Securex Cape Town debut event drives safety and security solutions forward

From 21 to 23 October 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) became the hub of the Western Cape’s safety and security conversation as the first-ever Securex Cape Town opened its doors. Co-located with A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo, the event created a vibrant platform where professionals discovered, compared, and connected around the solutions needed for safer workplaces and communities.

“Securex Cape Town has proved that the Western Cape deserves a dedicated platform for safety and security. The energy on the show floor was exceptional, with exhibitors and visitors alike seeing the value of having this event in Cape Town. We welcomed over 2000 industry professionals to the event, a very promising start. This is only the beginning; we’re looking forward to building on this success,” says Mark Anderson, Portfolio Director at Montgomery Group Africa.

End-to-end offerings

Cape Town and the Western Cape face distinctive challenges, from the rising demand for estate security, to the operational strain at ports, to the impact of cyber threats on supply chains. Securex South Africa Cape Town brought together suppliers offering surveillance, intrusion detection, cloud-based access control, and integrated perimeter solutions to help organisations mitigate these risks. Demonstrations and discussions focused on practical implementation, ensuring visitors could picture how these tools might work in their own environments.

“With all four shows under one roof, attendees gained a complete view of how security integrates with occupational health and safety, fire protection, and facilities management, for example, how linking fire detection with access control creates greater resilience than siloed approaches,” says Anderson.

This connected approach encouraged cross-sector conversations: estate managers considering OHS implications, or logistics operators exploring how fire safety supports continuity planning. The holistic view of risk was one of the most valued aspects of the event.

“The engagement at the event was a winning feature, with estate managers, facilities operators, manufacturing leaders, and logistics professionals connecting face-to-face with solution providers, comparing technologies side by side, and discussing the long-term strategies needed to protect people and property,” says Anderson.

Praise for Securex Cape Town

Exhibitors praised the opportunity to reach Cape-based decision-makers, while visitors highlighted the convenience of finding global and local suppliers in one hall. Together, this feedback reinforces the importance of Securex South Africa Cape Town in strengthening the regional security landscape.

“We recently revamped our website and, interestingly, our analytics show that 50% of the enquiries come from Cape Town. We therefore felt this was an opportune time to increase brand awareness in the region with a stand at Securex Cape. We are hoping not only to grow our franchisee base in the Western Cape, but by having a physical presence at the expo, we believe we have a better chance of reaching potential customers who are overwhelmed by the ‘noise’ on social media. The visitors we have spoken to are tech-savvy and keen to find out more about our solutions,” says Lee Bester, Dealer Development Manager at Digit FMS.

“I’ve come all the way from Zambia specifically for this show, and I found it very interesting. I was exposed to the new technology on show, and I’m taking everything I’ve learned about back to Zambia to see how it will work for us. I was very impressed with the CCTV solutions,” says Abel Musonda, CEO at Navari Fleet Management (Zambia).

“Securex Cape Town has not only extended the reach of Africa’s leading security exhibition but also confirmed the strong appetite for a dedicated regional platform. By balancing innovation with practical application, it has positioned itself as a must-attend annual highlight for the Western Cape’s safety and security sector. Its success has underscored Cape Town’s role as a hub of innovation and opportunity, demonstrating that collaboration between exhibitors and visitors can yield a lasting impact. We encourage regular visits to the website — www.securex.co.za — to find out more about the next event, taking place in March 2027, alongside the Cape Town Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE),” says Anderson.