Rapid, lawful response
Immediate triage and escalation paths that keep you aligned with the law and your HSSE requirements.
Cape Town • Western Cape • 24/7
Stop Fraud & Extortion — Lawfully, Fast.
WBH protects businesses and individuals from organised extortion, fraud, threats, and Business Forum interference — without pay‑offs. Defensible processes, documented evidence, day‑one action.
Zero pay‑offs
Counsel‑aligned
Rapid triage
Evidence‑ready
Committed to Protecting South Africa
Compliant protection for people, projects & operations
Watching Brief Holdings (WBH) is a Cape Town–based risk and crisis consultancy safeguarding businesses and private clients from coercion and financial crime. We integrate risk intelligence, legal alignment, stakeholder management, and on-the-ground execution so your operations stay safe and compliant — from first alert to final resolution.
Community-first execution
Work with legitimate local partners to reduce friction, build trust, and enable safe access.
Defensible compliance
Documented decisions and audit-ready trails for management and regulators.
What You’re Facing (In Plain Terms)
Organised groups approach sites with threats or intimidation, demanding a “cut”, forced hires, or control over subcontractors. This is unlawful. Paying invites repeat targeting and more risk. WBH puts a lawful, documented strategy in place so your team knows exactly what to do—and what not to do.
About Watching Brief Holdings (WBH)
WBH is a specialist consultancy that helps organisations and individuals prevent and respond to extortion, fraud, threats and Business Forum interference—lawfully and fast. We combine risk intelligence, legal alignment, stakeholder management and on-the-ground execution so your operations stay safe, compliant and moving.
Lawful by Design: Documented frameworks aligned with POPIA, BBBEE, PPPFA and counsel.
Operationally Effective: Protocols for calls, site visits and evidence handling.
Community Integration: Structured engagement with local stakeholders.
24/7 Triage: Rapid escalation and secure communications.
72
Rapid-response playbooks
18
High-risk zones covered
100
% lawful methodology
Cape Town Metro & Western Cape
Who We Help
From SMEs to critical infrastructure, we support leadership and site teams facing extortion, fraud, and threats—lawfully and fast.
- Civil contractors
- Fibre operators / ISPs
- Developers & EPCs
- Utilities & public works
- Corporates & SMEs
- HNW / Private clients
- NGOs & development
- Municipal projects
Cape Town Metro & Western Cape
Where We Work
Citywide coverage across Cape Town Metro—plus Western Cape regions. We operate in high-risk zones and established suburbs alike, from Nyanga to Sea Point, ensuring lawful, documented response wherever you are.
High-Risk Zones (Metro)
Nyanga
Khayelitsha
Philippi
Gugulethu
Delft
Crossroads
Metro & Suburbs
CBD
Sea Point
Woodstock
Bellville
Mitchells Plain
Strand
Western Cape Regions
Cape Winelands
West Coast
Overberg
Garden Route
Karoo
Boland
What You Get Working With WBH
Outcomes You Can Expect
Clear, lawful results—built on documented process and fast, on-the-ground execution.
Fewer stoppages & safer operations
Stabilised sites and offices through pre-incident planning and rapid triage.
Defensible compliance trail
POPIA-aware records, BBBEE/PPPFA alignment, and evidence-ready documentation.
Lower exposure to extortion & fraud
Structured, lawful responses that reduce incentives and repeat targeting.
Constructive local participation
CLO setup, vetted subcontractors, and transparent community engagement.
Faster decision-making
Clear protocols for managers, supervisors, and teams under pressure.
Incident records that stand up
Consistent logging for internal audit and potential legal processes.
What We’ll Provide
Services
Lawful, fast, and defensible. We help businesses and individuals in Cape Town and the Western Cape prevent and respond to extortion, fraud, and threats—without paying criminal networks.
Risk Assessments & Threat Profiling
Pre-site/office audits, stakeholder mapping, and risk controls tailored to your project or operation.
Rapid Triage & Escalation (24/7)
Single point of contact, incident intake, and structured escalation aligned with counsel and management.
Extortion Response (Lawful)
Non-payment strategy, engagement protocols, and documentation to reduce incentives and repeat targeting.
Fraud Investigation & Evidence Chain
Fact-finding, record keeping, and secure hand-off for disciplinary or legal processes.
Legal & Compliance Support
POPIA, BBBEE, PPPFA alignment and practical governance so your response stands up to scrutiny.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
CLO setup, vetted subcontractors, and transparent participation to lower friction and risk.
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