Murder Investigations by private investigators give families and attorneys independent help when a loved one has been killed, working alongside the SAPS docket. We are sorry for your loss. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
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Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Case review. Going over what is known with the family or attorney.
- Witnesses. Tracing and interviewing people who may have information.
- Evidence. CCTV, records and movements gathered lawfully.
- Liaison. Passing new information to the SAPS investigating officer.
Who It Helps
Families who feel a case has stalled, attorneys acting for families or estates, and insurers dealing with claims linked to a death.
What to Send First
- The SAPS case number and station.
- A brief outline and the date of the incident.
- What you hope the investigation can do.
Do not upload screenshots, intimate images, passwords or documents through the request form. The investigator will tell you what to keep and how to hand it over.
How It Works
- Confidential meeting. The investigator listens and explains what is realistic.
- Plan. Scope and budget are agreed in writing.
- Enquiries. Lawful investigation without interfering with the SAPS case.
- Reporting. Regular updates and a written report, with findings shared with SAPS.
Limits
Private investigators work in support of SAPS and must not interfere with the docket, crime scenes or witnesses. They cannot access the docket, forensic results or phone records without legal authority. No investigator can promise an arrest or conviction.
Murder Investigations Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Initial case review | R2,500 - R7,500 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R2,000 per hour |
| Single-day operation | From R6,500 |
| Murder investigation, per case | R25,000 - R100,000+ |
| Multi-province or protected-subject work | From R70,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
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Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Time since the incident. Older cases take longer to rebuild.
- Number of witnesses and locations. More enquiries mean more time.
- Travel. Work in other provinces adds cost.
- Duration. Long investigations may be billed monthly.
Murder Investigations FAQs
Can a private investigator solve a murder case?
They can find witnesses and evidence that help SAPS. Arrests and prosecutions stay with SAPS and the NPA.
Will SAPS work with a private investigator?
Many investigating officers accept information that helps the docket. Cooperation varies from case to case.
Can we see the police docket?
Access to the docket is limited while a case is open. An attorney can advise on your rights.
How are we kept informed?
Agree on regular written updates before work starts.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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