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SAY
NO!
New regulations threaten to disarm SA's security industry
WE NEED YOUR HELP
By now, you are probably well aware of how the Proposed amendments to the South African Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) can damage our ability to keep you safe.
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Your safety is our first priority! Please help us fight this proposal to keep you safe!
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All Members of Parliament that are fighting to have this proposal withdrawn have stated that the only way to get this done is for members of the public to send written objection to PSIRA.
IMPORTANT: The only recommended way by major political parties for the public to oppose these amendments is to submit a written objection to regulations@psira.co.za. No Member of Parliament has issued or endorsed a petition; instead, all have requested email submissions to PSIRA
We have made it quick & easy for you to do so in 3 easy steps:
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Click on this email button.
It will open an email (in your email app) that already has the correct subject line.
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Write the following (or copy and paste from here):
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This email serves as a formal written objection to the proposed amendments to the Private Security Regulations, as contained in the South Africa Government Gazette dated 28 March 2025, Number 52388.
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Click 'Send'
Your email will be sent directly to regulations@psira.co.za from your email address.
NEED LITTLE HELP?
The steps above will only work if you have an email application set up on your device. Not to worry...if this doesn't work, you can just send and email directly to regulations@psira.co.za to object. Feel free to WhatsApp us if you need a little more help or info...we are here for you.
PROPOSED REGULATION CHANGES AND DAMAGING EFFECTS
South Africans face increased vulnerability to crime if the proposed stringent firearm regulations for the private security industry are implemented.
These draft regulations, published on 28 March, threaten the very industry that has grown to become one of the world's largest due to the South African Police Service's failure to adequately protect its citizens. With 586,000 active security guards in 2023, significantly outnumbering the actively deployed members of the 180,000-strong police force, restricting their ability to bear arms in a high-crime environment is both illogical and dangerous.
We strongly condemns these draft regulations, which aim to limit firearm use in public spaces, impose unclear ammunition limits, and even prohibit less-lethal weapons like rubber bullets and tasers.
While currently open for public comment, it is crucial that all stakeholders recognize the potential harm these regulations pose to crime prevention and the safety of ordinary South Africans.
We urge EVERYONE to actively participate in the public participation process and make submissions against these ill-conceived proposals by sending written objection to regulations@psira.co.za. We have made this easy for you in three easy steps.
It is imperative to prevent the implementation of regulations that contradict existing legislation and further weaken the ability of the private security industry to protect our communities.
