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South Africa’s security industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet — and most people have no idea what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this powerful episode of the Security Guy’d Podcast, Rafee Moosagie sits down with veteran Close Protection Officer and Law Enforcement Training Manager Mario Firmstone to break down the real struggle between QCTO, SASSETA, PFTC, and the training providers on the ground.

🎯 If you’re a security officer, CPO, trainer, or someone trying to enter the industry, you NEED to watch this.
We unpack how system delays, politics, broken portals, and inconsistent regulations are affecting thousands of unemployed South Africans who are just trying to get certified, get work, and feed their families.

🔥 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why QCTO, SASSETA, and PFTC are battling for control
• How the delays are affecting security officers nationwide
• Why training centres and learners are suffering the most
• The truth about South Africa’s certification bottleneck
• How this impacts job creation and crime reduction
• What needs to change for the industry to grow

💬 Key Talking Points:

• The 15-year struggle between regulators
• Why QCTO isn’t ready to take over
• How unemployed learners are being held back
• The role of training providers in keeping the industry alive
• What a REAL solution could look like

🎙 Guest: Mario Firmstone

Ex-SAPS, Close Protection Specialist, and Law Enforcement Training Manager with over 20 years of industry experience.

📢 If you’re serious about a career in security…

This episode gives you the clarity, background, and industry knowledge that most people never talk about.

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What has YOUR experience been with QCTO, SASSETA or PFTC?

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