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Infidelity or cheating investigations are conducted to ascertain if a partner or spouse is unfaithful. Investigators employ various methods, including surveillance, social media monitoring, and tracking, to gather evidence. These services are highly discreet and sensitive, tailored to provide clients with peace of mind or the necessary proof for personal or legal actions. On average, expect to be charged between R5000 and R20,000 for infidelity investigation.
Get quotesMissing persons investigations aim to locate individuals who have disappeared under mysterious or unknown circumstances. This service involves exhaustive searches, interviews with acquaintances, and coordination with local authorities. Investigators use their expertise and resources to trace the missing person's last known movements, potentially leading to their whereabouts. Missing persons investigation costs range between R10,000 and R35,000 with an average of R20,000.
Get quotesAsset tracing involves identifying and locating assets such as properties, vehicles, and investments. It's particularly useful in legal disputes, divorce cases, or debt recovery efforts, employing investigative techniques to uncover hidden or undisclosed assets. The price depends on the complexity of the investigation. Asset tracing costs range between R5000 and R15,000 with an average of R9000.
Get quotesBackground checks are comprehensive reviews of an individual’s personal, professional, and, at times, financial history. This service is crucial for employers, landlords, or individuals entering new personal or professional relationships. Checks can uncover information about criminal records, employment history, education verification, and other relevant details to assess trustworthiness or reliability. The final price depends on the complexity of the investigation. For background check, expect to pay between R1500 and R5000.
Get quotesThese investigations aim to expose crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, and theft. Private investigators gather evidence, identify suspects, and support legal proceedings or recovery actions, working closely with law enforcement when necessary. The price depends on the complexity of the investigation, means used, time, etc. The average cost of criminal / fraud / theft Investigation is R25,000, or typically between R10,000 and R50,000.
Get quotesFocused on ensuring the child's best interests in custody disputes, these investigations assess living conditions, safety, and treatment of the child by parents or guardians. Investigators may use surveillance, background checks, and interviews to gather evidence. The price depends on the techniques used and the complexity of the investigation. Child custody investigation costs range between R8000 and R25,000 with an average of R15,000.
Get quotesThe average cost of private surveillance services in South Africa can vary widely depending on the complexity and duration of the surveillance required. The price range is pretty big and accounts for different levels of surveillance efforts, from simple tasks to more complex and lengthy investigations. The average cost of private surveillance is R7000, or typically between R3500 and R15,000.
Get quotesI live in England. My 87-year-old sister has lived in Mossel Bay for many years. We used to contact each other regularly but July she e-mailed to say she was moving house and would contact me again when she had settled down. Despite many emails from me I have heard nothing more. Can you try to locate her?
My son had an accident and ran from the scene because of shoch and went to the nearest police station. The other party is claiming that he fix their car. We need answers of what really happened. Prepared to pay the car only if my son was at fault. The discussion started between us and them and now they involved the lawyer when we asked questions Regards
more hoop jul verstaaan AFR. ek en Louis - my ex man- was getroud vir 41 jr kry die14 Aug. 'n oproep van sy vriend se ''aan-af'' girlfriend Louis was teenwoordig met die selfoon gesprek. dit word toe bekend gemaak hy het 'n dubbele lewe van min/meer 9jr :: waarin hy en vriende die swart trust gebiede besoek het :: acornhoek, phalaborwa, tzan, ens ...... na die gesprek vra ek hom 3 keer of dit die waarheid is: louis ERKEN DIT 3KEER as die waarheid ons is geskei in aug die 2 seuns het toe alreeds so semi die plase se bestuur oorgeneem toe my familie van Louis se stories hoor - het hulle hom eers van die plaas verban. verbied om kontak te he, MAAR 1 v/d skoondogters praat haar man om:: ""gee tog vir pa nog 'n kans"" louis is nou weer besig om die seuns te bullshit - speel pa v/d jaar - act heilig, maar ek het toe na alles eers bewus geword van sy klein maniertjies om dinge weg te steek. 3 inwoners van die gemeenskap het al gese louis is WEER BESIG MET SY OU DINGE , maar tipies wil niemand se wat en waar nie hy het in daai tyd ook in die sitrus / mango boorde sy ding gedoen. vir daai tyd voordat die bom gebars het , het ons gesin in 'n BUBBLE GELEWE. al hoekom ek hom op heterdaad wil vastrek - is met KONKRETE BEWYSE - foto's en ..... dan sal die seuns dit glo want hy neem alweer sy plek in die plaas se organisasie in asof daar NOOIT ENIGE IETS WAS NIE die keer gaan ek hulle beskerm - voordat dit te laat is met die eerste bekendmaking het veral hulle - seuns - verskriklik swaar gekry, dit het hulle HARD GETREF
Hello,illegal occupants on my father's property first offered to purchase the land for R50 bt the offer wad rejected because the land value is R ..now suddenly they claim to own the land &have conjured up fake documents,with the help of the Botshabelo municipality..Deeds office in Bloemfontein still claims even today that thr property belongs to my late father..God bless
Hello! I wish to know the financial position and performance of a company I am in conflict with (breach of contract) for me to take informed decision to go into damages claim litigation or not. Now I need to know whether such an investigation is feasible with you for their past, present and what could be projected future financial performance. Should it be possible what could be your rates and lead time for delivery? I look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards,
Got involved in a car accident while driving with another car in . Bloods were taken at clinic, got detained for alleged drunken driving but got released on bail to appear the in court the following day. Appeared in court and prosecutor said to wait to be called when blood results are back but till today nothing and it's been more than three years since COVID which they said delayed the results. Approached at some point the investigating officer but he couldn't find the docket it's lost and so I suspect fowl play or that the bloods themselves are no more. I can't do important things in life because of this active status pending case and can't get police clearance. I'd like to know what is happening here and if the bloods are there or if they were even tested. So how much if you will be able to do such an investigation?
I'm not happy about the way I was treated at a public hospital. I was dismissed by several gynecologists, harassed by a nurse and on top of everything she threatened to assault me in front of her colleagues. There was a redress meeting last week Thursday and I'm not satisfied with the outcome. I have more than enough evidence to prove it and I'm % sure that I'm not the first patient to complain about this nurse. My concern is why does she still work there!
I moved to East London on 5 August to resume my duties at work. I have been followed wherever I go, by various vehicles, and even doing shopping or other chores around. Since 1 October it has become extreme with vehicles outside my home and place of work. There's people taking photos of me and my child. I would like to know
