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Why Partner with Dragon Protection Services
Founded in 1996, Dragon Protection Services boasts over 25 years of expertise in the security industry. This extensive experience translates into a deep understanding of diverse security needs and challenges. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals adept at handling various security scenarios with utmost precision and professionalism.

The Year in Review: South Africa’s struggle with crime in 2023
As South Africans look back at 2023, it has been another bloody, crime fuelled year for many with the country’s rampant murder and robberies casting a dark shadow yet again.

Citizens urged to be ‘more situationally aware’
Dragon Protection Services chief executive Trisha Parshotam says, “Situational awareness is one of the most vital skills people need to learn in our country, as vital as learning how to walk.

Global organised crime index likely to show increase in South Africa
Specialised protection services company Dragon said the prevalence of criminal networks engaged in drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, carjacking, motor vehicle theft and other illicit activities has reached alarming levels, posing a significant threat to the safety and well-being of South African citizens.

Expectant mother about to deliver twins among women killed in KZN’s bloody Women’s Month
We are living in a country where the number of crimes committed is greater than the number of resources to come to your aid. You are your aid

WATCH: Workshop aims to empower women with tactical skills to protect themselves and their loved ones
This year we wanted to enhance the workshop to include a practical self-defence component and a shooting range experience with fire-arm handling. In today’s times, it is important to be situationally aware of your surroundings and upskill and empower yourself and in turn, your community.

July unrest two years on: Are the police ready?
On 9 July 2021, South Africa was rocked by a wave of violence and looting that would last for nine days. The unrest was sparked by the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma, but it quickly spread to other parts of the country, including Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. File Picture: Bongani Mbatha/ African News Agency

Thieves now stealing generators from cellphone towers during load shedding
Base stations of local network providers are increasingly being targeted for theft and vandalism and what we are finding through our investigations is that organised syndicates are coming up with unique approaches to commit this crime,” said spokesperson Byron Kennedy

Metro police on high alert after car-carrier set alight during protest action on N2 Durban
Durban Metro police are on high alert after the N2 north-bound was closed for several hours following a protest action on Monday evening.

Carol Ofori chats to Trisha Parshotam all things safety & securityCarol Ofori
in studio with Trisha Gokool Parshotam as Carol Ofori celebrates a woman who is all about empowering other women

Police absence in July unrest questioned at public hearings
Venes’s testimony echoed that of Ntethelelo Mkhize, who appeared before the commission the day before, on Wednesday. Mkhize claimed there was no police assistance when he was shot twice, his friends killed, and others assaulted in the streets of Phoenix on 12 July.

Trisha Gokool Parshotam – Standard Bank KZN Top Business Women 2019
Standard Bank KZN Top Business Women 2019 is exceptionally proud of the success of Dragon Protection Services and is passionate about her brand.