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The devastating riots and widespread looting bore witness to many brave acts of private defence against unlawful attacks against persons, property, and other legal interests.  Unfortunately, neither rioting, looting, nor general lawlessness is going to go away, and with them, the issue of private defence.   According to the Law of South Africa (LAWSA)(i), the […]

Scam calls using AI to mimic the voices of people you might know are being used to exploit unsuspecting members of the public.  These calls use what’s known as generative AI, which refers to systems capable of creating text, images, or any other media such as videos, based on prompts from a user.   Deepfakes […]

Written by: Charles Bethea, staff writer at The New Yorker. On a recent night, a woman named Robin was asleep next to her husband, Steve, in their Brooklyn home, when her phone buzzed on the bedside table.  Robin is in her mid-thirties with long, dirty-blond hair.  She works as an interior designer, specializing in luxury […]

Conducting investigations in the workplace is part and parcel of the territory. Mostly left to someone in the human resource department or the security manager should the company have one. Unfortunately, in most cases neither of these individuals really knows how to go about carrying out the investigations in a manner that puts the company […]

Kidnappings in South Africa pose a significant threat to the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. At investigators.co.za. we are committed to raising awareness about this alarming issue and providing insights into combating such crimes. Our article on “Kidnappings in SA: Fighting the Crime” delves into the challenges associated with kidnapping cases and explores […]

Whether you are looking to invest a couple hundred Rand or a much larger amount, cryptocurrency can seem like a great way to make some quick money. While there are a wide variety of different crypto options available for you to investigate, there are an equal number of crypto scams out there looking to dupe […]

Over the past thirty years, I’ve dealt extensively with security/risk managers. For the most part I’ve found them all to be dedicated and hardworking individuals. Why is it then that a large percentage of these individuals ultimately fail in their job function? Having spent countless investigations and consulting hours working with the heads of security […]

Welcome to the Investigators.co.za podcast series, where we delve into the fascinating world of investigations, crime-solving, and the people behind it all. In our latest episode, we bring you thought-provoking discussions and captivating stories from renowned experts in the field. In “Podcast #2,” we continue our exploration of the investigative realm, covering a wide range […]

Welcome to our podcast series, where we bring you insightful conversations with industry experts and thought leaders in the field of management consulting. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting DK Management Consultants, a reputable firm known for their expertise in driving organizational success. Tune in to listen to the experts from DK […]