Experts warn that the police force in South Africa is losing the battle against crime after a series of carjackings and robberies led to citizens turning to private security companies. According to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, there are more than 2.7 million registered private...
Zimbabwe has stepped up its private security sector with retired police officers and soldiers returning to work for private security companies as armed robberies spiral out of control. The veterans are being called upon to support private security firms and the police after the authorities are...
The private security sector in South Africa is set to receive improved basic salaries with a 13% annual wage rise. The increase will also increase for the next four years after two employer associations and five unions inked a deal in the sector's wage talks. The agreement is...
Private security companies in Africa are now subject to new draft regulations around the use of drones. Police minister Bheki Cele has published the draft regulations around the use of ‘remotely piloted aircraft systems', as the use of them increases within the private security sector. South...
Data published by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) shows that South Africa’s private security sector now dwarfs the official South African Police Service (SAPS). In some cases, private security firms have been carrying out official police duties, even when not authorised to do...
Private security companies have been instrumental in saving residents stranded by South Africa's Durban flooding. The flooding on the east coast of the country had been caused by heavy rains, and left the city submerged in garbage, sand and raging waters. However, private security officers from...
South Africa's largest private security firm, Fidelity Services Group, is considering an initial public offering. If they go ahead, it will be the country's first in four years. Fidelity’s IPO would be the first since food maker Libstar Holdings Ltd in 2018. The Johannesburg-based firm is still...
