Category Archives: South Africa

As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in

As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in January 7, 202410:12 AM ET By The Associated Press Anton Koen, a former police officer who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison

Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison The high-security prison is in the spotlight again after the suicide of an inmate this week 24 August 2023 | By Daniel Steyn Analysis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa

Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa 5th July 2023 by Editor BizNews South Africa’s foreign policy objectives in Africa revolve around stability, peace, and growth. However,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead Published 1 day ago Image source, Getty Images By Samuel Horti BBC News A South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but fought to keep secret

Democracy Dies in Darkness Foreign Servants Retired U.S. generals, admirals take top jobs with Saudi crown prince Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A Brutal Fight against Poaching The Modern-Day Bounty Hunters of South Africa

A Brutal Fight against Poaching The Modern-Day Bounty Hunters of South Africa The fight against rhino poachers in South Africa is a lucrative business. Well-armed units patrol the parks and reserves… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Security in South Africa: A Private Army for Hire

Security in South Africa: A Private Army for Hire First Responders By Martin Stokes | April 22, 2020 The city of Cape Town wears two faces. The first is known and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Eeben Barlow: Executive Outcomes is back, Ep. 71

Eeben Barlow: Executive Outcomes is back, Ep. 71 Streamed live on Dec 4, 2020 Eeben Barlow served in the South African military and in his government’s covert action branch called Civil… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mozambique hires private military support from South Africa

Mozambique hires private military support from South Africa 10/12/2020 MozambiquePolitics Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has ordered the hiring of South African defence companies Paramount and Dyck Advisory Group to provide ground and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The World’s First Private Military Contractor: The South African company Executive Outcomes

The World’s First Private Military Contractor The South African company Executive Outcomes Fearghal Fitzgibbon Dec 17, 2020 · 5 min read EO members in Sierra Leone. Source: Pinterest. Mercenaries have been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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