A series of arrests, illegal firearms seizures and robbery investigations have raised concerns about private security companies and regulatory oversight.
A KwaZulu‑Natal VIP guard tells The Citizen that parts of South Africa's private security sector are used to access firearms and intimidate businesses, prompting calls for...
Operation Buyisa seized 100 illegal firearms and ammunition from a Soweto security company after its Psira accreditation was suspended. Ballistic tests and investigations are under way.
Police and private security arrested 11 suspects after an alleged armed business robbery in Laser Park on August 5; one firearm and stolen stock were recovered.
South Africa’s private security industry employed 382,670 people in 2024 and generated almost R87 billion in income, according to Statistics South Africa’s Business Services Industry report...
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia met with leaders of the private security industry and urged cooperation and preparedness ahead of the 30 June anti‑illegal‑immigration march. Who...
Semi-Automatic Rifles, Stones, and 104 Bullets: Security Officers Arrested for Motorist Attack In a shocking display of abuse of authority, four security officers in Mpumalanga were...
Legal risks, safety concerns, and the latest updates every electric fence owner needs to know For many South African households, electric fencing has become as common...
A week ago, I received a notification from TRSS, a private security company, informing me of an increase in monthly fees. As a resident in a...
Across South Africa, citizens and businesses are stepping in where the government has failed. Years of mismanagement, corruption, and neglect have left electricity, water, and security...