Latest research by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority and the South African Police Service has revealed that the country’s private security sector is increasing fast and reaching the level the official police force. Reasons differ as to why this is happening with some saying people have lost faith in the police while some attribute it to more wealthier communities opting to have their own security. For a perspective on this, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr Chris de Kock – Independent crime and violence analyst and former head of the SAPS Crime Information Analysis Centre