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Members of the public have complained about bodyguards carrying high-calibre weapons in restaurants, churches, shopping centres and townhouse complexes.
FIREARMS CONTROL ACT

Private security armed but unaccountable: New regulations seek to change that

Strengthened oversight of South Africa’s uncontrolled private security industry will be welcome.

  • Stanley Maphosa
5 min read
About 95 Libyan nationals were arrested at a farm in White River. (SAPS)
CRIME IN SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training

The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices

  • Lyse Comins
6 min read
Uncertainty and dysfunction: The South African National Defence Force and South African Police Service in a joint operation. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANC

Abuse of police funds and ANC infighting a boon for private security firms

The ratio of private security members to citizens is 1:106, whereas that of police officers to citizens is 1:413

  • Khaya Koko
4 min read