The following are three summaries from our eleventh newsletter. Below, we will provide a link to read the full articles. Alwinco Newsletter 1225 Story One: Crime does not take a holiday This becomes clear during the festive season when people relax, travel, and let their guard down. While families prepare for a break, crime becomes […]
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Intro In a changing threat landscape, a proper Security Risk assessment has become more valuable than ever. Despite more than R60 Billion being spent on security, crime continues to expose weaknesses in traditional approaches. This is where an Independent security risk assessor adds real value, not by focusing only on barriers and technology, but by
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Intro “Trust equals truth” is more than a motto. It reflects the foundation of every Security risk assessment and the value an independent Security risk assessor brings to protecting lives and assets. In a world where delays, assumptions, and overlooked vulnerabilities can create opportunity for crime, honest and professional risk assessment provides the clarity needed
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Intro A Corporate risk assessment is far more than a compliance exercise. It is a critical part of understanding how security, health, and operational risks intersect in today’s threat environment. This newsletter highlights why a proper Security risk assessment should stand alongside health and safety as an essential pillar of protection while showing how a
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Introduction A professional security risk assessment does more than identify vulnerabilities. It reveals how red tape, flawed procurement processes, and a lack of true independence can undermine security before protective measures are even implemented. In this article, we explore why an independent security risk assessment remains critical in addressing risks that standard approaches often overlook
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Take the First Step Before Crime Strikes Crime in South Africa continues to grow more aggressive, more frequent, and more organized. Every day brings new reports of hijackings, home invasions, armed robberies, and kidnappings. These incidents no longer shock the public. For many, they have become part of everyday life. But just because crime is
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Every conference I speak at, the same question comes up: “Why is there so much crime in South Africa?” It was the very question I asked when I founded Alwinco. Even with all the modern technology available, crime continues to flourish. To understand why, we must look beneath the surface. # Security Risk Assessment Interference
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We are proud to announce: That André Mundell, founder of Alwinco and a pioneer in independent security risk assessment in South Africa, has been officially named a finalist for the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). Direct quote from OSPA’s website “The Security Hall of Fame recognizes security professionals who have excelled at
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