Media The rise of the syndicate in South Africa: a consideration of organised crime

In South Africa, most people are familiar with the idea of criminal syndicates. You may have read reports of hijacking syndicates (with some operating out of the country’s airports), for example. Alternatively, you may have heard about the poaching syndicates that are such a threat to South Africa’s endangered wildlife. Less well-known - but potentially even more damaging to the country’s economy - are the organised crime syndicates that target South African businesses of all sizes.