SMS Alert portable standalone alarm (with pepper gas).

The Security Association of South Africa (SASA) has issued a stark warning that the long-running Mafoko Security Patrols scandal is no longer an isolated case of employer misconduct, but evidence of a systemic failure in South Africa’s regulatory and governance structures.

Bringing together the very best of the global security industry, the second Global Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) was streamed live to a worldwide audience on 05 February 2026.

A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), and 24/7 Drone Force, resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case.

Facebook cloning scams are continuing to rise, turning ordinary profiles and family photos into tools for fraud and social engineering, says Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security.

With its authoritative lineup of sponsors and exhibitors, HomeSec Expo 2026 embodies an authoritative, yet pragmatic vision, for the security industry. It is a vision that recognises both the urgency of current threats and the excitement of technological innovation.

Samuel Turcotte believes AI may kill us all. In this article, a condensed version of a white paper, he discusses AI's development and associated risks, all the while still hoping for a bright future.

Africa’s data future depends on getting it right at the start. If privacy controls do not withstand real-world conditions, such as unstable power, fragile last-mile connectivity, shared devices, and decentralised branch environments, then privacy exists only on paper.

Veeam Software has announced two senior appointments in its South African business as it continues to invest in local market growth and partner and customer engagement.