers but also the lasting hurt and pain inflicted on secondary victims – the family and friends of those killed.
