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Durban businessman not backing down until City pays nearly half-a-billion owed to him
Businessman Siyabonga Xulu alleged that the municipality has refused to pay for critical security services his company provided to senior officials, including former city manager Sipho Nzuza, dating back to 2019.
Private security industry rejects proposed regulatory amendments
The proposed amendments, which were backed by PSiRA and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, have sparked outrage across the industry, which was at R50-billion and employed over 600 000 people.
Will new regulations strengthen or weaken South Africa’s private security industry? experts weigh in
Safety and security experts discuss the implications of the Draft Amendment to the Private Security Industry Regulations 2002, highlighting both the potential benefits and concerns surrounding firearm regulations in South Africa’s private security sector.
PSiRA clarifies misconceptions about new firearm regulations for security firms in South Africa
PSiRA firmly counters claims that new firearm regulations will hinder South Africa's security firms, emphasising the importance of public engagement in shaping effective policies.
Rogue security: PSiRA says no law-abiding security officer will be disarmed under new regulations
As proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations raise concerns over job security and firearm usage, PSiRA assures South Africans that no jobs will be lost and security officers will remain armed.
SCA throws out WC Health’s ‘dead in the water’ appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the Western Cape Provincial Government's appeal regarding security services for 258 hospitals as 'moot,' with Judge Mbatha criticising the government for seeking 'gratuitous advice' on an expired tender while a new bidding process is already under way until June 2025.
SAGA warns: New regulations threaten to disarm SA's security industry
SAGA warns that proposed PSIRA amendments would effectively disarm and disable South Africa's 580,000-strong private security sector, potentially leading to increased crime and threatening public safety. Security firms claim these regulations represent 'severe regulatory overreach'.
Western Cape government's security services appeal rejected by Supreme Court as 'dead in the water'
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the Western Cape Provincial Government's appeal regarding security services for 258 hospitals as 'moot,' with Judge Mbatha criticising the government for seeking 'gratuitous advice' on an expired tender while a new bidding process is already under way until June 2025.
Former G4S employee in court for R110 000 cash theft and fraud scheme
Dimitri Winwaai, a former G4S security employee, faces court today after Hawks arrested him for allegedly stealing R110,000 and fraudulently manipulating company records to hide the theft. Investigators discovered he forged receipts when questioned about a missing money bag from a retail collection in Knysna.
State Security Agency's retirement package voluntary, says Presidency Minister
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni clarifies misconceptions about SSA retirement policies, emphasizing that the agency's severance package programme is entirely voluntary and part of a broader government initiative to address skills gaps and enhance professionalism.
Conflicting reports emerge over KZN VIP tactical officers killed in shootout
Eastern Cape police said ‘seven armed suspects were killed during a shoot-out with police’
Court case highlights inequities in South Africa's security industry
Tapsosa's landmark case in the Labour Court exposes systemic inequities in South Africa's private security sector, advocating for the rights of over 800,000 workers and demanding urgent reforms