Frans van der Merwe – The Unsung Hero of Forensic Investigation

Delve into the groundbreaking work of Frans van der Merwe in forensic science. Our article highlights his significant contributions to the field, from innovative techniques to key research findings, and examines how his work has shaped contemporary forensic practices. Gain insights into Merwe’s impact on forensic science and his role in advancing the field.

Jannie van der Westhuizen – Close up and Personal

Email Us Call Us X Wesco Magazine April 2024 At Wesco Forensic Services, we are dedicated to providing expert forensic solutions to support the criminal justice system. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team specializes in various forensic disciplines, including firearm analysis, tool mark comparisons, DNA profiling, bloodstain pattern analysis, fingerprinting, and digital […]

Wesco Newsletter July 2024

Featuring:
*Shout Out from Adv Anton Wiid.
*Wessie van der Westhuizen Radio Interviews.
*Article: Forensics in the Courtroom – by Lee Blignaut.
*Topic of the Month: Objective evidence in South African Law – by Anton Wiid.
*Online Basic Certification Course Info.

Newsletter June 2024

Featuring:
* A shout out from Lucas Visser.
* What’s new?
* Meet Johan Fourie, a Collision Reconstructionist.
* Meet our new Private Investigator, Sarel Botha.
* Topic of the month: Vehicle collisions – Vehicle Roadworthiness.
* Info on Online courses.

Newsletter May 2024

Featuring:
* A shout out from Frans v d Merwe, Director Training & Forensic Specialist.
* What’s new?
* Future endeavours.
* Topic of the month
Can forensic science determine whether a person was pushed or fell from a height?
* Article: Human Trafficking by Laurie Pieters-James.

Newsletter April 2024

Featuring:
* Message from our public relations officer, Lettie Stander.
* Did you know?
* Wesco Fingerprinting Course: A Testimonial.
* Topic of the Month: Documenting the crime scene: capturing the crime scene through a lense.
* In-house Training info

Newsletter March 2024

Featuring:
* A shout out from Wessie van der Westhuizen.
* Did you know?
* In-house training info not to miss.
* Letter from chairman David Lekota.
* Topic of the month: Information on crime scenes, when SAPS take control – by Servamus.