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Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014

This section updates three definitions in section 1: “Civilian Secretariat,” “company,” and “Levies Act.” This provision amends Article 1 of the main Act by changing and adding definitions. This s…

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Act 18 of 2014
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“This section updates three definitions in section 1: “Civilian Secretariat,” “company,” and “Levies Act.””

This section updates three definitions in section 1: “Civilian Secretariat,” “company,” and “Levies Act.” This provision amends Article 1 of the main Act by changing and adding definitions. This section changes several definitions in the private security law, including who counts as a locksmith, security business, security officer, security service, and security service provider. This section changes the definition of “security service” and “security service provider.” This provision establishes the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority as a juristic person and says its head office is in Pretoria.

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§ 1Section 1 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, 2001 (hereinafterSubstitution

This section updates three definitions in section 1: “Civilian Secretariat,” “company,” and “Levies Act.”

1. Section 1 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, 2001 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), is hereby amended— (a) by the insertion after the definition of ‘‘business trust’’ of the following definition: ‘‘ ‘Civilian Secretariat’ means the national Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service established in terms of section 4(1) of the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act, 2011 (Act No. 2 of 2011);’’; (b) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘company’’ of the following definition: 5 10 ‘‘ ‘company’ means a company within the meaning of the Companies Act, [1973 (Act No. 61 of 1973)] 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008);’’; (c) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘Levies Act’’ of the following 15 definition: ‘‘ ‘Levies Act’ means the Private Security Industry Levies Act, 2002 (Act No. 23 of 2002);’’; This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 3 ALGEMENE VERDUIDELIKENDE NOTA: [ ] Woorde in vet druk tussen vierkantige hake dui skrappings uit bestaande verordenings aan. Woorde met ’n volstreep daaronder dui invoegings in bestaande verordenings aan. (Engelse teks deur die President geteken) (Goedgekeur op 23 September 2021) WET Tot wysiging van die Wet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2001, ten einde bepaalde omskrywings te wysig; voorsiening te maak vir bykomende bevoegdhede van die Minister; voorsiening te maak vir die aanstelling van die direkteur en adjunkdirekteure vir die Owerheid; voorsiening te maak vir samewerking met die Burgerlike Sekretariaat vir Polisie; voorsiening te maak vir die finansies en aanspreeklikheid van die Owerheid; voorsiening te maak vir beperking van buitelandse eienaarskap; voorsiening te maak vir die instelling en werksaamhede van die Vrystellingsadvieskomitee; sekuriteitsdienste wat buite die Republiek gelewer word, te reguleer; die Minister te bemagtig om regulasies uit te vaardig vir die vervoer van kontant en ander waardevolle goedere; voorsiening te maak vir misdrywe en strawwe; en om voorsiening te maak vir aangeleenthede wat daarmee in verband staan. DAAR WORD BEPAAL deur die Parlement van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika, soos volg:— Wysiging van artikel 1 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 1Artikel 1 van die Wet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2001Amendment

This provision amends Article 1 of the main Act by changing and adding definitions.

1. Artikel 1 van die Wet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2001 (hierna die Hoofwet genoem), word hierby gewysig— 5 (a) deur die volgende omskrywing na die omskrywing van ‘‘beteken’’ in te voeg: ‘‘ ‘Burgerlike Sekretariaat’ die nasionale Burgerlike Sekretariaat vir die Polisiediens ingestel ingevolge artikel 4(1) van die ‘Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act, 2011’ (Wet No. 2 van 2011);’’; (b) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘maatskappy’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te 10 vervang: ‘‘ ‘maatskappy’ ’n maatskappy ooreenkomstig die bedoeling van die Maatskappywet, [1973 (Wet No. 61 van 1973)] 2008 (Wet No. 71 van 2008);’’; (c) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘Minister’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te 15 vervang: ‘‘ ‘Minister’ die [Minister vir Veiligheid en Sekuriteit] lid van die Kabinet verantwoordelik vir die polisie;’’; This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 4No. 45295Substitution

This section changes several definitions in the private security law, including who counts as a locksmith, security business, security officer, security service, and security service provider.

4 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 4 (d) by the substitution for the definitions of ‘‘locksmith’’ and ‘‘Minister’’ of the following definitions: ‘‘ ‘locksmith’ means a person, including an apprentice employed by a locksmith, who, for the benefit of another person, engages in any activity or business which is related to [the]— (a) designing and managing master key systems; (b) installing, maintaining, repairing and changing the combinations of safes, vaults and safety deposit boxes; (c) maintaining key code records; (d) cutting keys and duplicating existing keys; or (e) opening, closing or engaging of locking mechanisms of any nature, by means of a specialised device in any manner; ‘Minister’ means the [Minister for Safety and Security] member of the Cabinet responsible for policing;’’; (e) by the deletion of the definition of ‘‘National Commissioner’’; (f) by the insertion, after the definition of ‘‘National Commissioner’’ of the following definition: ‘‘ ‘National Treasury’ means the National Treasury established by section 5 of the Public Finance Management Act;’’; 5 10 15 (g) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘organ of state’’ of the following 20 definition: ‘‘ ‘organ of [state] state’ means an organ of [State] state as defined in section 239 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa [(Act No. 108 of 1996)], 1996, but does not include the Security Services referred to in section 199 of the Constitution;’’; 25 (h) by the insertion after the definition of ‘‘property’’ of the following definition: ‘‘ ‘Public Finance Management Act’ means the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999);’’; (i) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘security business’’ of the following definition: 30 ‘‘ ‘security business’ means, subject to [subsection (2)] section 20(5) any person who renders a security service to another for remuneration, reward, fee or benefit, except a person acting only as a security officer;’’; by the substitution for paragraph (a) of the definition of ‘‘security officer’’ of the following paragraph: (j) ‘‘(a) (i) who is employed by another person, including an organ of [State] state, subject to section 20(1)(a) and (b) and who receives or is entitled to receive from such other person any remuneration, reward, fee or benefit, for rendering one or more security services; or (ii) who assists in carrying on or conducting the affairs of another security service provider, and who receives or is entitled to receive from such other security service provider, or any other person, any remuneration, reward, fee or benefit, as regards one or more security services;’’; (k) by the substitution for paragraph (e) of the definition of ‘‘security service’’ of the following paragraph: ‘‘(e) manufacturing, [importing, distributing] assembling, possessing, selling, purchasing, or advertising of [monitoring devices] listed equipment contemplated in section 1 of the [Interception and Monitoring Prohibition Act, 1992 (Act No. 127 of 1992] Regu- lation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act, 2002 (Act No. 70 of 2002), authorised by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development under section 45(2) and section 46(1)(a)(ii) of that Act;’’; (l) by the substitution for paragraphs (k) and (l) of the definition of ‘‘security service’’ of the following paragraphs: ‘‘(k) making a person or the services of a person available, whether directly or indirectly, for the rendering of any service referred to in paragraphs (a) to (j) [and], (l) and (lA), to another person; (l) managing, controlling or supervising the rendering of any of the services referred to in paragraphs (a) to (j) and (lA);’’; 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 5 5 (d) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘Nasionale Kommissaris’’ te skrap; (e) deur die volgende omskrywing na die omskrywing van ‘‘Nasionale Kommissaris’’ in te voeg: ‘‘ ‘Nasionale Tesourie’ die Nasionale Tesourie ingestel by artikel 5 van die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur;’’; 5 (f) deur paragraaf (a) in die omskrywing van ‘‘sekuriteitsbeampte’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te vervang: ‘‘(a) (i) wat deur ’n ander persoon, met inbegrip van ’n staatsorgaan, behoudens artikel 20(1)(a) en (b) van die Wet, in diens gehou word om een of meer sekuriteitsdienste te lewer en wat van sodanige ander persoon enige besoldiging, vergoeding, fooi of voordeel ontvang of daarop geregtig is om dit te ontvang; of (ii) wat help om die sake van ’n ander sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer te behartig of te bedryf, en wat van sodanige ander sekuriteits- diensverskaffer, of enige ander persoon, enige besoldiging, vergoeding, fooi of voordeel met betrekking tot een of meer sekuriteitsdienste ontvang, of daarop geregtig is om dit te ontvang;’’; (g) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘sekuriteitsbesigheid’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te vervang: ‘‘ ‘sekuriteitsbesigheid’, behoudens [subartikel (2)] artikel 20(5), enige persoon wat ’n sekuriteitsdiens vir besoldiging, vergoeding, fooi of voordeel aan ’n ander lewer, behalwe ’n persoon wat slegs as ’n sekuriteitsbeampte optree;’’; 10 15 20 (h) deur paragraaf (e) in die omskrywing van ‘‘sekuriteitsdiens’’ deur die 25 volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(e) vervaardiging, [invoer, verspreiding] montering, besit, verkoop, aankoop of advertering van [meeluisterapparate] gelyste toerusting bedoel in artikel 1 van die [Wet op die Verbod op Onderskepping en Meeluistering, 1992 (Wet No. 127 van 1992)] Wet op die Reëling van Onderskepping van Kommunikasies en Verstrekking van Kommunikasie-verwante Inligting, 2002 (Wet No. 70 van 2002), gemagtig deur die Minister van Justisie en Staatkundige Ontwikkeling kragtens artikel 45(2) en artikel 46(1)(a)(ii) van daardie Wet;’’; (i) (j) deur paragrawe (k) en (l) van die omskrywing van ‘‘sekuriteitsdiens’’ deur die volgende paragrawe te vervang: ‘‘(k) beskikbaarstelling van ’n persoon of die dienste van ’n persoon, hetsy regstreeks of onregstreeks. vir die lewering van enige diens bedoel in paragrawe (a) tot (j) [en], (l) en (lA), aan ’n ander persoon; bestuur of beheer van of toesighouding oor die lewering van enige van die dienste in paragrawe (a) tot (j) en (lA) bedoel;’’; deur die volgende paragraaf na paragraaf (l) in die omskrywing van ‘‘sekuriteitsdiens’’ in te voeg: (l) ‘‘(lA) beskerming of beveiliging van kontant of waardevolle goedere, met inbegrip van edelmetale of juweliersware wanneer dit op ’n openbare pad vervoer word, behalwe wanneer dit deur ’n persoon op sy of haar eie verantwoordelikheid, of deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag, vervoer word, of in die geval van vervoer met begeleiding van die Diens;’’; en (k) deur paragraaf (m) in die omskrywing van ‘‘sekuriteitsdiens’’ deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(m) die skep[.] op enige wyse van die indruk dat een of meer van die dienste in paragrawe (a) tot [(l)] (lA) gelewer word;’’; deur die omskrywing van ‘‘sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te vervang: (l) ‘‘ ‘sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer’ ’n persoon wat ’n sekuriteitsdiens teen besoldiging, vergoeding, [fooi] gelde of ’n voordeel aan ’n ander lewer en sluit sodanige persoon in wat nie geregistreer is soos ingevolge hierdie Wet vereis word nie;’’; 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 6No. 45295Substitution

This section changes the definition of “security service” and “security service provider.”

6 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 6 (m) by the insertion of the following after paragraph (l) of the definition of ‘‘security service’’ of the following paragraph: ‘‘(lA) protecting or safeguarding of cash or goods with a high value, including precious metals or jewellery when transported on a public road, except when transported by a person at his or her own account, or by the South African National Defence Force or in the case of transport by escort of the Service;’’; 5 (n) by the substitution for paragraph (m) of the definition of ‘‘security service’’ of the following paragraph: ‘‘(m) creating the impression, in any manner, that one or more of the 10 services in paragraphs (a) to [(l)] (lA) are rendered;’’; (o) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘security service provider’’ of the following definition: ‘‘ ‘security service provider’ means a person who renders a security service to another for [a] remuneration, reward, fee or benefit and includes such a person who is not registered as required in terms of this Act;’’; and 15 (p) by the deletion of subsection (2). Substitution of section 2 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 2The following section is hereby substituted for section 2 of the principal Act:Substitution

This provision establishes the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority as a juristic person and says its head office is in Pretoria.

2. The following section is hereby substituted for section 2 of the principal Act: 20 ‘‘Establishment of Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority 2. [(1)] A juristic person to be known as the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, is hereby established. [(2) The head office of the Authority is situated in Pretoria.]’’. Amendment of section 3 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 3Section 3 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Authority’s objects are to regulate the private security industry, control security service providers, ensure a legitimate industry, and set and enforce minimum conduct standards.

3. Section 3 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for the words preceding paragraph (a) of the following words: ‘‘The primary objects of the Authority are to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of security service provider in the public and national interest and [the interest of the private security industry itself, and] for that purpose, subject to this Act, to—’’; and (b) by the substitution for paragraphs (a) to (q) of the following paragraphs: ‘‘(a) ensure a legitimate private security industry which— (i) (ii) acts in terms of the principles contained in the Constitution and other applicable law; is characterised by ethical conduct, accessibility, account- ability, transparency, equity, professionalism and stability; and (iii) protects and serves the interests of members of the public who use or are affected by the security services; (b) determine and enforce minimum standards of occupational conduct in respect of security service providers; 25 30 35 40 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 7 7 (m) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘slotmaker’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te vervang: instandhouding, herstel en verandering van die ‘‘ ‘slotmaker’ ’n persoon, ook ’n vakleerling in diens van ’n slotmaker, wat, vir die voordeel van ’n ander persoon, enige bedrywigheid verrig of besigheid bedryf wat met die— (a) ontwerp en bestuur van loperstelsels; (b) installering, kombinasies van kluise, brandkluise en bewaarkissies; instandhouding van sleutelkoderekords; sny van sleutels en duplisering van bestaande sleutels; of (c) (d) (e) oopsluit, toesluit of inmekaarskakeling van sluitmeganismes van enige aard, deur middel van ’n gespesialiseerde toestel op enige wyse, verband hou;’’; 5 10 (n) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘staatsorgaan’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te 15 vervang: ‘‘ ‘staatsorgaan’ ’n staatsorgaan soos in artikel 239 van die Grondwet [(Wet No. 108 van 1996)] van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika, 1996, omskryf, maar sluit nie die veiligheidsdienste in artikel 199 van die Grondwet bedoel in nie;’’; 20 (o) deur die omskrywing vir ‘‘Wet op Heffings’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te vervang: ‘‘ ‘Wet op Heffings’ die Wet op Heffings op die Private Sekuriteits- bedryf, 2002 (Wet No. 23 van 2002);’’; (p) deur die volgende omskrywing na die omskrywing van ‘‘Wet op Heffings’’ in 25 te voeg: ‘‘ ‘Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur’ die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur, 1999 (Wet No. 1 van 1999);’’; en (q) deur subartikel (2) te skrap. Vervanging van artikel 2 van Wet 56 van 2001 30
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§ 2Artikel 2 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:Provision

This section establishes a juristic person called the Regulatory Authority for the Private Security Industry and says its head office is in Pretoria.

2. Artikel 2 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Instelling van Regulerende Owerheid vir Private Sekuriteitsbedryf 2. [(1)] ’n Regspersoon om as die Regulerende Owerheid vir die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf bekend te staan, word hierby ingestel. [(2) Die hoofkantoor van die Owerheid is in Pretoria geleë.]’’. 35 Wysiging van artikel 3 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 3Artikel 3 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This provision amends section 3 of the main Act and restates the Authority’s objectives for regulating private security and setting minimum conduct standards.

3. Artikel 3 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die woorde wat paragraaf (a) voorafgaan deur die volgende woorde te vervang: ‘‘Die hoofoogmerke van die Owerheid is om die private sekuriteits- bedryf te reguleer en om effektiewe beheer oor die beoefening van die beroep van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer in die openbare en nasionale belang [en die belang van die private sekuriteitsbedryf] uit te oefen, en vir daardie doel, behoudens hierdie Wet, om—’’; en (b) deur paragrawe (a) tot (q) deur die volgende paragrawe te vervang: ‘‘(a) ’n legitieme private sekuriteitsbedryf te verseker wat— (i) ingevolge die beginsels in die Grondwet en ander toepaslike wetsbepalings vervat, optree; (ii) deur etiese optrede, toeganklikheid, aanspreeklikheid, deur- stabiliteit professionalisme billikheid, en sigtigheid, gekenmerk word; en (iii) die belange van lede van die publiek wat die sekuriteitsdienste gebruik of daardeur geraak word, beskerm en dien; (b) minimum standaarde van bedryfsgedrag ten opsigte van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers te bepaal en af te dwing; 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 8No. 45295Amendment

This section lists objectives for the Authority and related industry processes, including transparent and timely registration, training standards, rights protection, compliance monitoring, and public awareness.

8 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 8 (c) ensure that the process of registration of security service providers is transparent, fair, objective and concluded timeously; (d) promote high and uniform standards in the training of security service providers and prospective security service providers; (e) promote the protection and enforcement of the rights of security officers and other employees in the private security industry; ensure that compliance with existing legislation by security service providers is being promoted and controlled through a process of active monitoring and investigation of the affairs of security service providers; and (f) (g) promote awareness amongst the public and the private security industry on the functions and role of the Authority and the industry.’’. Amendment of section 4 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 4Section 4 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This amendment updates the Authority’s functions, including registration, compliance support, complaints handling, fees, investigations, internal controls, cooperation with state bodies, and training-related steps.

4. Section 4 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for paragraphs (b) and (c) of the following paragraphs: ‘‘(b) enquire into and report to the Minister, through the Council, on any (c) matter concerning the objects of the Authority; advise the Minister, through the Council, on any matter deemed by the Authority to be necessary or expedient to be considered by the Minister in connection with the provisions of this Act, or the Levies Act, or the application thereof, and on any matter relating to security services which has been referred by the Minister to the Authority for the advice and recommendations of the Authority;’’; and 5 10 15 20 (b) by the substitution for paragraphs (e) to (ii) of the following paragraphs: 25 ‘‘(e) receive and consider applications for registration and renewal of registration as security service provider and grant or renew registration to applicants who comply with the requirements for such registration or renewal of registration in terms of this Act; establish and manage offices for the Authority in every province; (f) (g) provide or disseminate information promoting and encouraging compliance with this Act, the Levies Act and the code of conduct, by security service providers; (i) (h) provide information to the users, prospective users or representa- tives of users of security services regarding the compliance of security service providers with the provisions of this Act and the Levies Act; in the prescribed manner establish a complaints office to receive, process, refer or deal with complaints regarding unlawful or unethical conduct by security service providers; determine, charge and collect fees as provided for in this Act or in respect of any service rendered by the Authority or any object made available by the Authority; (j) (k) determine minimum internal control systems for security busi- nesses, including but not limited to, accounting and reporting procedures and any other procedures or systems; conduct, or cause to be conducted, hearings, investigations and inquiries with regard to any matter falling within the scope of its functions; (l) (m) enter into agreements with or obtain the assistance of any department or organ of state to conduct or assist it in conducting any investigation or performing any other function in terms of this Act or the Levies Act; and take such steps as may be expedient or necessary in connection with the training of security service providers and prospective security service providers to ensure a high quality of training and in particular with regard to— (n) 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 9 9 (c) te verseker dat die registrasieproses van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers deursigtig, regverdig, objektief en betyds afgehandel word; (d) hoë en eenvormige standaarde in die opleiding van sekuriteits- diensverskaffers en voornemende sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers te bevorder; (e) die beskerming en afdwinging van die regte van sekuriteits- beamptes en ander werknemers in die private sekuriteitsbedryf te bevorder; te verseker dat voldoening deur sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers bevorder en beheer word deur ’n proses van aktiewe monitering en ondersoek van die sake van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers; en (f) (g) bewustheid onder die publiek en die private sekuriteitsbedryf oor die werksaamhede en rol van die Owerheid en die bedryf te bevorder.’’. Wysiging van artikel 4 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 4Artikel 4 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends Article 4 to expand the Authority’s functions, including reporting to and advising the Minister, handling security service provider registrations, providing information, running a complaints office, setting fees, and carrying out investigations and training-related steps.

4. Artikel 4 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur paragrawe (b) en (c) deur die volgende paragrawe te vervang: ‘‘(b) ondersoek instel na en aan die Minister, deur die Raad, rapporteer oor enige aangeleentheid betreffende die oogmerke van die Owerheid; (c) die Minister, deur die Raad, oor enige aangeleentheid adviseer wat deur die Owerheid nodig of dienstig geag word om deur die Minister in verband met die bepalings van hierdie Wet of die Wet op Heffings, of die toepassing daarvan, oorweeg te word, en oor enige ander aangeleentheid met betrekking tot sekuriteitsdienste wat deur die Minister na die Owerheid vir die advies en aanbevelings van die Owerheid verwys is;’’; en (b) deur paragrawe (e) tot (ii) deur die volgende paragrawe te vervang: (h) (f) (g) ‘‘(e) aansoeke om registrasie en hernuwing van registrasie as sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer ontvang en oorweeg en registrasie toestaan aan of hernu vir applikante wat aan die vereistes vir sodanige registrasie of hernuwing van registrasie ingevolge hierdie Wet, voldoen; kantore vir die Owerheid in elke provinsie vestig en bestuur; inligting wat voldoening aan hierdie Wet, die Wet op Heffings en die gedragskode deur sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers bevorder en aan- moedig, voorsien of versprei; inligting aan die gebruikers, voornemende gebruikers of verteen- woordigers van gebruikers van sekuriteitsdienste verskaf aan- gaande die voldoening deur sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers aan die bepalings van hierdie Wet en die Wet op Heffings; op die voorgeskrewe wyse ’n klagteskantoor vestig om klagtes aangaande onwettige of onetiese gedrag deur sekuriteits- diensverskaffers te ontvang, verwerk, verwys of hanteer; gelde bepaal, vorder en insamel soos in hierdie Wet voor voorsiening gemaak of ten opsigte van enige diens deur die Owerheid gelewer of enige voorwerp deur die Owerheid beskikbaar gestel; (j) (i) (l) (k) minimum interne beheerstelsels vir sekuriteitsbesighede, met rekeningkundige en inbegrip van maar nie beperk nie tot, verslagprosedures en enige ander prosedures of stelsels, bepaal; verhore, ondersoeke en navrae doen of laat doen aangaande enige aangeleentheid wat in die bestek van sy werksaamhede val; (m) ooreenkomste aangaan met of die bystand verkry van enige departement of staatsorgaan om enige ondersoek of enige ander werksaamheid ingevolge die Wet of die Wet op Heffings te doen of bystand daarmee te verleen; en sodanige stappe doen wat nodig of dienstig is in verband met die voornemende opleiding sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers om te verseker dat opleiding van ’n hoë gehalte is en in die besonder ten opsigte van— sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers van (n) en 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 10No. 45295Amendment

This provision lists matters covered by an amendment, including accreditation of security training providers, monitoring training quality, appointing monitors, determining qualifications, and verifying training certificates.

10 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 10 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) the accreditation and withdrawal of the accreditation of persons and institutions providing security training; the monitoring and auditing of the quality of training functions performed by accredited persons; the participation in the activities of other bodies or persons entitled by law to set standards in respect of training of security service providers or bodies entitled to formulate, implement or monitor skills development plans for the private security industry; the appointment of persons to monitor and assess achieve- ments or outcomes in respect of standards applicable to training; the determination and accreditation of qualifications required by security service providers to perform particular types of security services; and the taking of reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of training certificates presented by persons for the purposes of this Act.’’. Amendment of section 5 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 5Section 5 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Authority must follow the Act, the Levies Act, the Public Finance Management Act, and ministerial guidelines; the Minister may issue and change those guidelines, and must mediate if the Council cannot resolve a material issue.

5. Section 5 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (2): ‘‘(2A) The Public Finance Management Act applies to the Council and the Authority.’’; (b) by the substitution for subsection (4) of the following subsection: ‘‘(4) The Authority must otherwise perform its functions in terms of this Act [and], the Levies Act and the Public Finance Management Act [and in accordance with such guidelines and policy directions as may be issued by the Minister from time to time by notice in the Gazette].’’; (c) by the substitution for subsection (5) of the following subsection: ‘‘(5) (a) The Authority must perform its functions in accordance with such guidelines and policy directions as may be issued by the Minister from time to time by notice in the Gazette. (b) A guideline or policy direction issued by the Minister in terms of this section, may be amended, withdrawn or substituted by the Minister, by notice in the Gazette.’’; and (d) by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(6) Whenever members of the Council are unable to agree on a material financial, governance or operational issue which cannot be resolved by the Council, the Minister must mediate between the parties.’’. Amendment of section 6 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 6Section 6 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Amendment

Council members must be fit and proper, the Council as a whole must have suitable qualifications and expertise, and the Minister must report appointments and qualifications to Parliament.

6. Section 6 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the insertion of ‘‘(1)’’ after the section number; and (b) by the addition of the following subsections: ‘‘(2) Subject to section 7, a member of the Council for the Authority must be a fit and proper person with due regard to his or her experience, conscientiousness and integrity to be entrusted with the responsibilities of the office concerned. (3) The members of the Council must, when viewed collectively be persons who are suited to serve on the Council by virtue of their qualifications, experience and expertise in the fields of finance, law and governance. (4) The Minister must report to Parliament on the appointment of 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 councillors, as well as their qualifications, experience and expertise.’’. 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 11 11 (i) die akkreditasie en intrekking van die akkreditasie van persone (ii) die monitering en instellings wat sekuriteitsopleiding aanbied; die van opleidingswerksaamhede wat deur geakkrediteerde persone verrig word; ouditering gehalte van en (iii) die deelname in die aktiwiteite van ander liggame of persone wat volgens wet die reg het om standaarde te stel ten opsigte van opleiding van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers of liggame wat die reg het om vaardigheidsontwikkelingsplanne vir die sekuriteitsbedryf te moniteer; in werking te stel of te formuleer, (iv) die aanstelling van persone om prestasies of resultate ten opsigte van standaarde van toepassing op opleiding te moniteer en te assesseer; (v) die vasstelling en akkreditasie van kwalifikasies wat tipes sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers moet hê om bepaalde sekuriteitsdienste te verrig; en (iv) die neem van redelike egtheid van opleidingsertifikate te verifieer wat vir die doeleindes van hierdie Wet deur persone voorgelê word.’’. stappe om die Wysiging van artikel 5 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 5Artikel 5 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

The Authority must follow ministerial guidelines and policy directives, and the Minister may change or withdraw those directives. If the Board cannot resolve a material financial, control, or operational dispute, the Minister must mediate.

5. Artikel 5 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (2) in te voeg: ‘‘(2A) Die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur is op die Raad en die Owerheid van toepassing.’’; (b) deur subartikel (4) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(4) Die Owerheid moet andersins sy werksaamhede ingevolge hierdie Wet [en], die Wet op Heffings en die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur verrig [en in ooreenstemming met sodanige riglyne en beleidsvoorskrifte as wat van tyd tot tyd deur die Minister by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant uitgereik mag word].’’; (c) deur subartikel (5) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(5) (a) Die Owerheid moet sy werksaamhede ooreenkomstig sodanige riglyne en beleidsvoorskrifte verrig wat van tyd tot tyd deur die Minister by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant uitgereik kan word. (b) ’n Riglyn of beleidsvoorskrif deur die Minister ingevolge hierdie artikel uitgereik, kan deur die Minister by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant gewysig, ingetrek of vervang word.’’; en (d) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(6) Wanneer lede van die Raad nie oor ’n wesenlike finansiële, beheer- of bedryfskwessie kan ooreenkom nie wat nie deur die Raad opgelos kan word nie, moet die Minister as bemiddelaar tussen die partye optree.’’. Wysiging van artikel 6 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 6Artikel 6 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

The Minister must report to Parliament on council appointments and the appointees’ qualifications, experience, and expertise. Council members must also be suitable and proper persons.

6. Artikel 6 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur ‘‘(1)’’ na die artikelnommer in te voeg; en (b) deur die volgende subartikels by te voeg: ‘‘(2) Behoudens artikel 7, moet ’n lid van die Raad vir die Owerheid ’n geskikte en gepaste persoon wees met behoorlike inagneming van sy of haar ervaring, pligsgetrouheid en integriteit om met die verantwoorde- likhede van die betrokke amp toevertrou te word. (3) Die lede van die Raad moet, wanneer gesamentlik gesien, persone wees wat geskik is om in die Raad te dien uit hoofde van hul kwalifikasies, ervaring en kundigheid in die velde van finansies, reg en staatsbestuur. (4) Die Minister moet aan die Parlement verslag doen oor die aanstelling van raadslede, asook hul kwalifikasies, ervaring en deskundigheid.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 12No. 45295Amendment

This provision is a section header identifying an amendment to section 7 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014.

12 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of section 7 of Act 56 of 2001 12
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§ 7Section 7 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

Section 7 is amended to change the disqualification criteria listed in that section.

7. Section 7 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for paragraph (a) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(a) is not a citizen of [or does not have permanent resident status in] the Republic;’’; 5 (b) by the deletion of paragraph (c); (c) by the substitution for paragraphs (d) and (e) of the following paragraphs: ‘‘(d) is an unrehabilitated insolvent; [or] (e) has not obtained such a security clearance by the State Security Agency as may have been determined by the Minister [.]; or;’’ ; and 10 (d) by the addition of the following paragraph after paragraph (e): ‘‘(f) has been convicted of a criminal offence, or who is subject to a pending criminal prosecution.’’. Amendment of section 8 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 8Section 8 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This section changes rules for councillor appointments, reappointments, reporting disqualifications, vacancy filling, pay, and Council costs.

8. Section 8 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsections (1) and (2) of the following subsections: ‘‘(1) A councillor is, subject to this section, appointed for a period not exceeding [three] five years, on such terms and conditions as the Minister may determine in a letter of appointment, provided that all members of the Council serve on a part-time basis. (2) A councillor is eligible for reappointment upon the expiry of his or her term of office, for a period not exceeding two [additional terms] the requirements for such years, appointment in terms of this Act.’’; if he or she continues to meet (b) by the deletion in subsection (3) of the word ‘‘or’’ at the end of paragraph (c), the insertion of the word ‘‘or’’ at the end of paragraph (d) and the addition of the following paragraph: ‘‘(e) he or she is no longer a fit and proper person as required in section 6(2).’’; (c) by the insertion after subsection (3) of the following subsection: ‘‘(3A) When a councillor becomes subject to any disqualification referred to in section 7 or is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Council, the chairperson, vice-chairperson or acting chairperson contemplated in section 12(10), as the case may be, must inform the Minister in writing within a reasonable time, but before the next meeting of Council, of such disqualification or absence.’’; (d) by the substitution for subsections (5) and (6) of the following subsections: ‘‘(5) If a councillor ceases to hold office the Minister must, with due regard to [section] sections 6(2) and 7, within [a reasonable time] six months appoint a person to fill the vacancy [for the unexpired portion of the former councillor’s term of office]. (6) A councillor, or a member of a committee appointed by the Council referred to in section 13(1), who is not an employee of the Authority or an officer or employee in the Public Service, may be paid from the funds of the Authority such remuneration and allowances as the [Council] Minister may determine with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.’’; (e) by the deletion of subsection (7); and (f) by the addition of the following subsection: 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 ‘‘(8) The Authority is responsible for all legitimate costs of Council 50 including the remuneration for the Council secretary.’’. Amendment of section 9 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 9Section 9 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

Section 9 is amended by replacing its heading with “Functions of Council [and], chairperson and secretary”.

9. Section 9 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for the heading of the section of the following heading: ‘‘Functions of Council [and], chairperson and secretary’’; 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 13 Wysiging van artikel 7 van Wet 56 van 2001 13
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§ 7Artikel 7 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This provision amends Article 7 of the Principal Act by changing the listed disqualifying grounds and adding conviction/pending prosecution as a new ground.

7. Artikel 7 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur paragraaf (a) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(a) nie ’n burger is van [of nie die status van permanente inwoner in] die Republiek [het] nie;’’; 5 (b) deur paragraaf (c) te skrap; (c) deur paragrawe (d) en (e) deur die volgende paragrawe te vervang: ‘‘(d) ’n ongerehabiliteerde insolvent is; [of] (e) nie die sekerheidsklaring deur die Staatsveiligheidsagentskap wat deur die Minister bepaal mag gewees het, verkry het nie[.]; of’’; en 10 (d) deur die volgende paragraaf na paragraaf (e) in te voeg: ‘‘(f) aan ’n misdaad skuldig bevind is of wat aan ’n hangende strafregtelike vervolging onderworpe is.’’. Wysiging van artikel 8 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 8Artikel 8 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends article 8 to change board member appointment terms, reappointment, disqualification notices, vacancy-filling, and who pays board expenses.

8. Artikel 8 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikels (1) en (2) deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: ‘‘(1) ’n Raadslid word, behoudens hierdie artikel, vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens [drie] vyf jaar aangestel, op sodanige bedinge en voorwaardes as wat die Minister in ’n brief van aanstelling mag bepaal, met dien verstande dat alle lede van die Raad deeltyds dien. (2) ’n Raadslid is bevoeg om weer by die verstryking van sy of haar ampstermyn aangestel te word vir ’n tydperk wat nie twee [addisionele termyne] jaar oorskry nie, indien hy of sy volhou om aan die vereistes vir sodanige aanstelling ingevolge hierdie Wet te voldoen.’’; (b) deur in subartikel (3) die woord ‘‘of’’ aan die einde van paragraaf (c) te skrap, die woord ‘‘of’’ aan die einde van paragraaf (d) in te voeg en die volgende paragraaf by te voeg: ‘‘(e) hy of sy nie meer ’n geskikte en gepaste persoon soos in artikel 6(2) vereis, is nie.’’; (c) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (3) in te voeg: ‘‘(3A) Wanneer ’n raadslid aan enige diskwalifikasie in artikel 7 bedoel onderworpe raak of van drie agtereenvolgende vergaderings van die Raad afwesig is, moet die voorsitter, ondervoorsitter of waarnemende voorsitter in artikel 12(1) beoog, na gelang van die geval, die Minister binne ’n redelike tyd, maar voor die volgende vergadering van die Raad, skriftelik verwittig van sodanige diskwalifikasie of afwesigheid.’’; (d) deur subartikels (5) en (6) deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: ‘‘(5) Indien ’n raadslid ophou om die amp te beklee, moet die Minister, met behoorlike inagneming van [artikel] artikels 6(2) en 7, binne [’n redelike tyd] ses maande ’n persoon aanstel om die vakature [vir die onverstreke gedeelte van die vorige raadslid se ampstermyn] te vul. (6) Aan ’n raadslid, of ’n lid van ’n komitee ingevolge artikel 13(1) deur die Raad aangestel, wat nie ’n werknemer van die Owerheid of ’n beampte of werknemer in die Staatsdiens is nie, kan uit die fondse van die Owerheid die besoldiging en toelaes betaal word wat die [Raad] Minister, met die [goedkeuring] instemming van die Minister van Finansies, bepaal.’’; 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 (e) deur subartikel (7) te skrap; en (f) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(8) Die Owerheid is verantwoordelik vir alle wettige uitgawes van 50 die Raad, met inbegrip van die besoldiging van die Raadsekretaris.’’. Wysiging van artikel 9 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 9Artikel 9 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

This provision changes the heading of Article 9 of the Hoofwet to “Werksaamhede van Raad [en], voorsitter en sekretaris”.

9. Artikel 9 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die opskrif van die artikel deur die volgende opskrif te vervang: ‘‘Werksaamhede van Raad [en], voorsitter en sekretaris’’; 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 14No. 45295Substitution

The Council must make certain rules, consider public administration principles when doing so, and appoint and oversee a Council secretary.

14 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 14 (b) by the substitution in paragraph (c) of subsection (1) for the words preceding subparagraph (i) of the following words: ‘‘[may] must, in consultation with the Minister, by notice in the Gazette make [and], the Levies Act[,] and the Public Finance Management Act regarding—’’; provisions this Act subject rules, the of to (c) by the insertion after subsection (1) of the following subsection: ‘‘(1A) In formulating the rules referred to in subsection (1)(c), cognisance must be taken of the principles relating to improvement of service delivery, quality of training and integrity as applicable to the public administration.’’; (d) by the deletion in subsection (2) of paragraph (a); (e) by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (d) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(d) must provide strategic direction to the [director and] Authority through the Council; and’’; (f) by the deletion in subsection (2) of paragraph (e) and by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (f) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(f) must [establish and] maintain [liaison] a working relationship with the Civilian Secretariat [for Safety and Security to ensure transformation in the] to cooperate on policing and policy matters related to the [Private Security Industry] private security indus- try.’’; and (g) by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(3) (a) The Council must, after obtaining the advice of the Department of Public Service and Administration and in consultation with the Minister, appoint a suitably qualified person to act as Council secretary. (b) The Council secretary must be accountable to the chairperson and the Council. (c) The Council secretary must manage any administrative matters and the correspondence of the Council and any committee appointed in terms of section 13(1) or established in terms of section 13(2), including— (i) (ii) acting as a link and liaising between the Council and the Authority; facilitating communication between the— (aa) Council and the Authority; (bb) Council and the Minister; and (cc) Council and Parliament; (iii) developing rules for the Council and ensuring compliance (iv) (v) providing administrative support with legislation by the Council; assisting the Council in the development of its annual plan; in the preparation of all reports and other documentation of the Council; to the Council 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 (vi) preparing the agenda and all documents for the Council 45 meetings and dissemination thereof; taking minutes and keeping records of all decisions of the Council; facilitating and providing relevant advice required by the Council; facilitating the submission of reports and other documents of the Authority to Council; and executing any other task assigned by the Council.’’. (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) Amendment of section 10 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 10Section 10 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This section changes the Council’s duties, including reporting to the Minister, making rules with the Minister, and appointing and directing a Council Secretary.

10. Section 10 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: ‘‘(1) The Council is accountable to the Minister for the performance of its functions and must[— (a)] supply the Minister with such information and particulars as the Minister may in writing require in connection with the functions of the Authority or any other matter relating to the Authority[; 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 15 15 (b) deur die woorde wat subparagraaf (i) in paragraaf (c) van subartikel (1) voorafgaan deur die volgende woorde te vervang: ‘‘[kan] moet, in oorleg met die Minister, by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant reëls maak, behoudens die bepalings van hierdie Wet [en], die Wet op Heffings[,] en die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur betreffende—’’; (c) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (1) in te voeg: ‘‘(1A) By die formulering van die reëls in subartikel (1)(c) bedoel, moet ag geslaan word op die beginsels wat met die verbetering van dienslewering, gehalte van opleiding en integriteit soos van toepassing op openbare administrasie, verband hou.’’; (d) deur paragraaf (a) in subartikel (2) te skrap; (e) deur paragraaf (d) in subartikel (2) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(d) moet deur die Raad strategiese leiding aan die [direkteur en die Raad] Owerheid gee; en’’; (f) deur paragraaf (e) in subartikel (2) te skrap en deur paragraaf (f) in subartikel (2) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(f) moet [skakeling] ’n werkende verhouding met die Burgerlike Sekretariaat [vir Veiligheid en Sekuriteit bewerkstellig en] handhaaf om oor polisiërings- en beleidsaangeleenthede wat met [transformasie in] die private sekuriteitsbedryf [te verseker] verband hou, saam te werk.’’; en (g) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(3) (a) Die Raad moet, na die advies van die Departement van Staatsdiens en Administrasie ingewin is en in oorleg met die Minister, ’n gepas gekwalifiseerde persoon aanstel om as Raadsekretaris op te tree. is aan die voorsitter en die Raad (b) Die Raadsekretaris verantwoordbaar. (c) Die Raadsekretaris moet enige administratiewe aangeleenthede en die korrespondensie van die Raad en enige komitee ingevolge artikel 13(1) aangestel of ingevolge artikel 13(2) ingestel, bestuur, wat insluit om— (i) (ii) kommunikasie te fasiliteer tussen die— tussen die Raad en die Owerheid te skakel; (aa) Raad en die Owerheid; (bb) Raad en die Minister; en (cc) Raad en die Parlement; reëls vir die Raad te ontwikkel en te verseker dat die Raad aan wetgewing voldoen; (iii) (iv) die Raad in die ontwikkeling van sy jaarplan by te staan; (v) administratiewe ondersteuning aan die Raad te voorsien in die voorbereiding van alle verslae en ander dokumentasie van die Raad; (vi) die agenda en alle dokumente vir die Raadsvergaderings voor te berei en dit te versprei; (vii) notules te neem en rekord te hou van alle besluite van die Raad; (viii) tersaaklike advies wat die Raad nodig het te fasiliteer en te voorsien; (ix) die voorlegging van verslae en ander dokumente van die Owerheid aan die Raad te fasiliteer; en (x) enige ander taak deur die Raad opgedra, uit te voer.’’. Vervanging van artikel 10 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 10Artikel 10 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

The Council must answer to the Minister and provide any information and details the Minister asks for in writing about the Authority’s work or related matters.

10. Artikel 10 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(1) Die Raad is vir die verrigting van sy werksaamhede aan die Minister verantwoording verskuldig en moet[— (a)] die Minister van die inligting en besonderhede voorsien wat die Minister skriftelik mag vereis in verband met die werksaamhede van die Owerheid of enige ander aangeleentheid wat met die Owerheid verband hou[; 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 16No. 45295Amendment

The Council must report to the Minister, including quarterly reports on specified Authority activities.

16 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 16 (b) as soon as may be reasonably practical after the end of each financial year, but in any event within three months of the end of the financial year, supply the Minister with a copy of— (i) (ii) the annual report on the activities of the Authority and the Council; and the audited financial statements contemplated in section 18(1), including any notes to the financial statements and the audit opinion of a duly appointed auditor contem- plated in section 18(2); and (c) table a copy of the annual report contemplated in paragraph (b)(i) in Parliament and present such further reports to Parliament as Parliament may request].’’; (b) by the insertion of the following subsection, after subsection (1): ‘‘(1A)The Council must submit a report to the Minister— (a) on any matter required by the Minister under subsection (1) and on any matter necessary or expedient to bring to the attention of the Minister; and (b) at least once a quarter in connection with the activities of the Authority, including— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) the number of security service providers registered, sold, transferred, liquidated, suspended, dormant, merged, de- accredited and prosecuted; the number of security officers registered, including cat- egory and functions; the details of training undertaken by registered security officers and training institutions; the number of training institutions registered, sold, trans- ferred, liquidated, suspended and dormant; the number of firearms registered to, lost by, stolen from, transferred by security businesses or destroyed in terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000); instances in which firearms were discharged by a security officer in the performance of his or her duties causing death or injury; information of criminal complaints and investigations relating to security service providers reported to the Service by the Authority; the number of meetings of the Council; a report in terms of the Public Finance Management Act; and a monthly report on— (aa) the financial performance of the Authority; and (bb) any deposits or withdrawals relating to any investment account of the Authority and the reasons therefor.’’; and (c) by the deletion of subsection (2). Amendment of section 11 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 11Section 11 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Board must give the Minister regular reports, including annual and quarterly reporting, and the Minister may intervene if the Council or Authority is not performing adequately.

11. Section 11 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for the words preceding paragraph (a) of the following words: ‘‘If the Council or the Authority cannot or does not maintain an acceptable standard in the fulfillment of one or more of its functions in the Levies Act and the Public Finance terms of Management Act, the Minister may intervene by taking any appropriate step to ensure proper fulfillment of that function, including—’’; this Act [or], 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 17 17 (b) sodra dit na die einde van elke boekjaar redelik uitvoerbaar is, maar in elk geval binne drie maande na die einde van die boekjaar, die Minister voorsien van ’n afskrif van— (i) die jaarverslag oor die bedrywighede van die Owerheid en die Raad; en (ii) die geouditeerde finansiële state in artikel 18(1) bedoel, met inbegrip van enige notas by die finansiële state en die oudit-opinie van ’n behoorlik aangestelde ouditeur in artikel 18(2) bedoel; en ’n afskrif van die jaarverslag in paragraaf (b)(i) bedoel in die Parlement ter tafel lê en sodanige verdere verslae aan die Parlement voorlê as wat die Parlement mag versoek].’’; (c) (b) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (1) in te voeg: ‘‘(1A) Die Raad moet ’n verslag aan die Minister voorlê— (a) oor enige aangeleentheid wat kragtens subartikel (1) deur die Minister vereis word en oor enige aangeleentheid wat nodig of raadsaam is om onder die aandag van die Minister te bring; ten minste een keer ’n kwartaal in verband met die aktiwiteite van die Owerheid, met inbegrip van— (b) (i) die getal sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers wat geregistreer, verkoop, oorgedra, gelikwideer, opgeskort, dormant, saamgesmelt, ontakkrediteer en vervolg is; (ii) die getal sekuriteitsbeamptes wat geregistreer is, met inbegrip van kategorie en werksaamhede; (iii) die besonderhede van opleiding wat deur geregistreerde sekuriteitsbeamptes en opleidingsinstellings onderneem is; (iv) die getal opleidingsinstellings wat geregistreer, verkoop, oorgedra, gelikwideer, geskors en dormant is; (v) die getal vuurwapens geregistreer vir, verloor deur, gesteel van of oorgedra deur sekuriteitsbesighede of vernietig ingevolge die Wet op die Beheer van Vuurwapens, 2000 (Wet No. 60 van 2000); (vi) gevalle waar vuurwapens deur ’n sekuriteitswag afgevuur is in die verrigting van sy of haar pligte en dit dood of beserings veroorsaak het; 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 (vii) inligting oor kriminele klagtes en ondersoeke wat met die hou wat deur sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers verband Owerheid by die Diens aangemeld is; (viii) die getal vergaderings van die Raad; (ix) ’n verslag ingevolge die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur; 40 en (x) ’n maandverslag oor— (aa) die finansiële prestasie van die Owerheid; en (bb) enige deposito’s of onttrekkings met betrekking tot enige beleggingsrekening van die Owerheid en die redes daarvoor.’’; en 45 (c) deur subartikel (2) te skrap. Wysiging van artikel 11 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 11Artikel 11 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

If the Council or Authority cannot keep an acceptable standard in performing its functions, the Minister may intervene and take suitable steps to ensure proper performance.

11. Artikel 11 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die woorde wat paragraaf (a) voorafgaan deur die volgende woorde te 50 vervang: ‘‘Indien die Raad of die Owerheid nie ’n aanvaarbare standaard in die uitvoering van een of meer van sy werksaamhede ingevolge hierdie Wet [of], die Wet op Heffings en die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur, handhaaf of kan handhaaf nie, kan die Minister ingryp deur enige geskikte stap te doen om behoorlike uitvoering van daardie werksaamheid te verseker, met inbegrip van—’’; 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 18No. 45295Substitution

The amendment says no one may take prejudicial action against the Authority’s objects, and if there is no appointed Council, corrective measures and an interim appointment may be made for continuity, but the interim appointment cannot last more than six months.

18 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 18 (b) by the substitution in paragraph (b) for subparagraph (ii) of the following subparagraph: ‘‘(ii) to prevent the Council, the Authority or any person appointed by the Council or the Authority, from taking any action which is prejudicial to the objects of the Authority; [and]’’; and (c) by the addition of the following paragraphs after paragraph (c): ‘‘(d) taking such corrective measures as required by the circumstances in (e) the period whilst there is no appointed Council; and the interim appointment of a person or persons meeting the requirements contemplated in section 6(2) to ensure the continuity of the affairs of the Authority: Provided that the interim appoint- ment may not exceed six months.’’. 5 10 Amendment of section 12 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 12Section 12 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Council must meet at least quarterly. The chairperson may call special meetings at any time and must call one if the Minister directs it. A quorum is three councillors.

12. Section 12 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the addition in subsection (1) of the following paragraph after paragraph 15 (b): ‘‘(c) The Council must meet at least once every quarter.’’; (b) by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (a) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(a) The chairperson may at any time convene a special meeting of the Council [and must also convene such a meeting at the written request of the Minister].’’; (c) by the addition in subsection (2) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(c) The chairperson must convene a special meeting if so directed by the Minister.’’; (d) by the substitution for subsection (3) of the following of the subsection: ‘‘(3) The quorum for any meeting of the Council is [a simple majority of the councillors in office at the time] three councillors.’’; (e) by the substitution in subsection (7) for paragraph (b) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(b) a vacancy on the Council; or’’; (f) by the substitution in subsection (7) for paragraph (c) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(c) the fact that any person was not entitled to sit as councilor at the time the decision was taken[; or].’’; and (g) by the deletion in subsection (7) of paragraph (d).’’. 20 25 30 35 Amendment of section 13 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 13Section 13 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Council may appoint ad hoc committees and must establish sector-based committees; committees must follow the Act and related laws, and the Council must report committee appointments and costs to the Minister.

13. Section 13 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsections (1) and (2) of the following subsections: ‘‘(1) [The] Subject to section 8(6), the Council may appoint one or 40 more ad hoc committees consisting of— (a) one or more councillors [, or ]; (b) one or more councillors and one or more other persons[,]; or (c) one or more other persons, to advise or assist the Authority in relation to any matter referred to it by the Council and to report on that matter to the Council. (2) The Council [may] must establish committees representing different sectors, disciplines or interests in the private security industry to advise it regarding the regulation of the private security industry, provided that no remuneration or allowances as contemplated in section 8(6) may be paid to a member of a committee established in terms of this subsection.’’; (b) by the substitution for subsection (4) of the following subsection: ‘‘(4) A committee must perform its functions subject to the provisions of this Act, the Levies Act, the Public Finance Management Act and any terms of reference prescribed by [directives of] the Council.’’; and (c) by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(6) The Council must report to the Minister on the appointment of the committees and the costs pertaining to such appointment.’’. 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 19 19 (b) deur subparagraaf (ii) in paragraaf (b) deur die volgende subparagraaf te vervang: ‘‘(ii) die Raad, die Owerheid of enige persoon deur die Raad of die Owerheid aangestel, te verhinder om enige handeling te verrig wat vir die oogmerke van die Owerheid nadelig is; [en]’’; en (c) deur die volgende paragrawe na paragraaf (c) in te voeg: ‘‘(d) sodanige regstellende stappe te doen soos deur die omstandighede vereis in die tydperk terwyl daar geen aangestelde Raad is nie; en (e) die tussentydse aanstelling van ’n persoon of persone wat aan die vereistes in artikel 6(2) beoog voldoen, om die kontinuïteit van die sake van die Owerheid te verseker: Met dien verstande dat die tussentydse aanstelling nie ses maande mag oorskry nie.’’. 5 10 Wysiging van artikel 12 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 12Artikel 12 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

The Council must meet at least once every quarter. The chairperson may call a special meeting at any time and must do so if the Minister orders it.

12. Artikel 12 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die volgende paragraaf na paragraaf (b) in subartikel (1) in te voeg: 15 ‘‘(c) Die Raad moet ten minste een keer per kwartaal vergader.’’; (b) deur paragraaf (a) in subartikel (2) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(a) Die voorsitter kan te eniger tyd ’n spesiale vergadering van die Raad belê [en moet ook so ’n vergadering op die skriftelike versoek van die Minister belê].’’; (c) deur die volgende paragraaf in subartikel (2) in te voeg: ‘‘(c) Die voorsitter moet ’n spesiale vergadering belê indien die Minister dit gelas.’’; (d) deur subartikel (3) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(3) Die kworum vir enige vergadering van die Raad is [’n gewone meerderheid van die] drie raadslede [wat op daardie tydstip die amp beklee].’’; (e) deur paragraaf (b) in subartikel (7) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(b) ’n vakature op die Raad; of’’; (f) deur paragraaf (c) in subartikel (7) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(c) die feit dat ’n persoon op die tydstip waarop die besluit geneem is nie geregtig was om as ’n raadslid op te tree nie[; of].’’; en (g) deur paragraaf (d) in subartikel (7) te skrap. Wysiging van artikel 13 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 13Artikel 13 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

The Board may appoint ad hoc committees, must establish industry-representative committees, and must report committee appointments and related costs to the Minister.

13. Artikel 13 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikels (1) en (2) deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: ‘‘(1) [Die] Behoudens artikel 8(6) kan die Raad [kan] een of meer ad hoc komitees aanstel bestaande uit— (a) een of meer raadslede[, of]; (b) een of meer raadslede en een of meer ander persone[,]; of (c) om die Owerheid te adviseer of by te staan met betrekking tot enige aangeleentheid deur die Raad daarna verwys en om oor daardie aangeleentheid aan die Raad verslag te doen. een of meer ander persone, (2) Die Raad [kan] moet komitees instel wat verskillende sektore, vakgebiede of belange in die private sekuriteitsbedryf verteenwoordig, om dit aangaande die regulering van die private sekuriteitsbedryf te adviseer, met dien verstande dat geen besoldiging of toelaes soos in artikel 8(6) beoog, aan ’n lid van ’n komitee wat ingevolge hierdie subartikel ingestel is, betaal kan word nie.’’; (b) deur subartikel (4) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(4) ’n Komitee moet sy werksaamhede behoudens die bepalings van hierdie Wet, die Wet op Heffings, die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur en enige opdragte deur [en enige voorskrifte van] die Raad voorgeskryf, verrig.’’; en (c) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(6) Die Raad moet aan die Minister verslag doen oor die aanstelling van die komitees en die kostes wat op sodanige aanstelling betrekking het.’’. 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 20No. 45295Amendment

20 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of section 14 of Act 56 of 2001 20

20 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of section 14 of Act 56 of 2001 20
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§ 14Section 14 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Council must appoint the Authority’s director and three deputy directors through a transparent process, and the Minister must be told about those appointments.

14. Section 14 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: ‘‘(1) The Council must through a transparent process appoint, in consultation with the Minister a [suitably qualified and experienced person as the] director of the Authority, as well as three deputy directors, [on such conditions and terms as may be determined by the Council] who are— (a) citizens of the Republic; and (b) fit and proper persons, with due regard to their qualifications, experience, conscientiousness and integrity, to be entrusted with the responsibilities with regard to their respective offices.’’; (b) by the insertion after subsection (1) of the following subsections: ‘‘(1A) Appointments made under subsection (1) must be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council and taking into account the principles relating to improvement of service delivery, quality of training and integrity as applicable to the public administra- tion. (1B) The fixed establishment, the number and grading of posts of the Authority must be approved by the Council in consultation with the Department of Public Service and Administration and with the concur- rence of the Minister. (1C) The Minister must report the appointment of the director and deputy directors to Parliament.’’; (c) by the substitution in subsection (2) for the words preceding paragraph (a) of the following words: ‘‘The director [and deputy directors] of the Authority must, subject to [the Council’s direction and control] subsection (1B)—’’; (d) by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (c) of the following paragraph: 5 10 15 20 25 30 ‘‘(c) ensure that the functions of the Authority are performed in terms of this Act [and], the Levies Act and the Public Finance Management Act;’’; (e) by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (f) of the following 35 paragraph: ‘‘(f) prepare the [business] strategic and annual performance plan of the Authority in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act; and’’; (f) by the substitution for subsection (3) of the following subsection: ‘‘(3) The director [and deputy directors] of the Authority may in writing, with the approval of the Council, delegate any of [their] his or her powers, and assign any of [their] his or her duties, to a staff member of the Authority.’’; (g) by the insertion after subsection (3) of the following subsection: ‘‘(3A) A standing delegation made under subsection (3) must be reviewed annually by the Council.’’; (h) by the substitution in subsection (4) for paragraph (a) of following paragraph: ‘‘(a) The director of the Authority [may] must appoint, subject to this Act and to the general [or special] directions of the Council, the staff of the Authority that may be necessary to perform the work arising from or connected with the Authority’s functions in terms of this Act [and], the Levies Act and the Public Finance Management Act.’’; (i) (j) by the deletion in subsection (4) of paragraph (b); by the substitution in subsection (4) for paragraph (c) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(c) Staff members of the Authority— (i) may not have any financial interest in the private security industry; and 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 21 Wysiging van artikel 14 van Wet 56 van 2001 21
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§ 14Artikel 14 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends the law to change how the Authority’s director, deputy directors, staffing, delegation, and reporting are handled.

14. Artikel 14 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(1) Die Raad moet deur ’n deursigtige proses, in oorleg met die Minister[, op die voorwaardes en bedinge wat deur die Raad bepaal word, ’n behoorlik gekwalifiseerde en ervare persoon as die] ’n direkteur van die Owerheid aanstel, asook drie adjunkdirekteure wat— (a) burgers van die Republiek is; en (b) geskikte en gepaste persone is, met behoorlike inagneming van hul kwalifikasies, ervaring, pligs- getrouheid en integriteit, om met die verantwoordelikhede aangaande hul onderskeie ampte toevertrou te word.’’; (b) deur die volgende subartikels na subartikel (1) in te voeg: ‘‘(1A) Aanstellings kragtens subartikel (1) gemaak moet op sodanige bedinge en voorwaardes wees wat deur die Raad bepaal kan word en met inagneming van die beginsels wat met die verbetering van diens- lewering, gehalte van opleiding en integriteit verband hou soos van toepassing op die openbare administrasie. (1B) Die vaste diensstaat, die getal en gradering van poste van die Owerheid moet deur die Raad in oorleg met die Departement van Staatsdiens en Administrasie en met die instemming van die Minister goedgekeur word. (1C) Die Minister moet die aanstelling van die direkteur en adjunkdirekteure aan die Parlement rapporteer.’’; 5 10 15 20 (c) deur in subartikel (2) die woorde wat paragraaf (a) voorafgaan deur die 25 volgende woorde te vervang: [en adjunkdirekteure] van die Owerheid moet, ‘‘Die direkteur behoudens [die Raad se voorskrifte en beheer] subartikel (1B)—’’; (d) deur paragraaf (c) in subartikel (2) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(c) verseker dat die werksaamhede van die Owerheid ingevolge hierdie Wet [en], die Wet op Heffings en die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur verrig word;’’; (e) deur paragraaf (f) in subartikel (2) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(f) die [besigheidsplan] strategiese en jaarlikse prestasieplan van die Owerheid voorberei ooreenkomstig die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur; en’’; (f) deur subartikel (3) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(3) Die direkteur [en adjunkdirekteure] van die Owerheid kan skriftelik, met die goedkeuring van die Raad, enige van [hulle] sy of haar bevoegdhede delegeer, en enige van [hulle] sy of haar pligte aan ’n personeellid van die Owerheid toewys.’’; (g) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (3) in te voeg: ‘‘(3A) ’n Staande delegering kragtens subartikel (3) gemaak moet jaarliks deur die Raad hersien word.’’; (h) deur paragraaf (a) in subartikel (4) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(a) Die direkteur van die Owerheid [kan] moet, behoudens hierdie Wet en die algemene [of spesiale] voorskrifte van die Raad, die personeel van die Owerheid aanstel wat nodig mag wees om die werk voortspruitend uit of in verband met die Owerheid se werksaamhede ingevolge hierdie Wet [en], die Wet op Heffings en die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur, te verrig.’’; (i) (j) deur paragraaf (b) in subartikel (4) te skrap; deur paragraaf (c) in subartikel (4) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: 30 35 40 45 50 ‘‘(c) Personeellede van die Owerheid— (i) mag nie enige finansiële belang in die private sekuriteitsbedryf hê 55 nie; en This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 22No. 45295Substitution

The Council must determine staff service conditions and pay-related benefits in consultation with the Minister. Vacancies in the director and deputy director offices must be filled within six months.

22 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 22 (ii) must successfully undergo such security clearance check conducted by the State Security Agency, as may be determined by the Council if this is relevant in respect of their work.’’; (k) by the deletion of subsection (5); (l) by the substitution for subsection (6) of the following subsection: ‘‘(6) The terms and conditions of service of the Authority’s staff and their remuneration, allowances, subsidies and other service benefits must be determined by the Council [from time to time], in consultation with the Minister.’’; and (m) by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(7) A vacancy in the offices of the director and deputy directors must be filled within six months.’’. 5 10 Insertion of section 14A in Act 56 of 2001
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§ 15The following section is hereby inserted after section 14 of the principal Act:Provision

A new section on disqualifications for appointment as director and deputy directors is inserted after section 14.

15. The following section is hereby inserted after section 14 of the principal Act: ‘‘Disqualifications for appointment as director and deputy directors 15
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§ 14AA person may not be appointed as a director or deputy director ifRepeal

A person cannot be appointed as a director or deputy director if they do not meet the listed eligibility requirements.

14A. A person may not be appointed as a director or deputy director if such person— (a) (b) is not a citizen of the Republic; (i) has a direct or indirect financial or personal interest in the (ii) private security industry; or represents, or is a member of a body representing the interests of employers or employees in the private security industry or security officers or any security business; 20 is an unrehabilitated insolvent; (c) (d) has not obtained such a security clearance by the State Security 25 Agency as may have been determined by the Minister; (e) has been convicted of a criminal offence, or who is subject to a pending criminal prosecution; or is not a fit and proper person.’’. (f) Repeal of section 15 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 16Section 15 of the principal Act is hereby repealed.Repeal

Section 15 of the principal Act is repealed.

16. Section 15 of the principal Act is hereby repealed. Substitution of section 16 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 17Section 16 of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following section:Substitution

The Authority is funded from fees, levies, other lawful money, and possibly parliamentary appropriations. The Council must account for Authority money, keep proper records, and those records must be audited by the Auditor-General.

17. Section 16 of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following section: ‘‘[Funds] Finances of Authority 16. (1) [The funds of the Authority consist of money from any legitimate source, received by or which has accrued to the Authority in terms of this Act or any other law] The Authority is financed from— (a) registration fees, levies or moneys from any legitimate source which have accrued to the Authority in terms of this Act, the Levies Act or any other law; and (b) money that may be appropriated by Parliament, where necessary, appropriate and justifiable. (2) [The Authority must use its funds for defraying the expenditure incurred in the achievement of its objects and the performance of its functions in terms of this Act and the Levies Act.] The Council must, subject to the Public Finance Management Act and section 16A— (a) account for money received or paid on account of the Authority; and (b) cause the necessary accounting and other related records to be kept. (3) The records referred to in subsection (2)(b) must be audited by the Auditor-General. 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 23 23 (ii) moet, indien dit is, die sekerheidsklaring deur die Staatsveiligheidsagentskap uitgevoer, wat deur die Raad bepaal word, suksesvol ondergaan.’’; ten opsigte van hulle werk relevant (k) deur subartikel (5) te skrap; (l) deur subartikel (6) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(6) Die bedinge en voorwaardes van diens van die Owerheid se personeel en hulle besoldiging, toelaes, subsidies en ander diensvoordele moet [van tyd tot tyd], in oorleg met die Minister deur die Raad bepaal word.’’; en (m) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(7) ’n Vakature in die ampte van die direkteur en adjunkdirekteure moet binne ses maande gevul word.’’. 5 10 Invoeging van artikel 14A in Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 15Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 14 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg:Provision

A person cannot be appointed as a director or deputy director if any listed disqualifying condition applies.

15. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 14 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Onbevoegdheid vir aanstelling as direkteur en adjunkdirekteure 15 14A. ’n Persoon mag nie as ’n direkteur of adjunkdirekteur aangestel word nie indien sodanige persoon— (a) nie ’n burger van die Republiek is nie; (b) (i) ’n direkte of indirekte finansiële of persoonlike belang in die private sekuriteitsbedryf het; of (ii) die belange van werkgewers of werknemers in die private sekuriteitsbedryf of sekuriteitsbeamptes of enige sekuriteits- besigheid verteenwoordig of ’n lid is van ’n liggaam wat sodanige belange verteenwoordig; ’n ongerehabiliteerde insolvent is; (c) (d) nie sodanige sekerheidsklaring deur die Staatsveiligheidsagentskap ontvang het wat deur die Minister bepaal is nie; aan ’n misdaad skuldig bevind is, of wat aan ’n hangende strafregtelike vervolging onderworpe is; of nie ’n geskikte en gepaste persoon is nie.’’. (e) (f) Herroeping van artikel 15 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 16Artikel 15 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep.Repeal

Article 15 of the principal Act is repealed.

16. Artikel 15 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep. Vervanging van artikel 16 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 17Artikel 16 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:Provision

The Authority is funded from lawful registration fees, levies, charges, and parliamentary appropriations when needed; the Board must account for money received or paid and keep the required records, and those records must be audited by the Auditor-General.

17. Artikel 16 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘[Fondse] Finansies van Owerheid 16. (1) [Die fondse van die Owerheid bestaan uit geld afkomstig van enige wettige bron, wat deur die Owerheid ontvang is of daaraan toegeval het ingevolge hierdie Wet of enige ander wet] Die Owerheid word gefinansier uit— (a) registrasiefooie, -heffings of -gelde van enige wettige bron wat ingevolge hierdie Wet, die Wet op Heffings of enige ander wet aan die Owerheid toegeval het; en (b) gelde wat deur die Parlement bewillig kan word, waar nodig, gepas en regverdigbaar. (2) [Die Owerheid moet sy fondse vir die bestryding van die uitgawes wat aangegaan is ter bereiking van sy oogmerke en by die verrigting van sy werksaamhede ingevolge hierdie Wet en die Wet op Heffings, aanwend] Die Raad moet, behoudens die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur en artikel 16A— (a) rekenskap gee vir geld ontvang of betaal op rekening van die Owerheid; en (b) die nodige rekeningkundige en ander verwante rekords laat hou. (3) Die rekords in subartikel (2)(b) bedoel moet deur die Ouditeur- generaal geouditeer word. 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 24No. 45295Amendment

The director must report the Authority’s financial affairs to the Council monthly, quarterly, and whenever required. The Council is the accounting authority for the Authority.

24 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 24 (4) The director must report to the Council in respect of the financial affairs, including any investment account of the Authority, on a monthly and quarterly basis and as and when required. (5) The Council is the accounting authority for the Authority.’’. Insertion of section 16A in Act 56 of 2001
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§ 18The following section is hereby inserted after section 16 of the principal Act:Repeal

The Council must prepare and submit an annual report to the Minister, and the director must publish the annual report, financial statements, and audit report after they are tabled in Parliament.

18. The following section is hereby inserted after section 16 of the principal Act: ‘‘Annual report 16A. (1) The Council must prepare and submit to the Minister, through the accounting officer designated by the Minister, an annual report in terms of section 55(1)(d) of the Public Finance Management Act. (2) The annual report referred to in subsection (1) must include the following documents: (a) The audited financial statements prepared in terms of the Public (b) (c) Finance Management Act; the Auditor-General’s report prepared in terms of the Public Finance Management Act; and a report on the activities of the Authority undertaken during the year to which the audit relates including matters— 5 10 15 referred to in sections 10(1A), 26(9) and 32(4); (i) (ii) pertaining to the exemptions granted or refused and the 20 reasons therefor; and (iii) pertaining to any investment account of the Authority, includ- ing any deposits or withdrawals and reasons therefor. (3) The director must publish, including in a medium accessible to the public, the annual report, financial statements and audit report on those statements once tabled in Parliament.’’. 25 Repeal of sections 17, 18 and 19 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 19Sections 17, 18 and 19 of the principal Act are hereby repealed.Repeal

Sections 17, 18 and 19 of the principal Act are repealed.

19. Sections 17, 18 and 19 of the principal Act are hereby repealed. Amendment of section 20 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 20Section 20 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

Only registered security service providers may render security services for reward, with limited exceptions for a section 199 Security Service and its unregistered employees. The director must also report financial matters to the Board monthly and quarterly, and the Board is the accounting authority for the Authority.

20. Section 20 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: ‘‘(1) (a) No person, except a Security Service contemplated in section 199 of the Constitution [(Act No. 108 of 1996)] of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, may in any manner render a security service for remuneration, reward, a fee or benefit, unless such a person is registered as a security service provider in terms of this Act. (b) A Security Service contemplated in section 199 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, may use persons employed by them and who are not registered as security service providers to render a security service. (c) A security business may not use the services of a person who is not registered in terms of this Act to render a security service.’’; (b) by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (a) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(a) if all the persons performing executive or managing functions in respect of such security business are registered as security service providers, unless such person is exempted in terms of this Act; [and]’’; (c) by the deletion in subsection (2) of the full-stop at the end of paragraph (b) and by the substitution of ‘‘; and’’; 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 25 25 (4) Die direkteur moet aan die Raad verslag doen ten opsigte van die finansiële aangeleenthede, met inbegrip van enige beleggingsrekening van die Owerheid, op ’n maandelikse en kwartaallikse basis soos en wanneer vereis. (5) Die Raad is die rekenpligtige gesag vir die Owerheid.’’. 5 Invoeging van artikel 16A in Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 18Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 16 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg:Provision

The Council must prepare an annual report and submit it to the Minister, and the director must publish the report, financial statements, and audit report after tabling in Parliament.

18. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 16 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Jaarverslag 16A. (1) Die Raad moet ingevolge artikel 55(1)(d) van die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur, deur die rekenpligtige beampte deur die Minister aangewys, ’n jaarverslag voorberei en aan die Minister voorlê. (2) Die jaarverslag in subartikel (1) bedoel, moet die volgende dokumente insluit: (a) Die geouditeerde finansiële state ingevolge die Wet op Openbare Finansiële Bestuur voorberei; (b) die Ouditeur-generaal se verslag voorberei ingevolge die Wet op (c) Openbare Finansiële Bestuur; en ’n verslag oor die aktiwiteite van die Owerheid wat onderneem is tydens die jaar waarop die oudit van toepassing is, met inbegrip van aangeleenthede— (i) (ii) wat op die vrystellings wat toegestaan of geweier is betrekking het in artikels 10(1A), 26(9) en 32(4) bedoel; en die redes daarvoor; en (iii) wat op enige beleggingsrekening van die Owerheid betrekking het, met inbegrip van enige deposito’s of onttrekkings en redes daarvoor. (3) Die direkteur moet die jaarverslag, finansiële state en ouditverslag oor daardie state publiseer sodra dit in die Parlement ter tafel gelê is.’’. Herroeping van artikels 17, 18 en 19 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 19Artikels 17, 18 en 19 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep.Repeal

Articles 17, 18, and 19 of the Hoofwet are repealed.

19. Artikels 17, 18 en 19 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep. Wysiging van artikel 20 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 20Artikel 20 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

This provision restricts who may provide security services and limits security businesses to using registered providers, with specified exceptions.

20. Artikel 20 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(1) (a) Geen persoon, behalwe ’n veiligheidsdiens in artikel 199 van die Grondwet [(Wet No. 108 van 1996)] van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika, 1996, bedoel, mag op enige wyse ’n sekuriteitsdiens vir besoldiging, vergoeding, ’n fooi of voordeel lewer nie, tensy sodanige persoon as ingevolge hierdie Wet geregistreer is. ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer (b) ’n Veiligheidsdiens in artikel 199 van die Grondwet van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika bedoel, kan van persone by hulle in diens en wat nie as sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers geregistreer is nie, gebruik maak om ’n sekuriteitsdiens te lewer. (c) ’n Sekuriteitsbesigheid mag nie die dienste van ’n persoon wat nie ingevolge hierdie Wet geregistreer is gebruik om ’n sekuriteitsdiens te lewer nie.’’; (b) deur paragraaf (a) in subartikel (2) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(a) indien al die persone wat uitvoerende of bestuursfunksies ten opsigte van sodanige sekuriteitsbesigheid vervul, as sekuriteits- diensverskaffers geregistreer is, tensy sodanige persoon ingevolge hierdie Wet vrygestel is; [en]’’; (c) deur in subartikel (2) die punt aan die einde van paragraaf (b) deur ‘‘; en’’ te vervang; 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 26No. 45295Substitution

The Minister may set different ownership-and-control percentages for certain security businesses, must prescribe how ownership and control are verified, and may exempt specified persons or services by Gazette notice.

26 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 26 (d) by the addition of the following paragraph: ‘‘(c) if at least 51 per cent of the ownership and control is exercised by South African citizens.’’; (e) by the insertion after subsection (2) of the following subsections: ‘‘(2A) Despite subsection (2)(c), the Minister may, taking into account the security interests of the Republic, prescribe by regulation a different percentage of ownership and control in respect of different categories of the security business contemplated in section 21A. (2B) The Minister must prescribe by regulation the verification of ownership and control of security businesses. (2C) Any regulation contemplated in subsection (2A) or (2B) must be— (a) published in the Gazette for public comments; and (b) submitted to the National Assembly for approval before promul- gation.’’; (f) by the substitution for subsection (5) of the following subsection: ‘‘(5) The Minister may, after [consultation with the Authority] taking into consideration the recommendations of the Exemption Advisory Committee referred to in section 20A, by notice in the Gazette exempt any— (a) security service provider or security service provider belonging to a category or class specified in the notice, either generally or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notice, from the operation of any provision of this Act; or service, activity, practice, equipment, person or entity from any provision of this Act, (b) as long as it does not prejudice the achievement of the objects of this Act.’’; and (g) by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(6) The Minister must take a decision within 90 days of receipt of the application for exemption contemplated in this Act, and in the case of refusal provide the applicant with reasons within 30 days of the date of receipt of a request for reasons.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 Insertion of section 20A in Act 56 of 2001
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§ 21The following section is hereby inserted after section 20 of the principal Act:Commencement

The Minister must establish and use an Exemption Advisory Committee, and must table certain regulations in the National Assembly within the stated time limits.

21. The following section is hereby inserted after section 20 of the principal Act: 35 ‘‘Exemption Advisory Committee 20A. (1) The Exemption Advisory Committee is hereby established. (2) The Committee consists of a representative of the— (a) Authority; (b) Civilian Secretariat; (c) Department of Home Affairs; (d) Service; (e) Department of Trade and Industry; and (f) State Security Agency, appointed by the Minister. (3) The representative of the Civilian Secretariat must be a legally qualified person and must chair the Committee. (4) The Committee must make recommendations to the Minister in respect of exemptions referred to in section 20(5). (5) The Minister may prescribe procedural matters and the factors to be considered in relation to the function of the Committee referred to in subsection (4). (6) The regulations referred to in subsection (5) must be tabled in the National Assembly for scrutiny and adoption— (a) within six months of promulgation of this Act; and thereafter at least 30 days before promulgation of the regulations, (b) while it is in session or after the commencement of the next ensuing session.’’. 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 27 27 (d) deur die volgende paragraaf by te voeg: ‘‘(c) indien Suid-Afrikaanse burgers ten minste 51 persent van die eienaarskap en beheer het.’’; (e) deur die volgende subartikels na subartikel (2) in te voeg: ‘‘(2A) Ondanks artikel (2)(c), kan die Minister, met inagneming van die veiligheidsbelange van die Republiek, by regulasie ’n ander persentasie van eienaarskap en beheer van verskillende kategorieë van die sekuriteitsbedryf in artikel 21A beoog, voorskryf. (2B) Die Minister moet by regulasie die verifikasie van eienaarskap en beheer van sekuriteitsbesighede voorskryf. (2C) Enige regulasie in subartikel (2A) of (2B) beoog moet— in die Staatskoerant gepubliseer word vir openbare kommentaar; en (a) (b) aan die Nasionale Vergadering voorgelê word vir goedkeuring voor uitvaardiging.’’; (f) deur subartikel (5) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(5) Die Minister kan, na [oorleg met die Owerheid] die aanbevelings van die Vrystellingsadvieskomitee in artikel 20A bedoel oorweeg is, by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant, enige— (a) sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer of ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer wat aan ’n kategorie of klas in die kennisgewing vermeld behoort, òf in die algemeen, òf behoudens die voorwaardes in die kennisgewing vermeld, van die werking; of (b) diens, aktiwiteit, praktyk, toerusting, persoon of entiteit, van enige bepaling van hierdie Wet vrystel, solank dit nie die bereiking van die oogmerke van hierdie Wet in die gedrang bring nie.’’; en (g) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(6) Die Minister moet binne 90 dae na ontvangs van die aansoek om vrystelling in hierdie Wet beoog, ’n besluit neem en in die geval van weiering, ’n applikant van redes voorsien binne 30 dae na ontvangs van ’n versoek om sodanige redes.’’. Invoeging van artikel 20A in Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 21Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 20 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg:Provision

A Vrystellingsadvieskomitee is established, its Civil Secretariat representative must be legally qualified and chairs it, the committee must make recommendations to the Minister, the Minister may prescribe procedures and factors, and related regulations must be tabled in the National Assembly within the stated time limits.

21. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 20 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Vrystellingsadvieskomitee 20A. (1) Die Vrystellingsadvieskomitee word hierby ingestel. (2) Die Komitee bestaan uit ’n verteenwoordiger van die— (a) Owerheid; (b) Burgerlike Sekretariaat; (c) Departement van Binnelandse Sake; (d) Diens; (e) Departement van Handel en Nywerheid; en (f) Staatsveiligheidsagentskap, deur die Minister aangestel. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 (3) Die verteenwoordiger van die Burgerlike Sekretariaat moet ’n regsgekwalifiseerde persoon wees en is voorsitter van die Komitee. (4) Die Komitee moet aanbevelings aan die Minister doen ten opsigte 45 van vrystellings in artikel 20(5) bedoel. (5) Die Minister kan prosedurele aangeleenthede en die faktore wat in ag geneem moet word in verband met die werksaamheid van die Komitee in subartikel (4) bedoel, voorskryf. (6) Die regulasies in subartikel (5) bedoel moet in die Nasionale 50 Vergadering ter tafel gelê word vir ondersoek en aanneming— (a) binne ses maande na uitvaardiging van hierdie Wet; en (b) daarna ten minste 30 dae voor uitvaardiging van die regulasies, terwyl hy in sessie is of na die aanvang van die volgende sessie.’’. This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 28No. 45295Amendment

Section heading for an amendment of section 21 of Act 56 of 2001.

28 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of section 21 of Act 56 of 2001 28
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§ 22Section 21 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This section amends section 21 so the application fee is set by the Council and applicants must include specific documents and images with the application.

22. Section 21 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution in subsection (1) for paragraph (b) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(b) the application fee as determined by the [Authority] Council; 5 [and]’’; and (b) by the insertion in subsection (1) after paragraph (b) of the following paragraphs: ‘‘(bA) a certified copy of a valid identity document of a person referred to in paragraph (a); (bB) a design, sketch or photograph of the security service provider’s insignia, emblem, title or symbol whether on a uniform, vehicle or otherwise; and (bC) a colour sketch or photograph of the security service provider’s uniform.’’. Insertion of section 21A in Act 56 of 2001
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§ 23The following section is hereby inserted after section 21 of the principal Act:Substitution

The Authority may register security businesses in listed categories, the Minister may add more categories by Gazette notice, and the Authority must set training standards for the listed categories.

23. The following section is hereby inserted after section 21 of the principal Act: ‘‘Categories of security businesses 21A. (1) The Authority may register a security business meeting the requirements in sections 21 and 23 under any one or more of the following categories: (a) Guarding; (b) close protection; (c) (d) assets in transit; (e) (f) manufacturers, importers and distributors of listed equipment defined in the Interception of Communications and Provision of Communica- tion-related Information Act, 2002 (Act No. 70 of 2002); response security; event security; (g) private investigators; security training; (h) electronic security; (i) locksmiths; or (j) security advisers. (k) 10 15 20 25 30 (2) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, determine additional 35 categories of security businesses. (3) The Authority must determine training standards in respect of the categories referred to in subsection (1). (4) A notice referred to in subsection (2) must be tabled in Parliament for notification within— (a) 14 days if Parliament is in session; or (b) 14 days after the next ensuing session if Parliament is not in session.’’. 40 Substitution of section 22 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 24Section 22 of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following section:Substitution

The Minister must make regulations for renewal of registration, and registered security service providers must apply within the period set by the Minister in the Gazette.

24. Section 22 of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following section: ‘‘Renewal of registration 22. (1) The Minister [may] must prescribe, through regulations, procedures [and principles] in respect of [periodic applications for] the renewal of registration by registered security service providers and the conditions and requirements for the granting of such applications. (2) (a) The registered security service provider must apply for the registration within the period renewal of the relevant category of determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette. (b) Different periods may be determined in terms of paragraph (a) in respect of different categories of security businesses for registration. 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 29 Wysiging van artikel 21 van Wet 56 van 2001 29
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§ 22Artikel 21 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends Article 21 of the principal Act by changing the application fee rule and adding new document/image requirements.

22. Artikel 21 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur paragraaf (b) in subartikel (1) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(b) die aansoekgeld soos deur die [Owerheid] Raad bepaal; [en]’’; en (b) deur die volgende paragrawe na paragraaf (b) in subartikel (1) in te voeg: 5 ‘‘(bA) ’n gesertifiseerde afskrif van ’n geldige identiteitsdokument van (bB) (bC) ’n persoon in paragraaf (a) bedoel; ’n ontwerp, skets of foto van die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer se kenteken, embleem, titel of simbool hetsy op ’n uniform, voertuig of elders; en ’n kleurskets of uniform;’’. foto van die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer se Invoeging van artikel 21A in Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 23Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 21 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg:Provision

The Authority may register qualifying security businesses in listed categories, the Minister may add more categories by notice in the Gazette, and the Authority must set training standards for those categories.

23. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 21 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Kategorieë van sekuriteitsbesighede 21A. (1) Die Owerheid kan ’n sekuriteitsbesigheid wat aan die vereistes van artikels 21 en 23 voldoen, onder enige een of meer van die volgende kategorieë registreer: (a) Wagstaan; (b) nabye beskerming; reaksiesekuriteit; (c) (d) bates-in-transito; (e) gebeurtenissekuriteit; (f) vervaardigers, invoerders en verspreiders van gelyste toerusting in die Wet op die Reëling van Onderskepping van Kommunikasies en Verstrekking van Kommunikasie-verwante Inligting, 2002 (Wet No. 70 van 2002); (g) privaat speurders; (h) (i) (j) (k) sekuriteitsopleiding; elektroniese sekuriteit; slotmakers; of sekuriteitsadviseurs. 10 15 20 25 30 (2) Die Minister kan, by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant, bykomende kategorieë van sekuriteitsbesighede bepaal. (3) Die Owerheid moet opleidingstandaarde ten opsigte van die 35 kategorieë in subartikel (1) bedoel, bepaal. (4) ’n Kennisgewing in subartikel (2) bedoel moet binne— (a) 14 dae as die Parlement in sessie is; of (b) 14 dae na aanvang van die volgende sessie as die Parlement nie in sessie is nie, in die Parlement ter tafel gelê word.’’. Vervanging van artikel 22 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 24Artikel 22 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:Provision

The Minister must set renewal procedures and requirements by regulation, and registered security service providers must apply to renew registration within the period set by ministerial notice.

24. Artikel 22 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Hernuwing van registrasie deur 22. (1) Die Minister [kan] moet, deur regulasies, prosedures [en beginsels] ten opsigte van [periodieke aansoeke vir] die hernuwing van registrasie die voorwaardes en vereistes vir die toestaan van sodanige aansoeke voorskryf. (2) (a) Die geregistreerde sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer moet aansoek doen om die hernuwing van die tersaaklike kategorie van registrasie binne die tydperk deur die Minister by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant bepaal. sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers geregistreerde en (b) Verskillende tydperke kan ingevolge paragraaf (a) bepaal word ten opsigte van verskillende kategorieë sekuriteitsbesighede vir registrasie. 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 30No. 45295Amendment

To renew a registration, the application must include a certified copy of the existing certificate and any prescribed information. The Authority must decide renewal applications within six months of receiving them.

30 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 30 (c) If an application for the renewal of registration has been lodged within the period contemplated in subsection (2), the registration remains valid until the application is decided. (3) An application for renewal of a registration contemplated in subsection (1) must, in addition to any requirement in terms of this Act, be accompanied by— (a) a certified copy of the existing registration certificate; and (b) such other information as may be prescribed. (4) The registration of any security service provider, who fails to apply for the renewal of registration before the end of the period determined by the Minister in terms of subsection (2), lapses, subject to compliance with section 26(5). (5) The Authority must process an application for renewal within six months of receipt thereof.’’. Amendment of section 23 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 25Section 23 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This section amends registration rules for security service providers and lets the Authority refuse registration in certain investigation, prosecution, or conviction situations.

25. Section 23 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution in subsection (1) for paragraph (c) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(c) has complied with the relevant prescribed training requirements [prescribed for registration as a security service provider] in respect of any particular category referred to in section 21A;’’; (b) by the substitution in subsection (1) for paragraph (d) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(d) was not found guilty of an offence specified in the Schedule [within a period of 10 years immediately before the submission of the application to the Authority];’’; (c) by the substitution in subsection (1) for paragraph (h) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(h) is not currently employed in the [Public Service] public adminis- tration in circumstances where such registration may conflict with a legislative provision applicable to the applicant;’’; (d) by the deletion in subsection (2) of the word ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (a), the insertion of the words ‘‘; and’’ before the full-stop at the end of paragraph (b) and the addition of the following paragraph: ‘‘(c) such security business furnishes information on the nature, scope and activities of the security business with reference to the categories referred to in section 21A(1).’’; and (e) by the substitution for subsection (4) of the following subsection: ‘‘(4) The Authority may refuse the registration of any person who[— (a)] at the time of submission or consideration of the application, is under State investigation in respect of an offence specified in the Schedule or who is being criminally prosecuted in respect of such an offence[; or (b) was convicted of an offence specified in the Schedule more than 10 years immediately before the submission of the application for registration to the Authority].’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Amendment of section 26 of Act 56 of 2001
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Part

Schedule or who is being criminally prosecuted in respect of such

§ 26Section 26 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Authority must suspend a security service provider’s registration in certain cases, renewal applications must include specified documents, and the Authority must process renewal applications within six months.

26. Section 26 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: ‘‘(1) [If there] The Authority must suspend the registration of a 50 security service provider if there is a prima facie case of— (a) (b) improper conduct in terms of this Act[,]; or [of] the commission of an offence referred to in the Schedule[, against a security service provider, the Authority may suspend the registration of the security service provider— (a) pending the conclusion of an investigation or enquiry by the 55 Authority into the alleged improper conduct; or This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 31 31 (c) Indien ’n aansoek om die hernuwing van registrasie binne die tydperk in subartikel (2) bedoel ingedien is, bly die registrasie geldig totdat die aansoek beslis word. (3) ’n Aansoek om hernuwing van ’n registrasie in subartikel (1) bedoel moet, bykomstig tot enige vereiste ingevolge hierdie Wet, vergesel gaan van— (a) (b) ’n gesertifiseerde afskrif van die bestaande registrasiesertifikaat; en sodanige ander inligting wat voorgeskryf kan word. (4) Die registrasie van enige sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer, wat versuim om aansoek te doen om die hernuwing van registrasie voor die einde van die tydperk ingevolge subartikel (2) deur die Minister bepaal, verstryk, behoudens voldoening aan artikel 26(5). (5) Die Owerheid moet ’n aansoek om hernuwing binne ses maande na ontvangs daarvan, verwerk.’’. Wysiging van artikel 23 van Wet 56 van 2001
Section 26Verify source
§ 25Artikel 23 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends article 23 of the principal Act for security service provider registration.

25. Artikel 23 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur paragraaf (c) in subartikel (1) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(c) aan die betrokke voorgeskrewe opleidingsvereistes [voorgeskryf vir registrasie as ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer] ten opsigte van enige bepaalde kategorie in artikel 21A bedoel, voldoen het;’’; (b) deur paragraaf (d) in subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(d) nie [binne ’n tydperk van 10 jaar onmiddellik voor die indiening van die aansoek by die Owerheid,] aan ’n misdryf in die Bylae vermeld skuldig bevind is nie;’’; (c) deur paragraaf (h) in subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(h) nie tans by die [Staatsdiens] staatsadministrasie in diens is in omstandighede waar sodanige registrasie met ’n wetgewende bepaling wat op die applikant van toepassing is, kan bots nie;’’; (d) deur in subartikel (2) die woord ‘‘en’’ aan die einde van paragraaf (a) te skrap, die uitdrukking ‘‘; en’’ voor die punt aan die einde van paragraaf (b) in te voeg en die volgende paragraaf by te voeg: ‘‘(c) sodanige sekuriteitsbesigheid verstrek inligting oor die aard, bestek en aktiwiteite van die sekurtiteitsbesigheid met verwysing na die kategorieë in artikel 21A(1) bedoel.’’; en (e) deur subartikel (4) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(4) Die Owerheid kan die registrasie van enige persoon weier wat[— (a)] ten tye van die indiening of oorweging van die aansoek deur die Staat ondersoek word ten opsigte van ’n misdryf in die Bylae vermeld, of wat strafregtelik ten opsigte van so ’n misdryf vervolg word[; of (b) meer as 10 jaar onmiddellik voor die indiening van die aansoek om registrasie by die Owerheid, aan ’n misdryf in die Bylae vermeld skuldig bevind is].’’. Wysiging van artikel 26 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 26Artikel 26 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Offence

The Authority must suspend a security service provider’s registration if there is a prima facie case of improper conduct, and may suspend it while an investigation is being completed or where an offence in the Schedule is involved.

26. Artikel 26 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(1) [Indien daar] Die Owerheid moet die registrasie van ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer opskort indien daar ’n prima facie saak is van— (a) onbehoorlike gedrag ingevolge hierdie Wet; of (b) teen ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer is kan die Owerheid die registrasie van die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer opskort— (a) in afwagting van die voltooiing van enige ondersoek deur die Owerheid na die beweerde onbehoorlike gedrag; of [van] die pleging van ’n misdryf in die Bylae bedoel[, 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 32No. 45295Substitution

The Authority may suspend or withdraw a security service provider’s registration in specified cases, and a suspended provider may not render security services unless it has prior written permission. If registration lapses, the Authority must publish a Gazette notice and report relevant actions to the Minister.

32 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 32 (b) pending the conclusion of the criminal investigation by the State into the offence in respect of that security service provider, or a determination by the prosecuting authority or the finalisation of criminal proceedings in regard to the offence].’’; (b) by the insertion after subsection (1) of the following subsections: ‘‘(1A) The Authority may suspend the registration of a security service provider if— (a) the security service provider fails to comply with the obligation to pay the levy in terms of section 4 of the Levies Act; or the security service provider fails to comply with any other provision of this Act. (b) (1B) The registration of a security service provider may be suspended subject to the provisions of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000).’’; (c) by the substitution for subsections (2) and (3) of the following subsections: ‘‘(2) The Authority may suspend the registration of a security business if any of the grounds contemplated in subsection (1) pertain to a [natural] person referred to in section 20(2). (3) The effect of a suspension of registration is that the security service provider whose registration is suspended may not render any security service [, unless the prior written permission of the Authority has been obtained], but during the period of such suspension the security service provider is still bound by all the obligations of a registered security service provider provided for in this Act and in the Levies Act.’’; (d) by the substitution in subsection (4) for the words preceding paragraph (a) of the following words: ‘‘The Authority [may] must, subject to section 5(3) and the provisions of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000), withdraw the registration of a security service provider by written notice served on the security service provider if—’’; (e) by the substitution in subsection (4) for paragraph (a) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(a) the security service provider has furnished to the Authority information [in or] in connection with the application for registra- tion which is false;’’; (f) by the substitution for subsection (5) of the following subsection: ‘‘(5) [The] Subject to the provisions of the Promotion of Administra- tive Justice Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000), the registration of a security service provider lapses if— (a) (b) it is not renewed as contemplated in section 22; or the amount payable for levies in terms of section 2 of the Levies Act is not paid to the Authority within three months of the date of suspension of the registration of the security service provider concerned, unless the Authority determines otherwise.’’; (g) by the insertion after subsection (5) of the following subsection: ‘‘(5A) If the registration of a security service provider has lapsed in terms of subsection (5) the Authority must publish a notice in the Gazette, indicating— (a) (b) (c) (d) the name of the security service provider; the period after which the registration has lapsed; the reason for the lapsing of registration; and the effect of the lapsing of registration.’’; and (h) by the addition of the following subsections: ‘‘(9) The Authority, through the Council, must report any suspension or withdrawal of registration made in terms of subsection (7) and any upliftment of suspension of registration made in terms of subsection (8) to the Minister within 30 days of the suspension, withdrawal or upliftment. (10) The Authority must include any report referred to in subsection (9) in its annual report.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 33 33 (b) in afwagting van die voltooiing deur die Staat van die straf- regtelike ondersoek na die misdryf ten opsigte van daardie sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer, of ’n beslissing van die vervolgings- gesag of die afhandeling van strafregtelike verrigtinge met betrekking tot die misdryf].’’; (b) deur die volgende subartikels na subartikel (1) in te voeg: ‘‘(1A) Die Owerheid kan die registrasie van ’n sekuriteitsdiens- verskaffer opskort indien— (a) die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer versuim om aan die verpligting om die heffing ingevolge artikel 4 van die Wet op Heffings te betaal, te voldoen; of (b) die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer versuim om aan enige ander bepaling van hierdie Wet te voldoen. (1B) Die registrasie van ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer kan opgeskort word behoudens die bepalings van die ‘Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000’ (Wet No. 3 van 2000).’’; (c) deur subartikels (2) en (3) deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: ‘‘(2) Die Owerheid kan die registrasie van ’n sekuriteitsbesigheid opskort indien enige van die gronde in subartikel (1) bedoel op ’n [natuurlike] persoon in artikel 20(2) bedoel, betrekking het. (3) Die uitwerking van ’n opskorting van registrasie is dat die is geen se sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer wie sekuriteitsdiens mag lewer nie, [tensy die skriftelike toestemming van die Owerheid vooraf verkry is,] maar tydens die tydperk van sodanige opskorting is die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer steeds gebonde aan al die verpligtinge van ’n geregistreerde sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer waarvoor hierdie Wet en die Wet op Heffings voorsiening maak.’’; registrasie opgeskort (d) deur in subartikel (4) die woorde wat paragraaf (a) voorafgaan deur die volgende woorde te vervang: ‘‘Die Owerheid [kan] moet, behoudens artikel 5(3) en die bepalings van die ‘Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000’ (Wet No. 3 van 2000), die registrasie van ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer by skriftelike kennisgewing wat op die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer beteken word, intrek indien—’’; (e) deur paragraaf (a) in subartikel (4) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(a) die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer inligting [in of] in verband met die aansoek om registrasie aan die Owerheid verstrek het wat vals is;’’; (f) deur subartikel (5) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(5) [Die] Behoudens die bepalings van die ‘Promotion of Adminis- trative Justice Act, 2000’ (Wet No. 3 van 2000), verval die registrasie van ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer [verval] indien— (a) dit nie soos in artikel 22 bedoel, hernu word nie; of (b) die bedrag ingevolge artikel 2 van die Wet op Heffings vir heffings betaalbaar nie binne drie maande vanaf die datum van opskorting van die registrasie van die betrokke sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer aan die Owerheid betaal word nie, tensy die Owerheid anders bepaal.’’; (g) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (5) in te voeg: ‘‘(5A) Indien die registrasie van ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer ingevolge subartikel (5) verstryk het, moet die Owerheid ’n kennis- gewing in die Staatskoerant publiseer, wat die volgende meld: (a) Die naam van die sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer; (b) die tydperk waarna die registrasie verstryk het; (c) die rede vir die verstryking van registrasie; en (d) die uitwerking van die verstryking van registrasie.’’; en (h) deur die volgende subartikels by te voeg: ‘‘(9) Die Owerheid, deur die Raad, moet enige opskorting of intrekking van registrasie wat ingevolge subartikel (7) gemaak is en enige opheffing van opskorting van registrasie ingevolge subartikel (8) gemaak, binne 30 dae na die opskorting, intrekking of opheffing by die Minister aanmeld. (10) Die Owerheid moet enige verslag in subartikel (9) bedoel in sy jaarverslag insluit.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 34No. 45295Amendment

Section 34 is a heading for an amendment provision in the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014.

34 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of section 28 of Act 56 of 2001 34
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§ 27Section 28 of the principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution forSubstitution

The code of conduct is legally binding on all security service providers, and also on certain people who use their own employees to protect their own property or interests, to the extent set out in the Act.

27. Section 28 of the principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (2) of the following subsection: ‘‘(2) The code of conduct is legally binding on all security service providers [, irrespective of whether they are registered with the Authority or not and,] to the extent provided for in this Act, on every person using his or her own employees to protect or safeguard merely his or her own property or other interests, or persons or property on his or her premises or under his or her control.’’. Amendment of section 30 of Act 56 of 2001
Section 27Verify source
§ 28Section 30 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Minister must set the appeal procedure and related payment amounts by regulation, a committee member may resign in writing, and the Authority must bear all appeal costs.

28. Section 30 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution in subsection (2) for the words preceding paragraph (a) of the following words: 5 10 ‘‘An appeal committee contemplated in subsection (1) is appointed by the Minister [for every appeal] and consists of—’’; (b) by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (b) of the following 15 paragraph: ‘‘(b) two other persons if [it is] considered appropriate by the Minister.’’; (c) by the insertion after subsection (2) of the following subsection: ‘‘(2A) (a) An appeal committee is appointed to function on a part-time basis for a period not exceeding three years on such terms and conditions as determined by the Minister. (b) A member of the appeal committee may resign by notice in writing to the Minister.’’; (d) by the substitution for subsections (4) and (5) of the following subsections: ‘‘(4) The procedure in connection with the lodging and prosecution of an appeal in terms of this section must be prescribed by the Minister through regulations. (5) The amounts payable by an appellant to the Authority in respect of the reproduction of records and related matters in the lodging and prosecution of an appeal must be prescribed by the Minister through regulations.’’; and (e) by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(8) All costs related to the appeals procedure must be borne by the Authority.’’. Amendment of section 31 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 29Section 31 of the principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution forSubstitution

The director may appoint a non-Authority person to help with a particular inspection if extra expertise or temporary capacity is needed. The Council must report such appointments quarterly to the Minister and include them in the annual report.

29. Section 31 of the principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (5) of the following subsection: ‘‘(5) (a) The [Council, or the] director [if he or she has been authorised generally or specifically by the Council,] may, if it is considered necessary in the circumstances to acquire special expertise or to augment the capacity of the Authority temporarily, appoint any person [,] who is not in the full-time employment of the Authority [, as an inspector for a particular inspection or] to assist an inspector with a particular inspection. (b) Any appointment made in terms of paragraph (a) must be reported on quarterly by the Council to the Minister and must be included in the annual report referred to in section 16A.’’. Amendment of section 32 of Act 56 of 2001 20 25 30 35 40 45
Section 29Verify source
§ 30Section 32 of the principal Act is hereby amended by the addition of the followingAmendment

The Authority must include information about penalties imposed under subsection (3) in its annual report.

30. Section 32 of the principal Act is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(4) The Authority must include information on any penalties imposed under 50 subsection (3) in the annual report.’’. This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 35 Wysiging van artikel 28 van Wet 56 van 2001 35
Section 30Verify source
§ 27Artikel 28 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur subartikel (2) deur dieProvision

The code applies to all security service providers and, in some cases, to people who use their own employees for private protection.

27. Artikel 28 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur subartikel (2) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(2) Die gedragskode het bindende regskrag oor alle sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers, [ongeag of hulle by die Owerheid geregistreer is of nie en,] tot die mate waarvoor in hierdie Wet voorsiening gemaak word, op elke persoon wat sy of haar eie werknemers gebruik om slegs sy of haar eie eiendom of ander belange, of persone of eiendom op sy of haar perseel of onder sy of haar beheer, te beskerm of te beveilig.’’. Wysiging van artikel 30 van Wet 56 van 2001 5 10
Section 27Verify source
§ 28Artikel 30 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

The Minister must prescribe appeal procedures and related fees by regulation, and the Authority must bear the appeal procedure costs.

28. Artikel 30 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur in subartikel (2) die woorde wat paragraaf (a) voorafgaan deur die volgende woorde te vervang: ‘‘ ’n Appèlkomitee in subartikel (1) bedoel, word deur die Minister aangestel [vir elke appèl] en bestaan uit—’’; 15 (b) deur paragraaf (b) in subartikel (2) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(b) twee ander persone indien [dit deur] die Minister dit wenslik [geag word] ag.’’; (c) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (2) in te voeg: ‘‘(2A) (a) ’n Appèlkomitee word aangestel om deeltyds te funksioneer vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens drie jaar op sodanige bedinge en voorwaardes soos deur die Minister bepaal. (b) ’n Lid van die appèlkomitee kan by skriftelike kennisgewing aan 20 die Minister bedank.’’; (d) deur subartikels (4) en (5) deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: 25 ‘‘(4) Die prosedure met betrekking tot die aantekening en voortsetting van ’n appèl ingevolge hierdie artikel, moet by regulasie deur die Minister voorgeskryf word. (5) Die bedrae deur ’n appellant aan die Owerheid betaalbaar ten opsigte van die reproduksie van oorkondes en verwante aangeleenthede by die aantekening en voortsetting van ’n appèl moet by regulasie deur die Minister voorgeskryf word.’’; en (e) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(8) Alle kostes wat met die appèlprosedure verband hou moet deur die Owerheid gedra word.’’. Wysiging van artikel 31 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 29Artikel 31 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur subartikel (5) deur dieProvision

The Board, or an authorized director, may appoint a non-full-time person to help with a specific inspection when needed for special expertise or extra capacity, and such appointments must be reported quarterly to the Minister and included in the annual report.

29. Artikel 31 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur subartikel (5) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(5) (a) Die [Raad, of die] direkteur [indien hy of sy in die algemeen of spesifiek deur die Raad gemagtig is,] kan, indien dit nodig geag word in die omstandighede om spesiale kundigheid te bekom of om die vermoë van die Owerheid tydelik uit te brei, enige persoon wat nie in die voltydse diens van die Owerheid is nie, aanstel [as ’n inspekteur vir ’n bepaalde inspeksie of] om ’n inspekteur met ’n bepaalde inspeksie by te staan. (b) Enige aanstelling ingevolge paragraaf (a) gedoen moet kwartaalliks deur die Raad aan die Minister gerapporteer word en moet in die jaarverslag in artikel 16A bedoel, ingesluit word.’’. Wysiging van artikel 32 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 30Artikel 32 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur die volgende subartikel byOffence

The Authority must include information about any penalties imposed under subsection (3) in the annual report.

30. Artikel 32 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(4) Die Owerheid moet inligting oor enige strawwe kragtens subartikel (3) opgelê, in die jaarverslag insluit.’’. 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 36No. 45295Amendment

This section appears to be a heading for an amendment to section 34 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014, but no substantive rule text is shown here.

36 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of section 34 of Act 56 of 2001 36
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§ 31Section 34 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This section amends section 34 of the principal Act to limit inspection powers and require a warrant for inspections of private dwellings.

31. Section 34 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution in subsection (1)(a) for the words preceding subparagraph (i) of the following words: ‘‘without prior notice, subject to subsection (6), enter any premises—’’; (b) by the substitution in subsection (1) for subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (a) of 5 the following: ‘‘(iii) where, or from where, a security service is rendered or the director has reason to believe that such a service is rendered;’’; (c) by the substitution in subsection (3) for paragraph (b) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(b) An inspector may use the powers in terms of this subsection only to serve the purposes of this Act [and matters incidental thereto].’’; and (d) by the addition of the following subsection: ‘‘(6) An inspection of private dwellings may only be carried out when authorised by a warrant issued by a competent court.’’. Amendment of section 35 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 32Section 35 of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following section:Substitution

The Minister may make regulations on prescribed and necessary matters, and must make regulations on several listed security-industry topics.

32. Section 35 of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following section: ‘‘Regulations 35. (1) The Minister may make regulations relating to any matter which— (a) [any matter which] in terms of this Act is required or permitted to be prescribed; and (b) generally is necessary or expedient to prescribe for the attainment or better attainment of the objects of this Act or performance of the functions of the Authority. (1A) The Minister must make regulations relating to— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the infrastructure and capacity the requirements in respect of necessary for a security business to render a security service; the registration by the Authority of security service providers, including the procedures in relation to the suspension, withdrawal and lapsing of registration; the [periodic applications for] procedures in respect of renewal of registration and the conditions upon which such applications are to be granted; the obligatory undergoing of security training by security service providers in respect of the different categories referred to in section 21A(1); ensuring the quality of training as contemplated in section 4(n) or any other law, in respect of security service providers and prospective security service providers; (eA) guidelines in respect of insignia, emblem, title or symbol whether on (f) (g) (h) a uniform, vehicle or otherwise; the [uniform, insignia and] registration and identification certificates of security service providers; the types of uniforms, insignia, emblem, title, symbol, distinctive badges or buttons which may not be supplied to, used or worn by a security service provider; (i) (ii) (iii) the procedure for the institution and conduct of improper conduct proceedings or any other inquiry in terms of this Act; the appointment, powers and duties of presiding officers and other officials in respect of such proceedings or any other inquiry in terms of this Act; the attendance by a security service provider or any witness, of improper conduct proceedings or any other inquiry in terms of this Act; 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 37 Wysiging van artikel 34 van Wet 56 van 2001 37
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§ 31Artikel 34 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends Article 34 by changing when an inspector may enter premises and by adding a rule for inspections of private dwellings.

31. Artikel 34 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur in subartikel (1)(a) die woorde wat subparagraaf (i) voorafgaan deur die volgende woorde te vervang: ‘‘sonder voorafgaande kennisgewing, behoudens subartikel (6), enige perseel binnegaan—’’; 5 (b) deur subparagraaf (iii) van paragraaf (a) in subartikel (1) deur die volgende subparagraaf te vervang: ‘‘(iii) waar, of vanwaar, ’n sekuriteitsdiens gelewer word of die direkteur rede het om te vermoed dat so ’n diens gelewer word;’’; 10 (c) deur paragraaf (b) in subartikel (3) in die Afrikaanse teks in te voeg: ‘‘(b) ’n Inspekteur kan die bevoegdhede ingevolge hierdie subartikel slegs vir die doeleindes van hierdie Wet gebruik.’’; en (d) deur die volgende subartikel by te voeg: ‘‘(6) ’n Inspeksie van privaat wonings mag slegs uitgevoer word ’n hof met ’n lasbrief wat deur wanneer dit gemagtig is deur regsbevoegdheid uitgereik is.’’. Wysiging van artikel 35 van Wet 56 van 2001
Section 31Verify source
§ 32Artikel 35 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:Provision

The Minister may make regulations on matters under the Act, and must make regulations on the topics listed in subsection (1A).

32. Artikel 35 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Regulasies 35. (1) Die Minister kan regulasies uitvaardig betreffende enige aangeleentheid wat— (a) [enige aangeleentheid wat] ingevolge hierdie Wet voorgeskryf moet of kan word; en (b) oor die algemeen nodig of raadsaam is om voor te skryf vir die bereiking of beter bereiking van die oogmerke van hierdie Wet of die verrigting van die werksaamhede van die Owerheid. (1A) Die Minister moet regulasies uitvaardig wat betrekking het op— (a) die vereistes ten opsigte van die infrastruktuur en kapasiteit nodig vir ’n sekuriteitsbesigheid om ’n sekuriteitsdiens te lewer; (b) die registrasie van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers deur die Owerheid, met inbegrip van die prosedures met betrekking tot die opskorting, intrekking en verstryking van registrasie; (c) die [periodieke aansoeke vir] prosedures ten opsigte van hernuwing van registrasie en die voorwaardes waarop sodanige aansoeke toegestaan sal word; (d) die verpligting van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers om sekuriteitsopleiding te ondergaan ten opsigte van die verskillende kategorieë in artikel 21A(1) bedoel; (e) die versekering van die gehalte van opleiding soos in artikel 4(n) of enige ander wet bedoel, ten opsigte van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers en voornemende sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers; (eA) riglyne ten opsigte van kentekens, embleme, titels of simbole hetsy op (f) ’n uniform, voertuig of elders; die [uniform. kentekens en] registrasie- en identifikasiesertifikate van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers; (g) die tipes uniforms, kenteken, embleem, titel, simbool, onderskeidende kentekens of knope wat nie aan ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer verskaf mag word of deur ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer gebruik of gedra mag word nie; (i) die prosedure vir die instelling en hou van wangedragverrigtinge (h) of enige ander ondersoek ingevolge hierdie Wet; (ii) die aanstelling. bevoegdhede en pligte van voorsittende beamptes en ander beamptes ten opsigte van sodanige verrigtinge of enige ander ondersoek ingevolge hierdie Wet; (iii) die bywoning deur ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer of enige getuie van wangedragverrigtinge of enige ander ondersoek ingevolge hierdie Wet; 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 38No. 45295Commencement

The Minister must consult the Council and issue governance guidelines or policies for the Authority within six months of commencement, and again whenever needed.

38 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 38 (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) cost orders with regard to improper conduct proceedings; the procedure for the payment and collection of fines imposed in respect of improper conduct; competent findings and other appropriate orders in respect of improper conduct; the confirmation, review or substitution of any finding, punishment or other order contemplated in subparagraph (vi), or the setting aside thereof, by the Authority; (i) (j) (k) (l) the establishment, management and functioning of a guarantee fund for the private security industry; the establishment and operation of a complaints office as contemplated in section 4(r); the compulsory keeping of records and documents concerning the management, administration and other matters relating to the render- ing of a security service and the format for keeping the records and documents, including the premises where the records and documents must be kept available; the types of information which security service providers must furnish to the Authority; (lA) the types of information which security service providers must furnish to the Authority when rendering a security service outside the Republic; (m) the issuing, possession and use of firearms and other weapons by (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) security service providers; the safe-keeping and disposal of records, documents and other objects seized in terms of this Act; the training, registration, use, treatment, transportation and general care of working animals by security service providers and other persons who employ security officers, in or in connection with rendering a security service, as well as the registration of training centres with regard thereto; the information to be furnished by security businesses to consumers or prospective consumers of security services; the advertising of the services of security service providers and of security equipment; the use of certain types of equipment by security service providers in the rendering of a security service; the manufacture, importation, selling, distribution and possession of security equipment; (sA) minimum standards applicable to security service providers respon- sible for the safe transportation of cash or goods with a high value, including precious metals or jewellery; (sB) minimum standards for the provision of security services at national key points as referred to in section 1 of the National Key Points Act,1980 (Act No. 102 of 1980); the limited engaging by the Authority of the services of consultants, when it is necessary to make use of such services [; (t) (u) generally, any matter which it is necessary or expedient to prescribe for the attainment or better attainment of the objects of this Act or the performance of the functions of the Authority]. (2) Different regulations may be made in terms of subsection (1) or (1A) with reference to different categories or classes of security service providers. (3) Regulations made in terms of subsection (1) or (1A) may, in respect of any contravention thereof or failure to comply therewith, prescribe as a penalty a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding [24 months] five years. (4) The Minister must, after consultation with the Council, issue guidelines or policies in relation to the governance of the Authority within six months of the commencement of this Act and thereafter as and when required. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 39 39 (iv) kostebevele met betrekking tot wangedragverrigtinge; (v) die prosedure vir die betaling en invordering van boetes wat ten opsigte van onbehoorlike gedrag opgelê is; (vi) bevoegde bevindings en ander toepaslike bevele ten opsigte van onbehoorlike gedrag; (vii) die bekragtiging, hersiening of vervanging van enige bevinding, (vi) bedoel, of die in subparagraaf straf of ander bevel tersydestelling daarvan, deur die Owerheid; (i) (j) die instelling, bestuur en funksionering van ’n waarborgfonds vir die private sekuriteitsbedryf; die instelling en bedryf van ’n klagtekantoor soos in artikel 4(r) bedoel: (k) die verpligte hou van rekords en dokumente betreffende die bestuur, administrasie en ander aangeleenthede met betrekking tot die lewering van ’n sekuriteitsdiens en die formaat vir die hou van die rekords en dokumente, en ook die perseel waar die rekords en dokumente beskikbaar gehou moet word; die tipes inligting wat sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers aan die Owerheid moet verskaf; (l) (lA) die tipes inligting wat sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers aan die Owerheid moet voorsien wanneer ’n sekuriteitsdiens buite die Republiek gelewer word; (m) die uitreiking, besit en gebruik van vuurwapens en ander wapens deur sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers; (n) die veilige bewaring van en beskikking oor rekords, dokumente en ander voorwerpe waarop ingevolge hierdie Wet beslag gelê is; (o) die opleiding, registrasie, gebruik, behandeling, vervoer en algemene versorging van werksdiere deur sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers en ander persone wat sekuriteitsbeamptes in diens het, in of in verband met die lewering van ’n sekuriteitsdiens, asook die registrasie van oplei- dingsentrums met betrekking daartoe; (p) die inligting wat deur sekuriteitsbesighede aan gebruikers of voornemende gebruikers van sekuriteitsdienste verskaf moet word; (q) die advertering van die dienste van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers en van sekuriteitstoerusting: (r) die gebruik van sekere tipes toerusting deur sekuriteitsdiens- verskaffers in die lewering van ’n sekuriteitsdiens; (s) die vervaardiging, invoer, verkoop, verspreiding en besit van sekuriteitstoerusting; (sA) minimum standaarde van toepassing op sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers verantwoordelik vir die veilige vervoer van kontant of goedere met ’n hoë waarde, met inbegrip van edelmetale of juweliersware; (sB) minimum standaarde vir die voorsiening van sekuriteitsdienste by in artikel 1 van die Wet op nasionale sleutelpunte soos bedoel Nasionale Sleutelpunte, 1980 (Wet No. 102 van 1980); die beperkte benutting deur die Owerheid van die dienste van konsultante, wanneer dit nodig is om van sodanige dienste gebruik te maak[; (t) (u) oor die algemeen, enige aangeleentheid wat dit nodig of dienstig is om voor te skryf vir die bereiking of beter bereiking van die oogmerke van hierdie Wet of die verrigting van die werksaamhede van die Owerheid]. (2) Verskillende regulasies kan ingevolge subartikel (1) of (1A) met betrekking tot verskillende kategorieë of klasse sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers uitgevaardig word. (3) Regulasies ingevolge subartikel (1) of (1A) uitgevaardig, kan, ten opsigte van enige oortreding daarvan of versuim om daaraan te voldoen, ’n boete of gevangenisstraf vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens [24 maande] vyf jaar, as ’n straf voorskryf. (4) Die Minister moet, na oorleg met die Raad, riglyne of beleid uitreik in verband met die beheer van die Owerheid binne ses maande na die inwerkingtreding van hierdie Wet en daarna soos en wanneer nodig. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 40No. 45295Amendment

Any regulation made under this section must be tabled in Parliament for consideration.

40 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 40 (5) Any regulation made under this section must be tabled in Parliament for consideration.’’. Amendment of section 36 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 33Section 36 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

The Authority must notify the Registrar about certain security-service-provider registration or ownership changes, and the Registrar must provide a firearms list on the director’s written request within 30 days.

33. Section 36 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for the heading of the section of the following heading: 5 ‘‘Provision of information [to Authority]’’; and (b) by the addition of the following subsections: ‘‘(3) The Authority must inform the Registrar as defined in section 1 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000), at the time of any new registration, suspension, sale, transfer, liquidation, merger, lapsing or termination of the registration or ownership of a security service provider or any other material change or reason that would necessitate the licensing, relicensing or disposal of firearms in the possession of such security service provider. (4) The Registrar mentioned in subsection (3) must, at the written request of the director, submit a list of all firearms registered to a particular security service provider, to the Authority within 30 days of the request being made. (5) The Authority must report to Parliament in its annual report information provided by the Authority to the Registrar in terms of subsection (3).’’. Insertion of section 36A in Act 56 of 2001
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§ 34The following section is hereby inserted after section 36 of the principal Act:Amendment

People in the Republic who arrange security services for work outside the Republic must give quarterly prescribed information to the director and follow the Act; some related activities are prohibited, and certain deployments must be notified before departure.

34. The following section is hereby inserted after section 36 of the principal Act: ‘‘Security services rendered outside Republic 36A. (1) Any person who, within the Republic, recruits, trains, hires out, sends or deploys any other person to provide a security service outside the Republic must— (a) provide to the director on a quarterly basis such information as may be prescribed regarding such recruitment, training, hiring out, sending or deployment or nature of the security service within the prescribed time limits; and (b) comply with the provisions of this Act. (2) A person referred to in subsection (1) may not engage in any activity, or render any assistance, that is prohibited in terms of the Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Regulation of Certain Activities in Country of Armed Conflict Act, 2006 (Act No. 27 of 2006), or the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, 1998 (Act No. 15 of 1998). (3) Any person who— (a) (b) is employed by another person from outside the Republic, and is deployed from the Republic to perform armed guarding services outside the Republic, must at least two weeks before the deployment inform the Authority of such deployment in the prescribed manner. (4) The information referred to in subsection (3) must be submitted by the Authority to the State Security Agency within seven days of receipt of the notification.’’. Amendment of section 38 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 35Section 38 of the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This section amends an existing rule to prohibit interfering with or delaying inspectors and related persons, and requires regulations made under the section to be tabled in Parliament.

35. Section 38 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution in subsection (1) for paragraph (b) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(b) interferes with, resists, obstructs, hinders or delays an inspector, any other person lawfully accompanying an inspector or a member of the Service in the performance of any function in terms of this Act or the Levies Act;’’; 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 41 41 (5) Enige regulasie kragtens hierdie artikel uitgevaardig moet vir oorweging in die Parlement ter tafel gelê word.’’. Wysiging van artikel 36 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 33Artikel 36 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

The Authority must notify the Registrar about specified registration or ownership changes affecting a security service provider, and the Registrar must provide a firearms list on written request within 30 days.

33. Artikel 36 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die opskrif van die artikel deur die volgende opskrif te vervang: 5 ‘‘Voorsiening van inligting [aan Owerheid]’’; en (b) deur die volgende subartikels by te voeg: ‘‘(3) Die Owerheid moet die Registrateur soos in artikel 1 van die Wet op die Beheer van Vuurwapens, 2000 (Wet No. 60 van 2000), omskryf, inlig ten tyde van enige nuwe registrasie, opskorting, verkoop, oordrag, likwidasie, samesmelting, verstryking of beëindiging van registrasie of eienaarskap van ’n sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer of enige ander wesenlike verandering of rede wat die lisensiëring, herlisensiëring of sodanige sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer, sal nodig maak. vuurwapens beskikking besit van oor die in (4) Die Registrateur in subartikel (3) genoem moet, op skriftelike versoek deur die direkteur, ’n lys van alle vuurwapens wat vir ’n bepaalde sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer geregistreer is, binne 30 dae na die versoek gemaak is, aan die Owerheid voorlê. (5) Die Owerheid moet in sy jaarverslag aan die Parlement verslag doen oor die inligting ingevolge subartikel (3) deur die Owerheid aan die Registrateur verstrek.’’. Invoeging van artikel 36A in Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 34Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 36 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg:Provision

People who recruit or deploy others from within the Republic for security services outside the Republic must report prescribed information, obey the Act, and avoid prohibited activities. A separate rule requires advance notice for certain armed-guard deployments and later transfer of that notice to the State Security Agency.

34. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 36 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Sekuriteitsdienste buite Republiek gelewer 36A. (1) ’n Persoon wat, binne die Republiek, ’n ander persoon werf, oplei, uithuur, stuur of ontplooi om ’n sekuriteitsdiens buite die Republiek te verskaf moet— (a) kwartaalliks die voorgeskrewe inligting binne die voorgeskrewe tydsbeperkings aan die direkteur verskaf betreffende sodanige werwing, opleiding, uitverhuring, stuur of ontplooiing of aard van die sekuriteitsdiens; en (b) aan die bepalings van hierdie Wet voldoen. (2) ’n Persoon in subartikel (1) bedoel mag nie by enige aktiwiteit betrokke raak, of enige bystand verleen nie, wat verbied is ingevolge die Wet op die Verbod op Huursoldaatbedrywighede en die Reëling van Sekere Bedrywighede in ’n Land van Gewapende Konflik, 2006 (Wet No. 27 van 2006), of die Wet op die Regulering van Buitelandse Militêre Bystand, 1998 (Wet No. 15 van 1998). (3) Enige persoon wat— in diens is van ’n ander persoon van buite die Republiek; en (a) (b) uit die Republiek ontplooi word om gewapende wagstaandienste buite die Republiek te verrig, 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 moet die Owerheid ten minste twee weke voor die ontplooiing op die voorgeskrewe wyse van sodanige ontplooiing verwittig. 45 (4) Die inligting in subartikel (3) bedoel moet binne sewe dae vanaf ontvangs van die kennisgewing deur die Owerheid aan die Staat- sekuriteitsagentskap voorsien word.’’. Wysiging van artikel 38 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 35Artikel 38 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends Article 38 of the principal law by replacing a paragraph in subsection (1).

35. Artikel 38 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur paragraaf (b) in subartikel (1) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(b) ’n inspekteur, enige ander persoon wat ’n inspekteur wettiglik vergesel of ’n lid van die Diens in die verrigting van enige werksaamheid ingevolge hierdie Wet of die Wet op Heffings dwarsboom, weerstaan, belemmer, hinder of vertraag,’’; 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 42No. 45295Repeal

Failure to comply with section 36A(1) or (3) is an offence, with fines and possible imprisonment for natural persons, and fines for juristic persons.

42 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 42 (b) by the deletion in subsection (2) of the word ‘‘or’’ at the end of paragraph (b), the substitution for the comma of the expression‘‘; or’’ at the end of paragraph (c) and the addition of the following paragraph: ‘‘(d) (i) (ii) allows the use of any insignia, emblem, title or symbol whether on uniform or vehicle or otherwise; or allows the use of any uniform, which corresponds or can be confused with any uniform, insignia, emblem, title or symbol used by the South African National Defence Force, the Service or a municipal police service,’’; (c) by the substitution in subsection (3)(i) for subparagraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) of the following subparagraphs: (ii) ‘‘(i) in the case of a natural person, on a first conviction of a contravention referred to in paragraph (a), (e), (f), (g) or (h) is liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment, and in the case of a juristic person, to a fine; in the case of a natural person, on a second or subsequent conviction of a contravention referred to in paragraph (a), (e), (f), (g) or (h) is liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment, and in the case of a juristic person, to a fine; in the case of a natural person, on a conviction of a contravention referred to in paragraph (b), (c), (d) [,(e), (f), (g), (h),] or (i), is liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 24 months, or to both a fine and such imprisonment, and in the case of a juristic person, to a fine.’’; and (d) by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (3): (iii) ‘‘(3A) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of section 36A(1) or (3) is guilty of an offence and is liable— (a) in the case of a natural person, on a first conviction, to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment , and in the case of a juristic person, to a fine; or in the case of a natural person, on a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment, and in the case of a juristic person, to a fine.’’. (b) Repeal of section 39 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 36Section 39 of the principal Act is hereby repealed.Repeal

This provision repeals section 39 of the principal Act.

36. Section 39 of the principal Act is hereby repealed. Repeal of section 41 of Act 56 of 2001
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§ 37Section 41 of the principal Act is hereby repealed.Repeal

Section 41 of the principal Act is repealed.

37. Section 41 of the principal Act is hereby repealed. Insertion of section 44A in Act 56 of 2001 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
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§ 38The following section is hereby inserted after section 44 of the principal Act:Commencement

This section inserts transitional rules and penalties for private security regulation, including offences for non-compliance and fines or imprisonment for certain convictions.

38. The following section is hereby inserted after section 44 of the principal Act: ‘‘Transitional provisions relating to Private Security Industry Regula- tion Amendment Act, 2014 45 44A. (1) In this section ‘Amendment Act’ means the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014. (2) (a) Any category or class of security service providers which was not obliged to be registered as such in terms of this Act, immediately before the commencement of the Amendment Act, will not be subject to the provisions 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 43 43 (b) deur in subartikel (2) die woord ‘‘of’’ aan die einde van paragraaf (a) te skrap, die komma aan die einde van paragraaf (b) te vervang deur die uitdrukking ‘‘; of’’ en die volgende paragraaf by te voeg: ‘‘(d) (i) die gebruik van enige kenteken, embleem, titel of simbool hetsy op uniform of voertuig of elders, toelaat; of (ii) die gebruik van enige uniform, wat soortgelyk is aan of verwar kan word met enige uniform, kenteken, embleem, titel of simbool wat deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag of die Diens of ’n munisipale polisiediens gebruik word, toelaat,’’; (c) deur subparagrawe (i), (ii) en (iii) in subartikel (3)(i) deur die volgende subparagrawe te vervang: (i) (ii) (iii) in die geval van ’n natuurlike persoon, by ’n eerste skuldigbevinding aan ’n oortreding in paragraaf (a), (e), (f), (g) of (h) bedoel, strafbaar met ’n boete of met gevangenisstraf vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens vyf jaar, of met ’n boete sowel as daardie gevangenisstraf, en in die geval van ’n regspersoon, met ’n boete; in die geval van ’n natuurlike persoon, by ’n tweede of daaropvolgende skuldigbevinding aan ’n oortreding in paragraaf (a), (e), (f), (g) of (h) bedoel, strafbaar met ’n boete of met gevangenisstraf vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens tien jaar, of met ’n boete sowel as daardie gevangenisstraf, en in die geval van ’n regspersoon, met ’n boete; in die geval van ’n natuurlike persoon, by ’n skuldigbevinding aan ’n oortreding in paragraaf (b), (c), (d)[, (e), (f), (g), (h)] of (i) bedoel, strafbaar met ’n boete of met gevangenisstraf vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens 24 maande, of met ’n boete sowel as daardie gevangenisstraf, en in die geval van ’n regspersoon, met ’n boete.’’; en (d) deur die volgende subartikel na subartikel (3) in te voeg: ‘‘(3A) ’n Persoon wat versuim om aan die bepalings van artikel 36A(1) of (3) te voldoen is aan ’n misdryf skuldig en is— (a) in die geval van ’n natuurlike persoon, by ’n eerste skuldig- bevinding strafbaar met ’n boete of met gevangenisstraf vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens 10 jaar, of met ’n boete sowel as daardie gevangenisstraf, en in die geval van ’n regspersoon, met ’n boete; of in die geval van ’n natuurlike persoon, by ’n tweede of daaropvolgende skuldigbevinding strafbaar met ’n boete of met gevangenisstraf vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens 15 jaar, of met ’n boete sowel as daardie gevangenisstraf en in die geval van ’n regspersoon, met ’n boete.’’. (b) Herroeping van artikel 39 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 36Artikel 39 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep.Repeal

This section repeals Article 39 of the Hoofwet and Article 41 of Act 56 of 2001.

36. Artikel 39 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep. Herroeping van artikel 41 van Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 37Artikel 41 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep.Repeal

This section repeals Article 41 of the Hoofwet.

37. Artikel 41 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep. Invoeging van artikel 44A in Wet 56 van 2001 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
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§ 38Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 44 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg:Commencement

Some security service providers that were not required to register before the Amendment Act commenced are not subject to this Act or the Levies Act.

38. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 44 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Oorgangsbepalings betreffende die Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 44A. (1) In hierdie artikel beteken ‘Wysigingswet’ die Wysigingswet op 50 die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014. (2) (a) Enige kategorie of klas van sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers wat onmiddellik voor die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet nie verplig was om ingevolge hierdie Wet as sodanig geregistreer te wees nie, sal nie onderworpe wees aan die bepalings van hierdie Wet of die Wet op Heffings 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 44No. 45295Commencement

This section sets transition and commencement rules for the amended security industry law, including deadlines for regulations, appointments, reports, and registration applications.

44 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 44 of this Act or the Levies Act until such date as the Minister may determine by notice in the Gazette. (b) From the date of commencement of the Amendment Act, all new applications for registration must be made in accordance with the requirements of the Amendment Act. (c) A notice contemplated in paragraph (a) may specify different dates in respect of different categories or classes of security service providers and must be published at least 180 days before any such date specified therein. two years from the commencement of the Amendment Act, make regulations that must be made under this Act, as amended by the Amendment Act. (3) The Minister must, within a period of (4) The chairperson and councillors who have been appointed before the commencement of the Amendment Act shall remain in these positions until their services have been terminated in terms of the provisions of this Act: Provided that such chairperson and councillors must obtain a security clearance to the level required by the Minister if not yet acquired before the commencement of the Amendment Act. (5) Should the Minister re-appoint any councillor who is serving at the time when the Amendment Act commences, the total period of the contract of such a councillor may, when the original appointment is taken into account, not exceed seven years and such councillor must contribute to the requirement of section 6(3). (6) Subject to subsection (4), from the commencement of the Amend- ment Act all members of the Council may only serve on a part-time basis. (7) The secretary for the Council must be appointed within six months of the commencement of the Amendment Act, and until the appointment of such secretary, the director must ensure that the necessary secretarial services are provided to the Council. (8) As from the date of commencement of the Amendment Act, the post of the director and the deputy directors must be filled in accordance with section 14 and taking into account section 14A, but the current incumbents of the respective posts will continue to hold office until the respective posts are filled in terms of section 14. (9) The Exemption Advisory Committee as contemplated in section 20A must be appointed by the Minister before the commencement of the Amendment Act. (10) An appeal committee as contemplated in section 30(2A) must be appointed before the commencement of the Amendment Act. (11) A regulation that prohibits the use of any uniform, insignia, emblem, title, symbol, distinctive badge or button used by security service providers which was not in contravention of the Act must provide for a reasonable period, which period may not be less than 18 months from the promulgation of such regulation, for the phasing out of the use of the particular uniform, insignia, emblem, title, symbol, distinctive badge or button. (12) The fixed establishment of the Authority referred to in section 14(1B) must be determined within 24 months of the commencement of the Amendment Act and the Minister must report any delay in the process to Parliament. (13) The Authority through the Council must submit quarterly progress reports to the Minister on its readiness and progress made in respect of the implementation of the Levies Act and the renewal of registration. (14) The Minister must report, on a quarterly basis, to Parliament on the progress made in the implementation of the Amendment Act. (15) The implementation of section 20(2)(c) with regard to a security business that is registered as a security service provider at the commence- ment of the Amendment Act must be done in accordance with legislation promoting and protecting investment in the Republic and the Republic’s international trade obligations.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 45 45 nie tot op sodanige datum wat die Minister by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant kan bepaal. (b) Vanaf die datum van inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet, moet alle nuwe aansoeke om registrasie ooreenkomstig die vereistes van hierdie Wysigingswet gedoen word. (c) ’n Kennisgewing in paragraaf (a) beoog kan verskillende datums vermeld ten opsigte van verskillende kategorieë of klasse sekuriteits- diensverskaffers en moet ten minste 180 dae voor enige sodanige datum wat daarin vermeld word, gepubliseer word. (3) Die Minister moet, binne ’n tydperk van twee jaar vanaf die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet, regulasies uitvaardig wat kragtens hierdie Wet, soos deur die Wysigingswet gewysig, uitgevaardig moet word. (4) Die voorsitter en raadslede wat voor die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet aangestel is bly in hierdie posisies totdat hul dienste ingevolge die bepalings van hierdie Wet beëindig word: Met dien verstande dat sodanige voorsitter en raadslede ’n sekerheidsklaring tot die vlak deur die Minister vereis moet kry indien dit nie voor die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet verkry is nie. (5) Sou die Minister enige raadslid heraanstel wat dien wanneer die Wysigingswet in werking tree, kan die totale tydperk van die kontrak van sodanige raadslid, wanneer die oorspronklike aanstelling in ag geneem word, nie sewe jaar oorskry nie en sodanige raadslid moet bydra tot die vereiste van artikel 6(3). (6) Behoudens subartikel (4), kan alle lede van die Raad van die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet af slegs deeltyds dien. (7) Die sekretaris van die Raad moet binne ses maande na die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet aangestel word, en tot en met die aanstelling van sodanige sekretaris, moet die direkteur verseker dat die nodige sekretariële dienste aan die Raad voorsien word. (8) Met ingang van die datum van inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet, moet die pos van die direkteur en die adjunkdirekteure ooreenkomstig artikel 14 en met inagneming van artikel 14A van die Wet, gevul word, maar die huidige bekleërs van die onderskeie poste sal voortgaan om die ampte te beklee totdat die onderskeie poste ingevolge artikel 14 gevul word. (9) Die Vrystellingsadvieskomitee soos in artikel 20A beoog moet voor die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet deur die Minister aangestel word. (10) ’n Appèlkomitee soos in artikel 30(2A) beoog moet voor die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet aangestel word. (11) ’n Regulasie wat die gebruik verbied van enige uniform, kenteken, embleem, titel, simbool, onderskeidende kenteken of knoop wat nie in stryd met die Wet was nie wat deur sekuriteitsdiensverskaffers gebruik is, moet voorsiening maak vir ’n redelike tydperk, welke tydperk nie minder as 18 maande vanaf die uitvaardiging van sodanige regulasie kan wees nie, vir die uitfasering van die gebruik van die bepaalde uniform, kenteken, embleem, titel, simbool, onderskeidende kenteken of knoop. (12) Die vaste diensstaat van die Owerheid in artikel 14(1B) bedoel moet binne 24 maande vanaf die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet bepaal word en die Minister moet enige vertraging in die proses aan die Parlement rapporteer. (13) Die Owerheid, deur die Raad, moet kwartaallikse vorderingsverslae aan die Minister voorlê aangaande sy gereedheid en vordering gemaak ten opsigte van die inwerkingstelling van die Wet op Heffings en die hernuwing van registrasie. (14) Die Minister moet kwartaalliks aan die Parlement verslag doen oor die vordering wat in die inwerkingstelling van die Wysigingswet gemaak is. (15) Die inwerkingstelling van artikel 20(2)(c) ten opsigte van ’n sekuriteitsbesigheid wat met die inwerkingtreding van die Wysigingswet as ooreenkomstig ’n wetgewing wat belegging in die Republiek en die Republiek se internasionale handelsverpligtinge bevorder en beskerm, gedoen word.’’. sekuriteitsdiensverskaffer geregistreer is, moet 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 46No. 45295Amendment

46 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of Schedule to Act 56 of 2001 46

46 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 Amendment of Schedule to Act 56 of 2001 46
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§ 39The Schedule to the principal Act is hereby amended—Amendment

This section amends the Schedule to the principal Act by adding several further offences to the listed expressions.

39. The Schedule to the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the insertion after the expression ‘‘Any offence in terms of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, 1998 (Act No. 15 of 1998).’’ of the following expression: ‘‘Any offence in terms of the Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Regulation of Certain Activities in Country of Armed Conflict Act, 2006 (Act No. 27 of 2006).’’; and (b) by the insertion after the expresssion ‘‘Any offence in terms of legislation pertaining to the control over the possession and use of firearms and ammunition;’’ of the following expressions: ‘‘Any offence in terms of the Regulation of Interception of Communi- cations and Provision of Communication-related Information Act, 2002 (Act No. 70 of 2002). Any offence in terms of the Intelligence Services Act, 2002 (Act No. 65 of 2002). Any offence of trafficking in persons as defined in section 1 of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 7 of 2013). Any offence of torture as defined in the Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 13 of 2013). Any offence referred to in Part I or Part II of Schedule I to the Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act, 2002 (Act No. 27 of 2002). Any offence in terms of the Explosives Act, 2003 (Act No. 15 of 2003).’’. 5 10 15 20 25 Amendment of Index to Act 56 of 2001
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§ 40The Index to the principal Act is hereby amended—Substitution

This section amends the index to the principal Act by inserting, deleting, and substituting listed index entries.

40. The Index to the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the insertion after item 14 of the following item: ‘‘14A. Disqualifications for appointment as director and deputy direc- tors’’; 30 (b) by the deletion of item 15; (c) by the substitution for item 16 of the following item. ‘‘16. [Funds] Finances of Authority’’; (d) by the insertion after item 16 of the following item: ‘‘16A. Annual report’’; (e) by the deletion of items 17, 18 and 19’’; (f) by the insertion after item 20 of the following item: ‘‘20A. Exemption Advisory Committee’’; (g) by the insertion after item 21 of the following item: ‘‘21A. Categories of security businesses’’; (h) by the insertion after item 36 of the following item: ‘‘36A. Security services rendered outside Republic’’; (i) (j) by the deletion of items 39 and 41; and by the insertion after item 44 of the following item: 35 40 ‘‘44A. Transitional provisions relating to the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014’’. 45 Substitution of long title to Act 56 of 2001
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§ 41The long title of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following long title:Substitution

The long title of the principal Act is replaced with a new long title.

41. The long title of the principal Act is hereby substituted for the following long title: ‘‘To provide for the regulation of the private security industry; for that purpose to establish a regulatory authority; to provide for the appointment of the director and deputy directors for the Authority; to provide for cooperation with the Civilian Secretariat for Police; to provide for the finances and accountability of the Authority; to provide for limitation on foreign ownership; to provide for the establishment and functions of the Exemption Advisory Committee; 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 47 Wysiging van Bylae tot Wet 56 van 2001 47
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§ 39Die Bylae tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends the Schedule to the principal Act by adding more offence references.

39. Die Bylae tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die volgende uitdrukking na die uitdrukking ‘‘Enige misdryf ingevolge die Wet op die Regulering van Buitelandse Militêre Bystand, 1998 (Wet No. 15 van 1998)’’, in te voeg: ingevolge die Wet op die Verbod op Huur- ‘‘Enige misdryf soldaatbedrywighede en die Reëling van Sekere Bedrywighede in ’n Land van Gewapende Konflik, 2006 (Wet No. 27 van 2006).’’; en (b) deur die volgende uitdrukkings na die uitdrukking ‘‘Enige misdryf ingevolge wetgewing met betrekking tot die beheer oor die besit en gebruik van vuurwapens en ammunisie;’’ in te voeg: ‘‘Enige misdryf ingevolge die Wet op die Reëling van Onderskepping van Kommunikasies en Verstrekking van Kommunikasieverwante Inligting, 2002 (Wet No. 70 van 2002). Enige misdryf ingevolge die Wet op Intelligensiedienste, 2002 (Wet No. 65 van 2002). Enige misdryf van mensehandel soos omskryf in artikel 1 van die ‘Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013’ (Wet No. 7 van 2013). Enige misdryf van marteling soos omskryf in die ‘Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Act, 2013’ (Wet No. 13 van 2013). Enige misdryf in Deel I of Deel II van Bylae I tot die Wet op die Implementering van die Statuut van Rome oor die Internasionale Strafhof, 2002 (Wet No. 27 van 2002). Enige misdryf ingevolge die Wet op Springstof, 2003 (Wet No. 15 van 2003).’’. 5 10 15 20 25 Wysiging van Indeks tot Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 40Die Indeks tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Provision

This section changes the Index to the Principal Act by adding, deleting, and replacing listed items, and replaces the long title.

40. Die Indeks tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die volgende item na item 14 in te voeg: ‘‘14A. Onbevoegdheid vir aanstelling as direkteur en adjunkdirekteure’’; 30 (b) deur item 15 te skrap; (c) deur item 16 deur die volgende item te vervang: ‘‘16. [Fondse] Finansies van Owerheid’’; (d) deur die volgende item na item 16 in te voeg: ‘‘16A. Jaarverslag’’; (e) deur items 17, 18 en 19 te skrap; (f) deur die volgende item na item 20 in te voeg: ‘‘20A. Vrystellingsadvieskomitee’’; (g) deur die volgende item na item 21 in te voeg: ‘‘21A. Kategorieë van sekuriteitsbesighede’’; (h) deur die volgende item na item 36 in te voeg: ‘‘36A. Sekuriteitsdienste buite Republiek gelewer’’; (i) (j) deur items 39 en 41 te skrap; en deur die volgende item na item 44 in te voeg: 35 40 ‘‘44A. Oorgangsbepalings betreffende die Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014’’. 45 Vervanging van lang titel tot Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 41Die lang titel tot die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende lang titel vervang:Provision

This section replaces the long title of the Act with one that says the Act regulates the private security industry and covers foreign ownership limits, the regulatory authority, appointments, cooperation, finances, and outside-Republic services.

41. Die lang titel tot die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende lang titel vervang: ‘‘Om voorsiening te maak vir die regulering van die private sekuriteitsbedryf; om vir daardie doel ’n regulerende owerheid in te stel; om voorsiening te maak vir die aanstelling van die direkteur en adjunkdirekteure vir die Owerheid; om voorsiening te maak vir samewerking met die Burgerlike Sekretariaat vir Polisie; om voorsiening te maak vir die finansies en rekenpligtigheid van die Owerheid; om voorsiening te maak vir beperking van buitelandse eienaarskap; om voorsiening te maak vir die instelling en werksaamhede van die Vrystellingsadvieskomitee; om sekuriteits- dienste wat buite die Republiek gelewer word te reguleer; om die 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 48No. 45295Amendment

This section states the amendment relates to the Preamble of Act 56 of 2001.

48 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 Act No. 18 of 2014 Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 48 to regulate security services rendered outside the Republic; to empower the Minister to make regulations for the transportation of cash and other valuables; to provide for offences and penalties; and to provide for matters connected therewith.’’. Amendment of Preamble to Act 56 of 2001
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§ 42The preamble to the principal Act is hereby amended—Short title

This section amends the preamble of the principal Act by replacing and inserting statements about national security, the private security industry, and fundamental rights.

42. The preamble to the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the insertion before the first paragraph of the following paragraph: ‘‘WHEREAS national security is paramount and needs to be approached in a holistic and pro-active manner; AND WHEREAS it is essential that the private security industry operates in a manner that contributes to the safety and security of communities and in particular consumers of private security services, but also in a manner that does not prejudice or threaten national security;’’; and 5 10 (b) by the substitution for the first paragraph of the following paragraph: 15 ‘‘AND WHEREAS the adequate protection of fundamental rights to life and security of the person as well as the right not to be deprived of property, is fundamental to the well-being and to the social and economic development of every person;’’. Short title and commencement 20
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§ 43This Act is called the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014,Commencement

This section names the Act and says it starts when the President sets a commencement date by proclamation in the Gazette.

43. This Act is called the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014, and comes into operation on a date determined by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014 Wet No. 18 van 2014 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2021 No. 45295 49 49 Minister te magtig om regulasies uit te vaardig vir die vervoer van kontant en ander waardevolle items; om voorsiening te maak vir te maak vir en om voorsiening misdrywe aangeleenthede wat daarmee in verband staan.’’. en strawwe; Wysiging van aanhef tot Wet 56 van 2001
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§ 42Die aanhef tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—Amendment

This section amends the preamble of the principal Act to add and replace introductory statements about national security, private security services, and fundamental rights.

42. Die aanhef tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die volgende paragraaf voor die eerste paragraaf in te voeg: ‘‘AANGESIEN nasionale veiligheid van die grootste belang is en op ’n holistiese en proaktiewe wyse benader moet word; EN AANGESIEN dit noodsaaklik is dat die private sekuriteitsbedryf op ’n wyse bedryf word wat bydra tot die veiligheid en sekuriteit van gemeenskappe private sekuriteitsdienste, maar ook op ’n wyse wat nasionale sekuriteit nie bedreig of benadeel nie;’’; en verbruikers besonder van die en in (b) deur die eerste paragraaf deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘EN AANGESIEN die toereikende beskerming van fundamentele regte op lewe en sekuriteit van die persoon asook die reg om nie van eiendom ontneem te word nie, fundamenteel tot die welsyn en tot die sosiale en ekonomiese ontwikkeling van elke persoon is;’’. Kort titel en inwerkingtreding
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§ 43Hierdie Wet heet die Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die PrivateProvision

This Act is named and will start on a date fixed by the President by notice in the Gazette.

43. Hierdie Wet heet die Wysigingswet op die Regulering van die Private Sekuriteitsbedryf, 2014, en tree in werking op ’n datum deur die President by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant bepaal. 5 10 15 20 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 50No. 45295Provision

50 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 8 FEbRuARIE 2021 No. 45295 51 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za

50 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 8 FEbRuARIE 2021 No. 45295 51 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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§ 52No. 45295Provision

Publication/header text for Section 52 of Government Gazette No. 45295.

52 No. 45295 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2021 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.zaPrinted by and obtainable from the Government Printer, Bosman Street, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001Contact Centre Tel: 012-748 6200. eMail: info.egazette@gpw.gov.zaPublications: Tel: (012) 748 6053, 748 6061, 748 6065
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A–F

10 instruments

  • Act with one that says the Act

    Section 41

  • Amendment Act

    Sections 38, 44

  • Article 1 of the main Act

    Section 1

  • Article 21 of the principal Act

    Section 22

  • article 23 of the principal Act

    Section 25

  • Authority and the industry.’’. Amendment of section 4 of Act

    Section 8

  • Authority are performed in terms of this Act

    Section 14

  • Communications and Provision of Communica- tion-related Information Act, 2002

    Section 23

  • Council 50 including the remuneration for the Council secretary.’’. Amendment of section 9 of Act

    Section 8

  • Firearms Control Act, 2000

    Sections 16, 33

G–M

5 instruments

  • Hoofwet and Article 41 of Act

    Section 36

  • index to the principal Act

    Section 40

  • Levies Act

    Section 32

  • main Act

    Section 3

  • Management Act

    Section 11

N–S

12 instruments

  • National Key Points Act, 1980

    Section 38

  • of section 15 of Act

    Section 14A

  • of section 39 of Act

    Section 42

  • preamble of the principal Act

    Section 42

  • Preamble to Act

    Section 48

  • Principal Act

    Sections 7, 31, 36

  • Private Security Industry Regulation

    Sections 1, 12, 36

  • Prohibition of Mercenary Act

    Section 34

  • Public Finance Management Act

    Sections 4, 18

  • Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, 1998

    Section 39

  • Schedule to Act

    Section 46

  • Service in the performance of any function in terms of this Act

    Section 35

T–Z

1 instrument

  • Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013

    Section 39

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