Independent 

Forensic Accountants

Kahamelo is an independent forensic accounting practice with an experienced team of Chartered and Forensic Accountants.

We specialise in investigating and exposing fraud, as well as providing expert consultancy services in accounting, financial management, valuations, corporate governance, and taxation, across South Africa and internationally.

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Forensic Services

Kahamelo provides comprehensive forensic accounting services, guiding clients from identifying risk areas and scoping initial investigation through various legal proceedings.

Kahamelo takes great pride in delivering a dedicated and personalised approach to clients that ensures excellence and accuracy throughout the process. Our expertise includes fraud investigations, litigation and arbitration support services, expert witness services, valuations, due diligence services, and forensic data analytics.

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Expert
Witness Service

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Litigation
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Financial Control & Treasury Accounting

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Independent Business Valuations

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Forensic Accounting Investigations

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Liquidation & Business Rescue Support

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Transactional Support & Due Diligence

Forensic Case History

From listed companies to government institutions and multinational organisations, Kahamelo has provided forensic and expert accounting services in several significant litigation matters in South Africa and abroad.

MyBucks (Luxembourg, Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed)
  • Forensic Investigation

MyBucks (Luxembourg, Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed)

Kahamelo (mandated by the Chairman of the Board of Directors) carried out a forensic investigation into MyBucks and VSS (a subsidiary of MyBucks). Kahamelo’s forensic investigation focused on MyBucks and VSS’s operations, compliance, and governance, as well as whether any breach of fiduciary duties occurred.
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Botswana Government Forensic Audit
  • Forensic Investigation

Botswana Government Forensic Audit

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a Dubai-based firm, conducted a major national forensic audit in Botswana, commissioned by the Government to investigate corruption, fraud, and financial mismanagement in ministries, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and government departments, covering the past ten (10) years. The investigative phase (Phase 2) of the audit focused on thirty (30) flagged entities, with public tip-offs invited via a dedicated platform. A&M appointed Avental as a key partner for the project, which, in turn, subcontracted Kahamelo to form part of the investigative team. In addition to the forensic audits, Kahamelo also produced recommendation reports for special investigations against identified high-profile companies and individuals.
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  • Forensic Investigation

Leading South African Insurance Provider – Independent Forensic Investigation

Kahamelo was appointed to act as an independent forensic investigator in relation to an ICB claim submitted by a client of a leading South African Insurance Provider. Kahamelo conducted a comprehensive forensic investigation to evaluate whether rental income received should be classified as active or passive income.
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Medical Centre Fraud Matter
  • Forensic Investigation

Medical Centre Fraud Matter

Kahamelo was mandated to ascertain whether the irregularities identified represent mismanagement, poor corporate governance, or point to the existence of fraud or other illicit activities of certain directors and individuals. Kahamelo also assisted with the compilation of charge sheets used in disciplinary proceedings against implicated parties, the preparation of claim calculations used in summonses seeking recovery of amounts misappropriated, and an audit guidance document to facilitate the audit process with reference to corrective journals. Kahamelo is currently providing the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) with litigation assistance for this matter.
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Independent Forensic Investigation – LSE-listed Construction Company
  • Forensic Investigation

Independent Forensic Investigation – LSE-listed Construction Company

In consultation with FRP Advisory Trading Limited, Kahamelo assisted with an independent forensic investigation into whether all related party relationships and transactions have been identified, approved by the Board of Directors, and appropriately recognised and disclosed in the Group Annual Financial Statements. Kahamelo considered the use of investment property assets, property, plant and equipment, and inventories, as well as the approval and disclosure of material external guarantees.
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Independent Forensic Investigation – LSE-listed Shipping Company
  • Forensic Investigation

Independent Forensic Investigation – LSE-listed Shipping Company

In consultation with FRP Advisory Trading Limited, Kahamelo assisted with an independent forensic investigation into the legality of approximately 180 co-broker arrangements entered into by a LSE-listed Shipping Company’s Global Sales & Purchase Brokerage Desk.
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About Kahamelo

Meet the Team

Established in 2017, Kahamelo is an independent forensic accounting practice led by Johan Ferreira CA(SA), MBA. The team combines qualified Chartered Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners and Forensic Practitioners with proven experience in high-profile and complex financial matters.

Kahamelo operates without audit or regulatory conflict, providing clients with independent, objective forensic services focused on accuracy, accountability, confidentiality and trust.

Meet the Team

After an exhaustive vetting process, Palladian has appointed Johan Ferreira and his team as our dedicated forensic investigators during the first half of 2021. Johan’s experience as an expert witness and the team's ability to reduce hard facts to simple yet logical deductions and communicate that in simple terms to the client were some of the reasons for this decision. We have since used them in our first joint investigation and are exceptionally satisfied with the outcome. The team's professional conduct during this investigation justified our decision to team up with them.

(Gavin Sinclair, 7 October 2021)

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