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Have you ever checked your security company’s compliance and registration?

We asked some readers if they knew checking service providers was necessary when selecting a company tasked with protecting them.

July 7, 2023
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Warren Neduvhuledzo: I think companies that charge much lower rates are not doing it by the book because they are so much cheaper than the correct ones.
Warren Neduvhuledzo: I think companies that charge much lower rates are not doing it by the book because they are so much cheaper than the correct ones.

The Northcliff Melville Times spoke to residents to see if they knew what their money bought them when it comes to private security.

With investigations ongoing into non-compliant companies, we asked: Are you sure your security company is not undercutting costs to offer better rates?

Yorrik Lotto: I have security built into my rent in the complex where I live and assume they have done the necessary checks and verification of the provider.
Yorrik Lotto: I have security built into my rent in the complex where I live and assume they have done the necessary checks and verification of the provider.
Simon Majadibodu: Price is the most important but I would not go for the absolute cheapest as I would worry about the quality of service they would provide.
Simon Majadibodu: Price is the most important but I would not go for the absolute cheapest as I would worry about the quality of service they would provide.
Grant Patton: Price is important as well as having a presence in the area. I assume companies driving around publicising themselves are compliant.
Grant Patton: Price is important as well as having a presence in the area. I assume companies driving around publicising themselves are compliant.
Tinky Osthuizen: I have never thought about companies not being compliant and hope the estate where I live has done their due diligence. I will check.
Tinky Osthuizen: I have never thought about companies not being compliant and hope the estate where I live has done their due diligence. I will check.

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