In this episode of The Security Guy’d, we sit down with Riyaaz Van Rooyen, former Western Cape Operations Manager at ADT Fidelity, who brings with him an incredible 37 years of frontline and leadership experience in the South African security industry.

Starting his career at just 16 years old, Riyaaz takes us through his humble beginnings, the challenges he faced, and how he steadily climbed the ranks to become one of the most respected operational leaders in the Western Cape.

We explore:

• His career progression and personal milestones
• The evolution of the security industry over the past three decades
• Key lessons from the field
• Advice to young people entering the industry today
• The critical role of skills development and mentorship for youth in security
• Starting JVR Security Services

Whether you're a veteran, newcomer, or just curious about the real-life stories behind South Africa's security workforce, this episode delivers rich insights and practical inspiration.

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Security Guy’d, we sit down with Luvuyo Sixaba, a Quality Assurance Compliance Officer with a story that challenges everything we thought freedom would bring.

Growing up in the Eastern Cape during apartheid, Luvuyo navigated a deliberately broken education system under the promise that democracy would one day unlock opportunity. He beat the odds, earned a Chemical Engineering degree from UWC, and like many in his generation, believed that qualification was the key to a better life.

But reality was far more complicated.

Despite his degree, Luvuyo found himself unemployed, disillusioned, and part of a generation whose dreams of economic liberation were deferred. From becoming a teacher out of necessity, to eventually forging a new path in SABS compliance and quality assurance, his story is one of grit, adaptation, and hard truths about post-apartheid South Africa.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

• What it was really like going to school under apartheid
• The emotional toll of being educated but unemployed
• How Luvuyo found purpose in compliance and quality assurance
• Why the promises of democracy remain unfulfilled for many
• The critical role of standards in building a better South Africa

This episode is more than a career story—it’s a reality check, a history lesson, and a call to reflect on what freedom should mean.

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this powerful episode of The Security Guy’d, we go Beyond Fences to explore what true security really means — not just the protection of property, but the safeguarding of identity, culture, and future generations.

We sit down with representatives of the Gonaqua Royal House Western Cape to unpack their mission to leave a lasting legacy rooted in land reclamation, cultural restoration, and youth empowerment. From the historic grounds of Oude Molen in Pinelands — a site now symbolic of the battle for sovereignty — to skills development programs aimed at uplifting young people, this conversation dives deep into what it means to secure a nation from within.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• The cultural significance of the Gonaqua lineage
• Why Oude Molen is more than just land — it's a battlefield of narratives
• The fight against erasure and exploitation
• Education and skills development as tools of resistance
• Building a legacy that goes beyond bloodlines — into schools, homes, and hearts
• The role of Close Protection Officers (CPOs) in protecting not just people, but purpose
  Understanding Security Grades in South Africa — and how they can be used as a pathway for youth empowerment
  The intersection between skills development and economic liberation

Whether you're in security, social justice, education, or simply want to understand the deeper battles being fought in our communities, this episode will challenge, inform, and inspire you.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and share — because real security starts with knowing what you’re defending.

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