‘Rosemary’s Hitlist’ Stuns American Man: “Might Be Worse Than Bester”
- South Africans urged an American content creator to watch the four-part docuseries Rosemary’s Hitlist after he watched Beauty and the Bester
- The Shomax show relays the story about Rosemary Ndlovu, a former police officer who orchestrated the murders of five family members and her lover
- South African social media users were slightly embarrassed that people on the other side of the world knew about Rosemary, while others recommended more local true crime shows for the American man to watch
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After watching Beauty and the Bester on Netflix, an American content creator was told to check out Rosemary’s Hitlist on Showmax. South Africans were surprised to see the man's interest in local affairs. Others, however, showed enthusiasm and recommended more true crime documentaries.
On 19 September, 2025, the man, known as Sunset Podcast, said on his TikTok account that while he looked up the documentary's synopsis, he didn't have a chance to sit down and watch the South African four-part special, which hit TV screens on 14 June, 2023.
Showmax explains that Rosemary’s Hitlist looks into the murders carried out by Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu, a cop-turned-serial killer who ended the lives of five family members (sister, cousin, niece, and two nephews) and her live-in lover for insurance purposes.
She was convicted on six counts of murder on 22 October, 2021.
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Sunset Podcast said that he heard that Rosemary loved the spotlight and enjoyed being in front of the cameras in the courtroom.
"This one might be worse than Bester, no cap. Give me more to watch."
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South Africans enter the chat
Hundreds of local social media users took to the comment section with more recommendations, while others shared their thoughts about the popular docuseries.
@smoker_hunter wrote to Mzansi online users:
"South Africans, why are y'all exposing our family secrets?"
@tebogodlami advised the man:
"Go watch Devilsdorp when you're done."
@kanakase1 shared their opinion in the comment section:
"You should have seen her during her trial. That lady showed no remorse at all."
@sli_phonco added under the post:
"That documentary makes me angry because many people could have been saved if our justice system weren't as slow as a turtle."
@ebony4707 told the content creator:
"Wait until you find out about Moses Sithole. South Africa is a wild place."
@bex_lipeere jokingly stated in the comments:
"During this really challenging time, South Africa kindly requests a bit of privacy as we navigate this domestic drama. We also ask that you refrain from sharing this on other platforms or with friends, as we try to contain the matter. Thank you in advance for your understanding. T's and C's apply."
Take a look at the TikTok video below:
3 Other stories about Rosemary Ndlovu in 2023
- In another article, Briefly News reported that the disgraced SAPS cop was found with contraband while incarcerated. South Africans claimed that Rosemary broke the prison's rules because she had nothing left to lose.
- Media personality Anele Mdoda had an open conversation with Keshi Mabunda, the cop who busted Rosemary. Several people hailed the man a hero and sang his praises.
- Rosemary's Hitlist director Valentino Mathibela described her as "warm and charming" when he first met her. People on social media disagreed with Valentino's observations of the cop-turned-killer.
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