See the record before you shake the hand.
Some risks don't announce themselves. Omnitrace runs a full criminal watchlist review on any individual — SAPS-based record indication, magistrates' court records where publicly accessible, sanctions lists, and politically exposed person (PEP) screening.
What we screen against
- SAPS criminal record indication — whether a criminal record is on file.
- Magistrates' & High Court records — publicly accessible judgments and pending matters.
- Sanctions lists — UN, OFAC, EU, and South African targeted sanctions lists.
- PEP screening — politically exposed persons and close associates.
- Adverse media — credible news reports naming the subject in fraud, violence or corruption matters.
Every result is reviewed by a human
Automated systems return false positives on common South African names every day. Every watchlist hit that appears in your report is reviewed by a senior Omnitrace investigator to confirm it is the same person — not someone with the same surname in another province.
When to use this
Before signing on a business partner. Before employing anyone with financial responsibility. Before agreeing to handle another party's money. Before a serious personal commitment. It's a small step that catches problems others miss.
Note: This is a manual investigative service. We do not offer instant automated lookups. Every report is prepared by an investigator based on lawful sources and reviewed for accuracy.
Screen with certainty.
Human-reviewed, POPIA-aligned, and delivered as a clear written report.