SMART Security Solutions follows up with Jimmy Roodt to find out more about an old connection to the Woolworths bombings from 2018. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Following the launch of Solo, Paxton’s brand-new access control system, the security manufacturer is rolling out dedicated Solo training sessions across South Africa to support security installers working with the system.
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New FIDO Alliance and HID study reveals gap between identity security confidence and reality; 94% of enterprises claim they can revoke employee access within 24 hours, yet 35% experienced delays or failures in the past two years.
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Ransomware attacks rarely begin with chaos. More often, they start quietly, with probing, mapping, and patient reconnaissance inside a target’s network. That was the situation facing a global recruitment firm when cybercriminals attempted to navigate its systems.
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Fidelity Services Group has unveiled a new, purpose-engineered Cash-in-Transit (CIT) vehicle designed to redefine crew protection, deter threats, and enhance operational resilience in an increasingly complex criminal environment.
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It might sound like a broken record, but across South Africa, building owners continue to grapple with fragmented infrastructure that offers very little, if any, insight into how systems are performing.
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Research from ESET has found that a significant number of South African agritech operators and farmers continue to believe their companies are not attractive targets for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, that belief is precisely what makes them one.
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ATG Digital, in partnership with CIVITAS, released the POPIA Responsible Party Action List. It is a free, practical guide for HOAs, body corporates, managing agents, landlords, employers and institutions. It helps them move from assuming compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to proving it.
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AURA has announced a partnership with Discovery Insure to power the security-response component of its new Discovery 911 virtual panic-button offering, which is available through the Discovery Insure app.
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Global cybersecurity company, Sophos, has announced the formation of its local legal entity, which will support local invoicing, partner enablement, compliance requirements and expanded regional investment.
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White-collar crime in Africa is no longer a predominantly domestic concern; it has expanded onto the international stage, and so too has the corporate exposure that accompanies it.
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Cyberattacks can be launched remotely and at scale. A coordinated attack launched from anywhere in the world can disrupt supply chains, shut down utilities, or expose millions of customer records within minutes.
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After years of pilot projects and technology validation, the question for the market is shifting from whether drones can fly safely and collect data, to where they can deliver repeatable operational value at scale.
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For decades, mining corporations have treated employee screening as a necessary friction point, an operational cost to be managed rather than a strategic capability to be optimised. A new generation of full-body X-ray technology, purpose-built for the realities of high-throughput precious-metals environments, is beginning to change that calculus.
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As crime rises, South African schools and tertiary education institutions are locked in an ongoing battle to secure their premises and keep children and students safe. Focusing on advanced digital safeguards could provide enhanced situational awareness and more effective yet unobtrusive protection.
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Sky Robots has introduced an aerial drone system designed to operate as a consistent layer within security environments, addressing long-standing challenges around visibility and response across large or complex sites.
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Most supply agreements for AI-integrated equipment still closely resemble plant hire contracts from ten years ago: bilateral, human-focused, and silent on who bears the risk when a machine makes a decision on its own.
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With the launch of the SecuriSmoke ASD 2000, fire safety installers now have access to a generational leap forward in ASD technology, featuring performance and power upgrades compared to its predecessor, the SecuriSmoke 535.
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Ageing equipment, coupled with the growing need for stable, high-capacity power to support critical mining operations, prompted the company to seek a more robust solution that could ensure uninterrupted performance and long-term efficiency.
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The World Security Report 2026 states: “In a world of increasing volatility, physical security has evolved. It is no longer just a defensive measure; it is a critical driver of corporate value.”
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Retail environments face increasing pressure to protect stock, staff, and operational continuity, especially after hours when sites are most vulnerable. Traditional monitoring methods often rely on reactive measures. Virtual Guard changes this approach.
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Threats in industrial environments are distributed with striking uniformity: APT-driven incidents constitute 17,8%, malware 14,9% and social engineering 13,9%. This pattern suggests that industrial organisations attract a broad range of adversaries with different capabilities and objectives.
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Two explosions have been reported at Woolworths stores in South Africa over the past week. SMART Security Solutions asked Jimmy Roodt, an experienced and accredited explosive ordnance disposal specialist from Gauntlet Security Solutions, for his insight into the events.
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Jem gives frontline employees access to financial wellness tools, affordable smartphones, earned wage access and a full HR suite. All through the platform they already use every day: WhatsApp.
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North Tech is a specialist company with the ability to design and build specialist safes and equipment to safeguard money and valuables (North Tech) and firearms (under the Mach-Tech brand).
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The State of Identity Security 2026 report from Sophos finds human error and poor non-human identity management are the root causes of most attacks, as agentic AI accelerates the risk.
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As surveillance environments continue to grow in scale and complexity, organisations need infrastructure that is easy to deploy, simple to manage, and ready for AI-driven workloads.
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Navtelecom is an international company focused on creating reliable, user-friendly solutions that help partners manage fleets more effectively, reduce costs, and succeed in the most demanding projects.
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Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns; it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents.
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As modern homes across South Africa and the broader Africa region become more connected, expectations around security are rapidly evolving. Today’s homeowner wants a fully integrated smart home security system that delivers control, visibility, and flexibility from anywhere.
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A leading shipping port set out to improve visibility, security, and operational efficiency across its site, turning to an advanced monitoring solution powered by Axxon PSIM.
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Powered by Guanlan large-scale AI models, Liquor City’s Oasis Brackenfell store in Cape Town, South Africa, receives actionable intelligence, helping the store optimise everything from product placement to staff scheduling.
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Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna bridges the gap between past and future, design and contemporary art. To protect rotating exhibitions and the high number of visitors, it relies on surveillance technology from Dallmeier.
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Globally, property maintenance and facility operations spending is projected to grow to over US$145 billion by 2034, reflecting rising complexity, compliance pressures, and increased exposure to operational costs. AI systems can protect properties, automate access, and optimise building management.
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Trust in cybersecurity vendors is fragile, difficult to measure, and increasingly shaping risk posture at both operational and board levels. Lack of verifiable transparency undermines cybersecurity decision-making, according to Sophos-backed research.
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