JOHANNESBURG - Hundreds of private security companies will play a crucial role in assisting police ahead of the national general elections.
The Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster announced a security plan has been put in place ahead of the elections.understands that private security firms were briefed this week by police regarding their general elections’ security plan. Several areas of concern were identified across the country, specifically in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Private security firms in Gauteng will deploy almost 20 helicopters to provide police with a birds-eye view in hotspot areas.Business Against Crime South Africa's executive project manager Fouche Burgers said private security will assist police, both prior to and after elections.Areas considered hotspots include police and voting stations that have received threats of intimidation leading up to the election.
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