Non-state solutions to crime are now essential
The following opinion piece was written by Gideon Joubert, independent security consultant, firearms instructor and head of security projects at Sakeliga. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is facing deep-rooted dysfunctionality, as evidenced by the crumbling state of its infrastructure, communication failures, understaffing, and compromised integrity due to criminal infiltration. Public trust in the SAPS […]
The Civilian Response to Crime and Chaos
The following article is based on a speech delivered by Gideon Joubert, Head of Security Projects at Sakeliga during the 2023 Summit for stronger business chambers and organisations. South Africa has among the largest and fastest-growing organised criminal sectors in the world. According to the latest Global Organized Crime Index report, South Africa places 7th […]