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These proposed changes pose severe risks to the private security industry, affecting businesses, employees, clients and overall public safety. Stakeholders have until 25 April 2025 to submit their objections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations pose a direct threat to the safety and security of millions of South Africans. By imposing excessive restrictions on private security firms \u2013 limiting their access to firearms, burdening them with unworkable regulations and creating loopholes that could shut them down without due process \u2013 these changes will effectively disarm the very people tasked with protecting homes, businesses and communities. Meanwhile, violent criminals, syndicates and illegal armed groups will continue to operate unchecked, emboldened by a weakened security sector. 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