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Safety for Investigators and Auditors
The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA), the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP), and the South African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) have partnered with Control Risk to address personal safety and security of auditors and investigators in South Africa.
The webinar will be followed up with a panel discussion on 18 November 2025 and the development of a practice note for our members—more details to follow.
Your Safety Matters
A Growing Threat
Investigators and auditors across our country are increasingly facing intimidation, harassment, and threats as they carry out their essential work of uncovering wrongdoing and ensuring accountability. These threats are not merely occupational hazards to be accepted – they represent a direct attack on transparency, governance, and the rule of law.
Tragically, in July 2025, we lost one of our own, Forensic Practitioner Mr Mpho Mafole. This senseless act of violence is a stark reminder that the risks we face are real, immediate, and potentially fatal.
Our professions face unique security challenges when operating in unfamiliar environments, from criminal threats like armed robbery and kidnapping to terrorism, targeted criminality from competitors or government actors, and environmental risks including medical emergencies and civil unrest. The webinar sponsored by Control Risks provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to keep you and your team safe while conducting investigations in challenging locations worldwide.
Join professionals from around the world in this essential training session led by Control Risks’ industry-leading security professionals with extensive high-risk environment experience. Learn critical skills, including secure communication protocols, emergency response procedures, pattern of life analysis, cultural sensitivity, and equipment preparation.