Procurement fraud has become one of the most serious financial and operational threats facing South African businesses. While many companies invest heavily in physical security, access control, and traditional auditing, procurement environments remain highly vulnerable to manipulation, collusion, and organised internal fraud. Our team at D&K Management Consultants continues to see a significant increase in […]
Category: Fraud Investigations
Forensic Risk in Post-Pandemic South African Companies
Forensic risk in post-pandemic South African companies is rising — not because organisations have become more dishonest, but because most corporate control environments were never designed for the risk realities they now face. The pandemic did not merely disrupt operations. It exposed a structural gap that many organisations remain uncomfortable confronting. Across South Africa, businesses […]
When Private Security Marries The Politically Connected
The CAT VIP – Julius Mkhwanazi (EMPD) “Affair” By Kyle Condon This article examines growing concerns about CAT VIP Protection and its alleged relationship with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), involving senior official Julius Mkhwanazi. Drawing on testimony from the Madlanga Commission and media reporting (2022–2025), this piece outlines allegations of irregular municipal vehicle […]
Polygraphs in action: A tool for truth or a test of trust?
By Lee-Anne Du Plooy, Head of the Polygraph Division at D&K Management Consultants In today’s competitive job market, honesty isn’t just a virtue — it’s a business necessity. Employers across South Africa are turning to polygraph testing to safeguard their workplaces from dishonesty, fraud, and reputational risk. But while these tests can help reveal deception, […]
Navigating Workplace Investigations in South Africa
How to Conduct Successful Workplace Investigations: A Practical Guide for HR and Security Managers Conducting investigations in the workplace is part and parcel of corporate life. These are typically handled by someone in the human resources department or the company’s security manager — if one exists. Unfortunately, in most cases, neither of these individuals truly […]