Having recently celebrated or lamented (still deciding) my 48th birthday, I was prodded by the family for gift ideas. Sure, I knew the thoughtful but regular traditional socks, wine and gift vouchers would make their appearance, but the constant pestering actually got me thinking and I found myself looking into what would make the perfect gift for a private investigator.
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Lockdown = Time to Identify Employee Dishonesty
South African business managers are missing out… Hear me out and give this some serious thought: For most of us there has been little to no positive scenarios when it comes to our business life during lockdown. However, when we look hard enough with a different mindset that may not have to be the case…. […]
Google Analytics Codes Expose South African Fake News Sites
Read this article, as published by Bellingcat, detailing how Google Analytics codes unearthed a network of South African fake news sites: In July 2015, Lawrence Alexander published a report uncovering a number of ostensibly local, Ukrainian news sites that were actually operated out of the so-called “Troll Factory” of St. Petersburg, at 55 Savushkina Street. Lawrence found […]
What Would Happen If You Carried a Weapon During a Strike?
Strikers and protestors are protected by law. However, there are certain things that both strikers and their employers need to be aware of when it comes to carrying weapons during a strike. Here are some important points you may not know: Carrying a weapon changes the nature of the strike or protest from peaceful to […]
I May Get Retrenched, So I’d Better Line My Pockets Now
Insider threats are escalating as a spin-off from Covid-19 job losses. Since animals snaked and slithered themselves out of the primordial swamp pools, and our ancestors began to rise up off all fours (politicians excluded) the instinct to survive has ensured our existence. At the same time, our emotions became our single most important cracker […]
Defense Attorneys Require Private Investigators
In my opinion, one of the finest and certainly most entertaining law shows to ever hit our television screens was the American law firm show, “Boston Legal”. To me, what set this show apart from all its competitors was the intense friendship and understanding of the show’s two lead characters; Denny Crane played by Mr. […]
Can I Shoot?
A couple of weeks ago a church goer shot and killed two armed robbers in a church, mid service. Almost immediately the debate about whether his actions were legal and justified began. At this point allow me to say that – based on my understanding of the law and as a legally licensed gun carrier […]
Help!! We Have a Strike but No Strike Contingency Plan
It starts with the rhythmic stomping of boots and tekkies pounding to the beat of 1, 1 2, 1, 1 2… sticks, golf clubs and rocks are waved above the heads of the strikers. The crowd chants softly, but slowly builds the crescendo, getting louder and louder. Each beat rises like a rolling thunder, becoming […]
Russian Roulette AKA Trust
We live in interesting times. Such a nice way of saying “the world is a mess”. My faith in humanity has become as worn down as Ron Jeremy’s bed springs; and the more I hear the word “woke”, the more the option of permanent self-isolation appeals to me (perhaps with Ron… that man has some […]
Influencer or Influenced?
Nobody that I know enjoys languishing in obscurity in their profession. Unless you’re on the FBI’s 10 most wanted list, why would you? Now here’s your firsts question answered… “Why is Kyle Condon – a forensic business crime investigator and consulting specialist – talking to me about the importance of being an influencer?” The answer […]