Tag: protection fee

South African faces protection fee crises: No business is safe

South African businesses—from street vendors selling sweets and fast food like amagwinya to salons, spaza shops, large companies, and even medical practitioners are increasingly falling victim to protection fees. Criminals demand regular payments from these business owners in exchange for “protection” from violence, vandalism, or other criminals. What was once considered a localised problem has […]

Read more...