Delinquency rampant in security companies

Kago Ramokate PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Kago Ramokate PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Private Security Service Act of 2015 administered by the Private Security Licensing Board under the Ministry of Defence and Security sets out conditions for operation of security companies including licences, uniforms, equipment and conduct amongst others.

Secretary for Security Services, Kago Ramokate has called on security service consumers to hold companies to account using the law, in addition to contracts they enter into with them.

He was speaking at a stakeholder’s seminar for local authorities to engage on matters relating to private security services. Ramokate said there are challenges faced by the industry especially the employees of security companies. “We note the prevalence of violations of the Private Security Services Act in this industry, leading to low compliance levels.

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