PSiRA says it has revoked over 4,000 company registrations for non-compliance
On Wednesday, the regulator announced it had suspended the registration of Militas Dei Security Services - the security training company behind the illegal Libyan military camp in Mpumalanga.
Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority CEO Manabele Chauke. Photo: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - Over the past six years, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) says it had revoked over 4,400 company registrations for non-compliance.
PSiRA is the only government organisation tasked with the regulation of private security in South Africa.
On Wednesday, the regulator announced it had suspended the registration of Militas Dei Security Services - the security training company behind the illegal Libyan military camp in Mpumalanga.
PSiRA says it has over 16,000 registered private security service providers under it.
About 10% of those are security training providers.
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PSiRA CEO Manabele Chauke says the regulator strives to conduct annual inspections of the companies.
He added inspections were based on budget availability, risk analysis and capacity requirements.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to enforce compliance, conduct rigorous inspections, and take decisive actions against any entities found in violation of our regulations. We will continue to enhance our regulatory frameworks, increase surveillance, and maintain close collaboration with other law enforcement agencies to prevent unlawful activities from taking root in our communities.”
Chauke has announced PSiRA is opening criminal cases against the owners of the South African company behind the illegal Libyan military camp.