SAPS, PSIRA AND PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP AHEAD OF 30 JUNE DEMONSTRATIONS

Pretoria, 24 June 2026: The Acting Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, is engaging today with representatives of the private security industry as part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and coordination ahead of the planned demonstrations on 30 June 2026. The engagement seeks to strengthen existing working relations between SAPS and private security companies in support of public safety, crime prevention, and the maintenance of law and order. Following the meeting, the Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, the Chairperson of NATJOINTS, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, the Chief Executive Officer of PSIRA, Mr Manabela Chauke, as well as representatives from leading private security companies including Bidvest Protea Coin, Fidelity Services Group, SBV Services, SSP, Servest and G4S, among others, will brief the media on collaborative measures aimed at ensuring a safe, secure and peaceful environment before, during and after the planned demonstrations. Members of the media are invited as follows: Date: 24 June 2026 Time: 10:30 Venue: PSIRA offices, 420 Witchhazel Avenue, Centurion. Eco Park 2