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States Delayed Response to The Bester Saga: Chad Thomas

TV
17 Apr 2023

We continue our conversation on Thabo Bester's escape and re-arrest in Tanzania. Joining us now is Chad Thomas. He is an organised crime investigator from IRS Forensic Investigations.

 

POPCRU Reacts to Bester's Re-Arrest in Tanzania

TV
08 Apr 2023

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says arrangements are being made with Tanzania to have convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester and his partner returned to South Africa. Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana along with a Mozambican national were apprehended last night by Tanzanian authorities. Bester and Magudumana have been on the run since his escape became public last month. It had been believed he had died in a fire at the Mangaung prison in Bloemfontein in May last year. Chad Thomas is CEO from IRS Forensic Investigations.

 

Parly Committee Requests Speaker to Summon G4S Over Bester's Escape: Chad Thomas

TV
04 Apr 2023

Parliament's Justice and Correctional Services Portfolio Committee will request the Speaker of the National Assembly to summons G4S Correction Services to appear before the committee. This, was after G4S failed to appear before the committee to explain the escape of Thabo Bester from the Mangaung Correctional Centre. The company sent its lawyers instead. To discuss this further we are joined via Zoom by Chad Thomas CEO of IRS Forensic Investigations.

 

Organised crime on the rise in SA

TV
31 Mar 2023

Organised crime is on the rise countrywide. And criminals have become more brazen than ever before. South Africa's serious crime problem is Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile, Chad Thomas from IRS Forensic Investigations and head of Secure Citizen, Dalene Deale, spoke to eNCA.

 

Blokland Case Moved to Groblersdal

News
30 Mar 2023

The murder case of Rynfield businessman Nardus Blokland (55) was moved from the Roossenekal Periodical Court, Limpopo, to the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court.

 

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Bester's Escape Shows Correctional Services and G4S Incompetence

TV
27 Mar 2023

Crime investigator at IRS Forensic Services, Chad Thomas, says Thabo Bester's prison escape shows incompetence by the Department of Correctional Services and its private partner G4S security company.

 

Murray And Son Murders Point to Hits Linked to Graft

News
22 Mar 2023

Many questions have arisen following the murders of the prominent liquidator Cloete Murray and his son over the weekend in Midrand.

 

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Fears Over SA Becoming the Murder Capital of The World

TV
21 Mar 2023

Crime experts are warning that South Africa is becoming one of the worst murder capitals in the world. This follows the gunning down of top liquidator Cloete Murray and his son Thomas this past weekend. Chad Thomas from IRS Forensic Investigations weighs in.

 

Fokus | Crime 22 February 2023

TV
23 Feb 2023

83 moorde en 138 verkragtings word elke dag in Suid-Afrika gepleeg. Dis volgens die jongste misdaadstatistieke wat Vrydag bekend gemaak is. Geweldsmisdade het tussen Oktober en Desember verlede jaar toegeneem. Boonop is daar sindikate soos die in die boubedryf en die wat Eskom infrastruktuur beskadig. Talle kenners meen Suid-Afrika 'n mafia staat. Ons praat met Ian Cameron van Action Society en met Chad Thomas van IRS Forensic Investigations.

 

Capitec | Slam the Scam | Banking Safety Matters

TV
24 Nov 2022

“Slam the Scam” Mzansi and don’t become a victim of online fraud.. Share this information to help your community and loved ones stay safe from online scams.

 

Israeli’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Transnational Crime

News
24 Nov 2022

The high-profile extradition hearing of notorious Israeli fugitive and alleged crime kingpin Yaniv Yossi Ben Simon attracted a watertight police and military presence at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court this week.

 

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Crime in SA | Israeli Most Wanted Appears in Court

TV
21 Nov 2022

eNCA speaks to Chad Thomas from IRS forensic investigations.

 

Is SA A Safe Haven for Fugitives?

TV
19 Nov 2022

Discussion on whether South Africa is a safe haven for fugitives.

 

The Hawks Arrests a Couple Who Faked a Man's Death and Claimed

Radio
09 Nov 2022

The Hawks Arrests a Couple Who Faked a Man's Death and Claimed R1.7m From Old Mutual In 1999.

 

Whistleblower Gunned Down After Flagging Dodgy Multimillion-Rand Home Affairs Tender

News
04 Nov 2022

Marumo Eric Phenya was killed after dropping his children at school.

 

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Unpacking what to make of the death threats against Director General Phindile Baleni?

TV
08 Jun 2022

Unpacking what to make of the death threats against Director General Phindile Baleni? With Chad Thomas, Organsied Crime Expert.

 

Government Lease Row Hits Entrepreneurs

News
16 Nov 2021

A government lease dispute is creating real challenges for entrepreneurs.

 

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Babita Deokarans Murder Brought Us Closer to a Mafia State

News
31 Aug 2021

While we are not quite yet at full-blown mafia state, there are elements within the state and parts of government that are run indirectly by organised crime, writes Mandy Wiener.

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Slain Whistle Blower Babita Deokaran Potentially Unveiled a Criminal Syndicate

News
28 Aug 2021

Vital piece of information after assassination of Gauteng Department of Health Acting Chief Financial Officer Babita Deokaran enables investigators to trace a vehicle at the scene to a former South African National Defence Force member residing in the Pretoria area.

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SA Attorney Arrested in Mauritius for Embezzlement

News
20 Aug 2021

The South African attorney arrested and charged with embezzlement of more than R1.4 million in Mauritius has been hauled before the Legal Practice Council (LPC), where a disciplinary process is under way.

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