Durban cash-in-transit guards want better policing
Cash-in-transit guards want more protection - as the country's security officials grapple with preventing cash-in-transit robberies - which have been on the rise recently.
Hundreds of guards marched to government offices in various parts of the country today.
Here in Durban, a memorandum was handed over to the Acting Provincial Police Commissioner.
In it, the guards have listed a number of demands - including improved policing for the sector - as well as amendments to firearm regulations - to allow cash-in-transit guards to carry higher calibre firearms.
They also want escort vehicles and trauma counselling for guards who fall victim to gangs.
The Motor Transport Workers Union's provincial spokesperson, Zodwa Zama says they wanted to raise awareness around the vital role of cash-in-transit guards.
"It went very well because all our members came in numbers. We believe that the objection that we had has been met. We wanted the community to know - that there are some ATMs that have run dry. It shows that even if we are small in numbers, the impact that we have in this country is awesome," Zama said.