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Mafia-Style Crime Targeting South African Schools

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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South Africa Rotting from the Inside Out

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The Truth About Crime We Can’t Ignore Anymore Proactive Security Risk Assessment—It’s time we stopped sugarcoating the truth. South Africa is not just facing a crime problem; it’s being consumed by it. From the top of our political system to the very hospitals where our children are born, the rot has spread. Organized crime is

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Church Security, A Reality We Cannot Ignore.

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Introduction In today’s environment, the role of security in places of worship has become an increasingly important discussion. This article examines why churches, despite their spiritual purpose and community focus, are now exposed to the same risks faced by other public and private spaces. It is informed by an independent security risk assessment conducted at

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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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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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Security Risk Assessment Methodology

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Introduction Modern crime prevention requires a fresh perspective, one that recognises crime as a shifting and adaptive threat rather than a fixed pattern. This article introduces a practical approach to understanding security through the concept of opportunity, and how small gaps can lead to significant vulnerabilities if left unaddressed. It is informed by an independent

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Supplier Risk Assessment

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Introduction In today’s environment, selecting the right supplier involves far more than comparing prices or reviewing polished proposals. A Supplier Risk Assessment provides clients with a deeper understanding of who they are truly doing business with, helping them identify hidden risks before costly mistakes occur. This article explores the importance of independent supplier vetting, the

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Alwinco Newsletter # 6

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Introduction Crime and security risks do not develop in isolation. They are often shaped by social pressure, economic hardship, emotional vulnerability, and the gradual breakdown of trust within communities. Across South Africa, rising unemployment, increasing desperation, violent attacks on farms, and the misuse of social media continue to create opportunities for criminals to exploit weaknesses

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