Woolworths Is Being Targeted, Says Forensic Expert
June 2026 — BusinessTech
Following explosions at two Woolworths stores in Pretoria and Bloemfontein, BusinessTech turns to Stan for forensic analysis of the incidents. Drawing on his bombing investigation background and role as a founding member of the South African Terrorist Analysis Centre, he assesses that the retailer itself, not the public, was the likely target, and outlines the open forensic questions around device construction, access, and surveillance coverage.
16 Killed in Horrific R21/R24 Crash in Johannesburg
March 2025 — Briefly News
Briefly News interviews Stan on the causes of bus rollover accidents following the fatal R21/R24 bus crash near OR Tambo that killed multiple people.
Information Regulator Report Recommends Release of Insurance Claims Data
August 2024 — IOL / Cape Times
IOL Cape Times covers Stan's PAIA complaint against NFOSA, lodged as IBF, seeking release of insurance claim repudiation statistics. The article reports that the Information Regulator's investigation found in favour of releasing the data.
Festive Season 2023/4 Road Report
January 2024 — Arrive Alive
Stan gives on-the-ground feedback on road conditions over the December 2023 to January 2024 festive season, based on his own travel across national roads while attending crash appointments from Durban to Cape Town.
Boksburg Explosion: A Year Later, Unanswered Questions Linger
December 2023 — The Citizen
The Citizen reports that Stan and attorney William Booth were appointed by ISS, the driver's employer, to investigate the Boksburg tanker explosion. The article notes his investigation was not finalised at the time, with only a preliminary evidence preservation report submitted.
Motswaledi's Car Most Likely Hit — Forensic Expert
August 2014 — Sunday Standard (Botswana)
Botswana's Sunday Standard commissions Stan to reconstruct the fatal crash of BMD leader Gomolemo Motswaledi, concluding that a "trip mechanism" was likely involved in the rollover.
Reporting an Accident: Focus on Vehicle and Driver Identification
December 2010 — Arrive Alive
Cites Stan's "perfect 36 photographs" guidance for documenting a crash scene for insurance and legal purposes.
Choosing a Crash Scene Reconstructionist
Truck and Freight Information Online
A profile on selecting a reconstructionist, built around Stan's own background and methodology, including his use of ARAS 360 and drone technology for at-scene investigation.
Investigation of the Contributing Factors to Vehicle Fire
Arrive Alive
Stan breaks down common causes of vehicle fires and the forensic markers of intentional arson, including accelerant burn patterns.
Case Study: The Boksburg Gas Tanker Explosion and the Transportation of Hazardous Goods
Arrive Alive
Stan's own case study writeup of the Boksburg LPG tanker explosion, on which he was lead forensic specialist.
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Tyre Failure and Vehicle Safety
Arrive Alive
Stan answers questions on tyre failure as a contributing factor in road crashes and how investigators establish it in reconstruction.
Who Should Swerve to Avoid a Head-On Crash in the Same Lane?
Arrive Alive
A reader question on evasive driving decisions in a head-on scenario, with Stan's response covering headlights, horn use, braking, and driver reaction psychology.
Insurance Brokers, Clients, and Claim Repudiation
Arrive Alive
Stan addresses the role brokers play when insurers repudiate claims, and how the broker-client relationship is tested in that process.
Repudiation of Car Insurance Claims and Crash Investigation
Arrive Alive
Written from frustration at a trend of insurers repudiating claims on speed-related grounds. Stan lays out the forensic case for challenging these repudiations.
Collision Investigation and Understanding Brake Failure
Arrive Alive
Prompted by a fatal Pinetown intersection crash, Stan explains the mechanical distinction between car and truck braking systems.
Truck Hijackings, Crime and Road Safety
Arrive Alive
A Q&A with Stan on the evolving modus operandi of truck hijacking syndicates in South Africa since 2000.
Trucks and Windshield Safety
Arrive Alive
Stan explains SABS regulatory standards governing commercial vehicle windshields and how they differ from passenger car windshields.
Speed Enforcement in Security Estates
Arrive Alive
Stan investigates the legality of private security estates enforcing their own speed penalties, using his own estate as the trigger case.
Car Keys, Lost Keys and Vehicle Security
Arrive Alive
A piece on vehicle key security and theft risk, drawing on Stan's crash and security investigation background.
Airbags and Vehicle Occupant Safety
Arrive Alive
Covers airbag function and seatbelt use as complementary occupant safety systems.
Pedestrian Collisions at Night
Arrive Alive
Stan answers a reader question on what a driver should legally and practically do after striking a pedestrian at night in a remote or high-risk area.