D&K Management Consultants is dedicated to providing you with the best possible investigation and risk management services available from private investigators in South Africa. If you do choose to hire private detectives and investigators for whatever reason, here are a few ways to help you decipher whether they are a reliable private investigation company or […]
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Police vs Private Investigations: What is the Difference?
Police and private investigation services may seem similar on the surface, but there are several key differences which influence the two roles and impact their scope of delivery. Legal Authority The first, most identifiable difference, is legal authority. Police officials have the legal authority to detain witnesses and compel testimony, whereas private investigators are not […]
The Modern Private Investigator
As a ‘veteran’ in the South African Private and Criminal Investigations industry, I get a great kick out of seeing my respected colleagues delivering outstanding investigation services to their clients. In South Africa, we are seeing more and more people and companies turning to Private Investigation firms to assist them as their confidence in the […]
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for a Private Investigator Based on the Cost of Their Services
Not all private investigators work on the same system. Some may give you an estimate of what it will take you to get you the result or information you are looking for. Others may charge a standard hourly rate. Whatever the case may be, you should not settle for a private investigator simply based on […]
Situations in Which You May Consider Polygraph Services
There are many situations that call for the truth to be revealed. Sometimes this is somewhat more complicated than others, so there are situations that call for methods that can be provided by a private investigator – like professionally administered polygraph services. In the Workplace Many jobs in industries that handle sensitive information may require potential […]
Be Vigilant: Criminal impersonations of SA CEOs and Execs leading to fraud and theft
According to a recent warning from the South African Banking Risk Center (Sabric), there is a concerning trend of criminals impersonating high-ranking executives, such as CEOs and financial directors, in order to deceive companies and steal their money. Sabric’s CEO, Susan Potgieter, highlights that these criminals adopt the identities of senior staff members and send […]
What is TSCM Debugging and How Does it Work?
In order to understand the role of TSCM debugging one must first understand the role of TSCM. This article will discuss what it is and how debugging has the capacity to ensure that surveillance devices are detected and removed. If counter-surveillance equipment is installed, it is essential to ensure that these measures work the way […]
The Dunning-Kruger Effect Explained
The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a cognitive effect whereby people who are less-capable or incompetent are seemingly blind to their own incompetence. People suffering from the Dunning-Kruger Effect may put themselves forward as being competent and able to perform certain tasks and/or roles, believing that they are in fact competent in these domains. In reality, however, […]
Conducting Corporate Due Diligence When Buying a Business
Due diligence is an essential factor when buying or starting any business. This is usually agreed upon after the principal deal has been signed between the buyer and seller. Businesses should investigate the state of corporate due diligence in many different situations for different reasons. This article will discuss some of those situations and how businesses […]
Protecting Your Business with Employee Background Screening Services
Most businesses fall victim to some form of theft or fraud by individuals looking to make a quick buck by taking advantage of a business. By landing a permanent job, individuals are given an opportunity to make an income, this is nothing to be sniffed at as it is a highly coveted status to be […]