Dear KSS Clients

KSS is COMPLIANT – many other security companies are not!
At KSS we care about our people and our staff is important to us. This is rare in the security industry with many companies, right here in our midst, not compliant and taking advantage of staff. Recent reports from both the Witness and SA Labour News highlight the severity of this problem across KwaZulu-Natal as recently as 28 May 2025.

https://witness.co.za/news/2025/05/28/unions-demand-crackdown-on-non-compliant-security-firms-in-kzn/

and

https://www.salabournews.co.za/63407-unions-demand-crackdown-on-non-compliant-kzn-security-firms

The situation is concerning and "the unions claimed that at least 1,583 security firms in KZN, some of which were contracted to the provincial government, did not provide their employees with the benefits agreed upon. The officers also demanded access to health insurance and provident funds for all officers, as well as decent and fair basic salaries". The financial impact on security officers is staggering and "Fraudulent deductions affect about 90 000 active security officers in KZN, depriving them of their rightful benefits such as health insurance and a provident fund. Security officers lose over R15,5 million of hospital cover benefits per month to their bosses, and R65,9 million of provident fund contributions to corrupt security companies per month".

As a KSS client, please know that we comply with regulations and we treat our staff with dignity and they receive all the statutory benefits as stated in the Private Security Industry Regulation Act.

Hot items
Garden equipment
Electronic goods
Metal pieces
Avocados
Trespassers

Incident Summary (crime and other)
Curries Post 1
Hilton 1
Howick 1
Howick West 1
Merrivale 2

KSS Incidents 1 – 15 June 2025
2 June 2025 22:03 Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they had apprehended a suspect on site in possession of stolen items. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

2 June 2025 09:04 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched to patrol as a vehicle had filled up with fuel and then fled the scene. The suspect’s vehicle registration and details were loaded onto the UCSI SNIPR system by KSS controllers. SAPS were formally advised.

6 June 2025 06:05 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that two suspects fled the scene. Access was gained by cutting the fence. The suspects attempted to steal metal pieces but dropped them. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

8 June 2025 15:46 Curries Post Road (Curries Post) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were trespassers stealing avocados but they had fled. Access was gained under the fence. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

11 June 2025 14:05 Hilton Avenue (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had tried to force a door open. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

14 June 2025 00:29 Riverview Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room was advised that there was a suspect on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that some items were stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

Stay safe. Check your alarms and fences. Set your alarms.

SUGGESTION – link your CCTV cameras to the KSS Control Room. Call 033 330 5911 to find out costs.

Remember – You are safer with us!

Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team