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.
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
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.