About & Team
The practice consists of an experienced team of
Chartered Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, and Forensic Practitioners who specialise in exposing financial fraud within the public and private sectors. From the initial factual-finding investigation through to the legal process, Kahamelo provides clients with a committed approach grounded in accuracy, independence, and attention to detail.
Kahamelo’s client base includes listed companies on the JSE and international exchanges, multinational corporations, banks, insurers, government bodies, law firms, and liquidators. The team has conducted investigations both locally and internationally, with matters spanning South Africa, USA, United Kingdom (UK), Mozambique, Botswana, eSwatini, Denmark, Luxembourg, Namibia, and Tanzania.
Kahamelo operates as a standalone forensic practice with no audit or regulatory affiliations. This removes any potential conflict of interest and ensures complete objectivity in
every engagement.
The team’s cooperation with industry experts — including legal professionals, tax specialists, intelligence services, and IT forensic practitioners — ensures a comprehensive response to every matter.
Kahamelo Forensic Services (Johan Ferreira) has been recognised by Who’s Who Legal as among the highest-ranked experts in WWL: Consulting Experts 2023, based on independent research supplemented by client and peer feedback.
The team has successfully completed investigations for NYSE and JSE-listed companies, S&P 500 corporations, multinational organisations, and high-profile litigation matters. Johan Ferreira and Chantelle Nothnagel have testified as expert witnesses in numerous Court, arbitration, and commission of enquiry proceedings.
CA(SA) | MBA
Managing Director
Mr. Ferreira is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA(SA)) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Regent Business School in Johannesburg. Mr. Ferreira has more than nineteen years of experience working in International and JSE-listed organisations. As an expert witness, Mr. Ferreira has testified in numerous South African cases, including commissions of enquiry and arbitration proceedings and Court cases.
Professional qualifications:
CA(SA) | CFE | MPhil Fraud Risk Management
Senior Forensic Manager
Ms. Opperman is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) who completed her MPhil in Fraud Risk Management at the University of Pretoria, specialising in fraud prevention and detection in SMEs. Ms. Opperman has experience as an international senior audit consultant and financial manager, and completed her SAICA training in 2021. Ms. Opperman has testified as an expert witness in various South African cases, including arbitration proceedings, and has assisted in numerous South African and International forensic investigations, arbitration proceedings, and court cases. Ms. Opperman has been an employee of Kahamelo Forensic Services since March 2022
Professional qualifications:
BCom (Hons) Forensic Accounting | Forensic Practitioner (SA) | CFE
Forensic Accountant
Ms. Prinsloo is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Forensic Practitioner (FP(SA)) and holds a BCom Honours degree in Forensic Accounting from the North-West University. Ms. Prinsloo has experience in forensic investigations, financial crime, and regulatory misconduct across the public and private sectors, with expertise across industries including telecommunications, healthcare, logistics, mining, transport (rail and aviation), insurance, IT, and fisheries. Ms. Prinsloo has worked on investigations across South Africa, Botswana, Dubai, Namibia, South Sudan, and Zambia. Ms. Prinsloo became an employee of Kahamelo Forensic Services in February 2024.
Professional qualifications:
AdvDip in Accounting Sciences
Financial Services Manager
Mr. Liebenberg is a finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and operations. He specializes in streamlining processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and driving organizational success. His expertise includes cash flow planning, account reconciliations, payroll processing, and compliance with tax regulations. Mr. Liebenberg is a Certified Xero Advisor with strong proficiency in financial software and IT systems, and his dedication to excellence extends to maintaining system integrity, facilitating audits, and supporting strategic decision-making. Mr. Liebenberg became an employee at Kahamelo Forensic Services (Pty) Ltd in July 2025.
Professional qualifications:
FP(SA) | CFE | BCom (Hons) Forensic Accounting
Senior Forensic Accountant
Mr. Hare is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and holds an Honours degree in Forensic Accounting from the North-West University. After his Honours degree, Mr. Hare completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at North-West University. Eugene is currently working to become an associate of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) professional body. Mr. Hare joined Kahamelo Forensic Services in February 2023.
Professional qualifications:
FP(SA), CFE, MCom Forensic Accounting
Senior Forensic Accountant
Ms. Fourie is a qualified Forensic Practitioner (South Africa) (FP(SA)) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Ms. Fourie holds a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree in Forensic Accounting from the North-West University. Ms. Fourie became an employee at Kahamelo Forensic Services as a forensic accountant in June 2024.
Professional qualifications:
BCom (Hons) Management Accounting | CIMA
Financial Accountant
Ms. Grobler is a Financial Accountant and holds an Honours degree in Management Accounting from Stellenbosch University. Ms. Grobler has gained exposure to various aspects of the accounting profession, such as accounting, tax, corporate governance, and cost management. Ms. Grobler joined Kahamelo Forensic Services in May 2025.
Professional qualifications:
BCom Forensic Accounting
Forensic Associate
Ms. Fick holds a BCom degree in Forensic Accountancy from the North-West University. She has gained exposure to various forensic accounting techniques, including data and bank statement analysis. Ms. Fick started her employment as a forensic associate at Kahamelo Forensic Services in February 2026.
Professional qualifications:
BCom Management Accounting
Financial and Admin Manager
Ms. Nothnagel is in the process of obtaining her Professional Accountant (SA) membership. She has significant exposure to most aspects of the accounting profession, including but not limited to audit, accounting, tax, and corporate governance. Ms. Nothnagel completed her SAIPA training at FC Chartered Accountants (Pty) Ltd in 2021 and has been an employee of Kahamelo Forensic Services (Pty) Ltd since July 2022.
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