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Security

Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on
Opinion
/ 20 September 2024

Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on

Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises

By Sibahle Zuma
Meet the real rhino whisperers protecting black rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal
The Green Guardian
/ 3 July 2024

Meet the real rhino whisperers protecting black rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal

The WWF’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has established 17 new populations

By Sheree Bega
Political and security considerations missing from Africa’s artificial intelligence strategy
Thought Leader
/ 28 September 2023

Political and security considerations missing from Africa’s artificial intelligence strategy

The continent must develop its own security and political frameworks to prevent undue influence from elsewhere in the world

By Suzie Shefeni
A new era beckons for mining finance
Special Reports
/ 17 February 2023

A new era beckons for mining finance

Both funders and clients need to be able to measure the impact of their credit activities

By Special Reports
US warning raises question: How prepared is SA for a terror attack?
National
/ 27 October 2022

US warning raises question: How prepared is SA for a terror attack?

The threat is real, say experts about the warning from the United States about a possible strike in Sandton

By Greg Ardé
Online scams risk undermining trust in South African government services
Opinion
/ 15 September 2022

Online scams risk undermining trust in South African government services

Global rise in cyber crime as threat actors target vulnerable systems

By Moss Gondwe
The Ukraine-Russia standoff is a watershed moment for Nato
Opinion
/ 14 February 2022

The Ukraine-Russia standoff is a watershed moment for Nato

If diplomatic efforts cannot avert further conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a dramatic shift in international relations could occur

By Thomas Hughes
Whispers of insurgency add up to a murky national security situation
Politics
/ 13 January 2022

Whispers of insurgency add up to a murky national security situation

Concerns abound about the parliament fire, with insiders saying the timing was suspicious and the truth may never come out, while intelligence and security clusters are worried.

By Emsie Ferreira, Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
‘Systems were working as intended’ – department of public works and infrastructure
National
/ 4 January 2022

‘Systems were working as intended’ – department of public works and infrastructure

The joint standing committee on the financial management of parliament met about preliminary findings on fire damage

By Anathi Madubela
State security in the presidency — the risks and opportunities
Opinion
/ 4 September 2021

State security in the presidency — the risks and opportunities

The need to protect the autonomy of the State Security Agency from political interference is even more critical now that it falls under the presidency

By David Africa
KwaZulu-Natal communities hold the line against looting
National
/ 15 July 2021

KwaZulu-Natal communities hold the line against looting

As the looting continues in some parts of KwaZulu Natal, other parts are fighting back and yet others have been left with nothing

By Paddy Harper
Q&A sessions: Where are the Zuckerbergs of South Africa?
National
/ 15 April 2021

Q&A sessions: Where are the Zuckerbergs of South Africa?

Haroon Meer, the founder of the multimillion-dollar startup Thinkst, talks about international acclaim and South Africa’s need for more tech builders

By Athandiwe Saba
The social contract is broken
Opinion
/ 31 January 2021

The social contract is broken

The government misuses taxes and does not maintain our safety, justice, health and infrastructure systems. Eventually citizens will tire of the lack of delivery

By Geoff Embling
The vaccines arrive on Monday: Who will protect them and who will get them first?
Coronavirus
/ 29 January 2021

The vaccines arrive on Monday: Who will protect them and who will get them first?

The first batch of vaccines is almost here, but a top government adviser says achieving herd immunity by the end of the year is ‘unrealistic’

By Chris Bateman
Parliament reaches settlement with whistleblower
Article
/ 10 May 2018

Parliament reaches settlement with whistleblower

Former head of security Zelda Holtzman is relieved that her “name is cleared”

By Staff Reporter
MUT to tighten security at residences following student’s murder
Article
/ 9 May 2018

MUT to tighten security at residences following student’s murder

​Metal detectors will be installed at all entrances of Mangosuthu University of Technology’s outsourced residences following the murder of a student

By Mxolisi Mngadi
‘Climate of terror’ reigns at CPUT
Article
/ 3 November 2017

‘Climate of terror’ reigns at CPUT

Staff and students want the university to fire a security company that’s ‘militarising’ the campus

By Bongekile Macupe
Place of learning is a female fear factory
Article
/ 11 October 2017

Place of learning is a female fear factory

Unless the middle management at Nelson Mandela University changes, poor, black women students will remain threatened

By Pedro Mzileni
Securocrats serious about cyberwarfare
Article
/ 19 February 2015

Securocrats serious about cyberwarfare

Loopholes exist in our laws covering interception of communications, and the state is abusing them.

By Staff Reporter
Both rich and poor are losing faith in the state
Article
/ 19 December 2014

Both rich and poor are losing faith in the state

The growing black middle classes show no signs that they will behave differently from
rich white folk.

By Staff Reporter
Software piracy opens doors for hackers
Article
/ 22 March 2014

Software piracy opens doors for hackers

A study has shown that cybercriminals are employing malware embedded in PCs running pirated software and sold to unsuspecting consumers or companies.

By Staff Reporter
How the NSA sabotaged the internet
Article
/ 9 September 2013

How the NSA sabotaged the internet

Alistair Fairweather thinks the US government needs to condemn the NSA’s attack on one of the world’s most important resources – the internet.

By Alistair Fairweather
Fantasy of safety keeps them coming
Article
/ 31 August 2012

Fantasy of safety keeps them coming

If South Africa seems paranoid, the continent’s largest annual trade show for security products in Midrand, Gauteng, is the epicentre of paranoia.

By Staff Reporter
Security company apologises for security failure ahead of Olympics
Article
/ 14 July 2012

Security company apologises for security failure ahead of Olympics

The head of private security firm G4S said on Saturday his firm only realised just over a week ago it would not be able to supply enough venue guards.

By Michael Holden
Mdluli: ‘It’s all a racist-driven plot’
Article
/ 10 May 2012

Mdluli: ‘It’s all a racist-driven plot’

Former police spy boss Richard Mdluli claims white cops and journalists have been targeting him, and says he is sure he will get his job back soon.

By Glynnis Underhill
No image available
Article
/ 2 September 2010

Household insurance and security

Insurers often require that you have certain security measures in place to protect your home and its contents.

By Fiona Zerbst
Interpol gives the nod to Cup security
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Interpol gives the nod to Cup security

Interpol on Wednesday said South Africa’s Soccer World Cup security planning surpassed its expectations, with no terrorism threats identified.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 27 November 2009

Getting set for the holidays

If you’re going away this December, take action to help keep the bad guys at bay, writes Ben Kelly.

By Ben Kelly
No image available
Article
/ 4 March 2008

Colombia accuses Chávez of funding Marxist rebels

Venezuela and Colombia were locked in a tense stand-off on Monday, with explosive accusations levelled against Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez a day after he ordered tanks and troops to the border. There was no sign of imminent conflict but the war of words escalated when Colombia accused Chávez of bankrolling Marxist rebels.

By Staff Reporter

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