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The Rising Threat of Assassination

Understanding Executive Assassinations and the Urgency of Professional Independent Security Risk Assessments in South Africa We recently completed an assassination-related security risk assessment in Port Elizabeth, which prompted me to write this article to raise awareness. South Africa’s stunning landscapes mask a harsh reality: targeted violence against influential individuals happens daily. Such behavior makes professional […]

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Alwinco Newsletter issue #6

Recently, Alwinco conducted an independent security risk assessment on a farm near Vryheid, where we identified key security risks. Our recommendations focused on practical, risk-specific solutions to enhance security. If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you want us to address, please email your suggestions to andre@alwinco.co.za. We

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The Critical Need for Effective School Security in South Africa

Introduction In South Africa, school security is often neglected, leaving learners and staff exposed to serious threats. While funding is poured into sports fields and new buildings, basic safety is overlooked. Cameras and guards alone are not enough. Without a full understanding of the risks, no school can claim to be secure. We recently conducted

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Thirty Seconds to Entry

Think it couldn’t happen to you? Think again. Sliding gates—we trust them. They’re convenient, they look secure, and they hum with the promise of protection. But here’s the truth: convenience isn’t security. Gates don’t stop criminals; they slow them down. And sometimes, not even that.The real question isn’t whether your gate can open and close

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Security Risk Assessment: The Value of a Hotline

As Independent Security Risk Assessment Consultants, Alwinco often receives a lot of information regarding crimes as well as potential modus operandi and so on merely because we work with various informants. We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a pharmaceutical warehouse in Port Elizabeth, identifying risks that standard assessments often overlook. This approach

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