Professional Overview
Dawie Naudé is a senior forensic private investigator with more than four decades of operational experience spanning law enforcement, specialist investigative units, and private-sector investigations. As Principal Investigator at Sleuth Investigative Services, he leads complex investigations involving serious criminal activity, financial crime, online extortion, and organised syndicates.
His work is defined by precision, discretion, and an evidence-driven approach grounded in real-world operational experience. Dawie has worked across high-risk environments and has been trusted with sensitive investigations requiring both tactical awareness and strategic judgment.
Law Enforcement & Operational Experience
Dawie Naudé began his career in the South African Police Service (SAPS), serving in a number of specialised units and operational environments:
SANAB Detective – Focused on narcotics trafficking and child exploitation investigations
Unit 12 Reaction Unit (Pretoria) – Deployed following POLKOL counter-insurgency training for rapid response operations
Regional Crime Prevention Unit – Port Elizabeth – Founder and commander of a specialised unit later adopted provincially for its effectiveness against organised crime
Unit 19 Reaction Unit (Pretoria) – Tactical and operational support in high-risk policing environments
Stand-in Public Prosecutor – Represented the State in Magistrate’s Court when required
Professional Accreditation & Registration
Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
Registration Number: 2094522
Registered Private Investigator under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act
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Investigative Expertise & Services
Dawie Naudé leads and consults on investigations involving:
Forensic fraud and financial crime
Online extortion and sextortion
Kidnapping and serious violent crime
Syndicate identification and disruption
Corporate and commercial investigations
Counter-espionage and technical surveillance countermeasures
He has personally assisted over 100 victims of online and organised crime, often working in parallel with SAPS and prosecutorial authorities.
Media & Public Commentary
Dawie Naudé has participated in national broadcast discussions addressing crime trends, investigative challenges, and public safety.
SABC News – Panel Discussion
Dawie Naudé appeared on a nationally broadcast SABC News panel discussing crime trends, investigative methodologies, and public safety considerations.
