Public order and safety

The market for public order and safety services in KwaZulu Natal is worth about R1.4 billion, which is a significant opportunity for your business. However, the fact that there's been no year-on-year growth means it's not expanding, so you'll need to compete for existing contracts. With only 14 suppliers currently operating in this space, it's relatively uncrowded, but you should note that the Department of Public Works, the Department of Health, and the Department of Transport are likely to be the main buyers. It's also worth noting that the government is favouring businesses with strong black ownership, women ownership, and youth ownership, with 86.3% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd focus on building a strong B-BBEE level, particularly black ownership, to increase your chances of securing contracts in this market.