MEET OUR TEAM

THE CONNECTING FORCE BEHIND EVERY CASE

Behind every investigation, every report, and every finding is a team of credentialled practitioners.

DIRECTOR

WERNER BOUWER

Werner Bouwer is an Admitted Advocate of the High Court, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and full member of the Institute of Commercial and Forensic Practitioners (ICFP). With over 34 years’ experience, he specialises in fraud risk management and complex forensic investigations, helping organisations identify vulnerabilities and strengthen governance frameworks.

DIRECTOR

FRANCOIS LABUSCHAGNE

Francois Labuschagne is an Admitted Advocate of the High Court, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and full member of the ICFP, with 35 years’ experience. He brings extensive legal and investigative expertise to forensic engagements and is an accredited facilitator and moderator in fraud, corruption, money laundering, and investigative disciplines.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

LEANA LOMBARD

Leana Lombard is a full member of the ICFP and an Affiliate member of the ACFE, with 15 years’ experience in forensic investigations. She specialises in delivering thorough investigative support and contributing to effective fraud detection and risk mitigation.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

JAN MALULEKA

Jan Maluleka is an Associate member of the ICFP and Affiliate member of the ACFE, with 14 years’ experience in forensic investigations. He leads Nexus’ Business Intelligence Services (BIS), specialising in open-source intelligence (OSINT), verifications, lifestyle audits, and conflict-of-interest analysis to uncover hidden risks and support informed decision-making.

SENIOR MANAGER

NICOLE VAN NIEKERK

Nicole van Niekerk is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Associate member of the ICFP, with 9 years’ experience across the public and private sectors. She specialises in investigating procurement irregularities, irregular and wasteful expenditure, investment transactions, and recruitment-related risks, delivering insights that support accountability and compliance.

SENIOR MANAGER

ESTHI LABUSCHAGNE

Esthi Labuschagne is an Admitted Attorney, Certified Ethics Officer, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and full member of the ICFP, with 9 years’ experience. She focuses on investigating procurement and human resource irregularities, as well as conducting fraud risk assessments to strengthen organisational integrity.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

LEANDRICOETZEE

Leandri Coetzee is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and full member of the ICFP, with 4 years’ experience in forensic investigations. She specialises in procurement-related investigations, fraud risk identification, and the analysis of financial and operational data to support evidence-based findings.

MANAGER

WENDY MNYANDU

Wendy Mnyandu is an Associate member of the ACFE and ICFP, and a member of the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA), with 8 years’ experience. She brings a strong compliance and forensic background, supporting organisations in identifying risks and strengthening governance practices.

MANAGER

HUGO SNYMAN

Hugo Snyman is a full member of the ICFP and Affiliate member of the ACFE, with 6 years’ experience. As Nexus’ in-house cyber specialist, he focuses on cyber-related investigations and digital risk, supporting clients in navigating increasingly complex technology-driven threats.

FORENSIC DATA ANALYST

CHIARA FAZZINI

Chiara Fazzini is a Forensic Data Analyst with 7 years’ experience applying advanced analytics to forensic investigations. She holds an MCom in Advanced Data Analytics and specialises in identifying anomalies, detecting fraud risks, and generating data-driven insights to support complex cases.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

CHRISELLE STEENKAMP

Chriselle Steenkamp is a full member of the ICFP and Affiliate member of the ACFE, with 3 years’ experience. She specialises in forensic investigations, fraud prevention, assurance, cash flow analysis, and forensic accounting, contributing to robust financial and investigative outcomes.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

NOMFUNDO SIBIYA

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ASSOCIATE

TUMELO LETLHAGE

Tumelo Letlhage is an Affiliate member of the ACFE and Associate member of the ICFP, with 8 years’ experience in accounting and auditing. He brings strong financial expertise to forensic engagements, supporting investigations through detailed financial analysis and assurance processes.