Polygraph Testing in South Africa

Polygraph Testing in South Africa

At CSI Africa, polygraph testing is used as a powerful investigative and preventative tool to help businesses and individuals make informed decisions with confidence. With accredited examiners, advanced technology, and strict ethical standards, CSI Africa delivers professional polygraph services throughout South Africa. In today’s business environment, trust is everything. Whether you are hiring new employees, […]

Confessions of a Single Mother: A Case of Desperation and Deception

On 16 April 2025, CSI Africa was contacted by a well-known kindergarten in Gauteng with a request for assistance. The institution required two polygraph examinations following a suspicious incident that had taken place just two days earlier, on 14 April. During the pre-test briefing, the owner and principal explained to our examiner, Johan Griesel, that […]

Safe Heist Unraveled: How Polygraph Testing and Fingerprints Exposed an Inside Job

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In June 2024, CSI AFRICA was contacted by a prominent aviation company that operates local and international aircraft charters. The CEO reported that a small safe, containing a significant amount of local and foreign currency, had been stolen from a cupboard in his office while he was on a business trip abroad. Upon his return, […]

The Dual Benefits of Being a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Polygraph Examiner

In today’s complex world, organisations face numerous challenges in protecting themselves from fraud and deception. To combat these threats effectively, professionals equipped with specialised skills and certifications are indispensable assets. Among such individuals, those individuals who possess the dual qualifications of being a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Polygraph Examiner stand out as invaluable […]

Forensic Psychophysiologist Johan Griesel Becomes Certified Fraud Examiner

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Forensic psychophysiologist Johan Griesel recently joined the ranks of CSI Africa’s Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE). He joins CSI Africa CEO Amelia Griesel, who was the first polygraphist in South Africa to obtain CFE certification. The addition of the CFE certification to Johan Griesel’s already impressive portfolio of qualifications further strengthens our polygraph team’s capabilities. It […]

Polygraph Case Study: Desperate dad confesses to stealing client property

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I’ve previously written about a polygraph examination where the examinee admitted to stealing construction equipment worth R60,000 and sold it for R3,000 to support a drug habit. It’s a clear-cut case legally and morally. But what if theft is act of desperation by a father trying to afford medical care for his 4-month old son?  […]

Polygraph Case Study: Foreman sells equipment worth R60k for R3,000

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Forensic psychologist Theresa Gannon studied the phenomenon of confessions during polygraph examinations on sex offenders in the UK in 2014. Gannon and her colleagues found that 75% of the offenders studied are more likely to disclose relevant information during a polygraph examination. Our figures show a similar benchmark, with roughly 80% of examinations resulting in […]

[Case Study] The Road Less Travelled

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Polygraph testing might not be a glamorous job. It may not even be all that exciting. Every now and then, however, we come across a case worthy of a quizzical raised eyebrow. Such is the case of an employee who claimed he was robbed, and then got more than he bargained for from his employer.