Cybercrime is on the rise with South Africa's banking and insurance sectors being targeted by cyber attacks, particularly via financial apps and phishing techniques. The latest survey data from cyber defence firm EasyDMARC indicated that close to 50% of South Africa’s insurance companies are unprepared to deal...
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has been forced to close one of its runways after a nearby grass fire. It announced the closure via its Twitter, writing that the dry grass caught fire and "spilled over from the adjacent community within the airport precinct". Fire and rescue...
Two African nations have discussed a potential security partnership to fight against the threat of terrorism. Togo and South Africa are considering several cooperations in areas of security whilst the aftermath of terrorism from forces such as the Burkina Faso take hold. The Togolese Defense Minister Gnakade...
The latest crime statistics from South Africa Police have revealed hijacking hotspots across the country, with the crime increasing by 14%. The data provided by the South African Police Service highlights crimes including murder, rape and other serious law breaking activity, with hijacking increasing by 14%...
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...
New railway regulations in South Africa have been published which hope to enforce safety and security measures for passengers and reporting incidents. The Minister of Transport for South Africa recently announced new regulations relating to the National Railway Safety Regulator Act (Act) under Government Gazette No 46471...
South Africa's President Ramaphosa has called for the UN Security Council to reform stating that Africa does not have adequate representation. President Ramaphosa stated that Africa, with a population of 1.3 billion people, does not have permanent representation on the UN Security Council. He made the...
South Africa is to hold two five-day workshops to focus on strengthening port security. The workshops, held in Cape Town, will highlight and discuss the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) for Designated Authorities and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs). The...
Global leader in digital security, ESET, recently acknowledged outstanding successes and innovations of its partners at its annual Partner Awards events held from April to June in Namibia, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. With growth and sustainability as its central theme for 2022, the awards aimed...
Financial services company Discovery and Advanced Emergency Management Services have launched a private firefighting service in South Africa's Joburg. The service is aiming to be a value-added benefit offered primarily to Discovery Insure clients whose vehicle, home or business may be impacted by fire. The service will be...
