MNA Forensics

About MNA Forensics

Protecting corporate, public sector and private clients from fraud and corruption

MNA Forensics is a 100% Black-owned and managed specialist practice dedicated to the prevention, detection and investigation of financial exploitation, from procurement and inventory fraud to intellectual property theft, cybercrime and corruption.

Established in 2020, MNA Forensics is a highly skilled, well-equipped team led by practitioners steeped in ethics and governance. We guide clients to full compliance with the letter and spirit of the law, and have a documented record of establishing robust control environments for small and medium enterprises, JSE-listed corporations, government departments and statutory entities.

We understand the requirements of a broad client base and deliver responsive, bespoke services and cost-effective products that improve security, strengthen ethical practice and limit reputational risk.

L1: B-BBEE contributor
135%: Procurement recognition
30+: Years of combined experience

Forensic and digital investigation — Est. 2020MNA Forensics (Pty) Ltd

Our services

Anti-fraud & corruption specialists

Our Anti-Bribery & Corruption team combines specialised technology, deep case experience and a national footprint. We run thorough inquiries while keeping disruption to your operations to a minimum.

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Risk management
Fraud detection & prevention
Data analysis
Forensic & ethics investigations
Background & criminal record checks
Witness examination
Testimony verification
Lie detector (polygraph) tests

Forensic & ethics investigations

Bringing internal and criminal investigations to a successful close

Our investigative experience delivers the time-critical responsiveness, competence and price parity that investigations demand. We have helped businesses and law enforcement agencies establish the veracity of allegations so that justice can be served.

Forensic inquiry into economic crime, fraud, bribery, corruption, theft and procurement irregularities
Ethics investigations into harassment, bullying, recruitment anomalies, victimisation, discrimination and conflicts of interest
Regulatory compliance inquests, opening criminal cases and reporting to regulatory authorities
Lifestyle, anti-bribery and compliance audits, and procurement fraud screening
Fraud risk management, due diligence surveys and polygraph testing

Procurement fraud prevention

Closing the main channel for large-scale fraud

Supply chain and logistics remain the foremost funnel for fraud and corruption, compounded by weak controls, inadequate contracts and questionable policies. We design collaborative strategies to minimise procurement losses by:

Assessing tender and procurement processes against current legal and corporate governance requirements
Determining whether the organisation followed applicable procedures and policies in awarding contracts
Reviewing potential conflicts of interest in contract drafting and application
Recommending improvements or changes to procurement processes case by case
Vetting suppliers and trading partners

Verification services

Evidence built to stand up in court

We build evidence-based cases with a reduced potential for acquittal by continually evaluating the relevance of evidence submitted to the South African Police Service, in close collaboration with a prominent African forensic services firm, law enforcement, legal and government entities.

Our investigators are well versed in the Criminal Procedure Act and work both with SAPS and independently to gather admissible evidence, compile dockets and lead evidence in court.

The national fraud landscape

Why it matters

Forensic investigation has grown significantly in South Africa. Investigations are no longer conducted only by the South African Police Service, but extensively by private and corporate bodies and government institutions, and always within the bounds of the Constitution.

Corporate governance and ethics carry growing weight following the Zondo Commission. In the 2021 National Risk Assessment, prepared for South Africa’s Mutual Evaluation, the South African Fraud Prevention Service cited fraud as the second most reported high-risk crime in the country.

Fraud, corruption, theft, harassment and discrimination can cause significant financial, media and reputational damage, and globalisation keeps increasing the reach and intensity of economic crime.

Our purpose

Prevention, not just house cleaning

As trusted advisors we help clients respond with time-tested governance measures. Our experts have extensive experience in fraud and theft investigations, regulatory investigations and corruption allegations, including those under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.

We detect and close weak links in the value chain, conduct third-party due diligence screening, and investigate allegations and incidents to co-develop effective compliance controls and programmes.

Through awareness training and decisive action we help clients stop corruption early with preventative measures. Clients trust us with digital forensic analysis, dispute resolution and litigation support.

Our vision

As a fair competitor, objective evaluator and preferred forensic services company, MNA Forensics is positioned to become a national leader in our field.

Our mission

We build trusted partnerships by getting actively involved in our clients’ day-to-day operations.
We establish business confidence by evaluating each client’s environment independently.
We deliver bespoke risk profiles that capture each client’s market and stakeholder dynamics.
We value clear business objectives in delivering winning forensic solutions.

Our values

Independence

Paramount to operating with moral rigour as both attorneys and advisors.

Integrity

The foundation of our relationships with colleagues, clients and industry stakeholders.

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Teamwork

Networked collaboration to the highest standards of ethical conduct and performance.

Commitment to excellence

Thought leadership in our field through ongoing research and training.

Our philosophy. MNA Forensics partners primarily in joint ventures with firms that share our values and service ethos. Our procurement policy favours suppliers from previously disadvantaged communities and progressive supporters of South Africa’s transformation agenda, ensuring critical skills transfer on every project.

Our leadership

Led by MNA’s directors

Full profiles

Director

Mande Ndema

Ethics, compliance, company secretarial and corporate governance, with board and Audit & Risk Committee experience.

Director

Sibongile Mdyesha

M&A, due diligence investigations, banking and finance, and property law, including work for parastatals and municipalities.

Contact MNA Forensics

Report a concern or request a proposal

All enquiries are handled in confidence.

Send an enquiry

Mande Ndema: mande@mnaforensics.co.za
Sibongile Mdyesha: sibongile@mnaforensics.co.za
Office: 011 513 3387
Spaces, Design Quarter, Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2191
Company: MNA Forensics (Pty) Ltd
Reg. No. 2016/197272/07 · B-BBEE Level 1

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