As South Africa enters 2026, cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies remain a serious threat to public safety and the security industry. While the frequency of these violent crimes has shown signs of decline, industry leaders and law enforcement acknowledge that sustained collaboration, intelligence-led operations, and strict enforcement of legislation are essential to maintaining and accelerating this downward trend.  

Guest: Dr Alice Maree: incident and analytics manager, Cash-in-transit Association in South Africa (Citasa)