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A partnership you can trust An Open Letter from Texecom to the South African Electronic Security Community Dear Friends, South Africa is integral to Texecom’s DNA and has been for many years. Our products and services have been designed in partnership with customers across the country and this has contributed to South Africa being Texecom’s second largest market in the world.

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VOL 37 NO 7 JULY 2019

www.securityfocusafrica.com | Vol 37 No 7 July 2019 The official industry journal for professional risk practitioners: security, safety, health, environment and quality assurance

Introducing

RDC introduces IceCube, an ecosystem of security services and products that integrate past, present and future alarm monitoring systems with CCTV, smart IoT and more ...

Add mobile app arm/ disarm to existing installations without ripping out the panel and sensors Add indoor and outdoor cameras to alarm installations with control and monitoring in the same mobile app

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COVER STORY

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12 South Africa’s farm attack scourge: Who’s behind them, and what needs to be done to stem the flow of blood?

RADIO DATA Who or what is behind South Africa’s ongoing farm attacks, which have COMMUNICATIONS: claimed the lives of 2022 people in 5 131 vicious incidents since 1990?

It’s a question that has been asked many times since this particular crime Local solutions – the phenomenon took hold of the country in the mid-1980s, and answered by, only remedy to local challenges?

RDC introduces IceCube, an ecosystem of security services and products that integrate past, present and future alarm monitoring systems with CCTV, smart IoT and more...

among others, Major General Chris van Zyl of TLU SA, the country’s largest agricultural union, and polygraphist Silke Kaiser, who is regularly called out to the scenes of farm attacks to assist the police with tracking down perpetrators.

22 SA’s unique bomb and pyrotechnics disposal

company that’s going places Gauntlet Security Solutions, a provider of specialised services that include bomb threat consultation and explosive device and pyrotechnics disposal, was formed in 2017 after a series of meetings with CEO and owner Nanette Da Fonseca and her friend and business colleague Jimmy Roodt, a security and explosive expert.

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REGULARS EDITOR’S COMMENT 4 Could it be that SA’s dark hours are heralding a new dawn?

ASSOCIATION NEWS 5 The importance of the ‘Peace Clause’ in the Bargaining Council.

HOME SECURITY 6 A conversation about home security.

NEWS IN BRIEF 7 News snippets from around the world.

SPECIAL FEATURE 14 The vulnerability of South Africa’s farmers: The numbers and the solutions.

16 Can South Africa’s farm attacks be classified as terrorism?

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25 Local RFID solutions provide flexibility in emerging market.

26 Imperial Armour receives top award.

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EDITORS COMMENT

Could it be that SA’s dark hours are heralding a new dawn?

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outh Africa is caught in a seemingly unrelenting deluge of negativity around its struggling economy, mass high-level corruption and in-fighting, and ongoing violent crime. Talk on the streets is of a failing state, with more job losses and downgrades on the cards, and I, for one, wouldn’t want President Ramaphosa’s job for anything.

But I don’t believe all is lost for the country, and nor does a commentator who goes by the pen name “TBone”. Responding to a Moneyweb article, he (or she) points out that progress takes time, and that what’s happening in South Africa is “extremely positive in terms of bringing corruption to light”.

It’s only since President Ramaphosa took over the reins a year and half ago that corruption is being exposed. The Zondo Commission, into its 140th day at the time of writing, seems to be operating without fear or favour. And it has the power to make recommendations to prosecute once it concludes, although that’s only likely to be towards the end of 2020 – frustrating for those of us who want to see justice done, and done now.

President Ramaphosa needs to make “tough, unpopular decisions”, to quote TBone, who goes on to say to him: “Listen to your finance minister, engage big business and remember (that) Mandela made unpopular decisions and people not only supported him but they respected him for it.”

While there’s no shortage of bad news, Business Insider’s article on nine reasons to feel better about the South African economy

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make for uplifting reading. Aside from the recent 25 basis point percent interest rate cut, writer Helen Wasserman notes upticks in economic activity and exports, as well as an increase in tourists to South Africa.

Also a source of hope is the commitment by our newly elected Minister for Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, to allocate part of his proposed R21.1 billion budget to fighting corruption and ensuring that justice “is not only done, but also seen to be done”.

Pronouncing the levels of fraud, corruption and greed in the country as unacceptably high, he’s asking for a contingency budgetary that will allow the Investigative Directorate to work closely with the Special Investigating Unit, the Special Tribunal and the South African Police Services (in particular the Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation) as well as the Financial Intelligence Centre and the South African Revenue Service “to ensure that perpetrators of fraud and corruption are brought to book speedily”.

He’s also promised to revive and introduce into Parliament a number of Bills. These include the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, the Land Court Bill (aimed at promoting land justice and the democratisation of land ownership), the Cyber Crimes Bill, the Child Justice Amendment Bill and the International Crimes Bill.

Gang violence and farm attacks The decision to deploy the army in the worsthit areas of the Western Cape in an effort to stem gang violence, has met with mixed reactions. While residents are hopeful that the three month initiative will at least slow,

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if not halt, the spiralling murder rate, which has risen to more than 2000 this year alone, the gangs are reportedly unafraid of the intervention, promising business as usual. In the same breath, calls are mounting for the presidency to establish specialised police task units at national level to protect the country’s beleaguered farming community. With a reported 219 attacks and 60 murders in 2019 already, the provincial initiatives by North West and Gauteng Premiers Job Mokgoro and David Makhura need to be emulated and escalated as a matter of urgency.

Facebook page “Stop Farm Attacks & Murders in South Africa” shows harrowing photos of the violence meted out to victims, and one can only imagine the terror and suffering they experienced during the attacks. Both these crime categories deserve priority attention from the highest power in the land, with specially appointed courts putting the perpetrators behind bars for the rest of their miserable lives.

In closing The latest legal upset in the life of controversial SA public prosecutor Busisiwe Mkhwebane is the Constitutional Court’s ruling that she is personally liable to pay 15 per cent of the legal costs resulting from her investigation into the Reserve Bank’s Bankorp / ABSA matter. Her supporters have launched a fundraising campaign to help pay the estimated R900 000 with donations sitting at around R8 000 so far.

Not only have the courts accused this advocate of lying under oath and acting in bad faith, but she is also now being challenged by President Ramaphosa and his Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan who have sought judicial reviews of her reports against them. Could this be a case of her being “hoist by her own petard” (being hurt by one’s own plot or device intended to hurt another person)? Just saying.

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SASA UPDATE

The importance of the ‘Peace Clause’ in the Bargaining Council In the Private Security Industry’s Bargaining Council’s most recent Protocol Agreement, entered into by employers (of which SASA is the largest) and organised labour (more than 20 trade unions), there is a ‘peace clause’ which bars the unions from embarking on ‘shop floor negotiations’ with member employers.

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t’s just another excellent reason for security industry practitioners to become members of SASA or one of the other member organisations – without which you will be fair game and could be targeted with unreasonable demands (even though those matters are already contained in SD6 or the forthcoming bargaining council main agreement).

Non-compliance Beset with complaints on an almost daily basis, Mr Botes says he is shocked by the high level of non-compliance in the industry. The majority of security service providers, he says, are ignoring issues such as remuneration, benefits and conditions of employment, which are currently legislated by the Minister of Labour in the form of the SD6 (Sectoral Determination 6).

Security officers are being exploited in a number of ways, he says. Either their salaries are below the statutory minimum levels, or they’re not receiving premium payments for overtime, work on Sundays and public holidays.

Similarly, he adds, they are not receiving all the leave benefits due to them, including

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SASA is arranging for SD6 training around the country again, starting in Gauteng. Focused on testing the interests of security service providers, it is aimed at management, finance, operations, roster and payroll staff.

If you’re interested (without committing yourself), please mail SASA National Administrator Tony Botes at tony@ sasecurity.co.za, indicating where in Gauteng you are (Johannesburg Central, East Rand, West Rand, Pretoria), and how many delegates you would send.

The estimated cost is about R500 per person, for a 4 hour session.

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annual, sick, family responsibility and/or study leave. Further, some employers are withholding statutory annual bonuses, special allowances and other premium payments, blatantly ignoring the law.

The majority of employers are also refusing to participate in the statutory Private Security Sector Provident Fund, despite being legally obligated to match their employees’ 7.5 per cent contributions equally. It’s not only illegal but it also deprives security officers of death, disability and funeral benefits as well as retirement savings.

Even worse, he points out, is that many employers are deducting employees’ contributions but failing to match them and then pocketing the whole amount. This is blatant theft, he warns.

“Security officers who are exploited by having portions of their salaries stolen by their employers are prone to being extremely unhappy, understandably, with some not performing their duties to spec, and others resorting to theft or collusion with criminals just so they can put food on their families’ tables,” he says.

Consumers of security services quite often contribute to this problem by insisting on the cheapest prices for services, forcing security companies to commit criminal acts to retain or obtain clients. However, says Mr Botes, “this is not an excuse for them to steal monies legally due to their employees.”

And, he adds, consumers should know that using a non-compliant security officer is a criminal offence in terms of the PSIRA Act, punishable by heavy fines or jail time, or both.

Consumers should, quoting Tony Botes, realise that if they could not afford professional security services, they should consider the ultimate cost of poor security.

Security officers who are not receiving all their entitled benefits are urged to report

this to their local Labour Centre, the CCMA, PSiRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority: www.psira.co.za) or SASA (info@ sasecurity.co.za).

SASA Gold membership SASA’s Gold membership is a key differentiator for security service providers, who can assure their clients that they are reputable and operating within the law.

The Security Association of South Africa (SASA) is a world-class professional body that advocates, promotes and drives industry compliance within South Africa’s private security industry. SASA is also the largest employers’ association in the security sector, providing a range of services that benefit security employers, their employees and ultimately the consumers of security services.

Established in 1965, SASA is and has always been, the greatest advocate of industry compliance, serving as a resource for its members, an educational platform for consumers of security services, and an essential link between the private security industry and government.

SASA is nationally recognised by the Government, South African Police Service (SAPS) and consumers as having members with a proven track record within the industry and a Code of Ethics by which members must abide.

IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT SASA: Office: 0861 100 680 Email: info@sasecurity.co.za The full SASA membership list is available at www.sasecurity.co.za

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HOME SECURITY

A conversation about

home security Home security is about more than just safeguarding your loved ones and your property. Talk about it with anyone working on your property.

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ome security should also include the safety of anyone who works for you, or carries out any work on your property. They are often home alone for hours at a time while the family is at work and at school, or they could be the ones looking after your kids during the June school holidays.

Fidelity ADT national marketing and communications manager Charnel Hattingh urges homeowners to make sure anyone who works on their property knows the basic principles of personal safety, so that they are familiar with how to act in an emergency.

“Domestic employees play an integral part in any home security system and it is critical that they are empowered and equipped to look after their own safety, as well as the safety of anyone else on the property,” she says.

It boils down to asking three easy but simple questions, according to Hattingh.

The answers will determine whether or not your domestic employees or contractors are properly prepared.

“If people do any kind of work on your property, you should ask them – what would they do if someone tried to illegally gain access to the property? Do they know where the panic buttons are, and how to call for help? If there a medical emergency, would they know how to respond?”

Homeowners should consider enrolling any employees who may be working for

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them for an extended period of time, into local crime-prevention forums which take place in most neighbourhoods every month.

These are often arranged by the SAPS or community members and teach valuable crime-prevention and safety tips. Fidelity ADT regularly hosts training sessions, aimed at domestic workers.

There are five points that domestic employees should remember: • Be careful of having unguarded conversations about your employer or the property you are working at. You never know who might be listening.

• Be observant and speak up if you see something suspicious anywhere in the suburb.

• Use the camera on your cellphone. If you see something or someone that appears to be out of place, take a photo.

• Never allow anyone onto the property or indoors unless they have an appointment or if they have a legitimate reason to be there, and your employer confirmed it for you. If you have any doubt about someone trying to gain entry, call your employer or call the police. Don’t fall for impersonators.

• Exchange cellphone numbers with other domestic workers at properties adjacent or opposite so that you can alert each other of suspicious people or vehicles.

“Talk about security and safety issues with your domestic workers, gardeners and anyone else working on your property.

Teach them how to arm and disarm the alarm and find out from your security company about giving them their own passwords or alarm codes.

“And lastly, make sure they know the basics of first-aid so that they can respond immediately and appropriately in any emergency,” says Hattingh.

“Domestic employees play an integral part in any home security system and it is critical that they are empowered and equipped to look after their own safety, as well as the safety of anyone else on the property.” Fidelity ADT national marketing and communications manager Charnel Hattingh

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NEWS XXX IN BRIEF

News snippets from around the world Murder stats show decline since SANDF troops deployment in Cape Town communities

Murder statistics for the Cape Town metro region have shown a decline from previous weekends, as the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) troops arrived on the ground in various communities, according to Western Cape government officials.

A total of 25 murders were recorded over the weekend (20 and 21 July) by the province’s forensic pathology services unit, compared with 43 last weekend, and 55 in the weekend prior. Of the 25 people murdered, 18 were shot, four were stabbed and three were killed through other causes.

Three people were shot in Mitchell’s Plain at the weekend, and two deaths were recorded in Khayelitsha.

Army deployments as part of police operations were made in communities including Hanover Park and Manenberg over the weekend, with residents in some areas reporting that the weekend had been mostly peaceful.

The army arrived in Cape Town on 18 July, a week after Police Minister Bheki Cele announced troops would be deployed to gang-plagued areas on the Cape Flats to assist the South African Police Service.

(Source: The Citizen)

Three month deployment of Army to Cape Town will cost R23 million

The deployment of over a thousand soldiers to Cape Town to help quell gang violence and crime will cost R23.3 million over the next three months. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave the figures in a letter to Parliament’s Speaker Thandi Modise on Friday. It was revealed that the government has sent 1 320 soldiers to Cape Town, who will be deployed between 18 July and 16 September in ten priority areas.

(Source: Defence Web)

Focus on farm murders shows ‘distance we need to travel’ to reconciliation, equality – Ramaphosa

Anger as 71-year-old farmer killed by thugs in Free State

Another week, another farm murder in Free State. An elderly farmer was slain by an armed gang this week, and local politicians are gatvol with the situation.

Both condemnation and condolences have poured in this week after Johannes Mazibuko, an elderly “emerging farmer”, was reportedly attacked by a gang of six at his property in Frankfort, Free State.

This latest farm murder case has sparked anger amongst political representatives

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in the province. Mazibuko’s death marks the second major farm murder within five days in Free State. Sakkie and Ina van der Berg, who were landowners in the rural community of Boshof, were confirmed dead when law enforcement arrived at their homestead. The couple were both in their sixties. Recent estimates claim that “at least” 60 farm murders have occurred during the calendar year of 2019, with more than 200 separate attacks also being registered.

The numbers seem to be increasing from the 2017/18 financial year, with 62 murders tallied up by SAPS in their official crime stats.

(Source: The South African)

Every life in South Africa has equal value and every murder, every violent crime must be equally and unequivocally condemned, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Replying to the budget vote debate for the Presidency, Ramaphosa was specifically responding to Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald, who asked the president on Wednesday if he would condemn farm murders. “The question is a measure of the distance we still need to travel as a nation toward effective reconciliation and the appreciation of the equal worth of every life in our country,” said President Ramaphosa.

(Source: News 24)

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NEWS IN BRIEF Additional vehicles to combat crime in the Free State welcomed

Free State Agriculture (FSA) has welcomed the deployment of 48 additional vehicles made available by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure rural safety in the province. Jakkals le Roux, chairperson of the FSA safety and security committee, said rural crime was a serious matter in the Free State, and that these vehicles would go a long way to ensure improved service from the SAPS. He said rural crime had a negative impact on the entire province, but the districts along the Lesotho border were particularly badly affected. “Our biggest challenge is stock theft. Other crimes include burglaries, theft and pilfering. The good news is that these [vehicles] will be used for rural crime only.”

(Source: Farmer’s Weekly)

AfriForum doubts government’s seriousness about crime fighting after proposed budget cuts

The civil rights organisation AfriForum has expressed serious concern over media reports which allege that the ANC government is proposing a R6 billion budget cut for the South African Police Service (SAPS). The proposed budget cut, along with the following developments, indicate that the South African government is not serious about the safety of its citizens: • The proposed amendments to the PSIRA legislation, reducing the types of weapons private security officers may use, if any.

• The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the Western Cape, in recognition of the SAPS’s failure to stabilise the Cape Flats.

• Media reports that the same SANDF is on

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the verge of collapse.

• Premier Winde’s remarks about the lack of personnel and resources at Western Cape police stations.

• 2018 reports on illiteracy within the SAPS. • Various attacks on and theft of firearms from police stations, such as Ngcobo in February 2018, Eden Park and Belville South in June 2018, Kareedouw in August 2018 and Middledrift a few days ago.

“How are ordinary citizens supposed to believe that the state is serious about protecting them and their families, when the police and the state’s failure is so obvious for all to see? The President talks about halving violent crime within the next 10 years, but should he and his government continue on the current path, crime rates are more likely to double. In fact, we suspect that the murder rate will probably surpass 23 000 per annum within the next few years”, says Ian Cameron, AfriForum’s Head of Community Safety.

(Source: Politics Web)

Crime and corruption killing fibre rollouts in South Africa

Crime and corruption are killing fibre rollouts across South Africa, with poor communities being hit the hardest. This is according to feedback from industry players familiar with fibre rollouts in townships and rural areas who asked to remain anonymous. One example is Vumatel’s Alexandra fibre project where the company aimed to provide residents with uncapped fibre for R89 per month.

Vumatel initially hoped to complete construction of the first phase in Alexandra by the end of March 2018, but this did not happen. In April 2018, Vumatel said it has completed the planning for the first phase of its fibre network build for Alexandra, but was waiting on the required regulatory approvals. Bribery and corruption allegations. An industry player with knowledge of the Vumatel project told MyBroadband that bribery and corruption are at the heart of the Alexandra fibre problems. He said it is challenging to receive the necessary approvals and support for these fibre rollouts without greasing the palms of the right people.

(Source: My Broadband)

SAPS surfs Cape Town’s crime wave with a string of key arrests

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been regurgitated by the outcomes of the recent Crime Summit, it seems. In the last 24 hours, law enforcement officers made key arrests in different parts of the city. On Tuesday afternoon, the police in Milnerton closed in on a warehouse located on Montague Drive. According to police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk, this was part of the Flying Squad’s intelligencedriven operation. The SAPS acted on tip-offs that there were suspects storing abalone at the premises. Eight suspects were arrested for a string of crimes in a recent SAPS operation that kicked off in Manenberg, one of the most notorious communities in South Africa. The police, reacting to the recent spate of gang-related shootings that have claimed an innocent life and wounded a few others, stormed into Manenberg on Tuesday evening. A total of eight suspects, aged between 16 and 42, were arrested and charged with attempted murder, murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. And in Nyanga, a suspect wanted for allegedly hijacking a vehicle was caught by Nyanga’s Tactical Response Team only a day later. It is believed that the suspect was part of a group of armed men that accosted a victim and made it off with his Toyota Camry. (Source: The South African)

19 victims rescued from alleged human trafficker in Joburg house

Nineteen men were rescued after being held hostage by an alleged human trafficker in a house in Mondeor, south of Johannesburg, recently. According to the

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South African Police Service, an operation by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation received information of a supposed human trafficking syndicate that was allegedly keeping people hostage in the house. After tracing the suspected location, the team found 19 victims locked up in different rooms in the same house. The SAPS said: “It is suspected that plans were already afoot to move them to a different location. An unknown man, understood to be the security guard, attempted to flee but was apprehended by the team members. The team also managed to seize a handgun and ammunition. The 19 victims, men who were found in separate rooms inside the house, have been taken to a place of safety for processing.” A suspect is expected to appear before the Booysens Magistrates’ Court to face charges of alleged human trafficking, possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

(Source: The Citizen)

Cash-in-transit robbers handed hefty jail sentences

UN calls for stronger ‘global response’ to terrorism, organised crime

Three cash-in-transit robbers have been sentenced in the East London Regional Court to lengthy prison terms for a 2016 robbery at Capitec Bank in East London, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said. The sentences should serve as a warning to criminals that committing crime guarantees lengthy jail time.

(Source: The Citizen)

Inside the 21st-century British criminal underworld

Hit with at least one armed robbery a day, Shoprite basically set up its own police force

After 489 armed robberies last year, Shoprite has ramped up its anti-crime force, appointing expert investigators, crime data analysts and even a criminal lawyer to pursue criminals. The retailer – Africa’s biggest – says it has paid off, with arrests of criminals involved in attacks on Shoprite up by 200 per cent. Recently, Shoprite “was able to assist with the arrest” of two suspects after the manager of its Worcester branch was shot and killed in a robbery last month. A third suspect has been identified and an arrest is imminent, a company spokesperson said. (Source: Business Insider)

more than half a million people. (Source: The Guardian)

The UN Security Council called Friday (Jul 20) for a better-coordinated “global response” to international terrorism and organised crime by working together to identify and eliminate such threats. The council unanimously adopted the Perudrafted resolution, which calls for increased cross-border collaboration in efforts to investigate and dismantle the links between terrorist groups and organised crime networks. This is not the Council’s first attempt at cracking down on international terrorism. In March, it ordered countries worldwide to step up the fight against terrorism financing by ensuring they have laws that make it a serious crime to fund terrorist acts. (Source: Chanel News Asia)

Britain’s most-prolific shoplifter, 70, goes free after blaming 49-year crime spree on bump on head while watching England in the 1970 World Cup

There are almost 5 000 criminal gangs in the UK. But the old family firms are gone – today’s big players are multinational, diversified and tech-savvy. The National Crime Agency has estimated that £90bn of criminal money is being laundered through the UK every year, 4 per cent of the country’s GDP. London has become the global capital of money-laundering and the beating heart of European organised crime. English is now the international underworld’s lingua franca. Crime is an essential part of the British economy, providing hundreds of thousands of jobs, not just for professional criminals – the NCA reckons there are 4,629 organised crime groups in operation – but for police and prison officers, lawyers and court officials, and a security business that now employs

A pensioner branded Britain’s most prolific shoplifter has walked free from court after claiming his 49-year theft spree was caused by a severe bump on the head he got when he watched England play in the 1970 World Cup. Harry Hankinson, 70, has clocked up 546 offences since he fell from a hotel balcony whilst watching Alf Ramsey’s team on TV during the tournament in Mexico.He claims he banged his head in the tumble which caused a ‘’change in his personality’’ and turned him into a kleptomaniac with an ‘’uncontrollable’’ urge to steal.

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Burning from Churning South African security companies feel the heat of a stagnant economy Local solutions – the only remedy to local challenges?

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outh Africa’s poor economic performance has resulted in lacklustre residential and commercial property growth, and an almost stagnant pool of local alarm connections.

Cash-strapped consumers seek out the cheapest options for the necessary, but grudge-purchase, of security systems and armed response services.

The battle for market share is focused on managing churn in connections, rather than growth of new business. It’s about minimising connection losses by cashstrapped households and businesses who are opting for the less ideal, cheap options.

At the same time, security companies are considering how they can gain as many connections as possible from those who are moving away from opposition services in their areas of operation.

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however, originally developed for advanced foreign markets, which means that technology for future adoption of advanced systems locally is already in place for local security companies to start leveraging.

The system has been designed with a clear focus on delivering 3 key areas of benefit to the local security providers.

Firstly, and arguably most importantly, giving security companies tools and competitive advantages to thrive in the difficult current environment. Secondly, making options available to grow and upsell recurring revenue generating services that are relevant, scalable and affordable and, thirdly, providing a practical and affordable way for security companies to facilitate the introduction of industry 4.0 type services to the local market.

mobile app functions onto old systems.

The customer’s keypad is now in their pockets with functions like arm/disarm, alarm signal push notifications and much more. A low-cost expander enables the use of the mobile app with just about any alarm panel brand with no additional monthly cost to the security company.

Upgrade old accounts

Add video monitoring right now

With IceCube, security companies can upgrade and integrate existing alarm installations without ripping out the panel or sensors. Re-engaging customers is simplified by upselling much sought after

IceCube’s IP/Wi-Fi cameras can be added to existing alarm installations right now and be controlled in the same app.

It features end-to-end data security and requires no DVR.

Improve customer retention Like it or not, churning of accounts determines, to a large extent, whether security companies achieve overall growth in link-up revenue. Armed response providers can hold on to current linkups by taking the first steps to securing that elusive golden thread of dependability. Integrating into this single ecosystem helps ensure that current connections are retained.

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Security companies can start by upselling a simple low-cost camera solution to existing customers, adding to their monthly income streams. The initial exposure of video to the customer makes it easier to upsell additional cameras later.

The perfect, incremental gateway to the emerging smart home/ business IoT market How can security companies become the primary gateway to the rich pickings of smart home and IoT opportunities of the future? The TELCO’s, Amazons and Googles of Industry 4.0 have already made major strides in developed countries.

This locally-developed system is that elusive gateway to the wealth of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

With the future built in to the ecosystem, each added GSM-ICE3 Gateway unit represents real opportunities for future monthly revenue streams, incrementally. Security providers can start laying the foundation today to secure their business in the uncertain environment of tomorrow.

Next in line, add smart home/ business IoT functions Next to be launched is a Z-wave based range of smart home/business products.

Already fully developed into both platform and app, these products will grow into a comprehensive IoT offering with all the expected customisation features such as scene setups, energy saving and temperature management. Even voice control of alarm and IoT systems with Amazon Echo (Alexa) and Google Home will soon be available.

Ready for future communications technologies The selection of communication formats in future will be determined by the market,

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installation requirements and the best available data costs. IceCube gateways are modular and expandable so providers will be able to choose from VHF radio to new IoT focussed technologies like Sigfox, Z-wave, LTE Cat-M1 and LTE NB-IoT etc. The IceCube already operates on LTE Cat-M1 in those countries where its available (GPRS switched off already). NB-IoT is still in test phases by local South African networks. Choosing this option allows you to prepare for planned 2G and 3G technology sunsets right now and avoid the inevitable GSM version of the previous ICASA SABRE migration project.

Security companies and their suppliers don’t know what the future holds, so they need to be ready for any eventuality. The availability of an array of new communications formats and the phasing out of others leaves much uncertainty. RDC’s ecosystem is designed to be modular and scalable so it can be compatible with existing and new communication technologies. The IceCube platform will also provide the basis for easy incorporation of newer technologies like AI, voice control, facial recognition etc.

Business driven by price in depressed environments The issue of cost cannot be ignored in the current security intrusion, CCTV and automation industry. IceCube has been refined for the South African industry with this factor acutely top of mind. Cost has been minimised without compromising the high reliability and quality standard required locally.

To this end, IceCube has a number of cost features built into the local offering.

No additional monthly fee is charged for basic alarm app functions, which means that security companies can choose to increase their own monthly revenue or use the feature as a simple competitive advantage.

Gateways are around R100 less expensive per unit than traditional GSM transceivers, which lowers the cost barrier to entry.

Various trade-in offers and technology swops are available to minimise cost barriers to new business.

Security companies will have no base station hardware cost when setting up their control rooms to facilitate the new system.

Cameras can be added to any existing installation for the cost of the cameras only, with no DVR required.

Sales and marketing made easier – from grudge purchase to lifestyle product Besides the various cost advantages, IceCube represents a shift in the way security companies can market their offerings. The array of lifestyle benefits that IoT functions can add to existing alarm systems is a far more attractive option than the traditional security system grudge purchase.

A mindset shift is required for the security company’s traditional marketing methods and sales consultant approach. With this, however, security companies have an effective tool to diversify and grow their limited offering, particularly with monthly income streams.

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South Africa’s farm attack scourge: Who’s behind them, and what needs to be done to stem the flow of blood?

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ho or what is behind South Africa’s ongoing farm attacks, which have claimed the lives of 2022 people in 5131 vicious incidents since 1990? It’s a question that has been asked many times since this particular crime phenomenon took hold of the country in the mid-1980s, and answered by, among others, Major General Chris van Zyl of TLU SA, the country’s largest agricultural union, and polygraphist Silke Kaiser, who is regularly called out to the scenes of farm attacks to assist the police with tracking down perpetrators.

What are the motives?

Maj Gen van Zyl refutes theories that disgruntled workers are behind farm attacks. Despite repeated efforts to substantiate these allegations, which he says emanate from ministerial level down, he says there’s very little factual evidence to support claims that attacks are in response to farmer-on-worker murders, assaults or illegal evictions.

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level of extreme violence directed against victims when compared to the obvious motive for the crime. Unfortunately we don’t have the capacity to monitor the court proceedings of arrested criminals and to study the true motives for these violent acts of crime,” he says, adding that a detailed analysis of evidence could be the answer to finding out who’s behind the attacks. “The high degree of violence and cruelty present in the attacks is at odds with pronouncements that the motive is robbery or theft, and in most cases, there is little resemblance of an acceptable relationship between the level of violence used against the victims and the comparatively superficial motive for the crime,” he maintains.

Polygraphist Silke Kaiser says that while employees are usually involved, their role tends to be passing on information to the hit squads. It’s the hit squads who commit the atrocities, she avers. And it’s rare that all employees are involved, especially if the farm has a large staff complement.

She isn’t convinced that racial hatred, as has been suggested, is a motive. “There are some very successful black farmers

in South Africa who face the exact same threat as the white farmers,” she says. She does, however, identify a political angle, saying: “The violence is encouraged by certain political parties when they use the narrative of ‘land thief ’ along with calls to ‘Kill the boer, kill the farmer’.”

Being able to identify attacks designed to disrupt the commercial activities on farms for purposes related to political, ideological or racist considerations, and those relating to labour and land disputes, revenge or other reasons, is critical, maintains Maj Gen van Zyl. “Crimes other than those relating to farm attacks are regularly committed on farms and smallholdings,” he points out, “but they are often ignored, rejected or underestimated by the authorities.” From arson and malicious damage to property, to trespassing, illegal hunting and even stray dogs, he believes these could be underlying causes for conflict, which, unresolved, could escalate into more serious incidents.

Is unemployment a motive?

Farmers make easy targets due to their remoteness and distance from immediate

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support in the case of being attacked, he says, but again, it’s a theory that needs substantiation.

“What’s interesting is that, during the 2010 Soccer World Cup, there was a dramatic reduction in violent crimes on farms and smallholdings, with not a single murder taking place during the six-week period before and after the event. No sooner had the last foreign visitors left, however, than the familiar pattern of farm attacks resumed.”

What about allegations of poor living conditions and unfair labour practices?

“Considering that organised agriculture in South Africa conforms, by and large, with the legal requirements pertaining to labour and the provision of housing, living conditions are not considered to be a motive,” he contends.

“The Department of Labour has confirmed that the vast majority of commercial farmers comply with the letter of the law.” He points out, too, that not only do farmers have to bear the cost of providing housing for workers but that many occupants are no longer even employed by them.

“The agricultural sector is currently the only sector of the national economy where continued security of tenure is legally enforced,” notes Maj Gen van Wyk, “which can create strained relations between landowners and people not in their employ.

However, compared to other job seekers and employees, farm workers are far better off than many people doomed to sub-standard RDP housing far from the workplace, which in itself creates additional expenditure in the form of transport costs”.

Maj Gen van Wyk’s concerns include: Ineffective sector policing The problem with the Sector Policing System lies not in its basic concept, which is working well in an increasing number of metropolitan, peri-urban- and rural areas, says Maj Gen van Wyk, but in its effective implementation in agricultural areas. Valuable know-how and experience was lost with the disbandment of the commandos; many members stopped serving under the SAPS command system because of procedural requirements, and very little progress was made with the recruitment of reservists, which gradually led to a loss of interest.

The cost and availability of private security companies Generally speaking, only the larger commercial agricultural enterprises can afford security companies, says Maj Gen van Wyk. The vast majority of farmers in rural areas are limited by the costs of distance and time in relation to the numbers of clients who live in highdensity urban areas. “And, he adds, “the situation is exacerbated by the significant number of absent- and part-time farmers who have little concern for the safety and well-being of the wider community within which their properties are located.”

A lack of priorities and resources It seems to Maj Gen van Wyk that the country has insufficient resources to address priority crimes, which aside from farm attacks include rhino poaching, the theft of precious and non-ferrous metals, ATM bombings and cash-in-transit attacks to name but a few. A lack of funds

results in a shortage of critical equipment such as firearms, radios, bullet proof vests, handcuffs and torches, as well as functional training in the disciplines required within the rural safety environment, he says, adding: “The latter applies in particular to the protection of crime scenes before forensic evidence has been collected.”

Poor communication and mistrust A major challenge exists between farmers and SAPS members who are often unable to communicate effectively and clearly (especially in emergencies) with each other,” he notes.

“The assumption that all are fluent in a common language is far removed from the reality.”

Rather than regarding Farm Watches as beneficial to the maintenance of law and order, especially as far as farm safety is concerned, Maj Gen van Wyk says some officials are suspicious and mistrustful of them, which prevents co-operation, creates friction and neutralises efficiency.

The farming community believes that despite their willingness to report potential crime, there is a lack of pre-emptive action by the police, he believes. Added to this is the generally significant distance between the nearest police station and the scene of an incident in rural areas, along with poorly maintained gravel roads and the availability of serviceable vehicles.

A(nother) call to government Calling for “clear and unambiguous political condemnation” of farm attacks by the presidency, and the improved protection of isolated and vulnerable farmers and farm dwellers, Maj Gen van Wyk says government needs to prioritise the rural economy as both a national and

FARM ATTACK TIMELINE Latter half of the 1980s: Violent crime against farmers rises to concerning levels on the back of the country’s liberation struggle, says Maj Gen van Zyl. From small arms to landmines, the distinction between military targets and soft targets becomes increasingly blurred. In November 1985, the first farmertargeted landmine claims the life of vehicle passenger Edward Meluba.

1997: The Rural Safety Strategy

is formed in October 1997, a joint collaboration between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF),

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along with other stakeholders. Based on the SANDF’s Commando System, and augmented by SAPS resources, its primary function is to create a nationwide presence in rural areas.

2003: Before the report is made public,

1998: Former President Nelson Mandela

Inquiry into Farm Attacks are made public on 31 July.

convenes a national summit to address the issues of rural safety in general, and violent crimes against farm dwellers in particular. This leads to the establishment of a National Priority Committee for Rural Safety, with representation by the SAPS, the SANDF and organised agriculture.

2001: Then President Mbeki appoints a Committee of Inquiry into farm attacks.

President Mbeki announces the termination of the Commando system, to be replaced by a new SAPS Sector Policing System.

2003: The findings of the Committee of

2006 / 2007: Statistics specifically pertaining to farm attacks are omitted from the SAPS National Commissioner’s Annual Report.

TLU SA starts its own database as a result, recording murders and attacks from January 1990 to date.

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a strategic imperative, not least of all to ensure food security for the country.

What do farmers need to do to improve their safety?

Silke Kaiser’s experience of the police is that they are well equipped to investigate farm attacks. What’s heartening for her too is that, “since President Ramaphosa took over the country’s reins”, she’s seeing more arrests being made, and the charges sticking.

But, she adds: “I feel that almost every single farmer will be under threat of a farm attack at some stage.”

Accordingly, farmers need to be alert to changes in the attitudes of their staff. “The enemy is within, so any security system is easily compromised,” says Ms Kaiser.

“But having said that, a security system is essential. And no guns in the safe.

Weapons must be carried on the farmer, even though if he’s accosted by six gunwielding men, he stands very little chance.”

Further, dogs MUST sleep inside. “I cannot stress this enough,” she says. “Many farmers, where the attack failed, have told me that they called the Farm Watch –

which is also a must – because their dogs were restless, growling or barking.

“Any unusual behaviour from the dogs is a red flag. Rather the farmer be wrong than be right when he alerts the Farm Watch.”

Under no circumstances should the farmer allow himself to be lured outside by a worker, she warns further.

“Sometimes they knock on a window to inform the farmer that there is a fire, or another problem. Farm Watch should be called in such an instance. Farmers never hesitate to help each other and farm watches are very effective when all the farmers in an area join up and take it seriously.”

And what should the authorities be doing to support the farmers?

Government needs to allocate sufficient resources to protecting farmers, it needs to put policies in place to allow the agricultural sector to flourish economically which will help create much-needed employment, and it has to handle the land issue more sensitively, maintains Maj Gen van Wyk. The “land issue” is causing

tremendous uncertainty in certain quarters, he says, adding that “ideological utterances from political and extra-parliamentary groups” around land restitution and security of tenure are fanning flames of hatred and fear.

There also needs to be greater emphasis placed on dealing with so-called less serious crimes such as arson, malicious damage to property, trespassing and illegal hunting that affect the safety of landowners and their livelihoods, he continues.

In closing…

“Surely, 20 years down the line after the 1994 watershed, the critically important role of the farming community in the South African economy deserves unqualified support?” says Maj Gen van Wyk. The question that begs answering, he continues, is “if the 2003 and 2008 reports had made sufficient provision for combatting farm attacks, and had the 2003 Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Farm Attacks been properly implemented, how many lives might have been saved and how much suffering averted?”

The vulnerability of South Africa’s farmers

The numbers and the solutions According to South African Police Service (SAPS) statistics for the 2017/2018 financial year, every province in the country was hit by farm murders during this period, with the highest number of incidents taking place in Gauteng, followed by North West and Mpumalanga.

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urther, murders on farms and smallholdings occurred on all days of the week, with the majority of incidents occurring on Wednesdays (19 per cent), followed by Fridays and Saturdays (17.2 per cent) each.

The lowest numbers of murder incidents took place on Mondays (6.9 per cent) and most murders were committed between 18:00 and 02:59, which, say the police, further emphasises the particular vulnerability of people residing in rural areas at night.

In 60.3 per cent of the incidents, the victims were attacked inside their homes, 27.6 per cent outside their residences, 3.4 per cent in the veldt and 1.7 per cent at a kraal. In most of the incidents (58.6 per cent), the victims were shot, in

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VICTIM STATISTICS: 90.3% males ±75% over 50 years old 83.9% owners or legal occupiers of the premises 14.5% farm workers 19 per cent they were hit with an object, in 15.5 per cent they were stabbed, in 6.9 per cent they were burned with hot objects or liquids, and during 5.2 per cent incidents they were strangled.

Firearms and vehicles were stolen in 32.6 per cent of the cases, cellular telephones in 20.9 per cent, cash and television sets in 11.6 per cent, jewellery in 9.3 per cent of incidents, and laptops in 7 per cent.

The victims Of the victims, 74.2 per cent were white and 25.8 per cent were African. Most of the victims (90.3 per cent) were males, and nearly three quarters of them were 50 years of age or older. Among the victims, 83.9 per cent were the owners or legal occupiers of the premises where they were killed, 14.5 per cent were farm workers and one was a farm manager. In 72.4 per cent of the incidents, 146 offenders were involved with the numbers of attackers per incident averaging between one and five.

Advice from Afriforum Guido Urlings of Afriforum says today’s farmers need to embrace a range of security measures to safeguard themselves and their families. These include forming or becoming members of local farm or neighbourhood watches, although he’s quick to point out that the effectivity of farm watches depends on a number of factors.

These also include the willingness of the local police to cooperate with the farm watch, the number of active members, their ability to communicate with one another and the resources available to members.

Further, he advocates the use of communication systems such as two-way radio, Zello, WhatsApp and Telegram.

He also emphasises the importance of physical security barriers and measures such as gates, walls, fences, security beams, floodlights, alarms, panic buttons and saferooms. The problem, though, is often affordability.

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the inhabitants cannot afford many, if any, security measures,” he says.

It’s therefore critical that they create secure environments around their dwellings with no hiding places (bushes, trees etc) around the house, and that they work out and regularly test contingency or emergency plans which need to include all family members and staff.

Mr Urlings also urges farmers to be constantly aware of threats and how to proactively mitigate them, and to keep doors and windows closed and locked when not in use.

Nemtek Jason de Freitas, business development manager at Nemtek Electric Fencing Products, says fencing, always the best first line of defence, works even better when combined with technology such as closed-circuit television (CCTV), beams and alarms. "Fencing has taken a massive leap forward in the last three years on the back of digital technology.

The result is that customers can monitor their energisers remotely to make sure that all is in working order. From our side, we are able to monitor alarms, voltage and service conditions, thus allowing for faster response times, repairs and maintenance,” he says.

He adds: “We find that many existing farm fences are purely for animal management and not security, but with a few tweaks, farmers can very easily change that. They just need to understand how technology can work for them. Wireless networks allow for several security measures to be managed from a single point, so the farmer’s house or office can become his own control room.”

To this end, he uses the example of one of Nemtek’s most successful, recent installations: a 150 km border fence.

Combined with an energiser, tension sensors and cameras, the ongoing problem of border incursions has been stopped in its tracks, he says. And it’s this type of technology that’s needed on farms, too, he believes. The starting point for farmers,

INCIDENT STATISTICS: 60.3% of victims attacked inside their homes 27.6% attacked outside their residences 3.4% attacked in the veldt 1.7% attacked at a kraal

It’s critical that farmers create secure environments around their dwellings, and that they work out and regularly test contingency or emergency plans which need to include all family members and staff. whether for their own safety or for animal management, is a monitored electric fence that can trigger an alarm on cut or shortcircuited wires. An excellent safety addition is Nemtek’s recently launched tension sensor system, which Mr De Freitas says allows for each individual wire to be digitally monitored when being separated.

Another option is a mechanical-type tension sensor revered to as “DATS”, which he says has changed the face of fencing.

“It allows us to put a switch on the fence wires which will monitor the separation of wires thus creating an alarm even when the circuit is still pulsing,” he explains.

“Today’s criminals are very jacked up so it’s important for farmers to know about the new technology available to them. The challenge is informing farmers who live in remote areas.”

Secutel Farm murders in South Africa are an almost daily concern, says Carel van der Merwe of Secutel. To this end, its locally designed, manufactured and produced SecuVue solution is proving a hit with farmers owing to its ability to monitor their properties in real-time.

“All that’s required is an internet connection,” he explains.

“The SecuVue solution can be connected to an existing CCTV system.

When movement is picked up by the CCTV system, and in accordance with the business rules set on the SecuVue, an alarm is triggered, and a snapshot is taken. This is then sent to the owner and the local farm watch control room for immediate action. The SecuVue is a cloud-based system, which means all the intelligence of the software and all images are stored in the cloud and secured with password protection.”

Other SecuVue features include real-time viewing, facial detection and recognition, motion detection and other triggers.

“The SecuVue solution from Secutel Technologies is set to change the security environment on farms and offer these vulnerable communities advance warnings of farm attacks,” concludes Mr Van der Merwe.

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Can South Africa’s farm attacks be classified as terrorism?

There’s a complex debate going on in some security and political circles as to whether or not farm attacks can be classified and prosecuted as terrorism. By Andrey P Grudko

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he debate is hampered by the restricted flow of information from the police, the organs of state intelligence, government departments and even the courts – although the latter have improved in recent years, notably after the open media coverage of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial and the Commissions of Enquiry that commenced in 2018.

While there is no universal definition of terrorism, the elements of acts of terror are generally agreed on. For example, the US Code of Federal Regulations defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property

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to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives”.

The US Patriot Act of 2001 has a similar definition but includes “…when the intent of the crime is determined to be the endangerment of public safety or substantial property damage rather than for mere personal monetary gain.”

Terror and terrorism are emotive words and can be appropriately applied as emotional reactions to events such as the theft of copper cable powering residences, business and hospitals, and critical infrastructure and national key points such as railways

and communications. In such cases, the public reaction is often to say: “They (the Law) should classify this as terrorism or economic sabotage”.

But both terrorism and sabotage have an outcome that is more complex than just the personal monetary gain that criminals derive from stealing copper. A person randomly shooting into a crowd, such as Stephen Paddock’s rampage in Las Vegas in October 2017 which killed 58 concertgoers, is creating terror, but as, according to the FBI investigation, he had no political motive, this was not an act of terrorism.

The South African Terrorism Act (edited) has a fairly long definition of terrorist

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activity that includes: (a) any act committed in or outside the Republic, which1. I nvolves the systematic, repeated or arbitrary use of violence by any means or method; 2. E ndangers the life, or violates the physical integrity or physical freedom of, or causes serious bodily injury to or the death of, any person, or any number of persons; 3. C auses serious risk to the health or safety of the public or any segment of the public; 4. I s designed or calculated to cause serious interference with or serious disruption of an essential service, facility or system, or

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the delivery of any such service, facility or system, whether public or private; 5.) Causes any major economic loss or extensive destabilisation of an economic system or substantial devastation of the national economy of a country; or 6. Creates a serious public emergency situation or a general insurrection in the Republic, whether the harm contemplated is to: (i) t hreaten the unity and territorial integrity of the Republic; (ii) intimidate, or to induce or cause feelings of insecurity within, the public, or a segment of the public, with regard to its security, including its economic security, or to induce, cause or spread feelings of terror, fear or panic in a civilian population; or (iii) u nduly compel, intimidate, force, coerce, induce or cause a person, a government, the general public or a segment of the public, or a domestic or an international organisation or body or intergovernmental organisation or body, to do or to abstain or refrain from doing any act, or to adopt or abandon a particular standpoint, or to act in accordance with certain principles, and which is committed, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, for the purpose of the advancement of an individual or collective political, religious, ideological or philosophical motive, objective.

It continues by saying: “notwithstanding any provision of this Act or any other law, any act committed during a struggle waged by peoples, including any action during an armed struggle, in the exercise or furtherance of their legitimate right to national liberation, self-determination and independence against colonialism, occupation, aggression or domination by alien or foreign forces, in accordance with the principles of international law, especially international humanitarian law, including the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the said Charter, shall not, for any reason, including for purposes of prosecution or extradition, be considered as a terrorist activity, as defined in subsection (1).”

Under Section 4, even if all of the elements of a terrorist act are present, the perpetrators of farm attacks who are

“Much of the unnecessary violence of farm attacks can easily be called political because of the calls to violence of populist political leaders and parties.” well informed, organised or defended may claim indemnity from prosecution under certain circumstances, even for rape, torture and murder, by claiming they are part of a ‘legitimate’ liberation or anticolonial movement. This leaves the court to decide if this is true or just a convenient lie.

It’s an ‘escape clause’ unique to South African law and unfortunately also implies that the law here is subjective – subject to political interpretation and influence.

The best information we have at SATAC is that this outdated legislation is now under political review, possibly clearing the way for more effective investigation and prosecution of those who carry out farm attacks.

Much of the unnecessary violence of farm attacks can easily be called political because of the calls to violence of populist political leaders and parties. There is no doubt that even though the farm attacks account for a small percentage of SA’s violent crime and are widely spread out over large, low density populated areas, there are common threads and signs of training and organisation. But these threads and signs only loosely intersect with the methods promoted by established terror groups such as the Islamic State (ISIL/ISIS).

And it’s not a ‘numbers game’, as shown in the case in the motiveless Las Vegas shooting, which killed 58 people. Rather, they can be compared to attacks like those on the UK Houses of Parliament, which were purportedly committed by ISIS sympathisers and which killed 5 people.

What we do see are stolen military or police weapons and/or equipment (including cellphone jammers) and borrowed military techniques, which may indicate individuals trained by the state.

But these techniques can also be learned in prisons and over the internet.

About the author Andrey P Grudko is the founding director of the South African Terrorism Analysis Centre.

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In conversation with...

Professor Doraval Govender Spanning 42 years and counting, Professor Doraval Govender’s policing background is dotted with medals and achievements.

Most recent in his long list of accomplishments is his book “Managing Security Information”, which was officially launched in June 2019.

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edicated to the men and women of the private security industry in South Africa, the book is yet another contribution from a man who has committed his life to serving the country and its people.

What made you write this book?

“There was a gap in the market for books that were specific to security in the South African and African context. Our undergraduate and postgraduate students needed access to empirical information that related to local situations. That gave rise to my decision to write a book for security practitioners and students that would showcase epistemology from three different world views.

The book is a hands-on approach for managing security information, intended for a wide cross-section of people, from those in the private security industry to police officers, municipalities, government officials and risk managers.

It’s also designed for students who are studying security management at tertiary institutions, and for academics who are teaching this subject or supervising masters and doctoral students within this discipline.”

Certificate with exemption through the police force. He then went on to obtain a National Diploma in Policing, and a Diploma in Education Training and Development while lecturing at the SA Police Academy for Leadership and Management Development in Paarl. Over the ensuing years, he added a BA and a BA Honours in Police Science to his qualifications. An MTech in Forensic Investigations followed, and then in 2012 he obtained his PhD in Criminology, specialising in Security Management.

After moving back from Paarl to take up the position of Executive Assistant to the Head of the Department of Organised Crime Investigations at the SAPS head office in Pretoria, he went on to become head of National Intelligence Coordination. In 1999

he was appointed to head up the SAPS Crime Information and Analysis Centre.

Two years later, he was promoted to Deputy Divisional Commissioner in the Training Division of SAPS. A transfer to the Marico area in Rustenburg followed, along with the title of Area Commissioner.

Here he worked closely with a number of stakeholders that included private security companies from the mines. His next stop was Temba in Gauteng, where he spent two years as Cluster Commander before deciding to pursue a new career in Higher Education.

After successfully applying for a lecturing position in the Department of Security Risk Management at UNISA (University of South Africa), he went on to succeed his mentor

Early years Born in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, Doraval grew up in Springfield and Chatsworth.

When he was just 18 years old, he went to the assistance of a police constable who was trying to arrest an escapee. The incident proved to be a turning point in his life and he left school prematurely to join the SAPS. In 1983 he completed his National Senior

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NRF Award received from the Vice Chancellor Prof Mandla S Makhanya and Acting Vice Principal from UNISA.

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Professor Anthony Minnaar as Academic Head of the Programme (now part of UNISA’s Department of Criminology and Security Science), a position he still holds.

Highlights In a career literally glowing with highlights, there are some particularly memorable ones. These include being appointed as a researcher to assist the Fischer Commission with collecting qualitative data on democratic policing, and assisting the late Minister for Safety and Security Steve Tshwete on the Inter-Ministerial Security Committee (IMSC).

He also represented the SA Police Service on the SAQA ETD National Standards Body during the creation of the National Qualifications Framework for Policing; chaired the Transformation Committee of the SA Police Service, and served as President of the Middle East and Africa Chapter of the FBI National Academy Association. He has been awarded numerous police medals for outstanding service; he’s edited, published and presented a host of papers and book chapters, and he’s chaired sessions and conferences all around the world.

Challenges “Researching and writing interesting, globally recognised articles for publication in both nationally and internationally accredited journals is always a challenge.”

Proudest moments “Becoming the first Detective Commander of the Sydenham Detective Branch in Durban at just 24 years old. After that, becoming Assistant Commissioner (Major General) in the SAPS. Being appointed as a lecturer at the University of South Africa and achieving my NRF rating as an internationally renowned researcher.

Being part of the transformation process of the SAPS since 1994, which went pretty smoothly. Credit for this is due to people like General George Fivas, General Andre Pruis, General Leonard Radu, General Tim Williams and the many others who made the amalgamation of the different agencies a reality. Then becoming a full professor in 2018, the same year in which my first book was published.”

are just some of them. My late brother Advocate Moonsamy John Govender, who was a practising lawyer and later a magistrate at the Durban Magistrates Court was my greatest inspiration in my academic career in education.”

Things that should have been done differently “Without doubt, the closing of the Area Commissioners’ offices, the Silverton Detective Academy and the specialised units by then National Commissioner JS Selebi were huge mistakes. Also, people who were brought into the SAPS from the outside with no police training or experience. Their focus was on militarisation, including medals, swords, guns, insignias and rank structures, and education was waived as an entry and promotion requirement for some of them, which was so wrong.”

Hopes and dreams for South Africa “I’m very positive about South Africa, our beloved country. We need to unite to build this beautiful country, which belongs to all who live in it. And there are many ways to do so. There are excellent legislative organs available to make the country safe and secure, not least of all the Community Policing Forums (CPFs).

Along with strengthening these forums to better monitor and evaluate policing in our areas, we need to create jobs, build more affordable housing and do what it takes to eradicate poverty.”

Concerns “The governance of our economy.”

What needs to be done to improve the crime situation in SA? “We have to strengthen the Community Policing Forums (CPF); we need to contribute to the police stations’

Award obtained from Fidelity Security as a top student in the National Police Diploma – Fidelity Security awarded the top student in conjunction with the SAPS.

operational plans; we need to address poor service delivery, and we need to publish articles about improvements in policing in both the mass media and accredited journals.”

Home Home for Doraval and his wife is in Garsfontein, Pretoria. Their two sons and daughter, along with their daughter-inlaw, son-in-law and three grandchildren means the house is often filled with big family gatherings.

Books he’s reading There are three books on his pedestal: Against the Gods: The remarkable story of Risk: by Peter L Bernstein, the 7 habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey and the Fifth Discipline: The art and practice of the learning organisation by Peter M Senge.

Hobbies and interests Athletics, cycling, reading and gardening.

A member of the Pretoria Police Marathon Club, Doraval has completed six Comrades Marathons and seven Two Oceans UltraMarathons to date.

Last word “We need to be part of a group of thinkers whose vision should be to put the future at the service of the present.”

Mentors “There have been so many. General Wouter Grove, General Sharma Maharajh, Colonel Soobramoney Govender, Colonel DJ Van Wyk and Colonel Peter Hanson, Professor Anthony Minnaar and Charles Rogers

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LEFT TO RIGHT: At the launch of his book: Dr O j Kole, Deena Padayachee and Dave Dodge with Doraval Govender (seated).

Group session with international colleagues.

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INDUSTRY OPINION

Is South Africa finally putting the law above politics?

By Peter Fabricius, ISS Consultant

Justice minister Lamola’s decision to halt Manuel Chang’s extradition raises expectations that the new administration will prioritise justice.

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outh Africa’s new justice minister Ronald Lamola has shown a creditable commitment to the rule of law rather than political solidarity with former liberation movements. He has halted the extradition of former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang to Mozambique.

Chang may now face extradition to the United States (US) on corruption charges in a €2 billion fraudulent loan scheme for the purchase of fishing and military patrol vessels by the Mozambique government.

Chang allegedly received millions of dollars in kickbacks for abetting the massive scheme that also defrauded many international investors.

Chang was arrested on 29 December last year while passing through Johannesburg’s OR Tambo airport on an Interpol warrant requested by the US and confirmed by a local magistrate. In January the US asked South Africa to extradite him to the US for trial, along with several other banking and shipping company officials implicated in the case.

Only then did Mozambique’s government apply for his extradition to that country to face charges arising from the scheme that has devastated the country’s tiny economy.

In April this year the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court ruled that Chang could legally be extradited to either Mozambique or the US. On his last day in office, 21 May this year, Lamola’s predecessor Michael Masutha decided to extradite Chang to Mozambique, mainly on the grounds that since the alleged crimes were committed there, that was the logical place to try him.

Mozambique’s Fórum de Monitoria do Orçamento (FMO), a civil society watchdog, launched a court application to overturn

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Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s new Minister of Justice. Credit: PowerFM.

Masutha’s decision. It doubted that Chang would face prosecution in Mozambique.

A day before Masutha’s decision, André Thomashausen, attorney and University of South Africa professor of international law, pointed out in an Independent Online article that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) had ‘gullibly’ accepted the Mozambique prosecuting authority chief’s assurances that Chang’s immunity from prosecution had been lifted, so he could and would be prosecuted on returning to Mozambique. This assurance persuaded the Kempton Park magistrate that Chang was extraditable to Mozambique.

In fact, Mozambique’s National Assembly had only lifted immunity for Chang’s detention and questioning by police, not his arrest and prosecution. No formal indictment had been laid against Chang and investigations were supposedly under way – more than five years after his alleged offences.

On 13 July, Lamola’s office announced that he had halted Chang’s extradition to Mozambique, and was seeking a high court order reversing Masutha’s decision to extradite him to Mozambique. Lamola was also opposing Chang’s application to be extradited to Mozambique, and wouldn’t oppose the FMO’s application to stop Chang’s extradition.

Lamola’s grounds for this about-turn, his statement said, were that extraditing Chang to Mozambique would be ‘unlawful and unconstitutional’. It would contravene South Africa’s constitution and Extradition Act and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) extradition protocol,

on the basis of which the extradition was sought.

This was because all these instruments – logically – only allow extradition if the suspect doesn’t have immunity from prosecution and is in fact charged with the crime for which extradition is sought.

South Africa’s justice department Director-General Vusi Madonsela’s affidavit on behalf of Lamola to the high court is revealing. Thomashausen’s article, which Madonsela cites extensively, suggests incompetence on the NPA’s part in not fully grasping the implications of Mozambican law concerning immunity, and therefore probably inadvertently misleading the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court.

Madonsela’s affidavit comes close to painting a different picture – one of Masutha deliberately ignoring such evidence. Madonsela notes that on the day before he announced his decision to extradite Chang to Mozambique, Masutha had received a memorandum from the justice department’s principal state law adviser on international law.

It informed him of the concerns of Thomashausen, the US embassy and the FMO – that Chang wouldn’t face prosecution in Mozambique as his immunity hadn’t been lifted. Masutha was urged to order that Chang be extradited to the US instead.

Madonsela expresses some puzzlement at why Masutha ignored this expert advice.

Reading between the lines, perhaps Masutha – a holdover from the Jacob Zuma administration with all its problems with the law – made his decision in line with the African National Congress’s solidarity with a

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fellow former liberation movement, rather than the rule of law.

The then international relations minister Lindiwe Sisulu had already divulged months before the Kempton Park court ruling that Chang would be extradited to Mozambique.

This reinforces the suggestion that the former justice minister’s decision did not lean towards the interest of justice.

Masutha must have known that the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) party would probably fudge the Chang case, fearing that any further revelations – including from a US court case – could embarrass the party in an election year.

And Chang could also reveal in a US court the complicity of more senior politicians and officials.

Lamola’s recent decision doesn’t necessarily mean Chang will soon be enroute to the US. FMO coordinator Jorge Matine told ISS Today that Mozambicans were ‘delighted’ with Lamola’s decision and hoped it would pressure their government to lift his immunity and prosecute him.

However Madonsela’s affidavit suggests that he and Lamola believe justice would be best served if Chang were extradited to the US. This is partly because he accepts

“Internationally, the FMO’s Matine thinks Lamola has created a good precedent for South Africa to tackle other corruption cases, including trying to extradite the notorious Guptas from Dubai to face charges relating to state capture.”

US assurances that if Chang first stood trial in the US, it would be prepared to send him to Mozambique after that. (Although presumably only after serving time if jailed, and to either face new charges or to serve all or part of his sentence in Mozambique.)

Madonsela says it’s unlikely that Mozambique would send him to the US after trying him at home (if indeed it would try him at all, one might add). Either way, it’s looking more likely that Mozambicans may well discover the full extent of complicity in the notorious shipping scam. And possibly quite soon, as the US trial is scheduled to start on 7 October – one week before Mozambique’s general elections.

Extradition is a complex politico-legal process. “The ultimate decision is taken by the justice minister, so that’s political,” says legal expert Anton du Plessis, executive director of the Institute for Security Studies.

“But the minister still needs to comply with the law, including South Africa’s treaty

obligations. That’s why the immunity question in this case is so important.”

The Chang case hinges on the issue of immunity. The previous justice minister swung towards a political solution and Lamola swung the other way – towards the law. That bodes well for the future.

Domestically, “Lamola has lots of work to do if he wants to restore South Africa’s commitment to the rule of law, and this is a good start,” says Du Plessis.

Internationally, the FMO’s Matine thinks Lamola has created a good precedent for South Africa to tackle other corruption cases, including trying to extradite the notorious Guptas from Dubai to face charges relating to state capture.

Beyond that, could we also see some restorative legal action, perhaps even the revival of the SADC Tribunal that the Zuma administration helped neuter? Lamola has created high expectations. Can he match them?

GAUNTLET COMPANY NEWS SECURITY SOLUTIONS

SA’s unique bomb and pyrotechnics disposal company that’s going places Gauntlet Security Solutions, a provider of specialised services that include bomb threat consultation and explosive device and pyrotechnics disposal, was formed in 2017 after a series of meetings with CEO and owner Nanette Da Fonseca and her friend and business colleague Jimmy Roodt, a security and explosive expert.

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uring their discussions, two important aspects of the South African private security industry came to the fore. The first was that it was a male-dominated industry, with women playing a generally subservient role in both its ownership and management.

The second was that there was a gap in bomb awareness training, bomb response services and pyrotechnic disposal.

“In fact,” she says, “there was not one registered and accredited pyrotechnic disposal services provider in South Africa, or even in Africa itself, at the time. We therefore decided to combine our unique skills sets and pursue these niche services by establishing Gauntlet.”

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Eighteen months later, with their PSIRA registration, SASSETA accreditation, United Nations registration and Workplace Explosive Licenses (among others) in place, Gauntlet opened its doors as a potential supporting partner to both Government and the country’s established private security companies. Ms Da Fonseca’s focus is on business development and strategic management, while Mr Roodt handles the development of the company’s operational aspects.

More than people think South Africa is exposed to plenty of bomb threats throughout the year, more than most people think, avers Ms Da Fonseca.

Jimmy Roodt working in Libya.

“We are just as much at risk as any other country in the world. Most of our security services and many police officers are not trained on bomb awareness or bomb protocols, something we’ve brought to the attention of some of the powers that be.

“A certain senior official who I won’t name, admitted to me that she was completely unaware of the number of bomb scares happening in South Africa each year.

“The SAPS’s Explosive Unit is highly effective, but it cannot deal with all the threats on its own, hence the need for the private security industry to develop its own

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set of skills in this regard. We see ourselves as the pioneers in this next phase.”

Mitigation “We also advise companies on how to provide a holistic security service to their clients, staff and public that includes basic bomb threat mitigation protection. The best protection and mitigating measures include ensuring that staff know what a “bomb / IED” looks like, and then the basic counter – and protection measures to follow.

“When it comes to identifying and dealing with explosive devices, time is of the essence, and relying only on the police could be too late.”

Ms Da Fonseca also believes strongly that companies need to take steps to avoid criminal or civil liability in the event of an incident. “Any company that provides services to the public must have approved bomb-related protocols in place to protect their customers, clients and the public,” she maintains.

Bomb-related incidents come in all forms, from the petrol bombing of trucks, homes and people to ATM bombings, cash in transit bombings, and airport and shopping centre bomb scares, she says, adding that the use of explosives is not just the domain of terrorists, but is also used by criminals and gangs.

IEDs Generally misused and misunderstood by the public, the correct terminology for a bomb in this regard is actually an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), explains Ms Da Fonseca. An IED can come in any number of forms, from briefcase bombs, bottle bombs and pipe bombs to suicide vests and many hundreds of other types.

Most vulnerable Particularly vulnerable are the country’s hotel and tourist sectors. “South Africa

Training of Libyan Nationals by Jimmy Roodt in Sirte, Libya.

has a huge number of impressive entertainment venues, high-end hotels and international conference centres, all of which are frequented by international visitors. This is a vital component of our economy and it needs to be safeguarded accordingly.

“It just takes one serious incident to destroy an entity’s reputation and business goodwill,” she warns.

Pyrotechnics and their disposal In terms of the law, anyone who stores pyrotechnics has to keep them in a very specific type of magazine that complies with explosive storage specifications, she points out.

Further, in terms of maritime industry regulations, pyrotechnics may only be disposed of in accordance with approved procedures.

“All distributors and agents are required by law to have Disposal Certificates, which Gauntlet is legally required to provide. We also collect pyrotechnics from shipping companies or arrange for their transportation in a fully licensed truck to our premises, where we then dispose of them legally and safely.”

Any company wanting to dispose of pyrotechnics or explosives is required to

Oyster Box Staff Training with Jimmy Roodt, Umhlanga, South Africa.

apply for a workplace explosive license.

It’s a very strict process coordinated by the Department of Labour (Explosives Division) and involves the SAPS Chief Inspector of Explosives, the fire department and the local municipality.

The future With an eye on expanding into other countries including Mauritius, and their recent submission of their “Pyrotechnic Disposal Business” plan to the UNISA Innovation Challenge 2019, Gauntlet Security Solutions is a company on the go.

Security Solutions:

Training courses:

• Pyrotechnic Disposal Services • Close Protection Services • Mobile Protection, • Asset Protection Services • Bomb Threat Consulting Services • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Services

• Bomb (IED) Awareness Training • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) • Close Protection Operative training • Guarding (Mobile, Static) • First Aid Training

Contact details: +27 (0)11 792 4657 +27 (0)82 443 8727 nanette@gauntletss.com www.gauntletss.com

Gauntlet Security Solutions offers tailor-made security solutions to clients in the Commercial Industry, the Private Security Industry, the Educational Industry and various Government Departments such as the Police and the Military.

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COMPANY NEWS

Identity solutions for Africa IDEMIA delivers 195 tablets and provides a civil identity database to register 2.4 million children.

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DEMIA, the global leader in augmented identity, in partnership with CIVIPOL, the technical cooperation operator of the French Ministry of the Interior, DIGITECH, a leading provider of paperless Civil Registry solutions, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund and CARITAS, a confederation of 165 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations, has announced the first deployment of the open-standard Identity Management interface OSIA in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

This World Bank-funded project aims to register 2.4 million children and produce 600 000 birth certificates. The consortium led by CIVIPOL supports the ambitious goal set out by the United Nations General Assembly “One ID for all by 2030”.

The consortium focuses on two project streams: the first stream concentrates on the enhancement of the current Civil Registry process through dematerialising the process and digitalising existing civil registries.

The second stream allows children enrolled in nursery and primary schools to register for free if they are one of the 60 per ent of DRC’s children who have not been registered at birth.

The data collection process was launched in April 2019 in the schools of Kinshasa, and is now entering its second phase with the integration of the registration data from the Civil Registry system, based on a DIGITECH solution, into the civil identity database provided by IDEMIA. "The Civil Identity database is critical for the success of the program for the

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This World Bank-funded project aims to register 2.4 million children and produce 600 000 birth certificates Congolese government. The database and its back-end ensure that each child getting a birth certificate is de-duplicated and given a unique identifier. This provides the Congolese government with a long-term solution for modern identity management," says Debora Comparin, senior market manager at IDEMIA. "What makes this project so special is the first deployment of OSIA, the open-standard interface for Identity Management, developed with the Secure Identity Alliance (SIA). All members of the consortium are truly committed to offer a solution to their customers that avoids vendor-locking and focuses on the long-term benefits for the country."

This is according to Philippe Barreau, executive vice president for public security and identity activities at IDEMIA. So-called vendor-locking has been identified as a key concern to ensure implementation of modern identity

management systems in emerging countries. Whether design and deployment are led by a single technology partner or a master system integrator managing a multi-provider environment, governments often come to depend on their partner(s).

Their ability to transition to new suppliers or technologies might be hampered by contractual arrangements, a raft of technical compatibility issues and considerable operational risk.

IDEMIA is a supporter of openstandard solutions to solve this problem.

An open-standard approach utilises existing modules and components from existing ID technology providers, and uses OSIA interfaces to enable the information interchange.

Quite apart from the fact that these fieldproven modules encapsulate decades of expertise from trusted partners, there is no need to reinvent anything. The modules are available on the market today.

"IDEMIA is proud to be the first company that actively uses OSIA in such an important program as the modernisation of DRC’s identity management," concludes Ms Comparin.

“The Civil Identity database is critical for the success of the program for the Congolese government. The database and its back-end ensure that each child getting a birth certificate is de-duplicated and given a unique identifier.

This provides the Congolese government with a long-term solution for modern identity management.”

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COMPANY NEWS

Paxton launches new global website Paxton has launched a new global website with exciting new features and pages, all based on installer feedback.

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reated to be a one-stop-shop for everything needed to install, sell and work with Paxton systems, the site has a modern design, easy navigation and improved content and search facilities.

It’s now simple to see solutions for a range of markets, browse real-life installations, watch tutorial videos and quickly sign up for the latest free training on the go.

Other features include: • New information-rich product pages, with videos, case studies, instructions and brochures.

• An installer resource area for everything you need to fit and quote Paxton.

• A handy image download hub to help installers marketing to customers.

• News from around the globe.

• Improved career and jobs section for those looking to join the Paxton team.

Paxton Global marketing manager Katie Millis-Ward said: “We’re so proud of our new website, and would like to thank those installers who engaged with us. Your insights really helped shape the final design.

“The website is simple to use and navigate but contains a huge amount of valuable information to support installers.

We believe having these resources

Paxton has launched a new global website, with exciting new features and pages, all based on installer feedback.

available in one place will make our systems easier to sell, fit and use and will ultimately create an even better userexperience for customers.”

Local RFID solutions provide flexibility in emerging market Local RFID solution providers offer cheaper and more flexible solutions that are better suited to the South African market.

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adio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been around for a long time, but local companies are now beginning to focus on providing flexible and customisable RFID solutions that are affordable in an emerging market.

RFID utilises electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to objects.

These tags contain electronically stored information, which can be read by RFID readers.

The technology has been deployed in numerous industries and is largely used for

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asset tracking, access control and contactless environment and ERP systems that is payments, among others. affordable in emerging markets.”

However, RFID solutions that are sourced Mr Joyce adds that there are not many internationally can be very expensive, with local players that are developing flexible a price of up to R30 million, depending on solutions, that can be made to fit specific specification, says Dave Joyce, managing situations and be adapted to customer director of Nimble Technologies. requirements.

“There are advantages to using locallyApollo Technical Director Charles Penprase, developed RFID solutions, which are whose company is an implementation substantially more affordable and better partner of Nimble Technologies, agrees, suited for local use,” Joyce says. saying that many local players are simply But the benefits extend beyond just resellers of specific RFID products. affordability. Mr Joyce points out that the Mr Penprase states that more South solution developed by Nimble Technologies African industries are expected to adopt is very customisable and scalable.

RFID solutions in future, as the potential “For instance, for a client in the hospitality application of the technology is unlimited. industry, we provided a low-tech There are several long-term benefits hardware solution and wrote for companies that adopt RFID software for access control and technology, he points out, loss prevention and provided including a positive impact in software that models their profitability. environment,” says Mr Joyce.

“For instance, organisations “It is a very flexible way can benefit greatly from asset of marrying up the physical retention and asset planning, which world to the business model. directly impacts their bottom line Dave Joyce, Basically, the solution creates managing director of and improves efficiencies,” Mr a link between the physical Nimble Technologies. Penprase concludes.

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Imperial Armour receives top award Imperial Armour is honoured to have been presented with the 2019 Standard Bank Award for Top Manufacturer in KwaZulu-Natal. This award recognises their commitment to grow businesses locally, assist in job creation, and focus on ensuring good governance within the company.

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mperial Armour, established in 2000 by Louisa Garland, specialises in the manufacture of personal protection equipment in their factory in Westmead, Durban. All of Imperial’s highly sophisticated products are tested internationally and are quality controlled

by ISO 9001: 2015.

In 2018, Imperial Armour received their largest order to date, which increased their turnover by 400 per cent. Their Africanbased client ordered 4 500 body armour vests and 4 500 NIJ Level IIIA Ballistic Helmets. The order was executed over four months.

Imperial Armour’s core products include soft and hard armour, which they supply to

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the military, police and security companies.

They have further expanded their products to include riot equipment, NFPA fire equipment for Fire Fighters, demining for United Nations, and security uniforms for long-established key accounts that include Fidelity ADT, Blue Security, National Security and G4S. Since the company’s inception, owner and CEO Ms Garland has won numerous awards for both national export achievements, and a number of top business awards.

Ms Garland ensures that the company’s core focus aligns itself with her personal core values, remains innovative and retains its position as a leader in the manufacture

of new and exciting products to the world market.

Innovation, development and design are the cornerstones of the company ethos, and from the very beginning, it has been applauded in a string of news, commerce, and industry publications for its extraordinary growth and success.

Ms Garland’s vision for the company is to develop and nurture relationships with her clients based on trust and integrity.

Her mission is to protect lives through credibility in the expanding global market.

Her goal is to never stand still, to always innovate, and to improve the company’s products and services, thereby offering clients the latest in design and technology.

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LEGAL OPINION

The long-awaited constitutional challenge to RICA

By Christine Botha: Manager, Centre for Constitutional Rights

In June 2019, the Pretoria High Court heard a critical and long-awaiting constitutional challenge to the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act of 2002 (RICA).

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he constitutional challenge was brought by the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism and the investigative journalist Sam Sole.

For the ordinary man on the street, RICA is synonymous with the tedious process of SIM card registration and the list of personal information that one needs to provide to a mobile service provider to register one’s SIM card. However, many are not aware that this Act also regulates the interception of communication such as phone calls and emails (and “communication-related information” also known as meta-data) by certain State agents. This aspect of RICA lay at the core of the constitutional challenge.

Briefly, the applicants’ constitutional challenge to RICA, according to the court papers, was structured around two main categories. Firstly, the applicants argued that RICA provided too few safeguards in the interception process and unreasonably limited various inter-related constitutional rights, especially those to privacy and access to courts. The applicants’ second category related more to RICA’s failure to regulate the interception of foreign signals and the occurrence of “bulk surveillance” by the National Communication Centre, a major constitutional loophole, as all powers exercised by the State have to be exercised and prescribed in terms of the law.

The applicant’s first category relating to RICA’s lack of safeguards, essentially concerned five separate challenges. A key challenge under this category was the lack of notification to the person whose communication was being intercepted. The impact of this lack of notification must be put into perspective. Currently a State law enforcement agent has to make a court application for an “interception-direction”

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(interception order) to the “designated judge” (a retired judge appointed for this purpose) to allow for interception of the person’s communication. In terms of RICA, various forms of interception exist. This court application, however, is made without notice to the party whose communication is being intercepted and therefore it will be based on the strength of the law enforcement officer’s papers alone.

The “designated judge”, when granting such an interception order, must be satisfied that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that the interception is necessary. The stipulated grounds include “actual threat to public health, safety or national security” for instance, and that the interception will provide such evidence; also that other investigative means are unable to do so.

Although lack of pre-notification of the court application can arguably be justified on the basis that it could jeopardise the investigation, one has to ask what risk there would be in notifying the person after the order has lapsed and when there would be no risk to the investigation? Currently no notification, not even after the fact, is allowed. Electronic communication service providers, who are also compelled to comply with such an order, are also strictly prohibited from notifying their clients that there was ever such an order.

As the applicants pointed out – how can one ever challenge or review the legality of such an order (to determine if the limitation of the right to privacy was justified) if one was never notified of it? This, according to the applicants, unduly limited the constitutional right of access to Courts.

The above is not merely a hypothetical situation. Mr Sole, the co-applicant to this legal challenge, provided in detail in the court papers how he became aware that his communications were intercepted

while investigating the Arms Deal in 2008.

His suspicions were later confirmed, when extracts of intercepted conversations he had were attached to Court papers by Mr Zuma’s personal attorney during the socalled ‘Spy Tapes’ trial. Mr Sole stated in his affidavit that despite countless attempts to find out why his communication was intercepted in the first place he was never provided with the initial interception order to analyse the legality thereof.

An important point the applicants raised in their court papers was the fact that the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) in 2016 already raised various serious concerns about South Africa’s surveillance regime. The UN report’s concerns include the lack of proper safeguards, the low threshold for surveillance and the failure to provide remedies for unlawful interference with the right to privacy. The constitutional challenge to RICA therefore has long been in the making.

Judgment in the matter has been reserved and the High Court will need to test whether RICA’s limitations to various constitutional rights, especially privacy and access to Courts, are reasonable in terms of the Constitution’s limitation inquiry.

This will require a fine analysis of various considerations, such as the relationship between the limitation and its purpose and especially whether less restrictive means exist to achieve RICA’s purpose.

The right to privacy and access to Courts must be strenuously protected in a constitutional democracy and any limitation thereto must be reasonable and constitutionally-aligned. The constitutional challenge to RICA is a crucial one to watch and the awaited judgment may very well change the landscape of State surveillance in South Africa.

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ON CASH THE MANAGEMENT MARKET

Automated retail cash management saves time & money According to Richard Phillips, joint CEO of Cash Connect Management Solutions, it appears that there is a belief amongst retailers that converting from traditional cash handling processes to an automated retail cash management service will add costs to the business.

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hillips however says that this is not true, and that retailers can in fact save time and money by simply just automating.

The following guideline is based on a retail store that trades 30 days a month, employs a CIT service six days a week and banks a monthly total of R1.5 million in cash.

1. End to end cash insurance The national average cost of cash insurance in store and in transit for this example is 1.85 per cent and the per event amount insured is typically capped at R100 000.

2. Cash in Transit service fee While this fee can vary dramatically between companies, the national average for a six times weekly collection approximates R3 900 a month.

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3. Cash shrinkage Cash shrinkage can arise at various points along its route between the till and the bank account and in a traditional cash management environment the retailer is forced to introduce people to control people. Nevertheless, the national average approximates 0.15 per cent of cash turnover. On the assumption that the store takes R50 000 in cash a day, shrinkage amounts to R75 a day or R2 250 a month.

4. Cost of funds In a traditional cash management environment, the retailer receives value for his deposits the next day and in some cases, this stretches to up to three days depending on various external factors such as the distance between the store and the nearest bank cash centre, the CIT vehicle routing schedule and sometimes the bank where

the account is located and even the day of the week.

The delay in receiving value even for one day creates a permanent shortage of cash flow and a loss of one day’s interest. The cost of funds lost approximates 2 per cent per night and can amount to R2 000 monthly.

5. Bank Cash Deposit Fee The fee for banking cash varies quite dramatically but if banked via a commercial cash centre the cost averages R0.70 cents per R100 which translates into a monthly cost of R10 500.

6. Back office supervision Without the aid of automated technology, the retailer has to employ a supervisor to receive and confirm what the cashiers receive at the point of sale and hand in. Trials conducted in fast food outlets suggested that a store manager or supervisor will spend as much as 17 hours a week counting and verifying cash receipts from the cashiers. In many stores, a full-time resource can equate to a cost to company of at least R5 000 a month.

Phillips concludes that in summary this example store would spend R25 500 managing its cash. The equivalent, fully automated, cash management service that provides same day value to the store will approximate R13 350 a month and the risk is entirely removed from the moment the cash is dropped into the cash vault, thus achieving a saving of 48 per cent or R12 150 a month.

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ON THE MARKET

New IDIS micro dome ideal for high end settings The compact design of the DC-C4212RX allows for faster and more convenient installation and is the perfect choice for retail and discrete security applications.

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he new DC-C4212RX 2MP micro dome camera is the latest addition to the DirectIP® line up from IDIS, which is South Korea’s largest in-country manufacturer of surveillance technology.

The compact design of the DC-C4212RX makes it the best choice for understated, less noticeable installation. The neat aesthetics are ideal for applications where there is a need for unobtrusive surveillance but where comprehensive, high-performance video capture is paramount.

Measuring only Ø86 mm x 58 mm and weighing just 105 grams, the DC-C4212RX delivers advanced benefits within its lower profile and is the

right choice for high-end locations such as jewellery shops and boutiques, as well as up-market restaurants and luxury hotels.

The DC-C4212RX offers all the key benefits that installers expect from IDIS DirectIP dome cameras, including the company’s signature plug-and-play installation and configuration.

The elimination of a pigtail cable allows faster and easier deployment.

The 3-axis mechanical lens enables rotation and easy angle adjustment, making it an important design feature for precise image capture, particularly when the camera needs to be discretely wallmounted.

The camera can also operate in a wide range of lighting conditions, delivering high performance live monitoring and playback.

Other key features include true wide dynamic range (WDR); IR LED illumination up to 15m with day and night ICR; dual codec H.264/H.265 performance; and easy,

plug-and-play integration with IDIS VA in the Box. This cost-effective video analytics appliance delivers value-add business intelligence gained from heat mapping, people counting, queue management and comprehensive reporting.

“Our new micro dome is a great camera for installers to work with and it delivers outstanding surveillance capability for customers,” says James Min, managing director of IDIS Europe.

“It further strengthens our end-to-end offering for retail applications, including high street fashion, boutiques, dining, pubs and coffee shops – markets in which we have gained significant market share globally.”

Secutel’s visual verifier technology Secutel Technologies’ Visual Verifier is the most effective intrusion system available in the market today.

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he Visual Verifier (VV) forms the core of Secutel Technologies’ overall solutions. From concept, design, manufacturing and capabilities, the Visual Verifier (VV) from Secutel Technologies is proudly 100 per cent South African. Secutel Technologies designed the system, specifically to accommodate for low bandwidth availability and with low power usage in mind.

The VV is not only a normal intruder detection system, it has the added benefit of allowing the control room operators to visually see and verify the situation in real-time; enabling them to make the appropriate decision on how to best handle any given situation.

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How does it work?

The camera takes multiple snapshots (photos), which are sent via a communication network such as a secure GSM APN or broadband to the monitoring control room for the purpose of determining if an activation is genuine or false.

With Secutel’s Visual Monitor software, the control room staff only deals with exceptions when a panic / distress signal is received, or a potential intrusion is detected.

All snapshots and triggers are communicated immediately via Secutel’s secure network, directly to our servers in the cloud. Therefore, evidence from a site cannot be removed or destroyed. Our secure IP network with ADSL and GSM options offers automatic failover, stability and reliability. Images and triggers are

encrypted and compressed. The images are then pushed to the cloud servers, using our proprietary secure protocol, ensuring a reliable high-volume network.

Secutel’s Visual Verifier offers: • Battery back-up for extended availability.

• Highly available, reliable and robust communications.

• Excellent quality, yet small images for quick transfer to the cloud.

• “Always on” and is not polled.

• “Push” images: Snapshot photographs are sent automatically from the field device to the control room. Additional images can, however, be requested by the control room operators.

• End-to-end tracking of all events and actions on the system.

• Off-site snapshot archiving.

• Remote firmware / system upgrades.

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ON THE MARKET

Gallagher’s latest release hits the market

Gallagher has just released the latest version of its world-class site management software, Command Centre, and the new offering looks set to simplify people’s lives like never before.

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ommand Centre v8.10 introduces a range of features and enhancements that simplify and improve both the operator and user experience.

Improvements to site plans reduce information overload for busy or complex sites by introducing progressive disclosure – the ability to zoom in to reveal more information. It is now easier to create a site plan that includes all floors in the building and easily navigate between them, while new site plan privileges provide greater control over the level of information operators are exposed to.

Integration with IDEMIA MorphoWave Compact allows users to be identified with a wave of their hand. This high-level biometric integration delivers faster, more secure biometric access while simplifying the collection and management of biometric

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data and access rights, and preventing duplication and synchronisation issues.

With Command Centre v8.10, Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app can now be used to open both Gallagher and SALTO Bluetooth® doors. The SALTO credential has been combined with the Gallagher credential to retain a single mobile credential for each user in Command Centre. Using a single credential and app to open doors creates a simpler experience for users and is easier for operators to manage on a day-to-day basis.

The newest release introduces car park management, making it easy to manage and configure parking allocation. Site plan functionality provides detailed oversight, ensuring car park spaces are used efficiently.

Improvements to the Inbound Events REST API allow Command Centre to receive external events from third party systems to generate alarms, view alarm instructions,

provide alarm indications on site plans, generate notifications, and run reports in Command Centre.

This new release builds on Gallagher’s ongoing commitment to design and manufacture security technology that protects people, places, and assets across the world. As with all Gallagher version releases, a wide range of minor enhancements that improve existing functionality are included.

Gallagher offers a software maintenance programme which provides customers the opportunity to upgrade to every new version of Command Centre as it is released.

Adopting the latest technology as it is released helps to ensure that customers stay ahead of emerging threats and new vulnerabilities. This reduces their cyber risk, enhances system performance, and guarantees continued compliance with government standards.

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ON THE MARKET

Africa’s largest commercial bank provides all staff with 24/7 emergency response Recognising the need to empower and protect all of their staff, the FirstRand Group has partnered with tech provider PanicGuard to create a 24 hour emergency response anywhere in South Africa.

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ogether they have implemented an app based platform which allows the employees to simply push a button or shake their phone to immediately dispatch the nearest response vehicle to their exact location. With a network of over 100 independent security companies and over 1 300 vehicles, help is never far away.

As most incidents which put their staff at risk take place outside of the traditional workplace the company saw the need to secure their employees, regardless of where they are. This move has not only allowed them to offer the staff greater peace of mind

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but, with an increasingly mobile and remote workforce, also equip them for the future as the banking sector moves into greater digital transformation. This is a clear indication of what needs to be implemented across organisations to stay at the forefront of changing business conditions.

“Rolling out this technology drives employee satisfaction and safety – which are all key to our ongoing success” said Shirene Ruscoe, FirstRand Travel Risk.

Feedback from staff has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly in instances where the app has been required

in real emergencies. Within days of the launch, Khumo Modise had this to say “You guys are truly remarkable. I still don’t know how my family, and I would have survived that evening without your assistance.”

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ON THE MARKET

Thermal Bi-spectrum Deep Learning Turret Camera launched

Hikvision has released a new Thermal Bi-spectrum Deep Learning Turret Camera, which will bring enhanced capabilities of indoor fire detection, including an advanced temperature anomaly alarm and visual warning.

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his new cost-effective camera (DS-2TD1217/V1 Series) reduces the risks of fire and property loss.

Bi-spectrum image technology Hikvision’s Thermal Bi-spectrum Deep Learning Turret Camera supports fire detection using high-quality internal hardware components to capture images using both visible light and infrared light, also called “bi-spectrum” image technology.

The bi-spectrum image technology creates a picture-in-picture preview and image fusion, which can capture what caused the alarm and help personnel to check the situation quickly. It monitors through only one channel, reducing bandwidth and simplifying the live preview procedure of switching channels between thermal and optical channels.

The bi-spectrum image fusion function also provides more image details under different environmental circumstances,

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making it easier to find hidden objects and document unusual events.

The camera’s image processing technology combines multiple image processing techniques to create the best thermal imaging results. It also utilises a “noise equivalent temperature difference” (NETD) of less than 40 mK (this is a measure for how well a thermal imaging detector distinguishes between minute differences in thermal radiation within an image). This means that the lower the temperature difference sensed by the camera, the smaller the value and the better the image.

Temperature anomaly alarm This new thermal camera also features a reliable temperature anomaly alarm, which will trigger an alarm once the temperature goes higher than a user-set limit. This setting effectively improves the pre-warning capability before a fire occurs, and can alert safety personnel to eliminate hidden dangers before the temperature reaches ignition or combustion.

In a practical application, it can help to detect smoking behaviors in the first place, especially for areas that are clearly prohibited from smoking like shopping malls or that are heavily banned like oil depots. Through effective alarms, staff can find and stop the person from smoking in time to reduce environmental pollution or fire damage caused by smoking.

Reduce false alarms with Deep Learning In addition, the camera contains a builtin GPU for running the deep learning algorithm to effectively help indoor monitoring and detect illegal intrusion.

Its intelligent video content analysis technology can help reduce false alarms by filtering out interference factors such as changes in lighting or movement of animals in the field of view.

Only actual threats trigger alarms, making security measures vastly more efficient and preventing unwanted entry.

Equipped for double-duty – fire detection and intrusion detection – this camera is highly recommended for use in indoor fire detection and intrusion detection solutions, especially in application scenarios such as warehouses, museums, data centres, and banks. Wide viewing angle (up to 90 degrees) along with relatively small and well-designed camera housings make them easy to install and convenient to use.

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ON THE MARKET

Dallmeier integrates AnyVision facial recognition German manufacturer Dallmeier has announced a development partnership with AnyVision, a pioneer in AI-based facial, body, and object recognition.

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he aim is to integrate AnyVision’s facial recognition technology into the Dallmeier “HEMISPHERE”. The HEMISPHERE software platform offers customers from various industries a wide variety of modular solutions for security applications and business process optimisation.

From the optimisation of marketing activities to forensic evaluations, the use of facial recognition technologies is becoming increasingly important for customers of video technology solutions.

The integration of AnyVision’s technology will enable Dallmeier customers to utilise facial recognition data within various modules of the Dallmeier HEMISPHERE software platform.

In this way, security and business processes can be optimised, e.g. through blacklist / whitelist procedures, marketing optimisation through VIP-customer

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recognition, forensic evaluations in law enforcement procedures or the automation of access controls in office or manufacturing environments.

This allows customers of the Dallmeier HEMISPHERE software platform to access and leverage the data within various solution suites. Specifically, AnyVision’s facial recognition solution will be integrated into the Dallmeier HEMISPHERE SeMSy® Video and Security Management Suite, as well as in other solution suites of the HEMISPHERE platform, such as the Situational Awareness / Incident Management or Data and Security Information Management.

“In today’s increasingly complex world, customers need solutions that can integrate powerful components from leading manufacturers within a single platform strategy. Partnerships like this with AnyVision ensure that our customers always have the optimal combination of leading technologies at their disposal,” said Dieter Dallmeier, founder and CEO of Dallmeier.

“Dallmeier’s solutions in sectors such as safe city, stadiums, airports, logistics, casinos but also in the processing industry cover more and more topics that go far beyond classic video security technology.

“This makes it all the more important to work together with the right partners for complementary technologies which, when combined, offer decisive added value”.

Plug-and-play for easy integration The German manufacturer Dallmeier electronic has been manufacturing solutions for security applications and process optimisation for 35 years. The portfolio includes cameras, recording systems and software. Dallmeier’s solutions are used worldwide by customers in areas such as safe city, stadiums, airports, logistics, casinos but also in the processing industry.

The partnership is also part of AnyVision’s mission to make its innovative AI-powered technology available to more businesses and environments across the globe. Unlike other software solutions in the market, AnyVision’s software is plug-and-play for new and existing systems, and able to overcome challenges such as occlusions, different angles of view, and poor lighting conditions. AnyVision currently develops technology for security and surveillance, mobile authentication, access control, and real-world analytics.

Boris Gokhman, vice president of strategic partnerships at AnyVision, commented: “Facial, body, and object recognition have real-world benefits right now. Collaborating with best-of-breed technology partners to help more organisations – working across diverse sectors – harness new capabilities and achieve those benefits is hugely important to us. We are delighted to be working with Dallmeier on this and look forward to expanding this partnership in the future”.

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CYBERSECURITY

Cryptojacking: ‘compute to cash’ rises

By Mark Thomas, VP, Cybersecurity at Dimension Data.

Cybercriminals are hijacking organisations’ computing power to cash-in on cryptomining.

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ryptojacking is code which illicitly generates or mines cryptocurrency. It’s often referred to as illegal bitcoin mining, cryptomining or cryptocurrency mining.

Not all cryptomining activity is unlawful A user may install a coin mining programme on their personal system to generate cryptocurrency for themselves, using their own computing resources. But it becomes illegal when they use someone

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else’s resources – CPU power and energy – without their knowledge or permission, to mine cryptocurrency for their own financial benefit.

This year, Dimension Data’s Executive Guide to the NTT Security 2019 Global Threat Intelligence Report highlighted that in 2018, cryptojacking – while still in its infancy – caught many organisations off-guard and represented a significant amount of hostile activity.

According to a recent joint paper1 by the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), NTT Security, and other CTA members, cryptojacking

detections increased by a staggering 459 per cent between 2017 and 2018.

How does it work?

Cryptojacking works by cybercriminals tapping into other organisations’ processing power and using it to mine cryptocurrencies. It’s like a stranger sneaking into your house while you’re out and using your electricity and water.

Meanwhile, at the end of the month, you have to foot the hefty bill.

This is typically achieved with scripts that run behind the scenes on websites, though

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it’s also possible to hijack machines and servers to run full-blown cryptocurrency mining software, which is either installed by malware or by rogue employees.

Cryptojacking can occur on a system with or without a user’s knowledge. There are three primary types, as shown in Figure 2.

Types of cryptojacking 1. Cryptojacking malware: This is also known as host-based malware. It involves cryptojacking malware unknowingly being installed on your device. In some cases, you may have visited a compromised website, where the malware identified a vulnerability in your system or web browser, and subsequently your device became ‘infected’. Once the attacker successfully infiltrates your system they can execute a malicious file that includes cryptojacking malware.

2. Web-based cryptojacking: This is less visible or easy to detect. It occurs when you acquire cryptomining scripts – which you can obtain unknowingly by browsing a legitimate website that’s been compromised. In some cases, the scripts within the advertisements featured on the website – which are often generated by third parties – have been surreptitiously replaced with cryptomining scripts.

These will quietly harness the power of your system to automatically process cryptocurrency.

3. Custom malware: In this scenario, existing malware toolkits are retrofitted to include cryptojacking capabilities.

If we look at the sectors most at risk from cryptojacking attacks, and the most prevalent types, the findings of our

Executive Guide to the NTT Security 2019 Global Threat Intelligence Report reveal that: • The technology and education sectors accounted for over 86 per cent of all cryptojacking detections.

• The education sector experienced the greatest number of host-based cryptojacking detections followed by the technology sector (46 per cent).

• Host-based cryptojacking accounted for over 75 per cent of all cryptojacking detections; 25 per cent were web-based.

it likely indicates unpatched vulnerabilities, or that someone in your environment has fallen victim to a phishing attack, allowing an attacker unauthorised access to your network.

This is a risk that can’t be overstated – illicit coin miners in your infrastructure were clearly installed via nefarious means, which indicates some level of compromise or vulnerability somewhere within your environment.

Cryptojacking increaded by

459%

Indicative of a larger problem: compromise or vulnerability

What’s the impact on businesses?

Cryptojacking malware can cause hardware resources to run at extremely high temperatures, increase energy consumption, harm your hardware, and shorten the lifespan of your systems. However, the existence of cryptojacking malware in your environment often indicates a larger problem. In the case of cryptojacking mining or custom malware,

Attackers’ motives: it’s all about profit The motive behind cryptojacking is simple – profit. It’s incredibly lucrative and has a much lower barrier to entry than other vectors.

Additionally, cryptojacking is a very passive method of generating funds.

Once an attacker has placed cryptojacking malware in an environment, there’s nothing left for them to do except wait as the cryptocurrency is generated and delivered to their wallet.

Figure 1: How cryptojacking occurs.

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Figure 2: Types of cryptojacking.

Attackers also know that by shifting their focus away from tactics such as ransomware, they can increase the likelihood of being paid.

Although they might not get as much as they would in a lump-sum ransomware payment, it tends to be a better option because it allows the attacker to remain undetected for longer.

3 key ways to detect cryptojacking in your environment 1. Monitor CPU spikes or above-average CPU usage. Unfortunately, the authors of this malware often use built-in meters to gauge the level of CPU usage, and (by using built-in automation) throttle back their activities for a while, if necessary.

2. Enlist the support of a managed security service provider who has the capabilities to detect next-generation threats, and examine their clients’ network activity for any kind of anomalies. If a host has been compromised, that piece of malware may be seeking to download additional payloads or instruction sets, which would also include the illicit coin mining malware.

3. Examine the malware on the endsystem itself, working with experts to identify behaviours that can be used as intelligence indicators. This will allow you to apply these indicators to other security controls and uplift your overall cyberdefences, in an automated fashion.

This also gives you the opportunity to share these insights with intelligence groups, business partners, peers, and other industry bodies.

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high temperatures, increase energy consumption, harm your hardware, and shorten the lifespan of your systems.

Top 8 ways to raise your defences We believe that a holistic approach that incorporates people, process, and technology is the best way to tackle this scourge: 1. Make sure that employees are aware of this type of threat and what to do about it, for example, by not opening suspicious emails and being vigilant about the websites they browse.

2. Apply least-privilege controls for user, developer, and application accounts.

3. Implement egress and ingress restrictions on your firewall, which helps to ensure only authorised traffic is allowed.

4. Limit browser-based cryptomining. There are browser plugins available that are designed to help limit the functionality of browser-based cryptomining.

5. Deny Stratum protocol usage.

Currently, cryptocurrency mining malware connects to mining pools via the Stratum protocol. Disabling this protocol stops miners before they’ve had a chance to start mining.

6. Segregate network environments to stop widespread propagation, but also ensure that the right end-point controls are in place (e.g. anti-virus endpoint detection and response).

7. Ensure you have the appropriate remediation processes in place, including swift and comprehensive incident response.

8. Use web controls, web security gateways, or web-filtering to stop cryptojacking infections before they happen and to prevent users from downloading additional malicious materials.

The Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining Threat, Cyber Threat Alliance, 2018.

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LAW AND SECURITY

By Peter Bagshawe

The South African Reserve Bank Rogue Unit Report From queries received it is apparent that some readers are unaware of the role and function of the various Chapter 9 institutions that function in South Africa.

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n terms of the Constitution the listed are the institutions that were established to strengthen our constitutional democracy by providing checks, balances, investigative resources and, in overview, a review forum for matters of concern or to adjudicate on complaints received by the institutions.

The full set of Chapter 9 institutions are the Public Protector, the South African Human Rights Commission, the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, the Commission for Gender Equality, the Auditor-General and the Electoral Commission.

Currently the highest profile of those listed is the Public Protector, who has released a number of reports recently.

In terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution, the Public Protector has the power, as regulated by national legislation, to investigate any conduct in state affairs, or in the public administration of in any sphere of government, that is alleged or suspected to be improper or result in any impropriety or prejudice.

The Public Protector is appointed by the executive, and reports to the executive

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on matters that have been investigated. They must act without fear or favour in executing the functions of the Public Protector’s office.

Decisions of the Public Protector may be taken on review to superior courts with the ultimate arbiter being the Constitutional Court and recommendations are usually reviewed (and as appropriate) confirmed or over tuned on the basis of rationality.

The Public Protector’s South African Revenue Services (SARS) Report included a decision on the formation of the so called “Rogue Unit” and the role played by Pravin Gordhan in the formation of the “intelligence service” within SARS, statements made by Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan to Parliament and at the Zondo Commission hearings as well as his role in the breaching of provisions of the National Strategic Intelligence Act. The report also, and unusually, contained timelines within which the State President and others identified are required to comply with the recommendations. The Public Protector appears to have found that the National Strategic Intelligence Act does not establish SARS as one of the National Intelligence Structures

specified as being entitled to gather intelligence either inside or outside South Africa.

Additionally section 209 of the Constitution provides that any intelligence service, other than any intelligence division of the defence force or police services, may be established only by the President, as head of the National Executive in terms of national legislation.

On this basis the establishment and operation of the South African Revenue Services Investigative Unit was found by the Public Protector to be unlawful.

The National Strategic Intelligence Act, on my reading, prohibits such state departments, which would include SARS, from covertly gathering departmental intelligence. Section 1 of the National Strategic Intelligence Act defines such intelligence as relating to any threat or potential threat to the national security and stability of the Republic, which falls within the functions of a department of State, and includes intelligence needed to neutralise such a threat.

It is not clear from what I have read in the Public Protector’s report that the SARS Investigative Unit was investigating matters relating to national security and stability in a capacity as an intelligence service.

Accordingly, the application of the Intelligence Act and Constitution appear to be open

to query or review. However the Public Protector instructed National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole to, within 60 days of the issuing of the report, investigate the criminal conduct of Pravin Gordhan and Ivan Pillay (in his capacity as former Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of SARS), and other officials involved in the SARS intelligence unit for violation of Section 209 of the Constitution and Section 3 of the National Strategic Intelligence Act. In addition, the National Police Commissioner was instructed to take action against another former Commissioner of SARS, Oupa Magashle, for misrepresenting himself under oath in respect of evidence given in respect of the SARS intelligence unit which was also referred to as the CBCU or South African Revenue Service Customs Border Control Unit.

The recommendations in the report went further as Minister of State Security Ayanda Dlodlo is instructed to, within 30 days of the report being issued, ensure that intelligence equipment allegedly used by the SARS intelligence unit is returned to the State Security Agency (it does not seem that evidence of the equipment involved could be made available by SARS) as well as within 90 days to implement a report on an allegedly illegal intelligence unit completed by the Office of the InspectorGeneral of Intelligence.

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The Public Protector’s SARS Report also made an adverse finding against Pravin Gordhan in respect of information to given Parliament, relating how often he had met members of the Guptas, and more particularly an event attended by one of the Gupta brothers that Gordhan omitted to advise Parliament of.

Gordhan advised the Public Protector that he had forgotten about this meeting and was later made aware of the meeting by his Chief of Staff, Dondo Mogajane, but after he had provided the answer to Parliament. This was rejected by the Public Protector as being unlikely, and an instruction is contained in the Report requiring National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise refer the violation of the Executive Members Ethics Act to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests in terms of Paragraph 10 of the Parliament Code of

Ethics for consideration and decision within 90 days.

Finally, the Public Protector requires that President Ramaphosa, within 30 days of the date of the report, take appropriate disciplinary action against Gordhan for his actions as former Minister of Finance relative to the appointments of Ivan Pillay in the South African Revenue Services.

Against this background, it is not surprising that those implicated in the report being Pravin Gordhan and Ivan Pillay approached the courts to have the report reviewed and set aside whilst the Public Protector has in turn filed papers opposing the application lodged.

Given that the review process will not be completed in a 30 day period the granting of an urgent injunction will be required to stop the timeframe of the recommendations and instructions that are in place in respect of President Ramaposa, the Speaker of the National

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Assembly, Minister of State Security and the National Police Commissioner. Here it should be noted that should these processes not be stopped by the granting of an injunction the recommendations and timelines would remain binding and, should any process be completed, the remedial action would not be capable of being withdrawn or reversed.

Most recently, President Ramaposa has fled a supporting affidavit to Pravin Gordhan’s application to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s remedial orders.

There has been correspondence lodged in court applications and in public media between Gordhan and Mkhwebane which has become heated and the Economic Freedom Fighters have supported Mkhwebane’s stance and standing including their filing of an intervention application in the Pretoria High Court.

The recent attempt by the Economic Freedom Fighters to stop Minister Gordhan presenting his Departmental Budget to Parliament led to joint reactions of support to Gordhan from Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress Members of Parliament with possible repercussions to the Economic Freedom Fighters to follow a Parliamentary process.

Politically and personally the stakes are high for both Gordhan and Mkhwebane and the winner is in some respects also likely to lose at least some credence. The coming months are likely to be interesting from a political and legal perspective but the interplay is equally likely to be debilitating.

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.

July 2019

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Cash Connect

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Dallmeier

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Dimension Data

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Elvey

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Fidelity ADT

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Gallagher

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Gauntlet Security Services

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Hikvision

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IDEMIA

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IDIS

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tara@idisglobal.com

www.idisglobal.com

Imperial Armour

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localsales@imperial-armour.com

www.imperial-armour.com

Leppard Underwriting

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kerry@leppard.co.za

www.leppard.co.za

Nimble Technologies

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davidjoyce@nimbletech.co.za

www.nimbletech.co.za

Panic Guard

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gordon.knight@panicguard.co.za

www.panicguard.co.za

Paxton

25

support@paxtonaccess.co.za

www.paxtonaccess.co.za

Plaslope

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glenda.aereboe@plaslope.com

www.plaslope.com

RDC

OFC, 10-11 sales@radiodata.co.za

www.radiodata.co.za

Security Association of South Africa

IBC

admin@sasecurity.co.za

www.sasecurity.co.za

Secutel

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francisca@secutel.co.za

www.secutel.co.za

Sentinel Guard Monitoring

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sales@guardreports.co.za

www.guardreports.co.za

Texecom

1

sales@texe.com

www.texe.com

TPA Security Distrubutors

1

info@tpasec.co.za

www.tpasec.co.za

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Conferences, events & exhibitions of interest to the security industry LOCAL EVENTS: 2019 SEPTEMBER 15-18: Camprosa conference 2019 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth Email: huebsch.derek@gmail.com www.camprosa.co.za

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2019

SEPTEMBER 24-26: Securex East Africa Venue: Visa Oshwal Centre, Nairobi www.securexpoeastafrica.com OCTOBER 2-3: Finnsec Venue: Messukeskus Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland Email: customer.service@messukeskus.com www.finnsec.messukeskus.com OCTOBER 17-20: Isaf Venue: Istanbul Expo Centre Hall, Turkey Email: marmara@marmarafuar.com.tr www.isaffuari.com/en OCTOBER 22-25: Interpolitex Venue: All-Russian Exhibition Centre VDNH, Moscow, Russia Email: eshatrova@mvkexpo.com www.interpolitex.ru/en OCTOBER 28-31: CPSE Venue: Shenzhenb Convention & Exhibition Centre, Shenzhen, China Email: overseas_market@cps.com.cn www.cpse.com.cn

OCTOBER 28-30: Bidec Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, United Arab Emirates Email: ahmed.jarakji@clarionevents.com www.bahraindefence.com NOVEMBER 13–15: Sicurezza Venue: Fieramilano – Rho, Milano, Italy Tel: +39 02 4997 6241 Email: fierasicurezza@fieramilano.it www.sicurezza.it/en NOVEMBER 18– 20: DSEI Japan Venue: Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +44 (0) 20 7384 8274 Email: alex.soar@clarionevents.com www.dsei-japan.com/welcome NOVEMBER 19–20: Sectech Sverige Venue: Stockholmsmässan, Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 556 306 80 Email: deniz.baykal@armedia.se www.sectech.nu NOVEMBER 20–22: All over IP Venue: Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre, Moscow, Russia Email: skochko@groteck.ru www.all-over-ip.ru/en DECEMBER 3-4: International Security Expo Venue: Olympia , London, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 8947 9177

Email: info@internationalsecurityexpo.com www.internationalsecurityexpo.com

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2020 JANUARY 19–21 Intersec Venue: Exhibition Centre Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4389 4500 Email: intersec@uae.messefrankfurt.com www.intersecexpo.com MARCH 8-13 Intersec Building Venue: Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany Tel: +49 697575-0 Email: intersec-building@messefrankfurt.com www.intersec-building.com OCTOBER 14–16 Perimeter Protection Venue: Exhibition Centre, Nuremberg, Germany Tel: +49 911 8606 8499 Email: perimeter-protection@ nuernbergmesse.de www.nuernbergmesse.de/security OCTOBER 20-22 Skydd Venue: Stockholm Fair ground, Stockholmsmässan) Tel: +46 8 749 4100 Email: info@stockholmsmassan.se www.skydd.net

TEL: +27 11 452 1115 FAX: +27 11 452 3609 WEBSITE: www.plaslope.com EMAIL: glenda.aereboe@plaslope.com

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• The sealing strip is used for exacting demands with a heat indicator displaying attempts to tamper.

• Tampering by means of cold, heat, solvents, liquids & manipulation is clearly visible.

• Bags can be customised according to customer’s requirements with exclusive numbering & bar-coding.

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The bags are used for the safe movement of: • Government Departments • Foreign Exchange • Confidential Documents (Examinations, Elections, Passports, Visas etc.)

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SECURITY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (SASA) ADMINISTRATION 842 Pheasant Street, Horizon Park, Roodepoort Suite 147, Postnet X 2, Helderkruin 1733 National Administrator: Tony Botes t: 0861 100 680 | e: tony@sasecurity.co.za c: 083 272 1373 | f: 0866 709 209 Membership, accounts & enquiries: Sharrin Naidoo t: 0861 100 680 | e: admin@sasecurity.co.za c: 083 650 4981

SASA OFFICE BEARERS National President: Chris Laubscher c: 082 441 4092 e: laubscherc@proteacoin.co.za

REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS

National Chairperson: Marchél Coetzee c: 084 440 0087 | e: marchelcoetzee@omegasol.com

KwaZulu Natal: Clint Phipps c: 082 498 4749 e: clint.phipps@cwexcellerate.com

National Deputy Chairperson: Yagan Nair c: 082 561 3529 e: yagannair@national.co.za

Gauteng: Gary Tintinger c: 084 429 4245 e: gary.tintinger@cwexcellerate.com

Western Cape: Koos van Rooyen c: 082 891 2351 | e: koos@wolfgroup.co.za

SECURITY AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) Eco Park, Centurion t: +27 (0)12 003 0500/1 | Independent hotline: 0800 220 918 | e: info@psira. co.za | Director: Manabela Chauke | Chairperson: T Bopela | Vice chairperson: Z Holtzman | Council members: Advocate A Wiid | Commissioner A Dramat APPISA (Association for Professional Private Investigators SA) Bertie Meyer Crescent, Minnebron, Brakpan | e: info@appelcryn.co.za | www.appelcryn. co.za | c: +27 (0)73 371 7854 / +27 (0)72 367 8207 | Chairperson: Ken Appelcryn ASIS International Johannesburg Chapter No. 155. Box 99742, Garsfontein East 0060 | t: +27 (0)11 652 2569 | www.asis155jhb.webs. com | President/chairperson: Johan Hurter | Secretary: Chris Cray ASIS International (Chapter 203: Cape Town – South African Security Professionals) President/chairperson: Yann A Mouret, CPP Secretary: Eva Nolle t: +27 (0)21 785 7093 f: +27 (0)21 785 5089 | e: info@aepn.co.za | www.asis203.org.za BAC (Business Against Crime) Box 784061, Sandton 2146 | t: +27 (0)11 883 0717 | f: +27 (0)11 883 1679 | e: info@bac.org.za CAMPROSA (Campus Protection Society of Southern Africa) President: Des Ayob | e: 27149706@nwu.ac.za Executive Secretary: Derek Huebsch | e: huebsch. derek@gmail.com | www.camprosa.co.za CISA (Cape Insurance Surveyors Association) Shahid Sonday t: +27 (0)21 402 8196 | f: +27 (0)21 419 1844 | e: shahid.sonday@saeagle.co.za | Mike Genard t: +27 (0)21 557 8414 | e: mikeg@yebo.co.za DRA (Disaster Recovery Association of Southern Africa) Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairperson: Grahame Wright | t: +27 (0)11 486 0677 | f: (011) 646 5587 | Secretary/treasurer: Charles Lourens t: +27 (0)11 639 2346 | f: +27 (0)11 834 6881 EFCMA (Electric Fencing and Components Manufacturers Association) Box 411164, Craighall 2024 | t: +27 (0)11 326 4157 | f: +27 (0)11 493 6835 | Chairperson: Cliff Cawood c: +27 (0)83 744 2159 | Deputy chairperson: John Mostert c: +27 (0)82 444 9759 | Secretary: Andre Botha c: +27 (0)83 680 8574 ESDA (Electronic Security Distributors Association) Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: (011) 845 4870 | f: +27 (0)11 845 4850 | Chairperson: Leonie Mangold | Vice chairperson: David Shapiro | www.esda.org.za ESIA (Electronic Security Industry Alliance) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | c: 082 773 9308 | e: info@esia. co.za | www.esia.co.za FDIA (Fire Detection Installers Association) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale, 1610 | t: +27 (0)72 580 7318 | f: 086 518 4376 | e: fdia@fdia. co.za | www.fdia.co.za | President/chairperson: Clive Foord | Secretary: Jolene van der Westhuizen

FFETA The Fire Fighting Equipment Traders Association) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | Chairperson: Lizl Davel | Vice chairperson: Astrid Wright | Administration manager: Rosemary Cowan | t: +27 (0)11 455 3157 | e: ffeta@tiscali.co.za | www.ffeta.co.za FPASA (Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa) Box 15467, Impala Park 1472 | t: +27 (0)11 397 1618 | f: +27 (0)11 397 1160 | e: library@fpasa.co.za | www.fpasa.co.za | General manager: David Poxon GFA (Gate & Fence Association) Box 1338, Johannesburg 2000 | t: +27 (0)11 298 9400 | f: +27 (0)11 838 1522 | Administrator: Theresa Botha HSA (Helderberg Security Association) Box 12857, N1 City Parow 7463 | t: +27 (0)21 511 5109 | f: +27 (0)21 511 5277 | e: info@command.co.za | www.command.co.za | Chairperson: Stephen van Diggele IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers (SA) Treasurer: Andrew Greig | President: Mike Webber | Administrator: Jennifer Maritz | PO Box 1033, Houghton 2041 | t: +27 (0)11 788 4329 | f: +27 (0)11 880 6286 | e: adminstaff@ife.org.za | www.ife.org.za ISA (Insurance Surveyors Association) Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairperson: Graham Wright | t: +27 (0)11 486 0677 | Vice chairperson: Alan Ventress | Secretary: Alex dos Santos LASA (Locksmiths Association of South Africa) Box 4007, Randburg 2125 | t: +27 (0)11 782 1404 | f: +27 (0)11 782 3699 | e: lasa@global.co.za | www.lasa.co.za | President/chairperson: Alan Jurrius | Secretary: Dora Ryan NaFETI (National Firearms Education and Training Institute) Box 181067, Dalbridge 4014 | Chairperson: MS Mitten | Vice chairperson: Ken Rightford | t: +27 (0)33 345 1669 | c: +27 (0)84 659 1142 NaFTA (National Firearms Training Association of SA) Box 8723, Edenglen 1613 | National chairperson: Peter Bagshawe | t: +27 (0)11 979 1200 | f: +27 (0)11 979 1816 | e: nafta@lantic.net POLSA (Policing Association of Southern Africa) t: +27 (0)12 429 6003 | f: +27 (0)12 429 6609 | Chairperson: Anusha Govender c: +27 (0)82 655 8759 PSSPF (Private Security Sector Provident Fund) Jackson Simon c: +27 (0)72 356 6358 | e: jackson@ psspfund.co.za | www.psspfund.co.za SAESI (Southern African Emergency Services Institute) Box 613, Krugersdorp 1740 | t: +27 (0)11 660 5672 | f: +27 (0)11 660 1887 | President: DN Naidoo | Secretary: SG Moolman | e:info@saesi.com SAIA (South African Insurance Association) Box 30619, Braamfontein 2017 | Chief executive officer: Viviene Pearson | Chairperson:

Lizé Lambrechts t: +27 (0)11 726 5381 | f: +27 (0)11 726 5351 | e: info@saia.co.za SAIDSA (South African Intruder Detection Services Association) | Association House, PO Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: +27 (0)11 845 4870 f: +27 (0)11 845 4850 | e: saidsa@mweb.co.za www.saidsa.co.za | Chairperson: Johan Booysen Secretary: Cheryl Ogle SAIS (South African Institute of Security) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale, 1610 Chairperson: Dave Dodge | Administration manager: John Baker | t: +27 (0)63 782 7642 | e: info@instituteofsecurity.co.za | www.instituteofsecurity.co.za SAN (Security Association of Namibia) Box 1926, Windhoek, Namibia | Administrator: André van Zyl | t: +264 81 304 5623 | e: adminsan@iway.na SANSEA (South African National Security Employers’ Association) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | Administrators: SIA t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | e: galen@sansea.co.za SAPFED (Southern African Polygraph Federation) President: Flip Vorster | c: +27 (0)82 455 1459 | e: info@sapfed.org | Secretary: Anrich Gouws | e: admin@sapfed.org | www.sapfed.org SAQCC FIRE (South African Qualification Certification Committee) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | Executive committee: Chairperson: Tom Dreyer | Vice chairperson: Duncan Boyes | 1475 Committee: chairperson: Lizl Davel | Vice chairperson: John Caird | D&GS committee: Chairperson: Laura Swart | Vice chairperson: Hans Davel | Administration manager: Rosemary Cowan | t: +27 (0)11 455 3157 | e: saqccfire@tiscali.co.za | www.saqccfire.co.za SARPA (South African Revenue Protection Association) Box 868, Ferndale 2160 | t: +27 (0)11 789 1384 | f: +27 (0)11 789 1385 | President: Naas du Preez | Secretariat: Mr J. Venter, Van der Walt & Co SIA (Security Industry Alliance) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | Chief executive officer: Steve Conradie | www.securityalliance.co.za SKZNSA (Southern KwaZulu-Natal Security Association) t: +27 (0)39 315 7448 | f: +27 (0)39 315 7324 | Chairperson: Anton Verster c: +27 (0)82 371 0820 VESA (The Motor Vehicle Security Association of South Africa) Box 1468, Halfway House 1685 | t: (011) 315 3588/3655 | f: +27 (0)11 315 3617 | General manager: Adri Smit VIPPASA (VIP Protection Association of SA) Box 41669, Craighall 2024 | t: +27 (0)82 749 0063 | f: 086 625 1192 | e: info@vippasa.co.za | www.vippasa.co.za | Enquiries: Chris Rootman c: +27 (0)82 749 0063 | e: vippasa@protectour.co.za

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DRIVING COMPLIANCE in South Africa’s Private Security Industry

With a five decade legacy, SASA is the greatest advocate of industry compliance, serving as resource for its members, an educational platform for consumers of security services, and an essential link between the private security industry and government. The Security Association of South Africa (SASA) is nationally recognised by the Government, South African Police Service and all Municipalities as having members with a proven track record within the industry and a Code of Ethics by which members must abide.

SASA Gold Membership promotes compliance not only to the industry role-players, but to the end-users of security services as well. Join SASA today and find out more about how we can fight the scourge of non-compliance, promoting SASA Gold Membership as an essential requirement for all security service providers, ensuring industry excellence for the private security industry.

For more information, contact the SASA Administrator on admin@sasecurity.co.za Postal Address: Suite 147, Postnet X2 Helderkruin, 1733. Tel: 0861 100 680 Fax: 086 670 9209

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