Standards for fire detection SMART Fire & Safety 2024, SAQCC (Fire), Editor's Choice, Fire & Safety With the increased number of devastating fires reported throughout South Africa, adequate and suitable fire detection cannot be overstated. SAQCC Fire will publish a series of articles in SMART Security Solutions to provide insight into fire detection requirements and importance.
BSI May 2024, News & Events For over a century, the BSI has been recognised for having a positive impact on organisations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
PSiRA Introduces the printing of certificates as an interim measure January 2024, PSiRA (Private Security Ind. Regulatory Authority), News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management [Sponsored Content] The introduction of digital certificates was welcomed by the security industry; however, it also led to the exploitation of unsuspecting clients by third parties who print certificates at exorbitant fees.
ESDA supports the SPCA January 2024, News & Events A blazing hot day in late November saw the Electronic Security Distributors Association (ESDA) holding its annual Charity Golf Day at the Huddle Park Golf Course in Johannesburg.
Industry Compliance Self-Assessment (ICSA) for security businesses January 2024, PSiRA (Private Security Ind. Regulatory Authority), News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management [Sponsored] All registered security service providers (SSPs) are required to complete a mandatory Industry Compliance Self-Assessment (ICSA) for security businesses.
Be wary of associations that appoint themselves as regulators Issue 5 2023 The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has noticed an increasing trend of some associations and industry bodies trying to derail the credibility of the SABS and creating confusion by publishing misleading information about their authority to regulate or govern certain industries.
Making the local OSPAs work Issue 2/3 2023, Editor's Choice, News & Events Entries to the 2023 South Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) will close on the 18th April, so do not delay in preparing your nominations.
ESDA’s annual charity fundraiser Issue 5 2022, ESDA(Electronic Security Distributors Association), News & Events, Conferences & Events The ESDA Annual Charity Fundraiser, part of the Electronic Security Distributors Association’s Golf Day, will take place at Benoni Lake Golf Course on Wednesday, 21 September 2022.
FFETA Charity Golf Day raises R100 000 for Children of Fire Issue 4 2022, Fire Fighting Equipment Traders' Association, Editor's Choice, News & Events At the recent charity golf day hosted by FFETA (Fire Fighting Equipment Traders’ Association), an amount of R75 000 was raised for Children of Fire. FFETA rounded this up to R100 000, which went directly to the charity.
ASIS International appoints first president from South Africa Issue 1 2022, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, News & Events, Training & Education Malcolm C. Smith has been appointed as the 2022 president of ASIS International, the first president of the organisation from Africa as well as South Africa.
SAQCC Fire and the need to ensure compliance Issue 6 2021, SAQCC (Fire), Fire & Safety, News & Events One of the fundamental objectives of SAQCC Fire is to establish the necessary procedures for the education, training and registration of all appropriate personnel actively involved in the fire industry.
Tips for women to build a career in cybersecurity Issue 4 2021 Representation of women in the cybersecurity industry has grown over the past years and while this is positive, there is still room for improvement.
Leaders in risk & security: Honesty and no BS! Issue 6 2020 Tony Botes has had a long career in the South African security industry from owning his own security company to now being the national administrator of SASA.
A balanced, fair industry October 2019, PSiRA (Private Security Ind. Regulatory Authority), Residential Estate (Industry), Security Services & Risk Management PSiRA is focused on supporting the effective promotion and regulation of the private security industry.
Service station security basics June 2019, Integrated Solutions, Retail (Industry) It comes as no surprise that the petroleum and retail industries are targeted by criminals as these businesses receive, to a great extent, cash in exchange for their products and services.
Magtouch Electronics joins ESDA June 2019, Magtouch Electronics t/a Ithegi Electronics, News & Events Magtouch Electronics, a manufacturer of high-tech monitoring systems for the security and cleaning industries has joined ESDA, the Electronic Security Distributors’ Association.
Access wherever you are June 2019, News & Events ADI Global Distribution, a South African distributor of security and fire technology products has joined ESDA, the Electronic Security Distributors’ Association.
Manufacturer and distributor of security products June 2019, DTS Security Products, News & Events DTS Security Products, a South African manufacturer and distributor, recently joined ESDA, the Electronic Security Distributors’ Association.
Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa Securex Preview 2019 The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA) provides a specialised fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce, fire and rescue services and society at large.
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Security Industry Alliance Securex Preview 2019 The Security Industry Alliance (SIA) aims to be the watchdog of the security industry, to actively promote the interests and image of the South African guarding industry, and to promote the development ...
