Security Companies
Armed Response in South Africa
Armed response combines control-room alarm monitoring with a physical reaction unit that responds to activations and panic buttons. It is the most common form of private security for South African homes and businesses.
37 companies
Copwatch
FeaturedCenturion, Gauteng
A SAIDSA-member Centurion company providing alarm and CCTV monitoring and armed reaction services in the greater Pretoria area.
Beagle Watch Armed Response
FeaturedJohannesburg, Gauteng
A Johannesburg armed response and monitoring provider based in Fairland, founded in 2004 and acquired by Prosegur, serving…
Cortac Security
FeaturedJohannesburg, Gauteng
A Johannesburg high-end risk-management and integrated security provider offering tactical armed reaction, guarding, VIP…
CSS Tactical
FeaturedJohannesburg, Gauteng
A Johannesburg-based security company founded in 2003 providing guarding, armed response, CCTV and suburb security solutions.
Echo-1 Security
FeaturedPretoria, Gauteng
A Pretoria East armed response and alarm monitoring company serving residential and estate clients in the eastern suburbs of…
Vision Tactical
FeaturedJohannesburg, Gauteng
A Johannesburg private security company providing armed response, guarding, drone surveillance and integrated end-to-end security…
24/7 Security
Johannesburg, Gauteng
A SAIDSA-member Johannesburg security company based in Wynberg offering alarm and CCTV installation, monitoring and armed…
Afriguard
Randvaal, Gauteng
A SAIDSA-member security company based in Randvaal providing alarm and CCTV monitoring and armed reaction in the Vaal and…
IMC Reaction
Pretoria, Gauteng
A SAIDSA-member Pretoria security company providing alarm monitoring and armed reaction in the Tshwane area.
Imvula Quality Protection
Johannesburg, Gauteng
A SAIDSA-member full-service security provider based in Woodmead, Johannesburg, offering guarding, monitoring and armed reaction.
Mabotwane Security Services
Johannesburg, Gauteng
A SAIDSA-member full-service security provider based in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, offering guarding, installation, monitoring…
Mafoko Security Patrols
Pretoria, Gauteng
A Pretoria-headquartered SAIDSA-member security company providing guarding, alarm monitoring and armed reaction services.
4Warn Security
Benoni, Gauteng
Benoni (East Rand) security company; Spectrum accredited installer.
Aequitas Security Solutions
Centurion, Gauteng
Centurion-based security company operating across Gauteng and North West; Spectrum accredited installer and reaction unit.
Axon Security Group
Pretoria North, Gauteng
A Pretoria North security group (formerly Kilnerpark Security) providing tactical and armed response, guarding, CCTV and AI…
Brinant Security Group
Pretoria, Gauteng
A Pretoria East private security company (head office in Moreleta Park) providing 24/7 armed response, alarm and off-site CCTV…
Bull Security
Pretoria East, Gauteng
A Pretoria East armed-response company based in Moreleta Park providing armed response, vehicle patrols, 24-hour control-room…
Complete Security Intelligence
Pretoria, Gauteng
Spectrum-accredited armed reaction unit serving Pretoria.
CPS Security
Alberton, Gauteng
Alberton / Johannesburg South security company; Spectrum accredited installer.
Fox Alarms and Security
Alberton, Gauteng
Alberton-based alarm and security installer; Spectrum accredited installer.
Interactive Security
Pretoria, Gauteng
Muldersdrift and Pretoria East security company; Spectrum accredited installer.
Maximum Security
Pretoria North, Gauteng
A Pretoria North armed-response and monitoring company serving the area north of the Magaliesberg, offering armed response,…
MML Security
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Spectrum-accredited armed reaction unit serving Kempton Park.
Prosec CITR
Pretoria North, Gauteng
A PSIRA-registered security firm based in Sinoville, Pretoria North, offering guarding, 24/7 armed and tactical response, CCTV…
Proshield Security Services
Pretoria, Gauteng
A Pretoria security provider with head office in Wonderboom South and branches in Brooklyn and Mountain View, offering armed…
Wide Awake Security
Johannesburg, Gauteng
A Johannesburg armed response and monitoring company serving residential and commercial clients in the northern and western…
Alpha Security & Alarms
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg alarm and armed-response company listed as an Olarm stockist/installer.
Blue Hawk Tactical
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg armed-response company listed as an Olarm stockist/installer.
Cap Security Systems
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg (Highlands North) security company; Spectrum accredited installer.
Crime Stop Security
Vereeniging, Gauteng
Vereeniging-area security provider listed as an Olarm stockist/installer.
Emis Security
Heidelberg, Gauteng
Heidelberg (Gauteng) security provider listed as an Olarm stockist/installer.
Bidvest Protea Coin
Centurion, Gauteng
A large national security group headquartered in Centurion that provides guarding, tactical units, risk management and a…
Fidelity ADT
Midrand, Gauteng
Formed in 2017 when Fidelity Services Group acquired ADT South Africa, it is one of the largest residential and commercial armed…
Thorburn Security Solutions
Johannesburg, Gauteng
A division of the Tsebo Solutions Group providing integrated, intelligence-led guarding, electronic security, off-site monitoring…
National Security & Fire
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Formerly Chubb Security South Africa, the business was sold to a South African consortium and rebranded to National Security &…
Stallion Security
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bruma, Johannesburg, Stallion provides guarding, armed response, specialised operations and…
AURA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
A South African technology platform founded in 2017 that connects users with the nearest vetted private armed response and…
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Armed Response: frequently asked questions
How much does armed response cost in South Africa?
Most households pay roughly R350–R750 per month in 2026, depending on the suburb, contract and what is bundled in. Always compare several quotes for your exact address.
What is the difference between armed response and alarm monitoring?
Alarm monitoring means a control room watches your signals and phones you; armed response adds a reaction vehicle that physically drives to your property.
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