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Western Cape Regional: In-person development session
Join the ICFP Western Cape Regional Events Committee for an exclusive in-person development session event on 23 May 2025, where Dr Constant van Graan will unveil the groundbreaking Ponaletso CFI Framework – a new, evidence-based approach to investigative interviewing tailored for the South African context.
Why Attend?
Be among the first to explore Dr van Graan’s pioneering research, developed in collaboration with the ImpleMendez working group in Europe, and inspired by the internationally acclaimed Mendez Principles on effective, ethical interviewing.
Discover how the Ponaletso CFI Framework integrates person-centered values and the PEACE model, offering a comprehensive, respectful, and effective method for engaging with witnesses and suspects-designed specifically to address the complexities of South African investigations.
Gain practical insights into how empathy, genuineness, and acceptance can transform interviews, improve evidence gathering, and enhance justice outcomes.
Speaker:
Dr Constant van Graan
Dr Constant van Graan is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of Forensic Accountancy at North-West University. A former Ernst & Young fraud investigator, he holds a PhD in Relational Dynamics and Development. A registered Commercial Forensic Practitioner, he specializes in investigative interviewing and developed the Ponaletso CFI framework, currently piloting in South Africa’s forensic sector.