Danny Myburgh

Speaker

Danny is an Associate Professor of Practice of the Workwell Research Unit for Economic, Management Sciences at NWU. He is a recognised Digital Forensic Expert, certified eDiscovery specialist as well as a certified Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Investigator and serve(d) on several committees and associations withing his field of expertise as chairman or vice-chairman. He established and commanded the SAPS's National Computer Crime Investigation Unit. After his career in law enforcement, he launched Cyanre, The Digital Forensic Lab. LexTrado EDS and CyberCom Africa specialising in digital forensics, Incident Response and eDiscovery services. At age 40 he realised that common-sense and qualification by experience can only take you that far - so he completed a BComm Honors degree in Information Systems at UCT and a MComm Forensic Accounting degree at NWU (both completed Cum Laude - to the amazement of both his wife and mother). Danny is the CEO designate of DFSA, a non-profit company established to assist the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption unit of the NPA with Digital Forensic support. In 2025 Danny was one of the first 10 people in SA to be inducted into Cybersecurity Hall of Fame for his contribution to the industry over the past 25 years. He has also attempted to learn how to play the Cello, mostly to appease his daughters (he can currently still only play twinkle-twinkle-little-start), but it’s on his bucket list to still do. “I try to do the things that others won’t – so that I succeed in doing the things that others can’t” If Danny is not busy investigating cybercrime, negotiating with hackers or testifying in court, he can be found mountain biking or flyfishing over weekends.

Francois Le Roux

Speaker

Head: Absa Forensic Investigations (SA) Francois is s seasoned Senior Manager specialising in Forensic Investigations and Insider Threat Management, with nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry. With a deep commitment to uncovering internal risks, leading complex investigations, and building resilient organizational frameworks to combat insider threats. His technical proficiency spans a wide array of forensic and cybersecurity tools. Francois’s career is defined by integrity, analytical rigor, and a relentless pursuit of truth, qualities that make him a trusted leader in forensic risk management and insider threat mitigation. Francois holds a Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Law, complemented by specialised qualifications in Forensic and Investigative Auditing, Corruption and Commercial Crime Investigation, and the CERT Insider Threat Program Manager certification from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2024, he completed the prestigious Transition to Business Leadership (TBL) program at IMD University, further enhancing his strategic and executive capabilities.

Morwesi Theledi

Speaker

Morwesi Theledi was born in Dube Village, Soweto. She matriculated from Task Academy and obtained her diploma in Journalism from Damelin. Her professional career commenced at FNB. In 2010, she was arrested and sentenced to a 10-year prison term in 2012. Presently, she is an actress, motivational speaker, and CEO and founder of Ugqozi Solutions. Ugqozi Solutions primarily focuses on fraud, corruption, bribery, and theft, as well as work ethics and risk and compliance. Ugqozi Solutions previously worked with: Department of Correctional Services, Standard Bank, Legislature, Department of Education, Norcros SA, Gibs Business School, Department of Community Safety, Acsa OR Tambo, United Nations office of Drugs and crime, Tv License Advert, Mantwa on Muvhango, Necsa, Department of Arts And Culture, Stanlib, Liberty

Raj Dhanlall

Speaker

Raj Dhanlall, CFE, CA(SA), CIA, is an honorary member and past Chapter President of the South Africa Chapter. Raj is a retired auditor who has performed audit, advisory and consulting engagements with a focus on the public sector. He’s been involved in numerous investigations focused on fraud risk identification and training. With more than 27 years of signing off on audit engagements, Raj has been exposed to an array of entities in both the public and private sectors, across multiple industries. His additional focus on the impact sector saw him gain extensive exposure to in the international donor funded and non-profit sector.

Jaco de Jager

Speaker

Jaco commenced full-time employment as a Legal Advisor within ABSA Bank’s Legal Collection,Estate Late and Administration and Sequestration Department, identifying possible fraud and instructing Attorneys on proceedings relating to the recovery of debts, drawing up credit agreements and compiling financial statistics. His postgraduate professional experience was enhanced by being appointed as a Claims Assistant, Internal Auditor / Risk Investigator and Senior Quality Control Officer within the Road Accident Fund where after he then furthered his career as a Senior Forensic Auditor: Risk Management at Hollard Assurance.These tenures have provided him with the opportunity of expanding his proficiencies to include merit and quantum investigations and assessments, investigating risks in compliance, law,verifying financial irregularities such as administration and process flaws,fraud andoverpayments, setting up and implementing of new work flow structures, providing advice on Law of Evidence, Criminal, Contract and Labour Law, and the implementation of procedures relating to pro-active combating of fraud. He has also been involved with giving expert opinions, as well as assisting with IT developmentand implementation of a new anti-fraud systems. Jaco was appointed the first chairperson of the then LOA Forensic Standing Committee (now ASISA). During February 2008 he was appointed the first CEO of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ South Africa chapter (ACFE SA) by virtue of his experience and expertise. Under hisleadership, the organisation has seen a phenomenal growth in membership and service deliveryand has, together with his team of colleagues, managed to register the ACFE SA as the onlyinternationally recognised professional body in the forensic industry per the SAQA Act. Jaco is further the initiator of and driver behind several industry forums such as the ACFE SA CyberForum, Science Forum, and AML forum. He further sits on national and international forums such as King Committee, which released the King IV report, and the ISO – TC309 committee initiated by the SABS.Jaco has a B.Com Law degree, Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examination, H.Dipl. in Forensic Accounting and Investigation, and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Jaco is often quoted in the media and has been a speaker on several international platforms.