2005

• Business Against Crime joined hands with the cellphone operators and the police in the blacklisting of stolen (handsets) cellphones
• One of the project managers seconded to the Khampepe Commission

2004

• The organisation is registered as a public benefit organisation and granted Section 18A tax status by SARS. Donations are now tax deductible
• The Justice Security and Prosperity Partnership Programme is selected as one of the best applications to receive $500 000 from Global Development Alliance. The grant will be used to strengthen various existing crime prevention initiatives
• Business Against Crime was asked to convene and co-ordinate the Forum established by Business Against Crime and industry bodies

2003

• Kenny Fihla appointed as CEO

2002

• The Criminal Justice Strengthening Programme (CJSP) aimed at strengthening the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is started. The project involves restructuring courts into professionally managed business units and mentoring prosecutors and magistrates from previously disadvantaged communities. It has also brought improvement in management of trust monies

1999

• The Process Improvement and Training Programme is started. The programme introduces Tiisa Thuto “Strengthening Education”, as a pilot project in black communities and schools in Gauteng. The project has since been run in more than 400 schools leading to improved learning standards and a decrease in crime, aggression and violence

1998

• The Support Programme for Police Stations (SPPS) is initiated to support service delivery improvement in police stations through the transfer of expertise and business practices

1998

• The Commercial Crime Project involved with establishing Commercial Court Centres in major cities is initiated. The courts are run by specialists who effect quick and efficient prosecution and conviction of suspects charged with fraud, corruption and statutory commercial offences

1997

• The National Vehicle Crime Project is launched. It is aimed at reducing the theft and hijacking of motor vehicles in the country. It has recently been expanded to include other forms of organised crime, focusing on legislative, policy and best practices in order to reduce syndicated crime

1996

• Business Against Crime is established after a speech by former President Nelson Mandela, challenging business to support government in combating crime by forming a public-private partnership that will transfer knowledge, develop skills and capacity

1996

• CCTV Surveillance Technology is introduced in high density, crime prone areas of Cape Town and Johannesburg city centres. The cameras have improved visible policing and effectively reduced street crime