Vumacam has raised objections to critical provisions of the by-laws governing privately owned CCTV cameras with a view of public spaces in the city, which were promulgated on Friday, 28 February 2025.

Vumacam’s SafeCity Initiative stands as an example of how cutting-edge technology, combined with community collaboration and the joint efforts of public and private law enforcement, can revolutionise crime prevention and law enforcement.

South African schools are facing increasing security challenges, making effective surveillance systems more important than ever. To address this issue, Vumacam is offering advanced security solutions with security partners, aimed at keeping students, staff, and the community safe.

Physical barriers matter, but a site is not secure just because the gate is strong or the container is locked. True security requires verifying every movement, tracing handovers, making exceptions visible, and allowing intervention before minor issues become major losses.

Axis releases new lightweight body-worn camera designed to perform throughout the day. Built on open standards, it integrates seamlessly with AXIS Camera Station and third-party on-premises or cloud-based VMS solutions.

Genetec released retail-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. The research shows retailers increasingly view physical security as a business function that supports operations, employee safety, and modernisation efforts.

Organisations need to move procurement fraud prevention closer to the point where suspicious activity occurs, rather than relying primarily on investigations after money has already been lost, according to SAS and FACTS Consulting.

Cybersecurity discussions have mainly focused on defence, including stronger firewalls, tighter network controls, and better endpoint security. However, in today's world, those traditional defences have become less relevant.

With private security, neighbourhood watches, CCTV, drones, control rooms and community safety networks expanding across the country, the next frontier may not be more technology, but connecting what already exists.