I don't know Annie. I work for an architectural firm that has a registered office in Luanda Angola. Even though the country has been at peace since 2002 - we still employ guards at our staffhouse.

Also, one of my dear friends is over there for contract work for one of the major oil companies - she said they have to take a guard with them to the beach when they go. Absolutely forbidden by the oil company to go alone.

On the other side of the fence, we designed a residential housing compound for another oil company in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, whereas there were no guards.

Go figure.

Sorry I can't help much about So Africa but could try to get some info for you if you like. We do have some employees that are from Joberg and Southern areas.

Best of luck to you.
Martha