Send us a textSouth Africa’s security industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet — and most people have no idea what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this powerful episode of the Security Guy’d Podcast, Rafee Moosagie sits down with veteran Close Protection Officer and Law Enforcement Training Manager Mario Firmstone to break down the real struggle between QCTO, SASSETA, PFTC, and the training providers on the ground.🎯 If you’re a security officer, CPO, trainer, or someone trying to enter the industry, you NEED to watch this. We unpack how system delays, politics, broken portals, and inconsistent regulations are affecting thousands of unemployed South Africans who are just trying to get certified, get work, and feed their families.🔥 In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why QCTO, SASSETA, and PFTC are battling for controlHow the delays are affecting security officers nationwideWhy training centres and learners are suffering the mostThe truth about South Africa’s certification bottleneckHow this impacts job creation and crime reductionWhat needs to change for the industry to grow💬 Key Talking Points:The 15-year struggle between regulatorsWhy QCTO isn’t ready to take overHow unemployed learners are being held backThe role of training providers in keeping the industry aliveWhat a REAL solution could look like🎙 Guest: Mario FirmstoneEx-SAPS, Close Protection Specialist, and Law Enforcement Training Manager with over 20 years of industry experience.📢 If you’re serious about a career in security…This episode gives you the clarity, background, and industry knowledge that most people never talk about.👉 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: What has YOUR experience been with QCTO, SASSETA or PFTC?Support the showThanks for tuning in to The Security Guy’d! If you enjoyed this episode, smash that like button, drop a comment, and hit subscribe to stay updated on real stories from the frontline of the security industry. Follow us for behind-the-scenes content, upcoming guests, and bonus clips: Instagram | Facebook | Security Guy'd Podcast - YouTube | Security Guyd (@security.guyd) | TikTok Got a security story or want to be featured? Reach out at: [[email protected]] Use the hashtag #TheSecurityGuyd to join the conversation! Until next time—stay sharp, stay safe, stay guided.

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