Evidence-based research.
Expert advice.
Practical impact.
Specialist criminology, research and knowledge services for organisations, academics and professionals across South Africa.
Founder · Criminologist · Researcher
Knowledge applied
to your challenges.
Six complementary service areas, shaped around the questions you need answered and the outcomes you want to achieve.
Criminology & Risk Consulting
Specialist criminology and risk advice for government, security agencies, businesses and civil society.
Explore this service02Research Consulting
Rigorous research for policy, programmes, planning and organisational development.
Explore this service03Academic Research Support
Structured support for undergraduate, Honours, Master’s and doctoral research.
Explore this service04Investigations & Governance
Investigative and advisory support for accountability, governance and organisational decision-making.
Explore this service05Writing, Publishing & Training
Writing, editorial and publishing guidance, supported by practical professional training.
Explore this service06Professional Speaking
Speaking and knowledge-sharing for conferences, institutions and organisational development programmes.
Explore this serviceConnecting rigorous research with real-world understanding.
Founded by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dr Mfuneko Merriman Sihlobo, Ntlabathi brings together academic scholarship and more than 25 years of service in the Military Police Division of the South African National Defence Force.
Our work centres on credible evidence, professional integrity and practical recommendations.
Meet NtlabathiExpertise across sectors.
Public sector
Government departments, municipalities, public bodies and criminal justice agencies.
Education & research
Universities, research institutions, academics and undergraduate or postgraduate researchers.
Development & civil society
NGOs, non-profit organisations, community initiatives and development programmes.
Corporate & private sector
Businesses, security organisations, law firms, financial institutions and hospitality establishments.
Clarity. Integrity.
Useful outcomes.
We tailor each engagement to your objectives and place ethical practice, confidentiality and quality at the centre of our work.
Credible evidence
Rigorous methods and careful analysis to support informed decisions.
Relevant expertise
Academic knowledge informed by practical professional experience.
Purposeful delivery
Clear scope, agreed deliverables and recommendations grounded in your needs.