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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 meaningless.

In this in-depth discussion, we cover:

• What a course report is and why it matters
• The difference between certificates and course reports
• How E, D and C grades are submitted and processed
• Why some training centres fail — and how students get caught
• Red flags when choosing a security training provider
• Why “cheap specials” often come at a long-term cost
• How to verify your grades on the SIRA system
• What changed with the move to the online SIRA platform
• Why older grades may not reflect on your profile
• Certificate fraud, printing restrictions, and booking challenges
• Self-study vs in-class training — what’s legitimate and what’s not
• Which centres are accredited for self-study
• How instructor training really works (timelines, practicals, linking)
• How long it actually takes to become an accredited instructor
• RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) as an alternative pathway

This episode is essential viewing for:
✔ Security officers
✔ Students considering E, D or C grades
✔ Anyone struggling with missing SIRA grades
✔ Aspiring instructors
✔ Employers and training centre operators

If you’ve ever been confused about your grades, certificates, or registration status — this episode will save you time, money, and frustration.

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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 government leader.

Alderman Van der Rheede speaks candidly about the harsh realities of policing in Cape Town’s red zones, where communities are trapped between gang violence, systemic failures, and limited law enforcement powers. He explains how the Criminal Procedure Act restricts municipal law enforcement to crime prevention only, leaving investigations and prosecutions solely to SAPS — and why this gap results in dangerous repeat offenders being back on the streets within days.

Drawing from lived experience, he reflects on the human cost of gang violence, including the trauma of burying children lost to shootings, and makes a compelling case for the devolution of policing powers to provinces and municipalities so that cities can act decisively alongside SAPS.

Beyond policing, this episode unpacks:

• How local government actually works (wards, subcouncils, portfolios, and council)
• The role of subcouncils in bringing governance closer to communities
• Major housing developments planned for Hanover Park after decades of delays
• Women-led safety forums and support groups tackling domestic violence and trauma
• Youth upliftment initiatives, from dance and sports to Scouts and leadership development
• Community-driven safety models, technology-driven crime prevention, and anti-extortion efforts

This is not a political soundbite — it is an on-the-ground perspective from someone who has lived the problem, buried the victims, and continues to fight for practical solutions.

If you want to understand why communities are demanding change, what’s broken in the system, and what real reform could look like, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.

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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 smartphone, online banking, email, or social media — this episode can literally save you thousands.

🔥 What You Will Learn

✔ Why you MUST use a secret email for banking
✔ The password + 2FA combo that blocks 90% of hacking attempts
✔ How to freeze your credit to stop identity theft
✔ Why tap-to-pay is safer than swiping your card
✔ The dark truth about public WiFi traps
✔ Why switching off WiFi & Bluetooth protects you from tracking
✔ How to protect your phone from theft (and keep your data safe)
✔ Real scam stories happening in South Africa right now
✔ Bonus tips: AirTags, Find My, Telegram scams, property transfer scams and more

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Cybercrime is exploding
00:45 – Secret Email for Banking
03:30 – Strong Passwords + 2FA
07:10 – Freeze Your Credit
10:20 – Tap-to-Pay & Virtual Cards
13:11 – Public WiFi Dangers
16:20 – Turn Off WiFi & Bluetooth
20:15 – Phone Theft Protection
26:00 – Bonus Tips
31:40 – The R5 Million Scam Story
38:20 – Festive Season Scam Warning
41:00 – Outro

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If you care about your money, your safety, your identity, and your future — this channel is for you.

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