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Send us Fan Mail The SAPS Detective Who Arrested His Own Uncle What does it take to live by the words: “Nobody is above the law”? In this episode of the Security Guy’d Podcast, former SAPS detective Graydon Williams shares extraordinary stories from his years in policing — including the moment he had to act against his own uncle after a crime was committed. Graydon also speaks about the reality be...

Send us Fan Mail Gauteng’s Fake Security Certificate Scam Exposed Fake certificates. Real money lost. Across Gauteng, people looking for a way into the security industry can be promised a fast certificate, a shortcut to work, or a qualification that sounds legitimate—only to discover later that it cannot be verified when it matters most. In this episode of Security Guy’d, we unpack the real cost o...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a client asks for a male security guard—but the woman assigned to the site proves she is exactly who they need? In this episode of the Security Guy’d Podcast, we sit down with Greta Fezeka Mazwe, a Security Controller at Wise Guy Academy, for an honest conversation about women reshaping the security industry in South Africa. Greta shares the real moments that cha...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a successful career in South Africa’s security industry? In this episode of the Security Guy’d Podcast, Rafi Moosaie sits down with veteran security trainer, assessor and facilitator Mark Sols, who has more than 28 years of experience in the security industry. Mark takes us through his journey from starting out as a security officer in 1992 to bec...

Send us Fan Mail They Started With a Broken Laptop… Then Everything Changed | Temple Boys In this episode of The Security Guy'd, we sit down with the Temple Boys to hear the story behind their incredible rise. Before the fame, the performances and the viral moments, they were just a group of young guys making music with limited resources — including a broken laptop and a cheap microphone. At...

Send us Fan Mail Can a security officer arrest you? Can they search your vehicle? Can they use force? And where does their authority end and the police's authority begin? These are some of the most misunderstood questions in South Africa's private security industry—and getting them wrong can have serious legal consequences. In this episode of Security Guy'd , we break down the key l...

Send us Fan Mail What is it really like to work on the front lines of South Africa's private security industry? In this special edition of The Securityguy'd, we've brought together powerful stories and expert insights from experienced armed response officers, close protection specialists, security trainers, firearms experts, and industry veterans. Together, they reveal the realities...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 PSIRA UNDER FIRE: What the New Compliance Crackdown Means for Every Security Company in South Africa 🚨 The private security industry is facing increased scrutiny, and every security company should be paying attention. With the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigating allegations involving PSIRA-linked contracts, questions are being asked about accountability, governance,...

Send us Fan Mail 💰 Cash-in-Transit Heists: How Criminals Steal Millions in Minutes | The Securityguy’d A Cash-in-Transit heist can be over in minutes — but the planning behind it can take weeks or even months. In this episode of The Securityguy’d , we take you inside one of South Africa’s most sophisticated and dangerous crimes. From intelligence gathering and route surveillance to insider threat...

Send us Fan Mail Xenophobia remains one of South Africa's most sensitive and complex challenges. When foreign nationals become targets of intimidation, violence, looting, or discrimination, what role does the private security industry play? In this episode of The Securityguy'd , we explore the legal, ethical, and operational responsibilities of security officers and security companies wh...

Send us Fan Mail Most security officers don’t quit the industry — they quit bad supervisors. In this episode of The Security Guy’d, Rafee breaks down the 7 things great security managers do differently to build stronger teams, improve discipline, and earn real respect from their officers. Whether you're a security supervisor, operations manager, team leader, or a guard with ambitions to move...

Send us Fan Mail South Africa is asking one big question right now… Why are soldiers back on our streets? From deployments in Johannesburg to visible patrols in the Cape Flats, the South African National Defence Force is stepping in to support law enforcement in high-risk areas. But here’s the real conversation no one is having… 👉 What does this mean for the private security industry? In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Securityguy’d Podcast , we unpack the critical role of standards, training and compliance within South Africa’s private security industry. Joined by Lorindo Bouwer , Regional Training Manager at Fidelity Services Group, this conversation provides valuable insight into how structured training, proper certification, and ongoing professional development shape t...

Send us Fan Mail A nationwide crackdown led by the South African Police Service is targeting firearm compliance across security companies, and recent cases like the Mathibeli scandal have exposed serious gaps in the system. This is not just another operation. 👉 This is a full-scale compliance wake-up call. In this video, we break down: What Operation Buyisa actually is Why security companies are...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 Bomb threats… harbour nightlife… retrenchment… and rising through the ranks of the private security industry. In this powerful episode of The Securityguy’d Podcast, we sit down with a seasoned Security Inspector who shares his real-life journey from being thrown into high-pressure situations on his very first day, to navigating corporate setbacks, industry exploitation, and ult...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Securityguy’d Podcast, we sit down with entertainer and creative talent Fafeeq Petersen to talk about growing up in Mitchells Plain, the harsh realities of gangsterism on the Cape Flats, and the life-changing decisions that shape your future. At just 11 years old, Fafeeq was offered the chance to take revenge after his brother was shot — a moment th...

Send us Fan Mail Are you still working Grade E, D or C and wondering how to level up in the security industry? In this episode of the Security Guide, we break down everything you need to know about becoming a Close Protection Officer (CPO) in South Africa. If you’re serious about upgrading your skills, increasing your income, and positioning yourself for VIP and high-profile protection work — this...

Send us Fan Mail Are you stuck at Grade C and wondering why promotion never comes? In this episode of Security Guy’d, Rafee breaks down the fastest, most realistic way to move from Grade C to Supervisor in the South African security industry — without connections, favouritism, or waiting years to be noticed. This is not motivational talk. This is real industry strategy. You’ll learn: Why most Grad...

Send us Fan Mail Some security guards earn minimum wage for 10 years — not because they’re lazy, but because they’re stuck in a system designed to keep them there. In this episode of The Security Guide, we break down exactly how security guards get trapped on minimum wage, why experience alone doesn’t lead to higher pay, and what really keeps guards wearing the same uniform on the same salary year...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re 18 years or older and looking for a way to enter the security industry in South Africa, this video breaks down the entire process step by step . In this episode, we explain how to become a registered security officer , even if you don’t have matric or formal qualifications . From walking into a training centre for the first time, to completing Grade E, D, and C security...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens when a security training organisation commits fully to ISO 9001 certification? In this episode of The Security Guide , we unpack what quality management looks like after certification , when compliance is no longer optional and accountability becomes part of daily operations. From documentation and audits to non-conformances, corrective actions, and cultural re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood — and most critical — aspects of security training in South Africa: the Course Report . Many students believe that receiving a certificate means their training is complete. In reality, without a submitted course report, your grades are not uploaded, your registration cannot proceed, and your certificate may be meaningles...

Send us Fan Mail Inside Cape Town’s Red Zones: Devolving Power, Fighting Gangs & Rebuilding Communities | Security Guy’d Podcast In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Security Guy’d Podcast , host Rafi Musaji sits down with Ward 47 Councillor and Subcouncil 11 Chairperson, Alderman Antonio Van der Rheede — a lifelong Hanover Park resident, social activist, and veteran local gover...

Send us Fan Mail Cybercrime is exploding in South Africa — and most victims aren’t careless… they’re unaware. In this episode of The Security Guy’d, we break down 7 essential cyber security steps that will protect your money, phone, identity, banking apps, and digital life in 2025 and beyond. These tips are simple, practical, and powerful enough for ANYONE to implement immediately. If you use a sm...

Send us Fan Mail South Africa’s security industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet — and most people have no idea what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this powerful episode of the Security Guy’d Podcast, Rafee Moosagie sits down with veteran Close Protection Officer and Law Enforcement Training Manager Mario Firmstone to break down the real struggle between QCTO, SASSETA, PFTC,...