Category Archives: South Africa

    Private security services up in arms over draft legislation

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    Private security services up in arms over draft legislation Frisking foreign owners Troye Lund | 13 November 2012 Private security services are up in arms over draft legislation which requires foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private security law to be amended

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    Private security law to be amended Written by PHALADI LETSWAMOTSE Wednesday, 07 November 2012 09:24   New law will provide for inspectors who will inspect security firms at regular intervals The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Security firms slam foreign ownership bill

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    Security firms slam foreign ownership bill November 1 2012 at 12:44pm By Sue Segar Johannesburg – An attorney representing a number of players in South Africa’s R50 billion-a-year security industry has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Security Act could scare investors, MPs told

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    Private Security Act could scare investors, MPs told Sapa | 31 October, 2012 13:23 Amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act could result in a flight of foreign capital from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private security can never replace the police – Nathi Mthethwa

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    Private security can never replace the police – Nathi Mthethwa Nathi Mthethwa 30 October 2012 Police minister says amendment bill aimed at eradicating criminality in the industry  PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY TO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private security industry to be better and effectively-regulated

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    Private security industry to be better and effectively-regulated MEDIA STATEMENT – For immediate release The UN also recognizes the threat posed by international growth of private security companies PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo

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    South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo Written by defenceWeb Friday, 19 October 2012 13:20 South Africa has not violated the arms embargo on Somalia imposed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy

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    October 4, 2012 Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON — It seemed like a simple idea: In the chaos that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SA-linked military firm loses anti-piracy contract

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    SA-linked military firm loses anti-piracy contract September 29 2012 at 03:42pm By Ivor Powell Somalia – Controversial SA-linked private military operator Sterling Corporate Services, aka Saracen International, has lost its anti-piracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Bill will put the screws on private security industry

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    Bill will put the screws on private security industry 28 Sep 2012 00:00 – Lynley Donnelly Proposed changes to the law governing the private security sector could threaten an industry with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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