The high crime levels in Gauteng have left many businesses reeling and comtemplating closing shop. Many enterprises face severe financial losses due to burglaries and theft, as well as fearing for their safety and those of their families and employees. Those operating in the townships have to contend with the extortionists demanding that they pay them "protection fee". Security experts say crime syndicates are increasingly targeting businesses with high-value assets, such as expensive industrial equipment, generators and machinery, amongst others. Sashin Naidoo has the details.