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 […]
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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 […]
Court Rules an Employee Attacked at Work Can Sue Her Employer
‘On the facts of this case, the assault took on racial and gendered overtones’ – Judge Wallis. This article was originally produced by Tania Broughton from Moneyweb. A former senior manager in the office of the Mpumalanga Premier has been given judicial authority to sue her former boss for damages for physical and psychological injuries she […]
Mistakes to Avoid When Investigating Losses in Your Business
Finding out that you have dishonest individuals working in your company will evoke a series of natural emotions. Ultimately, it’s a discovery of betrayal, and that hurts business owners and colleagues to the core. After all, when you discover criminal behaviour conducted by people you trusted, looked after and – in many cases – know their families, it […]
Dismissal on Suspicion is Unlawful, Says CCMA
Company ordered to pay security guard 12 months wages plus interest. This article was originally produced by Tania Broughton from Moneyweb. The guard’s site manager believed Mlangeni to be an honest person and that the other guard who failed the test was in fact the culprit. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration has found that […]
Why Private Investigators and Forensic Audits Are More Trusted Than the Police
In 1994 – when South Africa joined the rest of the free world and democratically elected Nelson Mandela in the first democratic election for all South Africans – the country exploded with opportunity and excitement. Through this election, the party which had previously been banned – the African National Congress (ANC) – was suddenly pushed […]