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2 weeks ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has strongly dismissed claims stating the newly proposed amendments to firearms regulations will hinder the operations of private security firms. In a media statement released on X, PSiRA addressed public and industry concerns, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and constructive engagement through the ongoing consultation process.
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3 weeks ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The private security sector is one of South Africa’s largest employers, yet it faces ongoing challenges related to compliance, fair wages, and regulatory enforcement. Tony Botes, Administrator of the Security Association of South Africa (SASA), has been at the forefront of efforts to improve industry standards. In an interview with ProtectionWeb, he shared his insights into the sector’s key issues and the steps needed to create a more ethical and sustainable industry.
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1 month ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has unveiled a plan to root out corruption within South Africa’s border management and immigration systems. Speaking at the launch of the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) in Pretoria on 25 March, Schreiber made it clear that this initiative is not about promises but about the significant strides already being made in tackling corruption.
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1 month ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The State Security Agency (SSA) has dismissed recent media allegations regarding a so-called “Operation Sibonkolo”, describing them as diversionary tactics intended to undermine the agency’s ongoing transformation.
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1 month ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has provided a comprehensive update on its progress in implementing recommendations issued by the Portfolio Committee on Police (PCOP), outlining key achievements in crime-fighting operations, administrative improvements, as well as ongoing challenges facing the department.
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1 month ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
Chairman of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, recently shared his insights on the state of policing in South Africa, touching on key issues such as crime prevention, police restructuring, detective services, and the need for leadership reform. His discussion highlighted the systemic challenges within the South African Police Service (SAPS) and potential solutions to improve its effectiveness.
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1 month ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The flood of contraband in South Africa’s correctional facilities has reached alarming levels, prompting the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services to demand immediate action from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). During a recent briefing, the Department outlined its strategies for combating the rising problem and provided statistics on contraband confiscations, internal corruption, and the challenges it faces in curbing the issue.
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2 months ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The Portfolio Committee on Police (PCOP) recently convened to assess the state of the country’s policing and law enforcement, with discussions highlighting numerous issues hampering law enforcement efforts. The session covered challenges related to policing effectiveness, governance concerns, prosecution inefficiencies, and systemic issues within the criminal justice system.
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2 months ago | 
protectionweb.co.za | David Bruce |Ricardo Teixeira
One of the biggest challenges facing South African Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, is the fragmented character of policing in the country. In metropolitan areas in particular, various local, provincial and national agencies with overlapping mandates perform policing functions. Effective crime responses require the coordinated management of these resources. Mchunu has prioritised ensuring greater cooperation on safety in the metro areas.
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2 months ago | 
defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira
The South African Department of Defence and Military Veterans (DMV) is facing numerous challenges prohibiting it from being able to defend the country, say members of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA). During a parliamentary meeting on 18 February, the Minister of Defence, Deputy Minister, and senior officers, were challenged by members of the parliamentary committee, who laid bare the severity of these issues.
