Beyond the police: Is your neighbourhood’s safety now in private hands?
Drive 959 weighs in on the rise of private security and neighbourhood watch groups. Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Private security is becoming an impossible-to-miss presence in South African neighbourhoods, often boasting more boots on the ground than the local police. Modern safety has become a layered effort, blending professional patrols and neighbourhood watches with the constant ping of community WhatsApp alerts. For many homeowners, seeing a familiar patrol […]