Johnathan Paoli
THE Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has confirmed that investigations into the illegal military camp, which housed the 95 Libyan foreign nationals, revealed a specific military purpose not in line with security training regulations.
PSIRA director Manabela Chauke delivered the preliminary report on Wednesday and said the camp, run by Milites Dei Security Services (MDSS) despite being disguised as a security training facility was unaccredited and employed instructors using military ranks.
“The design and the layout of the Libyan camp supported military style training. There were no authorisation agreements or exceptions granted to MDSS by the National Regulator for Conventional Arms Control to provide military training,” Chauke said.
This stands in notable contrast to what the Libyan nationals have been claiming in court, who have maintained their innocence, and said they came to South Africa to train as security guards.
Chauke said the security service provider, and
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