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Gauteng: Women in Forensics Event
The ICFP Women in Forensics Committee invites you to join for an inspiring event celebrating women making impactful strides in the field of forensics!
Theme: The Resilient Woman
Event Details
Date: 31 July 2025
Time: 08:30 for 9:00
Venue: Bowmans Offices, 11 Alice Lane, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196
Connect with industry professionals, learn from forensic leaders, and celebrate the achievements of resilient women in forensics. This event welcomes both women and men passionate about advancing excellence in our profession.
Our proud Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to Control Risks for their generous sponsorship of the Gauteng: Women in Forensics Event. Their support has made a significant impact on our mission to empower and connect women in the forensic profession.
On behalf of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) and all attendees of our Women in Forensics event, we extend our sincere appreciation to Control Risks for their invaluable sponsorship and unwavering support of our initiative.
We were particularly honoured to have the support of Joyce Nkini-Iwisi, Principal at Control Risks, who leads the Investigation and Forensic Accounting practice for the Sub-Saharan African region. Her expertise and leadership perfectly embody the spirit of excellence we strive to promote through events like Women in Forensics.
Venue Sponsor
With nine offices in six African countries and over 650 specialist lawyers, we join our clients as partners, weaving together legal expertise, local market acumen, and an intuitive grasp of your business. Our enviable track record shows us providing legal services to the highest professional standards in Africa, across numerous jurisdictions on corporate, finance, competition, taxation, employment, technology, and dispute resolution matters.
We are incredibly honoured to have Mary-Anne Whittles, Managing Director and Shareholder of Pro-iForensics, as a champion of our cause. With over 24 years of forensic expertise, Mary-Anne embodies the pioneering spirit that makes Pro-iForensics a perfect partner for advancing women in our field.
Pro Iustitia Forensics stands as a beacon of transformation in South Africa’s forensic landscape. As the country’s pioneering 100% black female-owned forensic investigation company, they represent far more than expertise – they embody progress, diversity, and unwavering commitment to justice. Their multidisciplinary team brings together legal advisors, forensic and chartered accountants, auditors, human resource experts, risk management specialists, information technology experts, polygraph examiners, and handwriting specialists under one roof. What sets Pro-iForensics apart is not just their comprehensive service offering spanning forensic investigations, corporate governance, risk assessments, and cyber forensic services, but their holistic approach that leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of truth. Their dedication to professionalism, accuracy, and trustworthiness, combined with their commitment to advancing previously disadvantaged groups, makes them the perfect partner for initiatives that champion diversity and excellence in forensic practice.
We are honoured to have the support of Phathu Makhadi and Louise Jordaan, from StoneTurn as our event sponsor.
Stoneturn is a global professional services firm, works with law firms, corporations, and government agencies in solving the most complex and consequential business issues. Known for our deep expertise in investigations, compliance, economics, technology, cybersecurity, and business and litigation advisory, we have earned the trust of clients and regulators worldwide by deploying multidisciplinary teams of industry leaders to provide unique expertise and practical solutions to high-stakes challenges. Founded in 2004, StoneTurn operates from offices across five continents and is widely lauded for its commitment to collaboration, integrity, and independence.
Meet our speakers
Keynote: Advocate Nomvula Mokhatla
Advocate Nomvula Mokhatla, an admitted advocate of the High Court in South Africa with over 27 years post admission work experience in private practice and government. An advocate for change for the better, served in various leadership positions in the legal organizations she is a member of. She’s also a mentor, trainer and coach for young and established lawyers. She continues to serve the public sector in an advisory capacity.
Pontso Nyathi
Partner Forensic Services at PwC South Africa
Pontso Nyathi, PwC Forensic Services partner, brings 20 years of experience in governance, anti-corruption and fraud risk management. Certified Ethics Officer (2024), MPhil Fraud Risk Management (2022)
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and forensic accounting expert, she leads multi-disciplinary teams across SADC, specialising in healthcare and education. Passionate about human-led, tech-integrated solutions, Pontso combines deep expertise with empathy and client focus.
Linda MacPhail
LMC: Founding Director
Linda is the visionary Founding Director and owner of LMC, a boutique forensic advisory firm she established in 2010. With a career marked by significant contributions, Linda has served as an expert witness in the High Court of South Africa, including in the notable case of The State vs. Gary Patrick Porritt and Sue Bennet, among various other civil and criminal matters.
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Her leadership at PwC saw her spearheading the South African team for the PwC Global Economic Crime Survey across multiple years and contributing to the influential publication “Fraud in a Downturn.” Driven by a passion for excellence, Linda founded LMC to provide bespoke advisory services that not only meet her clients’ needs but also champion a healthy balance between work and family life.
Gabrielle Zellerhoff
EY: Associate Partner
Gabrielle is an Associate Partner at EY in the Financial Services Risk Management team — and she loves her job. She is passionate about developing people, especially equipping team members to thrive in high-pressure environments. Gabrielle is energised by clients’ complex problems and finds purpose in difficult work.
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She enjoys a good self-help book and rarely says no to a cup of coffee. She describes herself as neither a cup half-full nor half-empty type — but firmly as a ‘cup overflowing’ kind of person. Gabrielle lives in Johannesburg with her husband and two children.
Sherlinka Naidoo
Counselling Psychologist
Sherlinka Naidoo is a Counselling Psychologist in Fourways, Gauteng, with a Master’s degree (with distinction) from the University of Pretoria. She’s registered with HPCSA and BHF, bringing experience from private practice, military health services, and academia. Specialising in trauma-informed therapy,
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she works with adults and adolescents using evidence-based approaches including CBT, solution-focused therapy, and hypnosis. Beyond private practice, she provides services at a children’s home in Midrand and has held leadership roles in PsySSA. Her background includes lecturing and intelligence analysis work, enhancing her understanding of human behavior in complex environments.
Marina Short
Chief Executive Officer Consumer Profile Bureau
Marina Short is the CEO of Consumer Profile Bureau (CPB), a leading and inclusive credit bureau in South Africa. With over 35 years in financial services and data analytics, she is the only female CEO among major credit bureaus in the country. Known for her bold leadership and belief in the power of data, Marina has driven innovation in digital identity and data-driven credit solutions.
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A survivor of personal and professional challenges, she mentors future leaders, especially women. Her journey is marked by resilience, purpose, and a commitment to uplifting communities by empowering women to rise with strength and grace.
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