Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Annemari Krugel is a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice and the Corporate & White-Collar Investigations sector. Her leadership in investigations extends to national and provincial treasury departments, including noteworthy assignments from 2018 to the present involving National Treasury, Gauteng Provincial Treasury, and Limpopo Provincial Treasury.

Annemari started her career with the Department of Justice in 1984, where she initially served as a Prosecutor. Over the years, she ascended through the ranks, assuming roles such as Control Prosecutor and assistant Senior Prosecutor at the Pretoria Magistrate Court. Her responsibilities later expanded to overseeing operations across all District and Regional Courts, totaling 52 in number. From 2003 onwards Annemari delved into the realm of forensic investigations, notably assisting the SEOU of the SAPS in complex matters. Throughout her career, Annemari managed a myriad of high-profile projects on behalf of Local and Provincial Government entities. These investigations have encompassed a wide range of offenses, including corruption, fraud, and statutory violations. Annemari's most recent role as Head of Forensics at a business advisory, audit, tax, and outsourcing firm saw her playing a crucial role in overseeing and directing the forensic investigations and services to clients.

Annemari joined CDH as a Director in August 2025.

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Juris Degree Post graduate Diploma in Human Rights Post graduate Diploma in Labour Law Masters in Labour Law (Cum Laude Dissertation) Certified Fraud Examiner Forensic Practitioner FP(SA) Advanced Certificate Fraud Examinations Risk Management Assessments