Behind the uniforms and guarded gates at sites linked to the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, a darker story is quietly unfolding. Revv Network TV has received disturbing allegations from security officers who claim they have been trapped in a cycle of labour abuse, intimidation, and silence while performing work funded through public contracts.
According to multiple sources who spoke on condition of strict anonymity, security guards allege they have worked for years without basic labour protections guaranteed by law. These include claims of no UIF registration, no provident fund contributions, and no payslips being issued, despite deductions allegedly being made from their salaries. For workers who depend on every rand, this has reportedly left them vulnerable, confused, and powerless.
The alleged abuse does not stop at paperwork. Workers describe employment contracts that are unclear, inconsistent, and allegedly weaponised. Some claim they are pressured into signing month to month agreements under threat of dismissal, creating permanent job insecurity. In this environment, asking questions becomes dangerous, and compliance becomes a survival strategy.
Several sources further allege that disciplinary processes are not used to correct misconduct, but to intimidate and silence. Workers claim that those who raise concerns about contracts, pay, or legal compliance suddenly find themselves facing warnings, suspensions, or investigations. The message, they say, is simple and chilling: speak up and you are next.
A recurring theme across testimonies is fear. Fear of losing employment. Fear of being blacklisted in an industry where word travels fast. Fear of retaliation from management. Because of this, workers say they avoid formal complaints and public exposure, even when they believe their rights are being violated.
There are also allegations of regulatory failures within the security operation itself. Workers question whether guards are paid according to correct PSIRA grades and whether all operational sites meet required registration standards. In an industry built on regulation and compliance, such claims raise serious red flags.
What makes these allegations especially troubling is the context in which they exist. These security services are allegedly rendered at facilities linked to a local municipality and paid for through public funds. Yet workers claim their attempts to seek help through official channels have led nowhere, reinforcing a sense that they are invisible and expendable.
Revv Network TV sent a detailed request for comment to the company linked to these allegations, offering a full and fair right of reply and a clear deadline. At the time of publication, no response had been received. Silence, in this case, only deepens the questions.
This is not just a labour issue. It is a moral one. Security officers are trusted to protect public spaces, yet they allege they are denied protection themselves. When fear replaces fairness and silence replaces accountability, the cost is carried by workers at the bottom of the chain.
Revv Network TV will continue to investigate this matter. We invite regulators, oversight bodies, and affected workers to come forward. All engagements will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Public contracts demand transparency. Workers deserve dignity. And silence should never be the final answer.
