Enticed by the belief they could make easy money, the people featured in this investigation learned a hard and expensive lesson.

We all know enough not to fall for an email scam, right? But what if the scamsters have become so sophisticated, they use multiple tactics to create a layered con? And She’s got great hair, a great smile and tons of jokes. Comedian, Lindy Johnson has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the competitive comedy scene. In a few short years, she’s gone from participating in a university talent show to being tapped by Trevor Noah. But, despite her confidence, it hasn’t always been easy, and while Covid-19 has brought a new challenge, this young lady isn’t about to lose her sense of humour.

The illicit trade in tobacco, especially cigarettes, costs South Africa's economy billions of rands annually through the loss of tax revenue. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the estimated loss through the illegal cigarette trade for the 2015/16 financial year was R6 billion.

And it seems, the illegal cigarette trade will thrive due to the ban on legal sales in the country.

The continued ban forms part of the state's regulations governing the Covid-19 lockdown and has been in place since March 27.

Chad Thomas, CEO at IRS Forensic Investigations joins me now.

It sounded too good to be true, but somehow scores of people bought into the promise of lucrative returns hidden in Mandela Medallions.

Originally from ENCA

Now, more than ever, many South Africans want to own land. However, some fraudsters are taking advantage of this by scamming those desperate for something to call their own.

Interview on KykNet Verslag regarding assassination of Marc Batchelor with comment by Chad Thomas from IRS.

The Forensic Science Lab in Braamfontein may have to be shut down.
According to reports the facility which services Gauteng, Free State and the North West is not up to standard.

What makes South Africa attractive to foreign criminals? Are Eastern European gangs exporting their turf wars to this country.

Interview with Mandy Wiener and Chad Thomas from IRS on eNCA discussing the rise in underworld assassinations.

Several clients of SA Mega Structures are questioning whether the business is nothing more than a scam. eNCA tracked down several disillusioned customers who’ve paid hundreds of thousands of rands in deposits with almost nothing to show months later.

Investigative Journalist and Author, Mandy Wiener, unpacks recent assassinations in Johannesburg which are seemingly linked to Balkan group crime syndicates with Chad Thomas of IRS Forensic Investigators.