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 initial investigations through to legal procedings, 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, law firms, liquidators, multinational and multidisciplinary corporations, banks, insurers, government bodies and SOEs. The team has conducted investigations both locally and internationally, with matters spanning South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Greece, Mauritius, Oman, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, eSwatini, and Tanzania.
Kahamelo operates as a standalone forensic practice with no audit or regulatory affiliations. This minimises conflicts of interest and reinforces 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, led by Johan, 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 and Annette have provided expert witness testimony in numerous court proceedings, arbitrations, commissions of enquiry and disciplinary hearings.
CA(SA) | MBA
Managing Director
Johan is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA(SA)) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Regent Business School in Johannesburg. Johan has more than nineteen years of experience working in International and JSE-listed organisations. As an expert witness, Johan has testified in numerous court proceedings, commissions of enquiry, arbitrations and disciplinary proceedings.
Professional qualifications:
CA(SA) | CFE | MPhil Fraud Risk Management
Senior Forensic Manager
Annette 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. Annette has experience as an international senior audit consultant and financial manager, and completed her SAICA training in 2021. Annette has testified as an expert witness in various cases, including arbitration proceedings, and has assisted in numerous South African and International forensic investigations, arbitration proceedings, and court proceedings. Annette has been an employee of Kahamelo since March 2022.
Professional qualifications:
BCom (Hons) Forensic Accounting | Forensic Practitioner (SA) | CFE
Forensic Manager
Marna is a qualified Forensic Practitioner (South Africa) (FP(SA)) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Marna holds an Honours degree in Forensic Accounting from the North-West University. Marna has extensive experience in forensic investigations and financial crimes across both the public and private sectors. Her expertise spans both South African and international industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, logistics, mining, transport, insurance, IT and fisheries. Marna became an employee at Kahamelo in February 2024.
Professional qualifications:
AdvDip in Accounting Sciences
Financial Services Manager
William is a finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and operations. He specialises in streamlining processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and driving organisational success. His expertise includes cash flow planning, account reconciliations, payroll processing, and tax compliance. William 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. William became an employee at Kahamelo in July 2025.
Professional qualifications:
BCom (Hons) Forensic Accounting | Forensic Practitioner (SA) | CFE
Senior Forensic Accountant
Eugene is a qualified Forensic Practitioner (South Africa) (FP(SA)) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Eugene holds an Honours degree in Forensic Accounting from the North-West University. After his Honours degree, Eugene completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at North-West University. Eugene joined Kahamelo in February 2023.
Professional qualifications:
FP(SA) | CFE | MCom Forensic Accounting
Senior Forensic Accountant
Danika is a qualified Forensic Practitioner (South Africa) (FP(SA)) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Danika holds a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree in Forensic Accounting from the North-West University. Danika has been employed as a forensic accountant since June 2024.
Professional qualifications:
BCom (Hons) Management Accounting | CIMA
Financial Accountant
Nadia is a Financial Accountant and holds an Honours degree in Management Accounting from Stellenbosch University. Nadia has gained exposure to various aspects of the accounting profession, such as accounting, tax, corporate governance, and cost management. Nadia joined Kahamelo in May 2025.
Professional qualifications:
BCom Forensic Accounting
Forensic Associate
Marni holds a BCom degree in Forensic Accountancy from the North-West University. Marni has gained exposure to various forensic accounting techniques, including data and bank statement analysis. Marni started her employment as a forensic associate at Kahamelo in February 2026.
Professional qualifications:
BCom Management Accounting
Financial and Admin Manager
Chantelle is in the process of obtaining her Professional Accountant (SA) membership. Chantelle has significant exposure to most aspects of the accounting profession, including but not limited to audit, accounting, tax, and corporate governance. Chantelle completed her SAIPA training at FC Chartered Accountants (Pty) Ltd in 2021 and has been an employee of Kahamelo since July 2022.
Professional qualifications:
