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    Investigating and Security Activities including Vehicle Tracking in South Africa 2025

    Michael Felton | South Africa | 30 April 2025

    Investigating and Security Activities Including Vehicle Tracking in South Africa 2019

    Liz Kneale | South Africa | 19 December 2019

    Investigating and Security Activities Including Vehicle Tracking in South Africa 2016

    Liz Lneale | South Africa | 03 July 2016

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    Report Coverage

    This report on investigating and security activities, including vehicle tracking, provides information on the industry’s revenue and growth and its role in combatting crime. The report includes information on crime rates, the relationship between the industry and the police, corruption and government VIP protection services. There is comprehensive information on notable players, corporate actions and developments including advanced technology and contested proposed regulations. There are profiles of 29 companies including Bidvest Protea Coin, Fidelity Services, Afri Guard, G4S, iMvula Quality Protection, Securitas and Servest, and vehicle tracking companies such as Cartrack, MiX Telematics and Netstar

    Introduction

    • South Africa’s private security industry is one of the largest globally, driven by high crime rates.
    • There are around 16.500 registered private security companies actively engaged in investigation and security activities.
    • The industry’s active workforce of over 600,000 significantly exceeds the combined personnel of the police and defence force.
    • High crime rates, unemployment and economic disparities continue to shape the industry’s environment.
    • Adoption of advanced technologies is growing.
    • Challenges include the proliferation of unregistered security officers and businesses, restrictions on foreign ownership and use of firearms, insourcing of security guards and violent attacks on security officers.

    Trends

    • Adaption to new security challenges and sophistication of criminal activities.
    • Community-based security initiatives and policing partnerships.
    • Crime rate surges increasing demand for private security services.
    • Demand for integrated and remotely controllable smart security systems.
    • Diversification of traditional security companies.
    • Growing collaboration with SAPS and other law enforcement authorities.
    • Growth in ecommerce has resulted in last-mile delivery security concerns.
    • Growth in gated communities and residential estates.
    • Growth of cybersecurity due to cybersecurity threats and deepfake technology.
    • High demand for VIP and asset protection services.
    • Increased focus on training and professional development.
    • Increasing focus on usability of devices and systems.
    • Integration of advanced technologies and AI-driven security solutions.
    • Surge in organised crime and infrastructure sabotage.

    Opportunities

    •  Vehicle tracking and fleet management.
    • Advanced training programmes.
    • Advisory services for compliance with regulations and laws.
    • Demand for cybersecurity services.
    • Development of cash-in-transit security innovations and technologies.
    • Event security, VIP protection services and specialised investigations.
    • Expansion of technology-driven security solutions.
    • Government and critical infrastructure security services.
    • Investigation and background screening services.
    • Partnerships with technology companies to integrate advanced security solutions.
    • Private and partnership policing.
    • Subscription (recurring fee) home security.

    Challenges

    • Economic inequality and unaffordable private security.
    • Exploitation of security personnel.
    • High operational costs.
    • High staff turnover and skills shortages.
    • High-profile targets of cash-in-transit vehicles
    • Rising cybersecurity threats.
    • Sophisticated crime syndicates.
    • Surge in crime rates and violence.
    • Targeted attacks on security officers.
    • Technology investments and keeping up with advancements.
    • Under-resourcing of PSiRA.
    • Under-resourcing, capacity limitations and corruption in SAPS.
    • Unregistered and illegal firearms.
    • Unregistered and non-compliant security operators.

    Outlook

    • The industry is expected to experience continued rapid growth and transformation, driven by technological advancements, high crime rates, public policing challenges and evolving security needs.
    • Technology is driving change, and cybersecurity solutions will see rapid growth.
    • Further public-private partnerships and growth in subscription-based neighbourhood security services are expected.
    • Growing demand for investigation and forensic services is expected to continue.
    • There will be a shift towards integrated security ecosystems, combining physical, digital and intelligence-based security, with AI and automation reducing the reliance on manpower.
    • South African companies have expansion opportunities, particularly in Africa.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 6
    2.2. Geographic Position 6
    2.3. Size of the Industry 8
    3. LOCAL 11
    3.1. State of the Industry 11
    3.2. Key Trends 25
    3.3. Key Issues 25
    3.4. Notable Players 26
    3.5. Corporate Actions 28
    3.6. Regulations 30
    3.7. Enterprise Development and Social Development 35
    4. AFRICA 37
    5. INTERNATIONAL 41
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 47
    6.1. Unforeseen Events 47
    6.2. Economic Environment 48
    6.3. Labour 49
    6.4. Environmental Issues 54
    6.5. Crime 55
    6.6. Technology, R&D and Innovation 59
    6.7. Cyclicality 60
    6.8. Non-compliance with PSiRA Requirements 61
    6.9. Partnership Policing 64
    6.10. Input Costs 65
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 66
    7.1. Competition 66
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 67
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 67
    8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 68
    9. OUTLOOK 69
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 70
    11. REFERENCES 71
    11.1. Publications 71
    11.2. Websites 73
    ANNEXURE 1 75
    Industry Legislation and Regulations 75
    APPENDIX 1 91
    Summary of Notable Players 91
    COMPANY PROFILES 103
    A M G SECURITY MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 103
    AFRI GUARD (PTY) LTD 105
    ARCFYRE INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD 107
    BIDVEST PROTEA COIN (PTY) LTD 109
    BLUE LIGHT MONITORING AND ARMED RESPONSE (PTY) LTD 113
    C-TRACK (SA) (PTY) LTD 115
    CARTRACK HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 117
    CSG HOLDINGS LTD 120
    EXCELLERATE SERVICES (PTY) LTD 124
    FIDELITY SERVICES GROUP (PTY) LTD 127
    G4S CASH SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD 133
    G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD 136
    GPS TRACKING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 138
    GUARDIAN FORENSIC SERVICES CC 140
    IFACTS (PTY) LTD 142
    IMVULA QUALITY PROTECTION (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 144
    ITHUBA UMSUNDU SECURITY (PTY) LTD 146
    MANAGED INTEGRITY EVALUATION (PTY) LTD 147
    MIX TELEMATICS AFRICA (PTY) LTD 149
    NETSTAR (PTY) LTD 151
    PERFORMANTA TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 154
    S B V SERVICES (PTY) LTD 156
    SECURITAS SA HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 159
    SERVEST (PTY) LTD 162
    STALLION SECURITY (PTY) LTD 166
    THORBURN SECURITY SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 168
    TRACKER CONNECT (PTY) LTD 171
    TSHEDZA PROTECTIVE SERVICES CC 174
    TSU PROTECTION SERVICES (PTY) LTD 176

    Report Coverage

    This report on Investigating & Security Activities including vehicle tracking includes comprehensive information on the size and state of the industry, including private security services, vehicle tracking and background screening and verification. It covers relevant regulation and crime information, corporate actions, competition issues and trends. There are profiles of 36 companies including notable players such as Fidelity and G4S, fleet management companies such as Cartrack, Mix Telematics, Tracker and Netstar and protective services such as Tshedza and TSU.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on investigation and security activities including vehicle tracking.The private security sector uses a combination of manned guards and technology to offer protective services to deter, deny, detect or delay the commission of a crime and assist clients to respond effectively to and recover from untoward events. In South Africa private security officers and service providers are required to register with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (Psira) and comply with its registration requirements. Over 500,000 registered security officers, employed by approximately 9,000 Psira registered and compliant security companies are involved in protecting the lives, homes, businesses and assets of South Africans who lack faith in the ability of the South African Police Services (Saps) to address the high crime rate. Technologies that lower costs and increase efficiencies aim to eliminate or at least manage the human element. Technology is taking on many of the security tasks that used to be assigned to guards, but the number of registered guards is still growing, which has socio-economic benefits for a country with a high unemployment rate. Tony Botes, national administrator of the South African Security Association (Sasa), states that the number of unregistered security officers and service providers has reached crisis levels and he estimates that only about 20% of security service providers are fully compliant in respect of Psira and remuneration legislative requirements. Other challenges that affect the sector’s growth and operations include restrictions on foreign ownership, restrictions on the use of firearms, insourcing of security guards and violent attacks on security guards.

    Strengths

    • Availability of a wide range of new developments in security technologies.
    • Provides a service not readily available from a police force restricted by financial constraints and limited resources.
    • Provides employment for entry level workers.
    • Security companies provide a security service that allows business customers to focus on their core business operations.
    • Security services and highly visible security officers provide a valuable resource in crime prevention.
    • Services are available on a stand-alone or integrated basis relevant to the level of security required.

    Weaknesses

    • Blurring of lines between state law enforcement and private protection with the private security industry unlawfully infringing on the rights of ordinary members of the public.
    • Failure by Psira to pursue action against security personnel who break the law.
    • Flooding of the market with cheap imported equipment and technology provides unfair competition and increased risk of inferior services.
    • Negative perception of the industry in the eyes of the public and government.
    • Non-compliance by some operators with Psira registration and other legal requirements.

    Opportunities

    • High levels of crime and violence, although not good for the country, provide opportunities for growth.
    • The implementation of the government’s infrastructure programme will increase demand for security services at construction sites and for the new facilities on completion.
    • The promotion of crime prevention policing partnerships with Saps.

    Threats

    • Foreign ownership restrictions of the proposed Private Security Industry Regulations Amendment Bill.
    • High unemployment and high household expenses reduce disposable income available for the purchase of home security systems.
    • Negative effect of the volatile rand on the price of imported vehicles and security technologies.
    • Poor economic growth reduces profit margins, making sophisticated corporate security systems less affordable.
    • Potential job losses due to the introduction of electronic security systems.
    • Reduced demand resulting from the insourcing of security guards.
    • Spike in security guard killings with 16 guards murdered on duty since January 2019.
    • Unfair advantage of non-compliant service providers who undercut registered companies when bidding for contracts.

    Outlook

    Ian Downie, sales and marketing director at Xone Integrated Security, said that a fully integrated security system requires a combination of manpower, technology and process. This is confirmed by Malcolm Stephens, group executive for new business development at Fidelity Security Group who said: “we need to bear in mind that technology is not infallible. Just like humans, it may not respond or could fail. We believe a combined approach, including officers along with state-of-the art technology, is best as it proves a stronger and more reliable service than just using one or the other. Our officers are trained to utilise technology to the best of their ability. Not only are they seen as a deterrent for potential perpetrators, they are able to take it further and be proactive in the situation with the use of technology. This will hopefully assist in preventing an incident prior to it taking place.”

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    4.1. Local 8
    4.1.1. Private Security Services 8
    4.1.2. Vehicle Tracking 11
    4.1.3. Corporate Actions 15
    4.1.4. Regulations 16
    4.1.5. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 19
    4.2. Continental 20
    4.3. International 23
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 26
    5.1. Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill and Regulations 26
    5.2. Non-compliance with Psira Requirements 27
    5.3. Crime Rate 29
    5.4. Partnership Policing 30
    5.5. Economic Environment 33
    5.6. Rising Operating Costs 35
    5.7. Labour 35
    5.8. Research and Development, Technology and Innovation 40
    5.8.1. Cyclicality 44
    5.9. Environmental Issues 45
    5.10. Electricity Supply Constraints 45
    6. COMPETITION 46
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 48
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 48
    8. OUTLOOK 49
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 50
    10. REFERENCES 51
    10.1. Publications 51
    10.2. Websites 52
    APPENDIX 1 54
    Summary of Notable Players 54
    COMPANY PROFILES 65
    A M G SECURITY MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 65
    AFRI GUARD (PTY) LTD 67
    ARCFYRE INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD 69
    BIDVEST PROTEA COIN (PTY) LTD 71
    BLUE LIGHT MONITORING AND ARMED RESPONSE (PTY) LTD 75
    BRINKS ARMOURED SECURITY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 78
    C-TRACK (SA) (PTY) LTD 80
    CARTRACK HOLDINGS LTD 82
    COMPUTER SECURITY AND FORENSIC SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 86
    CSG HOLDINGS LTD 88
    EXCELLERATE SERVICES (PTY) LTD 92
    FIDELITY SERVICES GROUP (PTY) LTD 95
    G4S CASH SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD 101
    G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD 104
    GPS TRACKING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 106
    GUARDIAN FORENSIC SERVICES CC 108
    IFACTS (PTY) LTD 110
    IMVULA QUALITY PROTECTION (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 112
    IZIKATHI SECURITY (PTY) LTD 114
    MANAGED INTEGRITY EVALUATION (PTY) LTD 116
    MIX TELEMATICS AFRICA (PTY) LTD 119
    MUVONI TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD 121
    NATIONAL SECURITY AND FIRE (PTY) LTD 123
    NETSTAR (PTY) LTD 126
    PERFORMANTA TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 130
    POLYGRAPH GUYS (PTY) LTD (THE) 132
    S B V SERVICES (PTY) LTD 133
    SECURITAS SA HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 137
    SERVEST (PTY) LTD 140
    STALLION SECURITY (PTY) LTD 144
    THORBURN SECURITY SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 146
    TOP SECURITY (PTY) LTD 149
    TRACKER CONNECT (PTY) LTD 151
    TRANSCASH (PTY) LTD 154
    TSHEDZA PROTECTIVE SERVICES CC 155
    TSU PROTECTION SERVICES (PTY) LTD 157
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    Report coverage

    The detailed Security Activities report describes current conditions, recent developments and factors influencing the success of the industry. The report profiles 37 companies including the Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd, which employs 48,000 in its security services divisions, G4S Cash Solutions (SA) (Pty) Ltd a major player in the cash in transit sector, and Cartrack Holdings Ltd which is involved in the development of telematics and electronic equipment, fleet management and vehicle tracking.

    Report coverage

    The detailed Security Activities report describes current conditions, recent developments and factors influencing the success of the industry. The report profiles 37 companies including the Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd, which employs 48,000 in its security services divisions, G4S Cash Solutions (SA) (Pty) Ltd a major player in the cash in transit sector, and Cartrack Holdings Ltd which is involved in the development of telematics and electronic equipment, fleet management and vehicle tracking.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on investigation and security activities including vehicle tracking. The R50bn-a- year private security industry, using approximately 450,000 security officers, employed by just over 8,000 companies, provides a wide range of security services from physical guarding and armed response to mounted cable network protection, crowd control and off-site monitoring. The ratio of security officers to police officers is 2.87:1, confirming reports that the number of private security officers has more than trebled that of police officers since 1997. The growth of the industry, although sluggish at present, is directly linked to the high levels of crime and violence in South Africa, together with public perceptions that police officers are unable to provide adequate security. The compulsory installation of approved security systems as a basic requirement for insurance cover for assets and property also contributes to industry growth.

    Strengths

    • Availability of a wide range of new developments in security technologies.
    • Compliant security services and highly visible security officers provide a valuable resource in crime prevention.
    • Compliant service providers offer a high quality security service enabling business customers to focus on their core business operations.
    • Provides a service not readily available from a police force restricted by financial constraints and limited resources.
    • Provides employment for entry level workers.
    • Services are available on a stand-alone or integrated basis relevant to the level of security required.

    Weaknesses

    • Failure by PSIRA to pursue criminal or disciplinary action against security personnel who break the law.
    • Negative perception of the industry in the eyes of the public and government.
    • Non-compliance by many companies which gives them an unfair advantage when bidding for contracts and could result in the employment of insufficiently trained security officers, some of whom might have criminal records.

    Opportunities

    • High levels of crime and violence, although not good for the country, provide opportunities for growth.
    • The creation of a more professional industry as a result of increased regulation through the proposed Private Security Industry Regulations Amendment Bill.
    • The implementation of the government’s infrastructure programme will increase demand for security services at construction sites as well for the new facilities requiring security on completion.
    • The promotion of crime prevention policing partnerships with SAPS.

    Threats

    • Foreign ownership restrictions of the proposed Private Security Industry Regulations Amendment Bill.
    • High unemployment and high household expenses reduce the amount of disposable income available for the purchase of home security systems.
    • Inadequate, unreliable power supply for an industry based on 24-hour IT and electronic security systems and services.
    • Increasing number of companies that operate illegally within the sector.
    • Negative effect of the weak rand on the price of imported vehicles and security technologies.
    • Poor economic growth reduces corporate profit margins, thereby restricting the affordability of sophisticated corporate security systems.
    • Reduced demand resulting from the #OutsourcingMustFall campaigns at tertiary institutions.

    Outlook

    The sector has already seen minimal growth in the registration of service providers and a decrease in the number of active security officers due to the weak economic situation, which is not expected to improve much in the short to medium term. Despite this, Gary Tintinger of Enforce Security Services believes that it is critical for the security industry to keep up with technological advances. He asserts that the future security guard will be “more skilled and technologically adept, capable of driving the hi-tech systems and technologies, with even access control now fully computerised. “ The ideal safety and security solution he believes is a combination of “better guarding skills, intelligence gathering, and new technology.”

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 19
    4.1. Local 19
    4.1.1. Private security services 19
    4.1.2. Partnership Policing 21
    4.1.3. Car guarding 23
    4.1.4. Vehicle tracking 23
    4.1.5. Background Screening & Verification Services 24
    4.1.6. Corporate Actions 25
    4.1.7. Regulations 26
    4.1.8. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 28
    4.2. Continental 29
    4.3. International 31
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 34
    5.1. Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill 34
    5.2. Non-Compliance 35
    5.3. Crime Rate 38
    5.4. Economic Environment 39
    5.5. Rising Operating Costs 40
    5.6. Hosting of special events 41
    5.7. Construction activity 42
    5.8. Labour 42
    5.9. Technology, Research & Development and Innovation 47
    5.10. Collaboration with SAPS and Other Entities 49
    5.11. Cyclicality 50
    5.12. Environmental Concerns 51
    6. COMPETITION 52
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 52
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 53
    8. OUTLOOK 54
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 55
    10. REFERENCES 56
    10.1. Publications 56
    10.2. Websites 57
    COMPANY PROFILES 59
    A M G Security Management (Pty) Ltd 59
    ADT Security (Pty) Ltd 61
    Afri Guard (Pty) Ltd 64
    Altech Netstar (Pty) Ltd 66
    Arcfyre International (Pty) Ltd 69
    Bidvest Protea Coin (Pty) Ltd 71
    Blue Light Monitoring and Armed Response (Pty) Ltd 74
    Brinks Armoured Security Services (Pty) Ltd 76
    C-Track (SA) (Pty) Ltd 77
    Cartrack Holdings Ltd 79
    Chubb Fire and Security S A (Pty) Ltd 82
    Computer Security and Forensic Solutions (Pty) Ltd 85
    Employers Mutual Protection Service (Pty) Ltd 87
    Enforce Security Services (Pty) Ltd 89
    Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd 92
    G4S Cash Solutions (SA) (Pty) Ltd 98
    G4S Secure Solutions (SA) (Pty) Ltd 101
    GPS Tracking Solutions (Pty) Ltd 103
    Guardian Forensic Services CC 104
    iFacts (Pty) Ltd 106
    iMvula Quality Protection (Africa) (Pty) Ltd 108
    Izikathi Security (Pty) Ltd 111
    Managed Integrity Evaluation (Pty) Ltd 113
    MiX Telematics Africa (Pty) Ltd 115
    Muvoni Technology Group Ltd 117
    Performanta Technologies (Pty) Ltd 119
    RSS Security Services CC 121
    S B V Services (Pty) Ltd 123
    Servest (Pty) Ltd 126
    Stallion Security (Pty) Ltd 129
    Top Security (Pty) Ltd 131
    Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd 133
    Transcash (Pty) Ltd 136
    Tsebo Solutions Group (Pty) Ltd 138
    Tshedza Protective Services CC 141
    Tukasie (Pty) Ltd 143
    Ulwazi Protection Services (Pty) Ltd 145

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