The Truth About Security Compliance in South Africa

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In this eye-opening episode of the Security Guyd Podcast, host Rafee Moosagie sits down with Zwueli Mkhize, former PSIRA Inspector and founder of Zemkor Consulting, to uncover what really goes on behind the scenes of South Africa’s private security industry.

Zwueli shares insider stories from his time as an inspector, the biggest compliance mistakes security companies make, and the hidden challenges that both security businesses and officers face when it comes to PSIRA regulations. From corruption and loopholes to best practices and future reforms, this conversation pulls back the curtain on an industry that protects millions of South Africans every day.

🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The real role of a PSIRA Inspector
• Common compliance pitfalls security companies fall into
• How inspections actually work behind closed doors
• Why compliance matters for professionalism and safety
• Practical advice for both companies and security officers

Whether you’re a security business owner, officer, or just curious about how South Africa’s security watchdog operates, this episode is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

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1. The Truth About Security Compliance in South Africa (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:55)

3. Who is Zwueli Mkhize? (00:01:10)

4. Transition to PSIRA (00:05:23)

5. First few months on the job (00:06:52)

6. What a PSIRA Inspector does (00:08:39)

7. What is PSIRA's Mandate (00:10:34)

8. What are the Major Compliance Issues Companies Face (00:12:51)

9. Starting Zemkor Consulting (00:16:40)

10. Consulting in the Security Industry (00:21:59)

11. PSIRA Fees a Security Company Should Pay (00:28:14)

12. New Security Company Registrations (00:36:09)

13. Grades Required as a Security Company Director (00:37:16)

14. Some PSIRA tips (00:39:59)

15. Outro (00:47:11)