MOST READ
Industry
Stallion Repositions Itself as a Comprehensive Services Leader
On 18 March 2025, Stallion embarked on a bold new chapter, rebranding as Stallion Integrated Solutions to reflect its expanded capabilities beyond traditional security...
From Passion to Precision: How BC Tactical SA is Changing the...
BC Tactical SA was born from a passion for firearms, particularly AK-platform rifles, and has since evolved into a key player in South Africa’s...
SITE SPONSORS
Civil Security
Delays and secrecy surrounding the IPID report on the Phala Phala...
Concerns surrounding the investigation into the break-in and theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm continues to raise serious questions about transparency and...
PSIRA tightens grip on Private Security: Stricter regulations, Tech innovations, and...
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has been strongly enforcing regulation and compliance measures to enhance accountability and professionalism in the private security...
e-Panic Button ‘making a difference’ in communities
More than 51 000 residents of Gauteng have used the province’s e-Panic Button to call for help in emergency situations since the inception of...
State Security
State Security Agency refutes claims of forced retirement for employees over...
The State Security Agency (SSA) has denied allegations that employees over the age of 50 are being forced into early retirement or face dismissal....
State security in South Africa: A mirror of the trials of...
South Africa’s security landscape is reflective of broader maladies faced by emerging democracies, where progress in technology and social disease confronts the slender line...
State Security Agency Implements Early Retirement Plan Amidst Structural Reforms
The State Security Agency (SSA) has announced the implementation of a Voluntary Severance Package (VSP) programme as part of its broader restructuring efforts. The...
Police
Systemic failures behind SAPS forensic backlog, Chairperson calls for realistic solutions
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has expressed concern over the remarks made by Major-General Tshilidzi Mulaudzi, head of the...
EMPD Officers protest over salaries and working conditions, sparking public outrage
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers have taken to the streets in protest, blocking several highways within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan area, demanding salary adjustments,...
SAPS arrests over 15,500 suspects in Nationwide crackdown, but convictions remain...
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made significant strides in its crime-fighting efforts, arresting 15,505 suspects between Monday, 10 March 2025, and Sunday,...
Opinion & Analysis
Securing Africa’s manufacturing sector against cybercrime
Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced significant vulnerabilities, leaving the industry increasingly...
Strengthening RICA: A necessary overhaul for privacy and security
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information (RICA) Bill back to parliament to fix certain...
Fighting a Common Enemy: The Role of Private Security in Counterterrorism
Terrorism remains a pervasive global threat, with its complex manifestations and far-reaching consequences necessitating a multifaceted response. A report by the Private Security Industry...
