How Businesses Can Stay Safe from Cybersecurity Threats in 2024
29 Sep 2024In 2024, cyber threats are rapidly increasing worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. Many businesses still focus heavily on physical security, but digital threats, including phishing and ransomware attacks, pose equally serious dangers. Cybercriminals use tactics like phishing to trick individuals into sharing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and One Time Passwords (OTPs).
Read moreRising Trends: A Closer Look at South Africa's Latest Crime Statistics
22 Sep 2024The latest South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for Q4 2023/2024 and Q1 2024/2025 were released and reveal significant insights into the state of crime across the country. The data highlights not only current crime hotspots but also details emerging trends, such as non-residential robberies which continue to evolve in both scale and method.
Read moreExtortion Crisis in South Africa: A Threat to Business Stability
18 Sep 2024Extortion, often disguised as "protection money," has become a significant issue in South Africa, disrupting the economy and costing lives. The practice, which started in remote areas, has now entrenched itself in urban settings, creating a complex and dangerous landscape that is proving challenging to dismantle.
Read moreUnderreported and Distrusted: Insights into South Africa's Lack of Confidence in Law Enforcement
08 Sep 2024Less than half of South Africa's housebreaking victims report the crime to the police, with many believing that law enforcement won't take action. This insight comes from Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) 2023/2024 Victims of Crime Report, which used a sample size of 30,000 households across the country.
Read moreThe Rising Toll of Copper Theft
25 Aug 2024Copper theft is a significant and growing issue in South Africa, fuelled by rising unemployment and economic hardship. The country is grappling with two distinct forms of copper theft, petty theft by individuals driven by desperation and sophisticated operations conducted by organised crime syndicates. Both forms of theft are causing widespread disruption, affecting the economy, infrastructure, and service delivery.
Read moreFunding Cuts and Contract Terminations Spark Protests Among EPWP and DSW Workers
13 Aug 2024In a significant blow to the workforce, 3,000 workers under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Durban Solid Waste (DSW) lost their jobs on July 31, 2024, as their contracts were ended suddenly. This decision has sparked widespread unrest and protests among the affected workers and union representatives.
Read moreUnderstanding Social Disorganisation Trends: A July 2024 Report
12 Aug 2024Social disorganisation trends for the month of July have been released and offer valuable insights into current unrests in the country.
These unrests reflect the public’s response to various grievances through protests, marches and strikes. By understanding these patterns, we can anticipate where and why future disturbances might arise
South Africa's Gender-Based Violence Crisis: Unsolved Cases and Growing Concerns
11 Aug 2024As South Africa continues to observe Women’s Month, the recent murder of a woman at a Durban mall by her ex-boyfriend has highlighted the country’s ongoing battle with gender-based violence. Despite the National Strategic Plan launched in 2020 to tackle this issue, violence against women continues to rise.
Read moreRising Tide of Contact Crimes in South Africa Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Security Measures
26 Jul 2024The attempted assassination of senior advocate Coreth Naudé last week comes as the latest in a rising tide of contact crimes, including kidnappings in South Africa. Two gunmen opened fire on her as she arrived at her Umhlanga hotel, critically wounding her. According to News24, Ms Naudé survived emergency surgery.
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