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Basic Polygraph Examination Course in South Africa

World renowned Nate Gordon will be returning to South Africa as the Academy for Scientific Investigative Training will be hosting an American Polygraph Association accredited beginner polygraph course in Gauteng, South Africa, from 8 January 2024 to 15 March 2024. If you wish to start a career as a skilled polygraph examiner and lie detector with an internationally recognized qualification, then this is the place to start. The Academy for Scientific Investigative Training is a professional institution offering a comprehensive education in the art of the detection of deception. Studies of theory, history and psychophysiology are pursued through lecture and […]

Academy for Scientific Investigative Training: Advanced Polygraph Course

The Academy for Scientific Investigative Training will be hosting a polygraph advanced training seminar accredited by the American Polygraph Association on 18 and 19 February 2023. The event will take place live in Centurion, Gauteng at the Golden Pipit Country Conference Centre or can be attended online. Topics will be: Data Analysis Systems: Pros and Cons Maximizing the Acquaintence Test Deliberate Distortions: Countermeasures and Augmentations Evidence Statement Test: What It Is and How To Use It Prices for the event (Price have been sent with a rand/dollar exchange rate of R17.00 to $1.00: Normal Price: R5100.00 SAPFED Members: R2550.00 Current […]

Forensic Assessment Interview and Integrated Interrogation (FAINT) Training Course in Gauteng

The Academy for Scientific Investigative Training will be presenting a Forensic Assessment Interview and Integrated Interrogation (FAINT) course from 6 to 10 February 2023 in Centurion, Gauteng. The Forensic Assessment Interview was developed by researchers at the Academy and has been successfully used around the world for over 30 years to accurately determine an interviewee’s veracity by the law enforcement, security, intelligence, legal and human resource communities. The price for the course has been determined at R17.00 to the dollar, and as such the following prices will be applicable: Normal Price: R10 200.00 SAPFED Members: R8 500.00 ISOPE Members: R7 […]

IN RESPONSE TO THE STATEMENTS MADE BY MS LIZETTE VOLKWYN REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF POLYGRAPH TESTING IN YOU MAGAZINE

The Southern African Polygraph Federation has taken note of the statements made by Ms Lizette Volkwyn in an article published in You Magazine on 10 January 2023, in which she claimed that “Human lie detectors have an accuracy of about 95%, while polygraph tests are only 60% accurate.” Unfortunately, these statements, among others, made by Ms Volkwyn under the guise of being an expert in the field, were factually incorrect and misleading. To address and correct the information presented in the article, the individual claims will be publicly reviewed in this response. In the article Ms Volkwyn asserted that polygraph […]

Basic Polygraph Examiner Course 9 January 2023

Accredited Basic Polygraph Examiners Course in Gauteng from 9 January to 17 March 2023. World renowned Nate Gordon returns to South Africa to present an in depth training course for those wanting to become accredited polygraph examiners. The course is recognized by the American Polygraph Association, the Southern African Polygraph Federation and the South African Professional Polygraph Association. So if you are interested in becoming a certified and recognized examiner, please feel free to reach out: Nate Gordon: truthdoctor@polygraph-training.com Joanette Karsten: joanette@polyinstitute.co.za Telephone Number: 084 640 4182 www.polygraph-training.com

Warming Up for the Nedbank Desert Dash 2021

Reaching the pinnacle in every way. The Nedbank Desert Dash 2021 is almost upon us, and it is with great pride and pleasure that we can announce that the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre will leave its mark under the Namibian sun. Keep your eyes peeled for our very own polygraph examiner and company director; Mr Chris Karsten, as well as Mercia Swanepoel, wife of polygraph examiner HJ Swanepoel, as they burn their way across the back of the beast while sporting the PISA colours. As described on their Facebook page, the Desert Dash is not just an endurance mountain […]

The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre Team Members

Charles Allen Kemp elected as President of the Southern African Polygraph Federation

On 27 October 2018 the Southern African Polygraph Federation Annual General Meeting was hosted at the J’Cups guesthouse situated in Centurion. It was another successful event and a great opportunity to socialise, network, and most importantly to learn. This year included three incredible guest speakers, specialists in their field who took the time to impart some of their specialist knowledge to polygraph examiners. Hannes Bezuidenhout, Riaan Bellingham and Estelle Naude talked about relevant modern day topics including ‘Admissions and Confessions in the Polygraph Environment,’ ‘Legal Implications of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in the Polygraph Environment’ as well […]

Chris and Joanette Karsten at the International Field Archery Association World Championships 2018

It is with great pride and joy that we get to congratulate Chris and Joanette Karsten on a stunning performance at the International Field Archery Association World Championships 2018 held in South Africa. The two polygraph examiners of the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre once again showed that there simply is no compromise when it comes to dedication to achieve accuracy. The IFAA world field archery championship 2018 took place at the Elgro River lodge in Potchefstroom during 5 – 13 October 2018. There were 391 archers from 26 different countries, competing in different classes and shooting styles. The competitions started […]

Real Life Superheroes

Reed Exhibitions Africa and ReedPOP; the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, in partnership with VS Gaming; South Africa’s largest independent gaming brand and the leading platform for online gaming in Africa, has successfully hosted the first Comic Con Africa event at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre situated close to Midrand. It was a spectacular 3 day event showcasing comic books and science fiction and fantasy related films, television and similar popular arts featuring a great range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres. With fun features such as animation, toys, gadgets, […]

South Africa Crime Statistic 2018

The crime statistics for South Africa 2018 has been released, and unfortunately it seems that the crime situation is not looking better. The statistics refers to all the reported crimes between 1 April 2017 and March 2018. During this period a total of 2, 09 million crimes were recorded in 2018, which in total is lower that the 2,12 million that was recorded in 2017. This represents a drop in the number of reported crimes in the 17 public categories of 4,4%. The stats cover 21 crime categories, 17 of which are reported by the public, and four of which are […]

Professional Polygraph Testing

It is that time of the year again when the holly jolly of Christmas tunes and the smell of marshmallow riddled hot-chocolate collide to spark an irresistible holiday spirit. Despite the vigorous attempts of that last-minute filing clawing for your attention, its efforts are all but futile as its pleas are drowned away by the humming of ‘Tis the season . . . ‘ One thing shines and flickers brighter than even the biggest of the premature decorations filling the halls of shopping malls and the metaphorical social media chat rooms alike, and that is the constant blaring of “Holiday Specials!” and […]

Uncompromising Ethics and Standards

The Southern African Polygraph Federation Annual General Meeting took place at J’Cups guesthouse in Centurion on 28 October 2017, and once again it was a successful event paving the future for the polygraph industry in South Africa. We would like to give a big congratulation to Charles Allen Kemp, polygraph examiner and CEO of the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre for being elected as the Director for Ethics and Standards on the SAPFED board of directors. This part of our ongoing endeavour to improve the quality and standards of polygraph examinations in South Africa and the rest of Africa, one day […]