Employment Scarcity, Economic Disparities, and Rising Crime in South Africa
06 Apr 2025South Africa's economy tells two different stories. In major cities, jobs are more plentiful and incomes higher. Step outside these urban centers, and the picture darkens considerably. Non-metropolitan areas face severe employment challenges. In rural KwaZulu-Natal, only 32.1% of working-age people have jobs, compared to 46.8% in eThekwini.
Read moreThe Real Cost of Failed Municipal Audits
31 Mar 2025South Africa's municipal finances are in troubled waters. The latest audit report paints a concerning picture, only 34 out of 257 municipalities (a mere 13.2%) received clean audits for 2022/23, down from 38 the previous year, but what does this mean for everyday South Africans?
Read moreSouth African Crime and Security in Perspective
24 Mar 2025South Africa's crime landscape continues to evolve, with notable trends emerging across various crime categories. The latest Crime and Security March 2025 report, published by the Centre for Risk Analysis, provides a detailed overview of crime trends, law enforcement effectiveness, and the role of private security. Here’s a closer look at key takeaways from the report.
Read moreVehicle Crime Hotspots: Navigating the High-Risk Areas in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
17 Mar 2025In a country where vehicle ownership is both a necessity and a status symbol, South Africans face the persistent shadow of vehicle-related crimes. Recent data analysis reveals concerning patterns across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces, with hijackings remaining stubbornly consistent despite advances in vehicle security technology.
Read moreJohannesburg's New CCTV By-Law: Balancing Security and Regulation
11 Mar 2025In a move that has sparked significant debate across the security industry, the City of Johannesburg has implemented a comprehensive new by-law governing privately owned CCTV cameras. As a leading security provider in the region, we've been closely monitoring these developments and analysing what they mean for our clients and the broader security industry.
Read moreWhen Storms Bring More Than Rain: How Extreme Weather Threatens Business Security in South Africa
02 Mar 2025South Africa's current battle with extreme weather has unleashed more than just environmental havoc. Torrential rainfall has transformed parts of KwaZulu-Natal into flood zones, while last week, the City of Tshwane's Emergency Services Department issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms across many areas of Gauteng.
Read moreSolar Panel Security: A Wake-Up Call as Load Shedding Returns
24 Feb 2025Just when we thought load shedding was a thing of the past, recent weeks have seen the familiar pattern of power cuts return to South African households and businesses. While many companies had invested in solar solutions as their ticket to energy independence, this silver lining came with an unexpected dark cloud, the rising threat of solar panel theft.
Read moreThe Real Security Threats Facing SA Businesses: Why Traditional Solutions Aren't Enough
17 Feb 2025Let's face it, South Africa's security landscape is getting tougher by the day. The latest crime statistics from January paint an interesting picture. The data shows that while business robberies remain relatively low across most provinces, with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal seeing slightly higher incidents, they're overshadowed by more prevalent crimes like armed robbery, theft, and social unrest. Between January 24th and February 13th, 2025, we've actually seen protest actions drop from over 90 incidents to around 50. Planned protest marches have stayed pretty steady at lower numbers too.
Read moreService Delivery Crisis Fuels Crime Surge in South Africa
10 Feb 2025As South Africans grapple with endless water shortages, power cuts, pothole-riddled roads, and malfunctioning traffic lights in many areas, a disturbing pattern has emerged, neighbourhoods plagued by poor service delivery are becoming increasingly vulnerable to crime. Recent statistics from the South African Police Service (SAPS) paint a grim picture, with violent crime soaring by 38% in areas most affected by infrastructure collapse. This includes a significant rise in incidents like assault, robbery, and property damage.
Read more