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CONTENTS

VOL 36 NO 9 SEPTEMBER 2018

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8 COVER STORY

Halo Technology: Your partner in Communication

The two-way radio communication industry has been revolutionised by the introduction of the HALO PTT radio networks which are GSM based, thus giving you unlimited coverage and allowing for any distance to be obtained provided that cellular coverage is available.

FEATURES 8 Human trafficking: A growing nightmare for South Africa Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal industries, generating more than US$150 billion and exploiting an estimated 40 million men, women and children in one form or another every year. These are the horrifying statistics provided by Rene Hanekom of the South African National Human Trafficking Resource Line (SANHTRL), which was launched in August 2016. To date, it has assisted with 74 rescues and received more than 9 000 incoming signals in the form of calls, website tips and emails.

14 The future of GPS tracking The brainchild of the US Defense Force in 1973, GPS (global positioning systems) tracking is now a multipurpose technology used globally by most industries including security, mining, farming and banking as well as families and individuals.

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Suffer our children South Africa’s national shame

hree-year-old Courtney Pieterse, 11-year-old Malwande Deyi, fiveyear-old Minentle Lekhatha, nineyear-old Previledge Mabvongwe, nine-year-old Miguel Louw, five-year-old Khaya Restoration Rikhotso, three-year-old twins Octavia and Maximo Yela, two-year-old Oyingcwele Zokufa, six-year-old Kutlwano Garesape (murdered as he tried to defend his mother from being raped)... And the list of our murdered and abused children goes on. What will it take for our country to stand up against our national shame? I watch with baited breath to see what happens to Collan Rex, former assistant water polo coach at Parktown Boys’ High School, who was recently convicted of 12 counts of assault and 144 of sexual assault. Trending throughout South Africa at the moment is the #drosrape. After a seven-yearold girl was raped in the men’s toilets of a Pretoria restaurant recently, people took to social media to share video footage of the alleged perpetrator. Everyone I’ve spoken to knows that sharing the video is against the law and that they, by sharing it, could be charged with obstruction of justice. But they shared it anyway, perhaps because South Africans in their anger, are prepared to take their chances calling out a justice system that many feel is failing its children. The South African government, on Twitter, urged people to stop sharing the footage, saying: “Government has noted a disturbing video circulating on social media involving the alleged rape of a child. People should refrain from circulating the video as it is insensitive to the child and her family and could jeopardise the legal processes.” Other related Tweets – and there are so many – include: “South Africa has become a living horror movie. Abuse, rape and murder has become a thing of a trending culture. It is painful, it is horrific and it is

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a terrible atmosphere for new and forthcoming generations to be born into. SA is a dangerous place to raise a female child in.” “Death penalty – or he will be out in ten years. Anyone doing this to a little child doesn’t deserve to live.” “Death penalty would be appropriate. Please don’t make this a race issue. It isn’t. Poor child.” “Why are you circulating his picture before identity parade and court appearance? Aren’t you jeopardising the case? Isn’t he innocent until proven guilty? Don’t you want the young girl to get justice?” “The rape of a little girl is a horror beyond belief and the perception that media are protecting the alleged Dros rapist is wrong. We simply cannot name him until he has entered a guilty or not guilty plea in court. It’s the law.” In an interview with Timeslive.co.za, Advocate Jackie Nagtegaal at Law For All‚ says it’s up to the trial courts to determine the type and severity of sentences based on the seriousness of the offence, the circumstances of the offender and the public interest. Our courts are legally obliged to hand down minimum sentences for serious crimes such as rape, murder, human trafficking, weapons smuggling and theft unless there are compelling reasons for leniency, she continued. What’s relevant in the Dros case is that, according to Advocate Nagtegaal, “where a person is accused of having committed a sexual offence, and there is a minor involved, then the name of the accused person as well as the victim cannot be made public until the person pleads either guilty or not guilty in an oath.” Criminal defence attorney Ulrich Roux concurred in his Tweet, saying “We cannot find him guilty based on a video that circulated on social media.” So what happens now that the alleged rapist has had his face, body and name widely shared on social media? Will justice prevail despite the breach of his rights? Who, if anyone, will be

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charged with obstruction of justice? Will the perpetrator elude justice because of the video? And if he does get off, what will happen then? Online journal BMJ Global Health, which is dedicated to publishing high-quality peerreviewed content relevant to those involved in global health, says that South African children experience “disproportionally high levels of violence” compared with other countries. Further, it notes the “mounting evidence on the magnitude of violence against children, with an estimated child homicide rate of 5.5 homicides per 100 000 children, more than twice the global average.” Institute of Security Studies (ISS) analyst Gareth Newham, commenting after the release of the country’s annual crime statistics on 11 September 2018, said South Africa’s murder rate was a wake-up call, especially the increase in the murder of women and children. Pointing out that while the average increase in murder was 6.9 per cent compared to last year, it was 10 per cent higher for girls under the age of 18 and 20 per cent higher for boys under 18. Dubbed the rape capital of the world, South Africa has to do something serious and quickly about its national shame. Some are calling for the reinstatement of the death sentence. Others see life sentences as the fitting punishment. But one thing is for sure: it’s zero tolerance time. Police Minister Bheki Cele, speaking at the memorial service for murdered Sydenham school boy Miguel Louw, said that the authorities would move to revoke the bail of Mohammed Ebrahim‚ the man accused of the crime. I, for one, think this should apply to all child abusers, along with life sentences such as was handed to Andrew Platjies. Sentenced to 50 years in jail after being found guilty of the murder and attempted rape of 13-year-old Rene Roman, he’s never going to hurt another child again. Please, Minister Cele, can you do the same for all the other children, whose lives have been destroyed?

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SPECIAL FEATURE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING

e r a m t h g i n g n A growi a ic r f A h t u o S r fo Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal industries, generating more than US$150 billion and exploiting an estimated 40 million men, women and children in one form or another every year.

hese are the horrifying statistics provided by Rene Hanekom of the South African National Human Trafficking Resource Line (SANHTRL), which was launched in August 2016. To date, it has assisted with 74 rescues and received more than 9 000 incoming signals in the form of calls, website tips and emails. People are abducted for many purposes, according to antislavery.org, including forced prostitution, forced labour, forced begging, forced criminality, domestic servitude, forced marriage and forced organ removal. In South Africa, the most common motivations

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are for sexual and labour exploitation, says Ms Hanekom, with the former forced into prostitution, domestic servitude or marriage. The latter are usually enslaved in the fishing, agricultural and other labourintensive sectors.

What is human trafficking? According to South African Attorneys’ Journal De Rebus, the United Nation’s Palermo Protocol, which was adopted in 2000, defines the crime of trafficking in human beings as “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of threat or

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been ratified by 167 parties, including South Africa.

Some steps forward but ….

use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs.” Comprising three parts, the one relevant to human trafficking in the Palermo Protocols is “The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children”, which focuses on the three ‘P’s, namely protecting victims, preventing the crime and prosecution. Due to the transnational nature of human trafficking, De Rebus says the Protocol’s emphasis is on creating a uniform global consciousness and response to trafficking through inter-country cooperation. As of June 2015, the Protocol had

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South Africa has made some significant strides in terms of its anti-trafficking stance, including its ratification of the Palermo Protocols and the promulgation of its Prevention and Combating of Human Trafficking Act in 2015. However, as a result of its high unemployment rate, porous borders, lack of awareness of the crime, and low arrest and prosecution rate, the country has become a recruitment and exploitation hotspot for traffickers, says Ms Hanekom. To this end, the Global Slavery Index estimates that there are at least 155 000 South Africans who are currently victims of modern-day slavery. “Statistics are unreliable and cases of human trafficking are often incorrectly identified or reported, so it’s difficult to determine whether we’re seeing an increase in cases of trafficking reported or identified because there is more trafficking, or because we are just better equipped now to recognise and identify cases of trafficking when they present,” she explains. The magnitude of human trafficking really only hit home in South Africa in 2010 around the Soccer World Cup, when, says Ms Hanekom, the government and the country’s invested non-profit organisations (NGOs) seized the moment to try and educate people en masse. Although a bill to illegalise human trafficking had been in the pipeline since 2000, she says it took 13 years for it to be finalised and another two years thereafter for it to be promulgated. “It’s only since 2015 that law enforcement has been able to charge traffickers with the crimes they are actually committing. Prior to this, human trafficking was prosecuted under other crimes such as abduction, rape or sexual assault, or organised crime.”

The numbers According to the UN, there isn’t a country anywhere in the world that isn’t affected by human trafficking. The worst countries for human trafficking, according to a recent Thomson Reuters Foundation Report, include India, Libya and Myanmar, but even countries such as the US and United Kingdom are struggling to cope with the numbers. The 2018 Global Slavery Index estimates that there are 136 000 people living in modern slavery in the UK today, and 403 000 in the United States – seventimes higher than previous estimates. According to global social change organisation DoSomething.org, the average slave costs $90; up to 800 000 people are trafficked across international borders every year, of which 80 per cent are female and half of that are children; between 14 500 and 17 500 people are trafficked into the US every year; and human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking). Further, the International Labour Organization estimates that women and girls represent the largest share of forced labour victims with 11.4 million trafficked victims (55 per cent) compared to 9.5 million (45 per cent) men.

How vulnerable are South Africans? The Global Slavery Index estimates that 53.8 per cent of South Africa’s population is vulnerable to falling prey to human traffickers. “Traffickers exploit vulnerable populations and with our high unemployment rate, fairly new legislation, structural weaknesses and lack of awareness, South Africans are increasingly at risk. We have become a source, transit and destination country, and a prime destination for international trafficking syndicates to operate,” warns Ms Hanekom.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING The missing In South Africa, a child goes missing every six hours, but, cautions Ms Hanekom, not every child is taken by traffickers. “Human trafficking has to have very clear red flags,” she says, adding: “In most cases, one can only determine that someone was abducted for the purpose of trafficking if that child or person is found.” Further, she points out: “Abductions aren’t only by strangers. Family members, caregivers, friends or acquaintances of the family – traffickers can be anyone. In many cases of human trafficking, the recruiter is known to the victims and may have even formed a trust relationship with them by offering them a job, educational opportunity or the promise of a better life. There is also the ‘lover-boy’ method, where a man will form a romantic relationship with a young girl to lure her in. In most instances, recruiters don’t act randomly or opportunistically – they prey on the vulnerable with a clear plan of how to exploit them.”

International counter-moves The global movement against human trafficking really kicked off in 2010 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. Calling on governments worldwide “to take coordinated and consistent measures to defeat this scourge”, the Plan provides for a trust fund to help and protect victims of trafficking in all its forms, which include sexual exploitation, organ removal, forced begging and criminality, and ‘emerging’ purposes such as skin removal and online pornography. In 2013, the UN designated every 30 July as World Day against Trafficking in Persons, to raise awareness and promote and protect victims’ rights. This July, which marked the fifth World Day, focused on the trafficking of children and young people, who make up almost a third of trafficking victims. The Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have pledged to report suspected human trafficking cases and suspicious passengers to the authorities going forward. “Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers a year, but this global network is also used nefariously by traffickers to transport people against their will,” says Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of IATA. “Human trafficking creates misery for millions, and helps fund criminal gangs 10

• Sold by family – 10.7 per cent • “Loverboys” – 9.6 per cent • Other – 4.6 per cent • Abduction – 4.4 per cent • Trafficked by a friend – 4.3 per cent • False immigration – 2.4 per cent

Technology

“We all want a safer city, a safer country and a safer world for our children to grow up in, so we need to do everything possible to prevent human trafficking from affecting us and the people we know and love” – Colleen Glaeser and terrorism. Aviation is the business of freedom. And we are taking action to help authorities ensure that our global network is not exploited for evil ends. Airlines and airports are determined to assist authorities by making it as difficult as possible for the global air transport network to be exploited for this evil trade, which affects some 25 million people annually. The industry is committed to raising awareness, helping to train staff to recognise the signs of trafficking, and putting in place reporting protocols to alert the appropriate authorities.”

Local efforts The focus has to be on educating and empowering communities to report suspicious behaviour, believes Ms Hanekom. “This includes reporting things like a residential house that has little or no activity during the day but is busy at night; domestic workers who are not allowed to leave their employers’ homes, and recruiters offering suspicious job opportunities to young people.” People also need to know about the recruitment methods used by traffickers, she adds. The SANHTRL’s own figures show the following: • False job advertisements – 42.5 per cent

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“Drastic measures need to be implemented in South Africa – and urgently – to reduce human and child trafficking,” avers Colleen Glaeser, Global Marketing Director for AxxonSoft. “Human trafficking is a dire problem that transcends gender, race, socioeconomic environments and social status. It can happen at any time and anywhere, devastating families and communities.” A proponent of AxxonSoft’s “Safe City Projects”, a concept developed to help countries target various types of crime, vandalism and terrorism, she believes technology has a critical role to play in the war against human and child trafficking. Singling out Artificial Intelligence (AI), she says it can help authorities identify unsolicited behaviour and potential human threats in public spaces such as train stations, malls, parks, stadiums and airports. In a real-life environment, control rooms can upload pictures and video footage quickly, making it a lot easier for police to find suspects or victims, she explains. Advanced AI technology can also automatically pick out faces from live video feeds, and trigger an alarm when it determines a given degree of similarity, she explains. “A proactive approach to the trafficking problem, Deep Learning can be crucial when trafficking syndicates quickly move their victims from the scene of the crime to a safer, surveillance-free hideout.” Forensic video tracking is another vital component in curbing human trafficking, she notes further, owing to its ability to check criteria-based data instantly. It can find any movement in a specific area of the frame, or all the red cars that crossed a certain line moving in a specific direction or even more specifically, two suspects heading in a known direction, one of them wearing a green jacket. “ As a result, what would have taken someone hours to sift through, only takes a few seconds to locate, allowing for efficiency and effective reaction to the situation. “We all want a safer city, a safer country and a safer world for our children to grow up in, so we need to do everything possible to prevent human trafficking from affecting us and the people we know and love,” she says.

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News snippets from around the world Government cautions public after rape of 7 year old at Dros

Government has cautioned the public to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands after the rape of a 7-year-old girl at a Dros restaurant in Pretoria. On Thursday 27 September 2018, the South African government tweeted an appeal for the public to refrain from circulating a graphic video purportedly showing the child’s alleged attacker being violently confronted at the restaurant. The bleeding man can be heard protesting his innocence and insisting that he was just using the toilet. The government went on to say that it was outraged by the incident and that sharing the video was insensitive to the child and could impact negatively on the prosecution of her attacker. (Source: iol.co.za)

US warns citizens travelling to SA, following latest crime stats

The US Department of State issued a travel advisory to its citizens travelling to South

Africa in September, following the release of the annual crime statistics by the SA Police Service. The US travel advisory states that “increased caution” should be exercised by travellers to South Africa, “due to crime, civil unrest, and drought”. “Violent crime, such as armed robbery, rape, carjacking, mugging, and ‘smash-andgrab’ attacks on vehicles, is common. There is a higher risk of violent crime in the central business districts of major cities after dark,” the advisory states. “Demonstrations, protests, and strikes occur frequently. These can develop quickly without prior notification, often interrupting traffic, transportation, and other services; such events have the potential to turn violent.” (Source: News24)

57 South Africans murdered a day – crime statistics

There was a 6.9 per cent increase in murder over the 2017/2018 period, according to the latest crime stats. An estimated 20 336 people were killed during the period, 1 320 more than the previous year, and 40 035 were raped. Presenting the statistics, police minister Bheki Cele admitted that he himself was shocked by them. He said they are “nothing to write home about,” adding that rather than dwelling on the stats themselves the “emphasis is on what’s to be done.”

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Cele said that according to the stats, 57 South Africans were murdered every day. He said that South Africa is close to a “war zone” and also admitted that the SAPS had “dropped the ball” for things to get to that level. (Source: citizen.co.za)

Top 10 areas you are most likely to be a target of violent crime in SA

The police have released the top stations where these so-called contact crimes were most reported or recorded. Contact crimes include murder, attempted murder, assault with grievous bodily harm, common assault, common robbery, robbery aggravating and sexual assault. Here are the top 10 stations for contact crime (number of cases): 1. Johannesburg Central in Gauteng: 5 253 2. Nyanga (Cape Town) in the Western Cape: 4 784 3. Mitchells Plain (Cape Town) in the Western Cape: 4 362 4. Hillbrow (Johannesburg) in Gauteng: 4 334 5. Kagiso (Krugersdorp) in Gauteng: 3 580 6. Khayelitsha (Cape Town) in the Western Cape: 3 477 7. Dobsonville (Soweto) in Gauteng: 3 373 8. Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal: 3 313 9. Inanda in KwaZulu-Natal: 3 194 10. Delft (Cape Town) in the Western Cape: 3 181. (Source: News24)

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South Africa crime stats 2018: Everything you need to know Murder rates increased during the year quite significantly, shooting up 7 percent to over 20 000 cases recorded in 2017/18. This gives South Africa a rather alarming 57 murders a day and at a rate of 35.7 people murdered per 100 000 population. Cash-in-transit crimes, which have grabbed headlines over the past few months, have also recorded a sharp increase, climbing 57 per cent to 238

cases recorded in the past year (from 152 cases previously). This category of crime is trending upward, according to the SAPS. Shockingly, the number of reported rapes in South Africa has also increased to 40 035 cases in the year. Crimes are counted per charge, not per docket, as one docket may contain many charges. All crime stats include attempts, with the exception of murder and rape, as

SA CRIME STATS FOR 2017 (1 APRIL 2017 TO 31 MARCH 2018) Category

2017

2018

Change

Contact Crimes

608 321

601 366

-1.1%

Contact-related Crimes

120 730

115 361

-4.4%

Property-related Crimes

540 653

507 975

-6.0%

Other Serious Crimes

469 276

438 113

-6.6%

Total public reported

1 738 980

1 662 815

-4.4%

Crime detected as a result of police action

390 021

433 966

11.3%

Total

2 129 001

2 096 781

-1.5%

Latest security breach is worst yet, says Facebook

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg described the incident as “really serious” in a conference call with reporters. His account was affected along with that of chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg, a spokeswoman said. (Source: IOL.co.za)

SA and UAE sign extradition treaty

Facebook Inc said on Friday that hackers stole digital login codes allowing them to take over nearly 50 million user accounts in its worst security breach ever given the unprecedented level of potential access, adding to what has been a difficult year for the company’s reputation. Facebook, which has more than 2.2 billion monthly users, said it has yet to determine whether the hacker misused any accounts or stole private information. It also has not identified the hacker’s location or whether specific victims were targeted. Its initial review suggests the attack was broad in nature.

attempted murder and attempted rape are recorded separately. Contact crimes include murder, attempted murder and sexual offences, as well as common assault and robbery. Contact-related crimes include arson and malicious injury to property. Other serious crimes include commercial crime, shop-lifting and all other types of theft – while aggravated robbery includes hijackings, robbery at residences and cashin-transit heists and bank robberies. Crimes detected as a result of police action cover crimes discovered by active policing, such as road-blocks and raids. Categories covered by this are the illegal possession of firearms, DUI or driving under the influence (of drugs or alcohol); and the use, possession or trade of illegal drugs. (Source: businesstech.co.za)

counterpart, Sultan Saeed Al Badi, signed the treaties in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The UAE is made up of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah and the popular business and tourism hub, Dubai. Dubai has often featured in reports emanating from the #GuptaLeaks, which have shown that the Gupta siblings and their close associates have amassed companies and properties in the UAE. (Source: News24)

Why is hijacking on the rise?

You can run to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but you cannot hide. This, after South Africa and the UAE signed treaties on extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, the justice ministry said on Wednesday. Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha and his UAE

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1. Unemployment rates With 26.7 per cent of South Africans out of work and a large number excluded from even finding employment, abject poverty means that criminals are happy to take more risks, as they have less to lose.

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2. Borrowing and VAT increases The lending rates and the cost of living have also added fuel to this particular fire. Cloud Saungweme is the Chief Claims Officer at Bryte, and he reasons that “an increasing number of residents are resorting to crime out of desperation”, sending contact crime rates soaring. 3. Evolving digital environment Putting it simply, criminals are becoming increasingly savvy with technology. They have a greater set of resources to research a crime before committing it. With more technology, comes more connectivity as well, and these type of syndicates are in constant communication with each other. 4. Inside jobs? Perhaps more related to the other contact crimes mentioned – such as theft and criminal damage – but the study also reveals that there’s been a rise in company employees collaborating with criminals, sharing sensitive information about potential victims with them. Often, these workers assist with the actual crime, too. (Source: thesouthafrican.com)

ConCourt rules that personal use of dagga is not a criminal offence

Trump needn’t fear land expropriation: Ramaphosa

coaches in the Western Cape since the start of August. Three train stations were affected by fires on Friday, leaving scores of commuters stranded. (Source: ewn.co.za)

Expropriation without compensation: MPs only expected to report back in November President Cyril Ramaphosa has again reassured the international community that South Africa will find its own solution to the land crisis. He addressed the United Nations council on foreign relations in New York. Ramaphosa told delegations from around the world that the country is capable of resolving its land woes, independently. US President Donald Trump in August tweeted that he asked his Secretary of State to closely study the land reform process in South Africa. “If Mr Trump was here, I would have told him this problem is going to be resolved in a typical South African way, because we have been able to solve our problems in the past,” Ramaphosa said.

Metrorail authorities to intensify efforts to crack down on crime

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the personal use of dagga is not a criminal offence. “The right to privacy is not confined to a home or private dwelling. It will not be a criminal offence for an adult person to use or be in possession of cannabis in their private space,” Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said on Tuesday. “The judgment does not specify how many grams of cannabis can a person use or have in private.” (Source: News24)

The rail operator says it’s lost at least 47 coaches in the Western Cape since the start of August. Metrorail says investigation and intelligence-driven efforts must be intensified to get to the bottom of a spate of rail related attacks crippling the system. The rail operator says it’s lost at least 47

South Africans will have to wait another two months before they know whether the Constitution should be amended to allow for land to be expropriated without compensation. The Joint Constitutional Review Committee has requested more time to process all the inputs and expects to be ready with a final report only in November. The committee was due to report to Parliament on Friday. This is the committee’s second postponement on the controversial issue whose process involved hundreds of people participating in public hearings and thousands of written submissions delivered to Parliament. The initial deadline had been August 30. Chairperson of the committee Lewis Nzimande said in a statement on Thursday that the committee had requested a postponement after considering the volume of public inputs received on the matter and realising that it would not be able to meet the Friday deadline for the report, as set by Parliament. “We have therefore already made a request to the presiding officers for an extension of the deadline, stating our reasons. We expect the request to be successful,” Nzimande said. (Source: News24)

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The future of

GPS tracking The brainchild of the US Defense Force in 1973, GPS (global positioning systems) tracking is now a multi-purpose technology used globally by most industries including security, mining, farming and banking as well as families and individuals.

ts possibilities for tracking as well as a growing number of other applications seem limitless as evidenced by its role in finding missing 20-year old USA student Millie Tibbitts, whose Fitbit led Iowa police to her body. Comprising five essential components, namely location, navigation, tracking, mapping and timing via satellite, GPS tracking has taken its place today as a key element of vehicle monitoring, crime prevention, emergency handling, and work flow and employee monitoring.

with built-in GPS receiver modules being released on to the market, he continues, but the real catalyst of modernday tracking technology has been the smartphone. “Most mobile applications are designed to incorporate the smartphone’s GPS information as an inherent data component able to provide driver navigation solutions, weather forecasts and gaming facilities in addition to a range of other locationrelevant applications. We’ve been utilising

Proof of presence Bernard Slabbert is the founder and chief executive officer of Bloodhound Technologies, which develops and supports a range of products designed to monitor field staff activities and efficiencies in real time. Represented in 10 African countries, his company’s GPS tracking products are used in a range of entities, including national key points (NKPs), security, banking, retail, cleaning and other facility managementrelated service industries. The fundamental component is “proof of presence”, he says. “It’s all about ensuring that business rules are followed by the correct people, in the correct location at the correct time.” The last decade saw a high volume of custom tracking products and solutions 14

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GPS information as a primary method for proof of presence confirmation for years, but what is new is that GPS receivers have become a lot more accurate, smaller in size and with significantly improved power consumption, ensuring maximum battery efficiency for mobile devices and handsets.” In its early days, GPS technology was the preserve of vehicle tracking products, but, says Mr Slabbert, modern smartphone and mobile app developers are now leading the way in terms of providing creative new solutions for private and commercial users. Accordingly, anyone with an android device can monitor people, vehicles and even quality assurance and work flow. And it’s the go-to choice for control rooms which need real-time exception escalations and live dashboard views.

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Bernard Slabbert, founder and chief executive officer of Bloodhound Technologies.

Mobi-Claw911 is a tactical coordinating emergency service provider with a national footprint. According to CEO Mike Myers, it relies heavily on GPS tracking to identify the location of clients in emergency situations, whether criminal, medical or disaster. “Our technology is mobile devicefocused, which allows us to track clients’ movements from the time they trigger a panic alert on their smart phones anywhere in South Africa,” he says. “When a distress signal is sent, we

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know who you are, where you are and our professional operators will dispatch the right first responders to you. We make use of a large national network of first responders that includes the South African Police Service (SAPS), metro police, paramedics, fire services and people’s own armed response and vehicle tracking companies.” He continues: “We have literally hundreds of case studies and successes that are testimony to the efficacy of the technology.” These include: • A client activated his panic button and only managed to say that he needed help urgently. We dispatched police and volunteers to his location and an arrest was made for the attempted theft of his vehicle. • A client activated a panic alert to report a block of flats on fire, address unknown. We dispatched the fire department to the GPS location where a major fire was quickly brought under control. • An armed robbery was phoned in by a witness. We used the GPS location, dispatched the necessary resources and a suspect was arrested. • A policeman with the K9 unit was ambushed by suspects and had to go into radio silence to avoid discovery. We managed to pinpoint his location and dispatch backup to him which very likely saved his life. • A family had a home invasion during which a woman managed to activate her panic button. Our control room called her and all she managed to say was “help”. The operator could hear the suspects shouting in the background and dispatched the necessary resources to the GPS location. The suspects fled when

they heard the sirens approaching and no one was injured. • D uring another home invasion, our client’s vehicle and cell phone were taken. The vehicle didn’t have a tracking unit but we were able to track the cell phone while simultaneously providing the updated location to the police. The vehicle and most of the stolen goods were recovered when the police located the vehicle in Claremont Township. What’s important going forward is to educate people about the technology, he says. “So many make the mistake of turning their GPS function off because they think it uses their battery and data. This isn’t the case for correctly written applications, which don’t use battery or data as long as they’re not active. By turning it off, we can’t communicate with people in an emergency or determine their location. That means we have to resort to triangulation, which is nowhere near as accurate as GPS tracking.”

Mike Myers, chief executive officer of Mobi-Claw911.

track of what matters most to them while also continuing to make it easy to control and manage their smart home, all in one device.” In light of the IoT’s ability to extend Internet connectivity beyond computers and smartphones to non-internet-enabled physical devices and everyday objects, remote tracking is now an efficient, costeffective and reliable reality, according to GPSinsight.com, which says that the simplest definition of the IoT is that everyday devices such as light bulbs, refrigerators, televisions, and more now have the ability to connect to one another. “Your fleet vehicles are no exception.” There’s no doubt in Mr Slabbert’s mind that the IoT is going to add a whole new dimension to the value of GPS data. “The smallest piece of technology will soon be able to receive, process and distribute GPS location information,” he says, adding: “The whole world will be covered by billions of GPS data-rich devices.” Mr Myers agrees. “Wearable devices that not only allow tracking of the unit, but also enable two-way communication between the control room and the device, are on the cards, as are other asset tracking devices.”

IoT and the future of GPS tracking Samsung’s SmartThings Tracker, launched last month, has broken new ground in monitoring technology with its ability to keep tabs on people and things via the IoT (Internet of Things). “When it comes to connected living, we want to give people more meaningful experiences that apply to their everyday life,” says SK Kim, Senior Director of IoT Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “By combining the coverage of nationwide carrier networks with the expansiveness of the SmartThings ecosystem, we’re helping families keep

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

SASA calls on consumers and the private security industry to

report non-compliance Tony Botes, National Administrator of SASA (Security Association of South Africa) has called for consumers and practitioners alike to help clean up the private security industry by reporting noncompliant service providers.

“W

e need documented proof of non-compliance in order to bring to book those who are not abiding by the minimum salary levels, conditions of employment and benefits contained in Sectoral Determination 6: Private Security Sector, South Africa, commonly referred to as SD6,” said Mr Botes. “It is in the interests of consumers’ safety as well as security officers to report companies who are breaking the law by employing undocumented, untrained and unregistered foreigners, and thereby depriving their employees of their rightful benefits. “We’re also concerned about companies who are misleading consumers by undercutting prices and then delivering below-standard security. People are only too happy to accept their low prices, but don’t realise that their security is seriously compromised by the fact that the security officers at their premises are more often than not being underpaid and working far more than the hours permitted in SD6.” Mr Botes also pointed out that the use of independent contractors (also referred to as self-employed security officers or SESOs) was recently condemned in the North Gauteng High Court and that a number of security service providers were now abusing (criminally in his opinion) the use of unsupervised ‘learnerships’. These companies were paying stipends only and

failing to register their learnerships with South African Safety and Security Training Authority (SASSETA) as required by law, he said. “In terms of SD6, all security companies and their security officers are obliged to participate in the statutory industry provident fund, yet fewer than 25 percent of them are compliant with this legal requirement and fewer than 50 percent of security officers are benefiting from the retirement savings and risk benefits that include death, disability and funeral cover associated with fund membership.” “In fact,” he said further, “far too many security companies are not paying over the deducted contributions that are required to be matched equally by themselves, to the Fund. This results in employees – and there are thousands – being blissfully unaware that they are being deprived of their rightful retirement and risk benefits.” According to Mr Botes, one of SASA’s priorities going forward is to increase the public’s awareness of the statutory mechanisms that regulate the industry as well as the public’s obligation to ensure that it only contracts with private security companies that comply with the applicable legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 1997, the Labour Relations Act 1995 and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Act, 2001 (“PSIRA”). In particular, he said, the Association wanted to draw attention to section 38(3) (g) of the PSIRA Act which provides that any person (who): "… knowingly or without the exercise of

reasonable care contracts for the rendering of security services contrary to a provision of this Act or the Levies Act … is guilty of an offence and(i) on a first conviction of a contravention referred to in paragraph (a), is liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment; (ii) on a second or subsequent conviction of a contravention referred to in paragraph (a), is liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment; (iii) on a conviction of a contravention referred to in paragraph (b), (c), (d), (e), (f ), (g), (h), or (i), is liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 24 months, or to both a fine and such imprisonment." “It is critical that consumers of private security services ensure that their current or prospective security service providers have valid compliance documents in respect of the following: • PSIRA registration certificate • PSIRA letter of good standing • SARS tax clearance certificate • COID letter of good standing • PSSPF (provident fund) compliance certificate Finally, he urged the industry to strive for and apply for SASA Gold Membership, saying this was verification that they were fully compliant with the law.

SASA CONTACT DETAILS: Office: 0861 100 680 Email: admin@sasecurity.co.za The full SASA membership list is available at www.sasecurity.co.za

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In conversation with…

Richard Phillips “I had no idea where I was going when I started out in my career, but I soon realised that I thrive on excitement and the not-so-ordinary.” And that, according to Richard Phillips, joint CEO of Cash Connect Management Solutions, is how he landed up in the security industry, first in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and then in the private sector.

lessed with an ability to grasp concepts quickly, he says he “somehow” developed a reliably balanced and structured view of things, and this, along with his passion for life, a very positive (“sometimes naïve”) view of the world and a desire to be of value to his fellow man helped mould him and take him to where he is today. The rest, he chuckles, was left up to fate.

Beginnings… Richard went to school at SACHS in Cape Town before going on to study at the Railway Police College and then the South African Narcotics Bureau under the command of the South African Police Service (SAPS). A graduate of the South African Institute of Security (SAIS), his career as a security professional spans more than 48 years and has, in addition, seen him holding various positions in key industry organisations. These include the vice presidency of the Security Association of South Africa (SASA) and chairmanship of its Management Committee. He was made an Honorary Life Member of SASA in recognition of his contributions to the industry in 2004. In 1999 he became the Founding Chairman of the Cash-inTransit Crime Prevention Forum, which he represented on the National Priority Committee on Bank and CIT Crime, an institution formed and chaired by the SAPS, and he’s written and presented numerous articles and papers on security and cash management throughout his career. In 1989, on the back of his career in industrial security and operational management, he became Operations General Manager at Fidelity Cash Management Services. He spent 15 years with the company during which time he participated in the development of

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technology and processes within cash management, logistics and security and was eventually appointed Sales Director before retiring in 2004. But retirement wasn’t for him and in 2006, he took on the role of Managing Director of Cash Connect Management Solutions. Today, as joint CEO of the company, he says it’s a personal and career highlight to see how Cash Connect has evolved. “Being part of an initiative that created career and personal growth opportunities for more than 140 hard-working individuals with the impact it has had on their families, has been the most rewarding part of my life – and something I never saw coming!”

Day-to-day… Cash Connect provides a streamlined cash management and payment solution for retail customers throughout South Africa. Included in its offerings to customers is same-day value and risk cover, the provision of working capital and business finance when needed and handling supplier payments directly from the cash vault. “From the moment the cash goes into the vault, whilst in transit, and until it appears in the client’s bank account, we cover the risk. The cash is guaranteed, side-stepping traditional insurance assessment delays and critical cash flow effects on turnover.” Quick to praise his colleagues, he says he loves being part of a very skilled and multitalented team that collectively contributes to every facet of the business. “My knowledge of cash management, logistics and security supports often dynamic and groundbreaking innovations and technological advancements. We make a measurable difference to the lives of our clients and the Cash Connect family. To be part of that excitement and be part of the realisation of

our ongoing success is incredibly rewarding and intoxicating.”

The challenges… Being a trailblazer in a traditional and sometimes even conservative environment comes with its challenges. “In South Africa, the risks are particularly high in cash-centric businesses so we have a daily challenge to win their confidence and belief that we can be an indispensable and integral part of a successful retail operation, which will reduce costs, improve cash flow and deter crime.”

Championing the cause… An active champion for the prioritisation of cash crime by the government, Richard says it’s critical to mobilise a collective response to organised crime and win back the right for people to live and work in relative safety.

Support structure … Key to his success, he says, has been his “amazing and supportive” wife, independent children and very demanding grandchildren, all of whom fill his world with laughter and love. “It’s very easy to juggle!”

The future … “I’m rapidly coming to the end of my career and I run the risk of becoming one of those old ‘know-it-all’s’ who become an increasing bother and burden to a modern-thinking, agile world. But I guess that, for as long as someone believes I can add value, I’ll hang around!”

Dreams and hopes for South Africa … “I have been so privileged to have spent a lifetime in a multiracial, multi-gender

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microcosm of South African society. The country I love and understand is a country that has proven many times over that it has the capacity and desire to punch way above its weight. No matter the challenges and what often seem to be impossible hurdles to overcome, I believe that the values, determination, faith and hope with which we were led into democracy by Madiba will ultimately endure.”

Best advice … “Winston Churchill, with all of his shortcomings, has been an inspiration for me from as far back as I can remember. Etched in my psyche are those famous words: ‘Never, never, never, never give

up.’ Apart from that, I believe one should surround oneself with winners and people with the courage to aspire to win.”

Chill time … A keen writer, pubic speaker and fisherman, Richard’s characteristic sense of humour bubbles out when he says: “I am a very privileged member of a drinking team with a fishing problem that is made up of very dear friends from over twenty years of life, adventure and magic!” He also loves rugby, wildlife, off-road touring and camping, and birding.

Behind his success… “I don’t really believe that any individual can

achieve personal success on his own. Every successful venture or event in my life has come about from the collective efforts of the teams I have been privileged to have been a part of, whether in a personal, community or professional capacity. There are so many people with whom I’ve shared the journey, and who have shared their knowledge, experience, guidance, humility and love, that it would be impossible to name them all. What is more important is that, despite the march of time and thanks to modern technology, I have remained in touch with most of these wonderful characters and enjoy deep and fulfilling relationships that neither time nor distance have been able to erode.”

Retail cash crime: urgent priority for government More than 20 000 armed robberies. Over 70 000 burglaries. And our economy faces violent attacks each day – 55 brazen armed robbery attacks, anything from 10 – 15 armed men with automatic weapons, and about 195 burglaries, every day – all in pursuit of large volumes of cash. When will government and law enforcement consider prioritising retail cash crime?

n September every year, South Africans brace themselves for the annual crime statistics, which may only be figures, but they give us a very real sense of what law enforcement agencies and ordinary civilians are up against. It’s a thought-provoking occasion that affords an opportunity to analyse trends and work out how to reduce risks and the prevalence of retail cash crime and the need to have this crime prioritised. Cash Connect, South Africa’s leading provider of automated cash management and payment solutions for the retail sector, used the opportunity to host a panel of experts to discuss retail cash crime on 18 September 2018. Although showing a marginal downward trend, retail cash crime remains high on the criminal agenda within more than 75 000 non-residential burglaries reported in the past year and 20 000 armed robberies. Comparing the first 8 months of 2018 to the same period last year, joint CEO of Cash Connect, Richard Phillips, says there has been a 7 per cent increase in armed 18

robberies against the retail sector specifically and mostly for cash. 78 per cent of the victims are SMME’s, large retailers and fuel stations and the target is almost always cash. Cash Connect’s retail cash management solution “puts the bank in the store” and provides a proven deterrent to cash crime in the retail space, transfers the risk away from the retailer and introduces business efficiencies. “In the past year attacks against our customers were contained below 2 per cent of our national base and 94 per cent of bombing attacks were successfully defended” “The stats released by Police Minister Bheki Cele showed clear similarities between CIT robberies and retail cash crime, supporting the cash industry’s belief that the syndicates move from one target to the other… they are after cash. These are the same bandits, each with defined roles – from controlling customers and staff, to efficiently getting to the back of the store, finding the cash and getting out in less than 3 minutes”.

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In May, a similar Cash Connect think tank focused on cash-in-transit robberies, up from 152 last year to 238 this year, an increase of 57 per cent. While there has been progress in bringing down cash robberies; with the festive season just months away, the police are bracing themselves as more and more cash goes into circulation. Participants at the solution-driven event included the Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele NkosiMalobane; the SAPS Acting Divisional Commissioner for Visible Policing, LtGeneral Sharon Jephta; Abraham Nelson from the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, which represents the interests of manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers; anti-crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee and Reggie Sibiya of the Fuel Retailer Association. Sibiya said he didn’t think there was a service station in the country that hadn’t been hit. “They go for the ATM, they go for the shop, and they go for the tills; while people are waiting to fill up with petrol. Sometimes they even hijack customers”. Abraham Nelson, who once worked for SAPS Crime Intelligence and is now head of CGCSA’s Crime Risk Initiative, calls it a ‘total onslaught’. “And the increase in violence is a problem. During protests stores get looted. There were 489 robberies at Shoprite over the past year. Business needs to invest in the fight against crime”, to quote the Police Minister.

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“While a company like Cash Connect has technology – with robust cash vaults that can deter crime in the retail sector – not all retailers take necessary precautions to protect their cash”, says General Jephta. “Police often arrive at a crime scene to find CCTV technology that could help them identifying criminals, not working”. “Or the cameras are focused on the tills, to prevent cashiers from stealing. Often staff members are also unable to assist in giving us coherent information like a good description of criminals. Nor do they know how to behave at a crime scene. In our country, it’s as important as a fire drill. Get your staff trained in a robbery drill and crime scene management – it’s an unfortunate reality”. MEC Nkosi-Malobane, who admits that Gauteng’s crime rate keeps her awake at night, says employees are akin to intelligence agents. “Your own staff should be your eyes and ears, you need to profile them and do proper vetting. Invest in intelligence. Sixty per cent of criminals come from within. Let us work together to prevent crime before it happens. We don’t want to always be doing reactive policing”. General Jephta says where there is investment by retailers in measures to deter criminals; there’s usually a reduction in crime. “Even getting police involved in the design of new shopping centres and retail parks could help make access much harder for criminals. Cash shouldn’t be delivered openly, there needs to be a secure area. You have to limit opportunities for criminals. Don’t cash up at the same time every night, don’t keep cash in the till all day. Don’t establish a routine that can be passed onto criminals”. Phillips adds that retailers should strongly consider a robust cash vault and cash management solution which can act as an effective deterrent for cash crime. Abraham Nelson says some shopping centres – have developed sophisticated techniques to manage cash in house. “It’s deposited into a central vault and goes back into the business, without having to leave the premises. A fully automated system considerably reduces crime”. But Reggie Sibiya says the cash economy is here to stay. “In countries like the UK people are moving back to cash. So, let’s find ways to safeguard it”. There are, says Mr Phillips, plenty of small things retailers can do to improve safety, without spending huge amounts of money.

Comparing the first 8 months of 2018... there has been a 7 per cent increase in armed robberies against the retail sector, mostly for cash. 78 per cent of the victims are SMME’s, large retailers and fuel stations and the target is almost always cash. “A simple approach can make a massive difference. Maintain and keep alarm systems fully functional; make sure your closed-circuit TV recorder isn’t in an obvious place where the criminal can find it… these are professionals, they know what they are doing. It’s illogical not to safeguard footage that could capture criminals. We have the technology, let’s use it”. Responding to a call by Reggie Sibiya for an integrated system connected to a central crime hub, so alerting the right people as soon as a crime is committed, General Jephta says recent travels abroad have given the police a lot of information about how to streamline operations. She calls it the ‘safer city’ concept which they are planning to introduce in Gauteng and with which they hope to integrate all information under ‘one umbrella’. “The safer city program will invest more in technology and community intelligence”. Yusuf Abramjee, a social cohesion advocate, and among the brains behind Crime Line, said crime statistics need to be made available quarterly so that we become aware of trends while they are happening. “If we know where crime is happening when it is happening, it will allow the business community to mobilise. We need robust solutions to a national crime emergency. Let’s have another one of these crime strategy sessions before the festive season – the major shopping period of the criminal.” After all, crime does a lot more than traumatise survivors – it acts like a tax on the entire economy and takes away from those who need it most.

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PSSPF UPDATE

The Private Security Sector Provident Fund The Private Security Sector Provident Fund is a privatelyadministered fund, registered in terms of the Pension Funds Act of 1956 established through Sectoral Determination 3: Private Security Sector South Africa published under Government Gazette Notice R196 of 25 February 2000 and amended by Government Notice R306 on 30 March 2001. Being a member of the fund is a condition of employment.

HOW DOES THE PSSPF WORK? A member automatically becomes a member of the fund if he/she fulfils the eligibility requirements as set out in the rules of the fund. This means that you can’t take your money out of the fund while you work for your employer. Your retirement benefit is made up of all your contributions, all the company’s contributions towards your retirement benefit, and any interest earned. Every month you and your employer contribute a fixed percentage of your pensionable salary to the fund. The investment manager then invests a large portion of these contributions after administration costs and insured premiums

have been deducted. For every month that you are a member of the fund, the contributions and the money made from investing the contributions is added to your account as investment returns. This account is known as your Share of Fund. The amount of your final Share of Fund depends on how much was contributed towards your retirement benefit, how long you contributed to the fund, and how well the fund’s investments have performed. Savings plans that stretch over five years or more will grow better and faster than plans that only last one or two years. This is because you earn more interest on interest over a longer period

TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER Private Security Sector Provident Fund INVITATION TO BIDDERS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A FUNERAL BENEFIT INSURER FOR ALL PSSPF MEMBERS 1. INTRODUCTION The fund is intent on procuring the services of a registered funeral benefit insurer. This is an open tender and all types of funeral benefit insurers are welcome to submit proposals. This tender is undertaken in terms of the fund’s Procurement Policy dealing with open market tender bids. Interested parties to refer to the funds website www.psspfund.co.za for the full tender specifications. Please respond on or before the closing date.

Closing date: 19 October 2018 | Attention PSSPF Tender Email: peter@iac.co.za ACM 17860326

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JOINING THE FUND Employees in the private security sector make compulsory retirement fund contributions. MEMBERSHIP OF THE FUND • Membership starts when your employer pays your first fund contribution to the PSSPF • You remain a member of the fund until you become entitled to your benefit. • You and your employer share the cost of providing you with benefits. • Every day that you work in the industry, your employer will deduct your 7.5 per cent contribution from your wage. Your employer contributes 7.5 per cent and pays the total amount over to the fund. • The total employee and employer contribution is approximately 15 per cent which includes the cost of insured benefits (life cover, disability cover and funeral benefits) and administration charges. CONTRIBUTION RATES In terms of Section 13A of the Pension Fund Act, payment of contributions must be made no later than the 7th day of the month following the month for which the deduction was made. Failure to do so is an offence and employers who do not pay their contributions by the 7th of the month will be in contravention of Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act and are noted as noncompliant and reported as such.

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Employee contributions

Employer contributions

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Active contributing members

7.5%

15%

Risk only member

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7.5%

15%

Members on approved leave without pay

Maternity leave

15%

Members on unapproved leave Members on approved leave with pay

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R 30 000

Spouse

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Children 14-21 years

R 30 000

Children 6-13 years

R 19 000

Children 1-5 years

R 14 000

Children 0-11 months (including stillborn)

R 7 500

RETIREMENT BENEFITS Members receive accumulated credit e.g. the member’s full contribution and the employer’s contribution towards retirement, together with the full fund interest. Members should note that from the employer’s contribution, the fund deducts a certain percentage for risk benefits and its expenses. The normal retirement age of the fund is 65 years. A member may voluntarily retire early from age 55, with the agreement of the employer. Ill health early retirement: At the request of the employer, a member may be retired at any time before the member’s normal retirement age, due to

retrenchment or ill health, if the employer and the trustees, after considering medical evidence acceptable to them, conclude that a member has become incapable of discharging his/her duties. Late retirement: Members can with the prior consent of the employer, retire after his/her normal retirement date, provided that he/she shall not retire after the age of 70 years. A member cannot remain a member of the fund after age 70.The member must ensure that he/she is registered with the South African Revenue Service, and that all outstanding tax returns are handed in at the South African Revenue Services. A tax directive must be obtained for all claims and employers should provide the income tax number of the member. If the incorrect taxable earnings are provided, tax could be calculated incorrectly on the member’s benefit. The employer will be held accountable if any underpayments are made on behalf of the employee as a direct result of incorrect salaries used. It is important that professional financial advice is obtained when the member makes a decision on how the benefit is to be paid. DEATH BENEFIT This benefit is paid in terms of the provisions of Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act. This section requires the trustees of the fund, to investigate, locate, identify, and allocate the benefit fairly to the respective beneficiaries (dependants and/or nominees).

When a member dies in service, the administrator must be notified, in writing, and a death certificate must be submitted. A member benefit claim form should be completed and submitted to SALT Employee Benefits as soon as possible. For a claim to be valid, the documentation must be submitted within 12 months from the date of death of the member. The following must be submitted to SALT Employee Benefits: •M ember benefit claim form •A certified copy of the death certificate, •A copy of the member’s latest payslip •A certified copy of the member’s ID document •S upporting documentation for the deceased’s beneficiaries.

CONTACT THE FUND Private Security Sector Provident Fund www.psspfund.co.za @PSSPFund 082 053 0245 SMS line: 082 053 0245 Fax number: 086 613 1901 Email: info@psspfund.co.za

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TRANSPORT SECURITY: AIRPORTS

Video information systems assist airport operations Dallmeier offers comprehensive security solutions for all areas of application around airports. Specifically, in the area of cameras a wide range of systems allow customers to tackle all of their safety and security challenges and be able to comply fully with operational and regulatory requirements.

n top of that, Dallmeier supplies video management solutions that not only give operators an exhaustive overview of security-relevant events, but also allow the video data to be analysed with a view to optimising business processes such as ground handling operations.

Keeping the airfield safe One of the paramount concerns for airports is perimeter protection. This issue was highlighted by a number of recent incidents involving unauthorised access onto airfields. It is important to be able to use a video system to track an intruder, but the

ultimate goal is to prevent an intrusion in the first place. IR cameras are a key component of any video security system that must provide around-the-clock monitoring capabilities, and the Dallmeier line of advanced IR cameras is ideally suited for that. With its range of high-performance IR cameras with integrated IR illumination, Dallmeier offers the right solution for every area of applications across airports. The IR cameras are designed specifically for applications requiring images with highest resolution in real-time at day and in the IR mode at night. Dimly-lit areas on the apron or sections along the

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airport perimeter, which might only be lit in case lighting systems are triggered by movement, are among the many possible applications.

Comprehensive solutions for challenging applications Airports typically encompass wide areas and stretch over long distances, which poses particular challenges for video monitoring systems. In the past, in order to adequately monitor the entire area, it was necessary to use a number of cameras installed in a whole range of locations. Dallmeier’s multifocal sensor system Panomera®,

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Multifocal sensor technology

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ground support equipment on the way to restocking aircraft galleys). The fact that security personnel are provided with a comprehensive overview of the entire airport, regardless of where their individual focus may at any given time, means that they can react quickly to any incidents. Video technology can therefore assist airports with the implementation of the Europe-wide optimisation concept of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), which is supported by a number of organisations including the European Organisations for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) and the Airport Council International Europe. The latter represents over 500 airports from 45 European countries. A-CDM specifically aims to enhance the operational efficiency of airports, which opens up various application areas for video technology. Proactive video monitoring as is enabled by the Dallmeier video information systems, instead of passive surveillance, is the way forward across different industries – including airports.

Panomera® was specially developed for the all-encompassing video surveillance of expansive areas. Now huge widths, as well as areas with large distances, such as strip mines, can be displayed with a completely new resolution quality, in real time and at high frame rates of up to 30 fps. In conjunction with intelligent video analysis tools Panomera® offers unique capabilities for monitoring and optimising the operation of heavy equipment such as conveyers or dump trucks as well as for securing the perimeters of mining areas.

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CYBERSECURITY

How to stay ahead of data

breaches in a hyper-available world

By Kate Mollett, regional manager for Africa South at Veeam

Security breaches are an ongoing threat in the digital landscape. The impact they pose on a data-driven business can be catastrophic. Being able to access sensitive personal or corporate data, compromise it, and take parts of your business offline while it is held to ransom, is something that no organisation can afford to experience.

ith organisations of all sizes now embracing a hyperavailable approach to data, renewed attention should be placed on keeping that data safe. The recent Liberty ransomware attack in South Africa has put the spotlight on what measures must be taken by South African businesses to mitigate the risks associated to data being available and accessible on a variety of platforms.

New technology, old tricks It is inevitable that as companies move into an online environment and become increasingly cloud-based, the security requirements will be quite different from traditional ones that are easier to lock down. As attacks continue to evolve and target connected devices as entry points into the data network, the cyber security approach needs to adapt accordingly. The reality is that there is no single solution that can secure every entry point into the

business and protect against every piece of malware that is out there. Instead, businesses need to view this as an ongoing process to manage data and its security in the connected world with a variety of solutions and processes. Organisations are struggling to effectively counteract the threat posed by ransomware; many simply don’t have the right defences in place, but sometimes even the basics haven’t been covered. For example, organisations I have engaged with still haven’t spoken to staff about malware in emails and clicking links they aren’t familiar with. Others haven’t educated staff on how to recognise social engineering tactics by attackers, whereby the victim is tricked into clicking accept or giving the attacker physical access to a device.

Cybercrime: An industry in its own right The cybercrime industry has become an extremely lucrative one. Ransomware attacks

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are still growing in volume for a simple reason – they work and generate significant revenues for the attackers. In the past, attacks generally tended to focus on damaging systems or defacing corporate websites. However, as data has become the lifeblood of any organisation irrespective the industry, company size, or geographic location, the financial benefits of holding files to ransom or selling information to competitors have become too good to pass up on. This has seen the need to adopt security that better aligns to data governance and compliance, with GDPR and POPI going a long way to bring these concerns to the most senior leaders in a business. Plans should encompass the auditability of, and the access to data, as well as how quickly the business can recover when disaster strikes, and then notifying victims if their data has been affected. Being hyper-available means a business cannot afford to lose access to its data. The

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disruption it can cause impacts not only the financial bottom-line but also the reputation of the company. A business therefore requires a robust security strategy that reflects the need to continually test its disaster recovery measures and examines the impact on productivity when there is downtime. Solutions need to be put in place to ensure the ‘disaster recovery playbook’ of the business is up to date and reflective of the needs of a hyper-available society.

Addressing downtime Working with data availability specialists that have a trusted partner network in place, can go great strides in combating the scourge of cybercrime. The security solutions that are put in place need to scale according to the needs of the business. It incorporates disaster recovery, business continuity, cybersecurity, and other elements designed to put

safeguards in place dedicated on ensuring hyper-availability. Some of the more innovative solutions out there, include features that provide a form of copy data management, enabling enterprises to use replicated operations data for development and testing. For example, this can be done to test recovery speed, security resilience or to develop new business processes, applications and systems. It also means companies can test patches before they are rolled out across the business environment on an exact copy of operational or production data. This will help determine whether the patches are effective or whether they affect other processes, without impacting the business’ operations. Adhering to the 3-2-1 backup rule will also reduce the impact of a ransomware attack being successful. The rule recommends that organisations make three copies of all

data; that they store those copies in two different environments, such as on-premise and in the cloud, and that they keep one backup copy offsite to keep it safe from any environmental issues. But, time and time again we see human error as the entry point for ransomware and businesses must educate their staff on the hazards posed by seemingly innocent emails, or social engineering tactics. A simple one-hour training session for staff can minimise a ransomware threat significantly. All told, the hyper-available business of today requires equally a combination of cybersecurity solutions that adapt to the changing risk landscape as a first line of attack, and a comprehensive intelligent data management platform as the rear guard, focused on maintaining the integrity of and access to corporate data, even when disaster strikes.

Kaspersky Lab launches international cybersecurity contest Kaspersky Lab has launched a new cybersecurity contest called ‘Secur’IT CUP’ which invites students and young professionals aged from 18 to 28 from all over the world to participate in solving cybersecurity cases, as individuals or in teams.

articipants will be asked to submit the best projects that help solve cybersecurity issues in three main categories: Connected Health, Internet of Things and Personal Security. “The Secur’IT CUP is an initiative with the objective of getting the younger generation involved in helping shape the cybersecurity arena. We are encouraging the sharing of ideas on how we can play a role in securing the cyber security landscape. This presents a great opportunity for students and young adults in META region to exercise their creativity in helping solve some of the complex cybersecurity issues we face,” explained Amir Kanaan, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Kaspersky Lab. The contest will be held in conjunction with a series of hackathons in various parts of the world including the United States, France and Russia with the Singapore kick-off being held on 14th September. The hackathons will serve as a platform for

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like-minded individuals to group together to form teams to participate in the Secur’IT CUP competition. Finalist of the international competition can look forward to an all-expense paid trip to Budapest for the finals and stand to win the grand prize of $10,000. The finalist will need to present their ideas to a panel of judges compromising of security experts from Kaspersky and external organisations. Participants would need to submit a brief description of their projects followed by a detailed version, which will be reviewed by the jury before moving on to the finals.

Submission and contest details for Secur’IT CUP 2018 To register for the competition, participants will go through four stages of submissions • Stage 1 – This will be the primary registration. Participants will have to register online and select their idea based on the chosen themes.

• Stage 2 – Participants will then need to submit a brief idea description in 1000 characters or a video proposal for review. • Stage 3 – They will then have to submit a detailed idea description and project prototype: which will be reviewed and shortlisted participants will be invited to the finals in Budapest. • Stage 4 – This will be the final stage and shortlisted participants will have to pitch the proposal or idea in person to the jury members. The contest will run from 1st September 2018 to 4th November 2018 with the finals being held from 29th to 30th November 2018 in Budapest, Hungary. For more information please visit www. secureitcup.kaspersky.com

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COMPANY XXX NEWS

Boost for safety and security in The Valley

Residents of the Deep South Valley can look forward to a welcome security boost from September.

n announcement was made in September, confirming the amalgamation of YMA Security with Fidelity ADT, the province’s largest armed response operation. This move now brings an increased number of armed response vehicles in the area protecting the valley. “We are proud to announce the conclusion of the agreement to amalgamate the two companies, effective from 1 September 2018. This partnership will integrate YMA Security customers into the Fidelity Security Group, a leading integrated security solutions provider in Southern Africa under the Fidelity ADT umbrella,” says Mr Jade Hanning, Cape Town South District Manager at Fidelity ADT. This partnership, he explains, provides an exciting opportunity to bring a wealth of diversified experience and security knowledge to these new customers and to deliver a far more integrated and robust security offering. Additional support is now also at the disposal of YMA clients, such as the Fidelity Specialised Services Unit which provides intelligence and tactical interventions with access to dog units, armoured vehicles and aerial support. Hanning also assured all YMA customers that service will continue as normal during

the transition. “It is our intention to make use of as many YMA Security personnel as possible in the amalgamation, with the community hub being manned by YMA staff and all armed response officers deployed in the same areas as they are currently operating in. The YMA control room number 021 785 8888 will still be operational for emergencies. “We are pleased that YMA’s current technical manager Damon Garty will remain an integral part of the team. Damon will be sharing office space with our community hub and will continue to provide services, such as technical support and alarm upgrades to existing YMA Security customers. We believe that retaining the localised expertise will go a long way to ensure that we continue to deliver a professional and superior service,” says Hanning. The current YMA office will be developed into a community security hub, providing a localised service to the community. The hub will have dedicated controllers who will monitor CCTV, LPR systems, Neighbourhood Watch radios and related social media groups, as well as being in constant contact with operational resources in the area. The public can expect to see the gradual replacement of the YMA Security

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corporate identity with the Fidelity ADT name and branding in coming days. This includes changes to Armed Response officers’ uniforms, the branding on vehicles, the signboards at homes or business premises, as well as on customer communication. “Where most security companies only respond to crime that has already taken place, Fidelity ADT works to pro-actively mitigate crime in the communities in which it operates,” Hanning says. His comments come in the wake of media reports of an apparent spike in crime in the Fish Hoek area, with police calling on the public to be vigilant. YMA Security customers will now also have access to Fidelity ADT’s safe entry service, its 24 hour free medical assistance service, as well as its innovative mobile app Fidelity ADT FindU which connects customers to armed response and medical assistance when they are out and about. “A key element of any area’s safety efforts is community support and cooperation. The Deep South valley will be safer if we all practice care and vigilance. If you see anything suspicious in your street, please make contact with us or with your local SAPS so that we can respond immediately,” says Hanning.

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Nairobi supermarket chain gets fresh surveillance Food Plus Supermarkets operate 18 locations in and around Nairobi, Kenya, as well as offer a state-of-the-art online shopping and delivery service, extending their service range even further. In early 2018, this first-rate supermarket business needed to add new surveillance equipment at a number of stores, as well as upgrade some existing systems.

hey called in system integrators AUA Industria for this crucial project, and Hikvision’s cameras, NVRs and VMS were chosen for

the job. As with all large retail markets in densely populated areas around the world, loss prevention and the protection of human life are critical. To protect their goods, services, personnel, and – most importantly – their valued customers, the management at Food Plus contacted fellow Nairobi business AUA Industria. AUA boasts a broad repertoire of successful high-tech solutions and integrated systems – not just in Kenya but in a long list of neighbouring African countries as well. The request: establish a cuttingedge surveillance system across all retail locations and create a single command centre for centralised monitoring. And that’s just what AUA did.

Security challenges Nairobi is a dense, fast-paced, international and cosmopolitan city, bustling with commerce, tourism, family life, and much more. One of the most important regions on the continent, this lovely “green city in the sun” of 6.5 million people added several massive critical infrastructure projects just in the last few decades. With constant activity day and night, business owners must remain vigilant at all times to protect their assets and investments. And with advanced surveillance equipment becoming more and more affordable all the time, it’s becoming easier to do that.

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Food Plus stores feature entrances and exits that are welcoming to the public. To shoppers, the entryways make stores look inviting and appealing. To the security staff, however, this makes them vulnerable to clandestine opportunists. The staff must be aware of anything from petty theft to fraudulent activity. While expansion of the business has been exciting for the owners of the supermarket chain, shoplifting and other security breaches have challenged security. And monitoring 18 locations with all their critical points and nodes is a big job. A new and more potent approach was needed.

Solution AUA system integrators considered the big picture of the supermarket chain along with any necessary details for a particular store’s unique needs. To tie everything together, Food Plus needed a centralised communications and monitoring setup at its main office in the Kilimani neighborhood of the city. AUA chose Hikvision cameras for their superior capabilities and image clarity. A total of 450 compact Outdoor Dome Cameras (model #DS-2CD2122FWD-I) with 4 mm lens were ordered and installed. These small and powerful cameras really pack great features and high performance into relatively discreet housings. Features like 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS sensors, infrared lighting up to 30 m, and wide dynamic range make them the best choice for what this supermarket chain needed most – namely, sharp 24-hour imaging and alarm linkage.

Food Plus uses motion detection from the available VCAs to provide a critical alert system, while email linkage triggers automatic notifications in the event a video feed is lost. These little giants include IP67 and IK10 ratings, which are critical for the grocery stores’ outdoor installation areas. Add to that the ability to render color imaging under extremely low lighting conditions – and of course black and white imaging in complete darkness with IR lighting – and these cameras are well-equipped for the job. Hikvision’s NVRs provide the flexible and intelligent back-end support needed for this multi-site operation. The 64-channel Pro Series NVRs boast up to 4K resolutions. The Food Plus staff appreciate these NVRs for their ease of use and generous amounts of data storage, along with Hikvision’s tech support, which is always there to resolve any speedbumps along with way.

HikCentral makes centralised management effective The Kilimani control office utilises Hikvision’s home-grown HikCentral Cloud Platform. Hikvision’s newly released HikCentral V1.2 integrates more advanced products and technologies to make centralised management more effective, bringing together a convenient, efficient, and unified security system. It centralised and expanded Food Plus's extensive system, and enhanced control to achieve maximum security. The management reports a noticeably higher

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streaming speed from the store substreams to the central monitoring station, enabling much more effective security. Based on a client-server model, HikCentral provides a video management system for Food Plus to manage and run daily security tasks. Surveillance-related functions are simple to operate, such as live viewing, recording, and playback on the platform, along with other integrated functions, such as access control, alarm management, and more. And with the ability to manage up to 100 000 cameras, there’s plenty of room to grow.

Results By March of 2018, the installation across all Food Plus stores was complete, much to the approval and appreciation of the chain’s executive management. Mark Kavita, the systems administrator for Chandarana Supermarkets, reported that, since installation, Food Plus has been able to reduce and control pilferage (shoplifting) and that the system is easy to use, provides a good alert system, and reaches higher streaming speeds from the stores to central location than their previous equipment.

Additionally, Hikvision was found to be the most cost effective solution available with the best on-going support after completing the installation. With all hardware running over IP and the new HikCentral platform bringing everything together, this powerful system has been up and running for months and is protecting customers, personnel, and goods day and night. Grocery shopping at Food Plus is the safest it has ever been. Hikvision is proud to be the choice for AUA integrators and hopes to provide more in the days to come.

Cathexis provides video surveillance security for Pope’s visit to Ireland Cathexis Technologies is exceptionally proud to have played an important security role in Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland last weekend. Cathexis worked alongside its Dublin-based, Gold Channel Partner, Mongey Communications, and the Irish Garda Síochána , to facilitate the critical role of surveillance management.

ith an official itinerary that was jam-packed with meetings, visits and official engagements, all within a two-day schedule, His Holiness, had a whirlwind visit through Dublin, which included the World Meeting of Families and Festival of Families at Croke Park on 25 August. Cathexis, a globally recognised video management software developer, worked in partnership with Mongey Communications, a renowned supplier of security equipment

such as CCTV IP Cameras, to provide a fullyintegrated 24/7 surveillance management solution that would effectively manage the entire visit. The CathexisVision IP Video Management Software suite provided an around the clock CCTV surveillance solution, which supported three linked control rooms to ensure an immediate response to any situation of potential security threats. Cathexis is headquartered in Durban, South Africa, with operations spread throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

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“We are exceptionally proud to have played a role in the Pope’s World Meeting of Families visit,” says Mark Ross, managing director of Cathexis Europe. “Cathexis is committed to providing the most efficient and effective, tailored video management software solutions, to provide maximum return on surveillance investment,” he added. The Cathexis Europe Technical team worked alongside Mongey throughout the design, build up and operations over the weekend to ensure that CathexisVision was providing optimal performance, and to provide additional cameras and surveillance management to the police service of the Republic of Ireland. Earlier this month, CathexisVision gained global industry recognition when it took top honours for the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2018, when it was announced the overall winner in the Video Surveillance Software category. “We are delighted that we had the opportunity to play a part in the Pope’s historic visit to Ireland at the weekend, and are exceptionally honoured for the ongoing international recognition,” concluded Ross.

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LAW & SECURITY

CRIME STATISTICS 2017-2018:

The Cele Report By Peter Bagshawe

Police Minister Bheki Cele has, over a number of years and in various portfolios, been somewhat controversial and brought an unconventional approach to his functions and reports submitted. On 11 September 2018, he led the delegation that presented the 2017-2018 Crime Statistics Report submitted to the Parliamentary Police Portfolio Committee, which covered the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.

iven that Cele assumed office on 26 February 2018, having been appointed as Minister of Police following the outgoing Fikile Mbalula, it would have been easy for the Minister to prevaricate on the level of responsibility that he bore in relation to the presentation. However, in a brutally frank assessment he acknowledged not only that the South African Police Services (SAPS) “had dropped the ball” and would need assistance in establishing a mechanism for “collectively picking up the ball” again, but he stated unequivocally that he had instructed the SAPS leadership that the unacceptable level of crime statistics would not in the future be reported to the Portfolio Committee. This level of candour demonstrated by the recognition by Minister Cele of the gravity of the situation is encouraging, as is his intention to focus on new strategies to combat serious crime. In the following discussion, crime classes will be referred to in the number of crimes reported without percentage distributions following the issuing of a notice by the SAPS that the incorrect mid-year population figures had been used in preparing the report presented to the Parliamentary Police Portfolio Committee. This has been done to avoid discrepancies between the initial Report and that subsequently published by the SAPS reflecting amended figures. An initial comment is that for the second consecutive year there is an apparent drop (of 71 165 crimes with a total of 2 096 781 recorded in 2017-2018 against the preceding period total of 2 129 001) in the total number of crimes reported and it would be easy to view this as a success. However the 2017 Statistics South Africa’s Victims of Crime Survey showed that only 51 per cent of housebreakings were

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reported to the Police, some 30 per cent of theft of personal property were reported and 60 per cent of victims of crime did not make a report to the police. Statistics South Africa’s Victims of Crime Survey shows that the level of crimes not reported was on the basis that the victims of the crimes did not make reports because they believed the police would not or could not take action. Given this level of underreporting, albeit over a low sample number, the basis of statistics across a of number of classes of crime reported on by the SAPS is open to query with regard to the accuracy of the overall statistics. Murder is usually used as the most effective yardstick from a criminal perspective on the basis that a body is present and all bodies found require an investigation, autopsy and finding by the authorities. Minister Cele stated clearly that the level of murder was unacceptably high, categorising the level of murders at an average of 57 per day based off a total of 20 336 reported murders, as bordering on a war zone. Regrettably, this is probably not an inaccurate statement. The base breakdown of murders by age and gender is, on a national basis, depressing with 985 children under the age of 18 and 2 930 women murdered. There is anecdotal evidence that a large proportion of these murders were committed by persons known to victim including spouses and partners. The three largest identified motivations in respect of murders reported were gang related, mob action/vigilante action and taxi violence. Looking at these, the Western Cape was identified as having 808 out of 973 gang related murders with the majority of these being within identified areas of high gang activity areas. Mob justice attacks were

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responsible for 849 recorded murders with no clear provincial trend identified. Taxi violence was recorded as the reason for 237 murders with Gauteng identified as a hotspot for taxi violence. Gauteng was again responsible for the highest number of incidents in respect of the 62 recorded farm murders followed by North West, Limpopo, Free State and Mpumalanga which is largely in line with the level of farming activity in the respective Provinces. Rape statistics are also sombre reading with 40 035 rapes reported in 2017-2018 which is an increase of 39 828. Against the background of populist programs to discourage rape and abuse, high profile political and media campaigns and appeals for support in the effort to reduce the level of abuse and the international #MeToo movement an average of 110 rapes per day reported in South Africa is totally unacceptable. Again there is anecdotal evidence that a high number of these crimes were perpetrated by a person known to the victim, and this may play a role in the widely-perceived under-reporting of rape. Commentators have advanced opinions on the level of rape that is not reported and, unfortunately, there is no reliable mechanism by which this can be reviewed or extrapolated other than to advanced informed opinion that the level of nonreporting is substantial. Staying with crimes against the person, the often referred to ‘Trio Crimes’ (house robbery, business robbery and vehicle hijacking) have shown a marginal decline year on year on a national basis. Business robberies have reduced from 20 680 reported in 2016-2017 to 20 047, house robberies went from 16 717 to 16, 352 and vehicle hijackings reduced from 22 343 to 22 261. Viewed provincially, the

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trend is as would be expected with the Free State, Northern Cape and then Gauteng showing slight reductions with the most marked increase being in the Western Cape. However when looking at crimes involving bank and cash-in-transit robberies, the situation is markedly different. Bank robberies have increased from 3 to 13, representing a threefold increase, albeit off a low starting base, with KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng showing the highest increase in the number of robberies. Cash-in-transit incidents have increased to 238 robberies from 152 in 2016-2017, with increases taking place in North West Province, the Eastern and Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng. The Western Cape was the only province to show a decrease in the number of cash-intransit crimes.

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Given the exposure of residents to violence, and more particularly guards working in the banking and cash-in-transit industries, to extreme levels of injury and armed attacks in both of these crimes, they are, in my mind, linked to the Trio Crimes in that the safety of citizens and security industry employees is directly impacted. If the primary role of the SAPS revolves around ensuring safety and security, these crimes have to be targeted and managed. Interest going forward is likely to centre on the tabling by Minister Cele of the Annual SAPS Report that will allow review and comment on core capabilities. This will include data on deployments, specialist units and their capabilities, response times‚ complaints against the police and clearance rates.

Equally, the SAPS cannot operate in isolation or in a vacuum, and the instability within the Hawks and offices of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), and without a robust infrastructure covering both investigation and effective prosecution of crimes, there is likely to be a continuing disconnect in the administration of justice from the level required to maintain effective law and order. Both the Hawks and the NPA have gone through turbulent times recently, particularly at an upper management level, and stability coming out of recent appointments is essential. PETER BAGSHAWE holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the former University of Rhodesia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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September 16-19: 2018 CAMPROSA Conference Venue: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch www.camprosa.co.za

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December 5-7: IFSEC India | Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi | www.ifsec.events/india

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2019 March 6-8: SECON 2019 | Venue: KINTEX, Seoul, Korea | www.seconexpo.com

25-28 September 2018: Security Essen 2018 | Venue: Essen, Germany www.security-essen.de October 3-4: Infosecurity North America 2018 | Venue: Hynes Convention Centre, Boston, US | www.infosecuritynorthamerica.com. October 25-27: IFSEC Asia | Venue: IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Bangkok | www.ifsec.events/sea November 6-8: Expoprotection Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France | www.reedexpo.com/en/ Events/6502/Expoprotection.

19-22 March: Securika Moscow Venue: Expocentre, Moscow

10-12 April: ISC West | Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States | www.iscwest.com 21-24 May: CNP Expo | Venue: Marriott Marquis | San Francisco, CA | www.cnpexpo.com May 22-23: Infosecurity Mexico 2018 Venue: Centro Citibanamex, Mexico www.infosecuritymexico.com

NOVEMBER 14-15: ISC East | Venue: Javits Center, NYC | www.isceast.com 28-29 November: International Security Expo | Venue: Grand Hall, Olympia, London, United Kingdom | www.internationalsecurityexpo.com

MAY 29-31: IFSEC Philippines | Venue: SMX Convention Centre, Pasay City, Metro Manila | www.ifsec.events/philippines/ June 18-20: IFSEC International Venue: ExCeL London UK | www.ifsec. events/international/exhibit2019

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