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When Crime Becomes a Business

Crime is often discussed as a series of individual incidents. A robbery happens. A vehicle is stolen. A business is extorted. A person is defrauded. Viewed individually, these incidents can seem disconnected. Organised crime works differently. When criminal activity becomes sufficiently organised, it begins to develop many of the characteristics we normally associate with legitimate […]

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Cash in Transit: Understanding One of South Africa’s Most Organised Crimes

Cash-in-transit attacks remain one of the most serious and organised forms of crime in South Africa. Although these incidents often receive widespread media attention due to the use of explosives and heavily armed suspects, the public rarely sees the planning and coordination that take place beforehand. Unlike opportunistic crimes, cash-in-transit attacks typically involve preparation, surveillance

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The Anatomy of a Protest: What Every South African Should Know About Public Gatherings

Most people encounter a protest when they see it on the news, receive a traffic alert, or find themselves delayed on their daily route. What is often less visible is the planning, coordination, and responsibility that surrounds a public gathering. Public protests are a regular part of life in South Africa. They take place in

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Crime and Routine: Criminals Study You Before You Ever See Them 

In many cases, by the time a crime occurs, a decision has already been made about the target. That decision happened earlier sometimes days before and it was based on observed behaviour. Specifically, on how predictable that behaviour was. The Study Phase Experienced offenders involved in vehicle crime, house robbery, and business-targeted theft operate with

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Dangerous new phone scam emerges around the world

A new phone scam has emerged in malls, train stations and public places around the world, and it’s far more dangerous than you may expect. The scammers don’t want your money, your password or your trust. They only want your kindness. And they can ruin your life in 30 minutes.   The scam succeeds on the premise that you will help a stranger that doesn’t seem threatening. You may be approached by

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Crime and Corruption take centre stage at SONA 2026

In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa described organised crime as “the most immediate threat to our democracy.” From drug trafficking syndicates and gang activity to the so-called “Construction Mafia,” the speech made it clear that crime and corruption are now central to government’s national agenda.

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Digital Violence: A rising cybersecurity issue

The UN Women’s global Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness campaign – 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence – takes place between 25 November and 10 December 2025. This year, under the theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”, the campaign seeks to raise awareness of and combat Digital Violence against women and girls.  What is digital violence?  In essence, digital violence is any form

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G20 Summit Outcomes: Risks and opportunities for South African businesses

The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg has concluded with a unanimous Leaders’ Declaration addressing global economic stability, climate action, and sustainable development. This summit was the first ever held on African soil, and achieving consensus was notable amid geopolitical rivalry and divisions. For South African businesses and public institutions, these outcomes are not just diplomatic

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