Escalation in US–Israel–Iran Conflict: Potential Economic and Operational Impacts
03 Mar 2026Excellerate partners with organisations such as the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) to ensure that our clients remain informed of emerging local and global threats that could affect the operating environment. Recent analysis from the CRA highlights the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran as a developing geopolitical risk with potential economic implications for South Africa.
Read moreTROUBLE ON THE HORIZON: SOUTHERN AFRICA’S SECURITY SQUEEZE
13 Feb 2026Southern Africa’s political and security crises are no longer isolated problems. They are merging into a regional risk environment that is steadily raising costs for trade, investment, and logistics.
A recently released (Feb 26) Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) report entitled “Trouble on the Horizon”, argues that Mozambique’s fragile political order, the entrenched insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Zimbabwe’s institutional decay, and South Africa’s declining defence capability now reinforce one another.
SONA RESPONSE
13 Feb 2026In his 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to support the police in Gauteng and the Western Cape in combating organised crime, gang violence and illegal mining. The move signals that government recognises the scale and seriousness of the threat syndicates now pose to economic stability.
Read moreSONA is a Reminder: South Africa Remains Highly Prone to Protest Activity
10 Feb 2026As Cape Town prepares to host the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), public attention will understandably focus on the event itself and the likelihood of demonstrations around Parliament and the CBD.
Read moreCrime at a Crossroads: SA Faces Global Organised Crime Squeeze
17 Dec 2025As the world grapples with organised crime reshaping borders and economies, South Africa's position in the latest Global Organised Crime Index 2025 paints a stark picture of vulnerability amid shifting criminal tides.
Read moreSouth Africa’s Latest Crime Statistics Show a Shift – And Signal the Need for Stronger Partnerships in Public Safety
02 Dec 2025South Africa’s latest official crime statistics, released on 28 November 2025, offer a mixed picture of progress and persistent challenges. While the country recorded a slight decline in murders, the release of the data comes against the backdrop of an unprecedented policing scandal, one that has raised serious questions about criminal infiltration into state institutions.
Read moreEstate Surveillance: Are Your Cameras a Security Asset or a Legal Liability?
01 Sep 2025The installation of security cameras in residential estates has become a complex matter of legal compliance and reputational risk, a point clarified in a recent BusinessTech report (30 August 2025). The article highlights that for body corporates and homeowners' associations, the legal obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) are specific and stringent.
Read moreIs Your Business Prepared for SAPS Resource Deficit?
26 Aug 2025The South African Police Service (SAPS) is facing significant operational constraints due to a lack of basic resources, creating a security environment that business leaders must navigate. A Sunday Times report on the 24th August details these challenges, confirming that shortages of vehicles, equipment, and even basic gear are impeding the police's ability to function effectively.
Read moreAn Update on the Johannesburg CCTV By-Law: Proposed Repeal is a Strategic Win for Business Security
18 Aug 2025In an update to our Executive Brief from March this year. A pivotal moment for public-private security collaboration, the City of Johannesburg’s announced intention to repeal its controversial Public Surveillance By-Law is a significant and positive development for the business community.
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