Security In Australia Essay

SUMMARY OF CURRENT SECURITY SITUATION

IN SOUTH AFRICA

Cricket Australia (CA) announced in October 2015 that it had been forced to postpone the two-Test Tour of Bangladesh, due to concerns about the safety and security of the Australian team. Chief executive James Sutherland said in an interview “that recent advice at the time from ASIO, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and CA’s head of security about an increasing security risk for the Australian team in Bangladesh meant that matches could not proceed”. An independent security assessment that was conducted confirmed a risk of terrorism in Bangladesh which could result in the targeting of Australian nationals. As the CA’s national team is preparing for their South African Tour in 2016 an unclassified summary will be made that will include:

1. A review and a brief outline of the current security situations in South Africa and,

2. An

Often, the safety and security standards on public transportation systems – especially in urban areas and townships, is not on par with what travelers would expect in the western countries such as Australia and the United States. There have been violent demonstrations from taxi and Uber drivers in main cities such as Johannesburg, which has led to deliberate car accidents and incidents occurring to allow criminals to board and seize public transport vehicles to rob or even kidnap western tourists. Several travelers have been robbed at gun point while traveling in motor vehicles from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to their place of stay. In some instances, the robberies took place after the vehicle arrived at a hotel, guest house, or private home. A security measure that can be advised for travelers should avoid changing money at the airport, and avoid displaying expensive or flashy jewelry, watches, or luggage while