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R60 Billion Spent Annually on Security and We Are Still Losing the War Against Crime

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Introduction Many people are not fully aware of the scale of private and public spending on security in South Africa, or what that spending actually achieves in practice. This article takes a closer look at the rising financial investment in security, how those funds are distributed across different sectors, and why increasing budgets have not […]

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Mafia-Style Crime Targeting South African Schools

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Introduction An increasing level of concern is being raised about the safety of schools in South Africa, particularly as organised crime begins to extend its reach into environments that were once considered secure. This article explores the growing threat of extortion and intimidation directed at educational institutions and highlights why independent security risk assessments have

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Why Warnings Go Unheard

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Information Many people underestimate the importance of how crime-related information is shared, received, and acted upon within security systems. This article explores a critical but often overlooked weakness in modern security: the breakdown in communication between informants and the people responsible for responding to threats. It draws on real-world experience from an independent security risk

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Alwinco Newsletter # 8

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Alwinco Newsletter 0625 Introduction Security decisions are often made under pressure, yet many decision-makers lack exposure to structured, independent risk assessments that should guide those choices. This article examines the gap between perception and reality in security planning, drawing attention to how critical vulnerabilities are frequently missed in conventional approaches. By exploring common decision-making errors

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Andre Mundell Recognized as a 2025 Finalist in the Southern Africa OSPAs

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Alwinco Recognized as a 2025 Finalist in the Southern Africa OSPAs   Security risk assessment OSPA – We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have named Alwinco’s André Mundell a finalist in the Outstanding Security Consultant category for his work in independent security risk assessments. We recently

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Dead is Too Late

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Introduction A growing focus on prevention rather than reaction is reshaping how serious security risks are understood and addressed. This article examines the realities of violent crime and the unpredictability of offenders, highlighting why waiting for an incident to occur is a dangerous approach to security planning. It draws on findings from an independent security

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Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater

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Introduction—Security Risk Assessment Security decisions often fail not because threats are misunderstood, but because critical information never reaches the people responsible for acting on it. This article examines how time pressure, delegation, and misplaced assumptions create gaps in security oversight, allowing risks to go unaddressed until it is too late. It draws on findings from

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