Category Archives: South Africa

Private Military and Security Companies Challenge South Africa’s Regulatory Bodies

Posted on September 26, 2024 by David Isenberg

Private Military and Security Companies Challenge South Africa’s Regulatory Bodies 16 Aug 2024 By Dr Sasha-Lee Stephanie Afrika and Professor Sascha-Dominik (Dov) Bachmann Analysis Share The question of how South Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US sanctions firms for training PLA aircrew in S Africa

Posted on July 7, 2024 by David Isenberg

US sanctions firms for training PLA aircrew in S Africa Five Eyes intel-sharing outfit tightens screws on schemes that paid ex-Western military pilots well above market rates to train Chinese fliers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in

Posted on January 9, 2024 by David Isenberg

As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in January 7, 202410:12 AM ET By The Associated Press Anton Koen, a former police officer who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison

Posted on September 14, 2023 by David Isenberg

Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison The high-security prison is in the spotlight again after the suicide of an inmate this week 24 August 2023 | By Daniel Steyn Analysis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa

Posted on July 17, 2023 by David Isenberg

Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa 5th July 2023 by Editor BizNews South Africa’s foreign policy objectives in Africa revolve around stability, peace, and growth. However,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Posted on March 20, 2023 by David Isenberg

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead Published 1 day ago Image source, Getty Images By Samuel Horti BBC News A South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but fought to keep secret

Posted on October 19, 2022 by David Isenberg

Democracy Dies in Darkness Foreign Servants Retired U.S. generals, admirals take top jobs with Saudi crown prince Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Brutal Fight against Poaching The Modern-Day Bounty Hunters of South Africa

Posted on January 28, 2021 by David Isenberg

A Brutal Fight against Poaching The Modern-Day Bounty Hunters of South Africa The fight against rhino poachers in South Africa is a lucrative business. Well-armed units patrol the parks and reserves… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Security in South Africa: A Private Army for Hire

Posted on January 21, 2021 by David Isenberg

Security in South Africa: A Private Army for Hire First Responders By Martin Stokes | April 22, 2020 The city of Cape Town wears two faces. The first is known and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Eeben Barlow: Executive Outcomes is back, Ep. 71

Posted on January 5, 2021 by David Isenberg

Eeben Barlow: Executive Outcomes is back, Ep. 71 Streamed live on Dec 4, 2020 Eeben Barlow served in the South African military and in his government’s covert action branch called Civil… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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