The finalists for the 2026 Southern Africa OSPAs have now been unveiled, shining a spotlight on the very best in the security sector. The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) celebrate excellence across the industry, recognising the achievements of outstanding companies, individuals and innovative initiatives.
Built on a foundation of independence and inclusivity, the OSPAs provide a prestigious platform for both buyers and suppliers to gain well-deserved recognition. The awards are guided by strong ethical principles and supported by a network of respected industry bodies and special interest groups. These organisations play a vital role in the process, nominating expert judges from across the sector, including, ASIS South Africa, Security Association of Botswana, Security Association of Lesotho, Security Association of Malawi, Security Association of Namibia, Security Association of South Africa (SASA), Security Association of Zambia, South African Intruder Detection Services Association (SAIDSA), South African Women in Security Network, Southern African Security Association and Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).
This year’s Southern Africa OSPAs awards will take place on 23 June 2026 via a virtual ceremony, where we will announce this years’ winners.
Building on the success of previous years, winners from all categories – excluding Lifetime Achievement—will automatically progress to the 2026 Global OSPAs, earning the opportunity to compete on the international stage. In addition, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be honoured with induction into the newly launched Security Hall of Fame.
2026 finalists
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Fanie Gustav Horn – Namibia Protection Services
Jannie Ruppersberg – Koreserv Security
Dhighinina Kuume Uutaapama – Dogforce Security Service
Outstanding Security Team
24/7 Integrated K9 Security Team
Ensure Security
FNB Points of Presence Security
Koreserv Security
Secutel Technologies
Security Association of Namibia
Vetus Schola Group A-Team
Outstanding Security Consultant
Lerato Maris – United Nations
Andre Mundell – Alwinco
Mike Thabo Nkuatsana – Apex Protection Services
Bokang Phiri – The Registrar of Private Security Companies
Fernando Vermeulen – Vetus Schola
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Drone Pilot Crime Behaviour Analysis and Incident Detection Programme – 24/7 Drone Force
Koreserv Sons and Daughters Scholarship Programme – Jannie Ruppersberg – Koreserv Security
Outstanding New Security Product
12-Port 10G Web Smart Switch (TEG-7124WS) – TRENDnet
Ajax DoorBell
Ajax EN54 Line
Ajax KeyPad TouchScreen Jeweller
Ajax MotionCam Outdoor HighMount (PhOD) Jeweller
Drone First Response – 24/7 Drone Force
LD Access – LD Africa
POP Security – First National Bank
QuickSwitch – Gallagher Security
uSee Service Suite – Arteco
Outstanding Security Officer
Benediktus Haindongo – African King Security Service
Lerato Maris – United Nations
Jesse Ntshay – ICRC
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Esme Fourie – Vetus Schola Group
Baitshupi Ditamara – Debswana
Onkametse Neo Seate – Debswana
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
Keyless Anti Hostage Door – First National Bank
S.H.E on Standby
Lifetime Achievement
To be announced on the day
More information about the event and how to register can be found here.
