Police turn attention to jewellery store crimes

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called on police to intensify the war on criminals who target jewellery stores and people with large sums of money. 24 Jul 2012 13:23

Breytenbach disciplinary open to media

The media must be allowed at the disciplinary hearing of suspended National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach‚ the High Court in Pretoria ruled yesterday. 24 Jul 2012 10:27

G Data BankGuard protects customers against malware in real time

Computer malware programmes called banking Trojans are the online bank robbers' recent weapon of choice. Once they have stolen the access data, these Trojans can actively interfere with the payment process and divert legitimate transactions to other accounts undetected. However, when it comes to fending off current threats, antivirus solutions don't come close to protecting users effectively. 24 Jul 2012 09:47

Denel profit falls to R41m from R110m

[Hopewell Radebe] State-owned defence company Denel has posted a modest profit of R41m in the financial year ending March 2012‚ which was significantly lower than the R110m profit posted last year‚ group CEO Riaz Saloojee said on Thursday. 23 Jul 2012 12:11

Macroeconomic impediments crippling South African businesses

Quarterly research highlights real hindrances to business growth are poor government service delivery, political uncertainty and crime. 23 Jul 2012 09:12

Increase in retail sales improves AVG's local market share

The growth AVG's products have seen in South African retail stores has pushed the brand to the second most popular in the security space overall, with 19% of the market. 19 Jul 2012 11:19

Social networking sites a premier target for hackers

On the web, hackers, spammers, and phishers can make a healthy living just by exploiting known security holes that many users haven't bothered to patch. Most security attacks are targeted at a few weak points on PCs that are not that hard to protect. 11 Jul 2012 14:57

Thousands assisted after Cape Town floods

The city of Cape Town has stepped-up its relief efforts and disaster response teams have assisted 2 566 people in the flood-stricken areas by providing hot meals, food parcels, clothing, blankets, and plastic sheeting, spokesman Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said over the weekend. 10 Jul 2012 10:46

Do-it-yourself business security systems

[Nick Simpson] Protecting your business from theft or break-in can be expensive. When you consider the cost of most professional security systems, coupled with the monthly monitoring fees, it's just out of the reach of many small businesses. 5 Jul 2012 11:29

The right to be heard

[Helen Zille] Last month the Judicial Service Commission interviewed four candidates to fill the Constitutional Court vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Sandile Ngcobo. 5 Jul 2012 09:32

Govt seeks new avenues to fight rhino poaching

The Department of Environmental Affairs has called on animal rights activists to join hands with government in its efforts to curb rhino poaching in the country. 4 Jul 2012 13:56

Security sector incensed over legislation changes

Business Day says sweeping changes to legislation governing the ownership of private security companies are contained in a bill amending the Private Security Industry Regulation Act that will see the extent of foreign ownership being limited to no more than 49%. 29 Jun 2012 14:58

Depression, attempted suicide among police worrying

The number of police officers suffering from depression and those attempting suicide is worrying, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. 22 Jun 2012 10:26

Acting chief 'relieved' he was passed over for top post

Former acting police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is not bitter at being overlooked for the top post in the SAPS. 18 Jun 2012 12:04