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Terms of Legal Use

This website is owned and operated by Maganyeni Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as MGN Security (“MGN Security”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Legal Use. The information contained on this website is provided for general informational purposes only, and while we endeavour to keep the content accurate and up to date, MGN Security makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, suitability, availability, or completeness of the website or any information, products, services, or related graphics contained herein. Consequently, any reliance you place on such information is strictly and entirely at your own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MGN Security, its directors, employees, and agents shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content. Furthermore, all intellectual property rights on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are the sole property of MGN Security or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright laws; no part of this site may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without our prior written consent.

This website may occasionally feature links to external third-party websites for your convenience, but MGN Security maintains no control over these platforms and accepts no responsibility for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Your use of this website, and any dispute or legal claim arising out of such use, is fully governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Maganyeni Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as MGN Security, its directors, shareholders, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential losses, damages, or liabilities of any nature whatsoever, arising out of, resulting from, or in any way connected to your access or use of this website, its digital channels, or the security services advertised herein. This comprehensive exclusion of liability covers, without limitation, any claims resulting from your reliance on information or materials published on the website; any service interruptions, server downtime, system delays, or temporary unavailability of the online platform; any loss, corruption, or unauthorised compromise of data, personal information, or corporate records; and any direct or remote losses pertaining to business interruption, loss of revenue, anticipated savings, commercial opportunities, goodwill, or business profits.

Furthermore, MGN Security disclaims all liability for any malicious software, cyberattacks, viruses, or other digitally harmful components that may infect your computer hardware, software, or data systems as a consequence of browsing this website or downloading any materials from it. While we maintain administrative and technical protocols to protect our systems, you assume full responsibility and total risk for the digital environment you use to access our online presence. Nothing contained within these Terms of Legal Use aims to exclude, restrict, or limit any consumer rights or corporate liabilities that cannot be lawfully excluded or limited under prevailing South African legislation, including the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 2008 and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013, and any such unlawful exclusions shall be deemed severable without affecting the validity of the remaining protective provisions.

Third party links and websites

Our website may feature hyperlinks, banners, or reference pointers directing you to external third-party websites, applications, or online services that are completely independent of, and not owned, operated, or controlled by Maganyeni Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as MGN Security. We explicitly clarify that the inclusion of any external link on our digital platform is provided solely as a convenience to you and does not constitute, imply, or represent an endorsement, recommendation, sponsorship, or formal approval by MGN Security of the third party’s business practices, products, services, or ideologies. Consequently, we accept no responsibility or legal liability whatsoever for the accuracy, content validity, operational availability, completeness, or reliability of any information contained within these external destinations, nor can we guarantee that their platforms are free from malware, viruses, or other malicious digital threats.

When you choose to click these links and navigate away from our website, you do so entirely at your own discretion, initiative, and sole risk. You acknowledge that external sites are strictly governed by their own distinct terms of service, cookie policies, and data processing protocols, which may differ materially from our own. MGN Security cannot be held liable for any data breaches, financial losses, privacy violations, or damages of any nature resulting from your interactions with, or purchases through, any third-party providers. We strongly encourage you to carefully review the legal agreements and privacy statements of any external platform you visit before disclosing personal data or entering into commercial transactions with them.

Website availability and continuity of service

Maganyeni Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as MGN Security, employs reasonable commercial and technical efforts to ensure that our digital platform remains continuously accessible and operates efficiently. However, we do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that access to this website will be entirely uninterrupted, secure, timely, or permanently free from technical defects, software errors, or system omissions. The website is provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis, and MGN Security reserves the right to temporarily suspend, restrict, or modify access to the platform, either fully or partially, without prior notice, to facilitate essential routine maintenance, system upgrades, server migrations, or critical emergency repairs.

Furthermore, you acknowledge that website availability may be compromised by factors beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to telecommunications network failures, internet service provider outages, electricity disruptions (including load shedding), cyberattacks, force majeure events, or regional infrastructure breakdowns. To the maximum extent permitted under South African law, MGN Security accepts no liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses, operational delays, or damages arising from your inability to access the website, complete a digital submission, or retrieve information during periods of downtime. We advise users to maintain independent backups of any communication or data queries submitted through our online portals.

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT (POPIA) COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Maganyeni Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as MGN Security, is strictly committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of all personal information entrusted to us. In our capacity as a Responsible Party, we collect, store, transfer, and otherwise process all personal information in absolute accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000 (PAIA), and all other applicable data protection legislation within the Republic of South Africa. This commitment extends comprehensively across our digital platforms and physical operations, protecting the data rights of our clients, employees, suppliers, independent contractors, service providers, and website visitors alike. We implement rigorous technical and organizational security measures to prevent unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or unlawful processing of your data.

Lawful Grounds and Purposes of Data Collection

MGN Security collects and processes personal information only when there is a lawful basis to do so—such as executing a contract, fulfilling a legal obligation, protecting a legitimate interest, or processing data based on explicit consent. The specific, contractually justified purposes for which we process personal information include, but are not limited to:

 Data Minimisation and Storage Limitations

In strict adherence to the POPIA principle of openness and data minimisation, MGN Security ensures that the type, scope, and volume of personal information collected are strictly limited to what is adequate, relevant, and non-excessive for the specific, defined purpose for which it was originally gathered. Personal information will not be retained for any longer than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected, unless longer retention is required or authorized by law, or is reasonably necessary for lawful business purposes. Users retain the legal right to request access to, correction of, or the lawful deletion of their personal records held by our designated Information Officer, subject to mandatory statutory retention periods.

Data safeguards and data subject rights

Maganyeni Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as MGN Security, implements rigorous, industry-aligned technical, administrative, and physical security measures to safeguard all personal information against accidental loss, misuse, alteration, destruction, or unauthorized access, disclosure, and compromise. In accordance with Section 19 of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), No. 4 of 2013, we actively isolate, identify, and mitigate potential internal and external vulnerabilities. We routinely review, test, and upgrade our internal data infrastructure, firewall systems, encryption protocols, and access control policies to match evolving cybersecurity threats and protect the sensitive operational records of our clients. Furthermore, when we engage third-party operators or external service providers to process personal information on our behalf, we execute formal data processing agreements that contractually bind them to strict confidentiality standards and require them to establish equivalent security infrastructure to ensure compliance with South African data legislation. 

As a data subject under POPIA, you possess comprehensive and enforceable legal rights regarding how your personal information is managed by our organization. Subject to statutory provisions and lawful retention requirements, your rights include:

Please note that certain administrative requests for information access under PAIA may be subject to legal review and the payment of reasonable statutory fees as permitted by South African legislation.

Contacting mgn security Regarding privacy and data rights

If you would like to exercise any of your statutory data rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)—including querying what personal information we hold, requesting the formal correction or updating of your records, or initiating a data destruction request—or if you wish to raise a formal privacy-related concern or dispute, please contact us immediately through our official communication channels. To ensure that your data privacy inquiry is prioritized and routed directly to our designated Information Officer or data compliance team, please clearly state in the subject line or opening of your communication that your query relates specifically to “POPIA / Personal Information Request” .

Our official corporate details and communication endpoints are as follows:

We aim to acknowledge and address all formal POPIA data access or correction requests within a reasonable operational timeframe, as mandated by Section 23 of POPIA. Please note that depending on the nature and volume of the information requested under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), we may require you to verify your identity using official identification documents before any data disclosures are executed, and reasonable statutory administration fees may apply where legally permissible.

AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES TO THESE TERMS

Maganyeni Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as MGN Security, reserves the unilateral right to amend, modify, update, or replace these Terms of Legal Use and our associated Privacy Notice at any time and from time to time without prior notice. These modifications may be executed to accurately reflect operational changes in our security services, evolving internal business practices, technical advancements, or mandatory updates to applicable South African legislation (including POPIA and the Consumer Protection Act). Any revised version of these terms will be published directly on this website, and the updated provisions will become legally binding and effective immediately from the designated date of publication.

Your continued access, browsing, or use of our website and services following the publication of any changes constitutes your explicit and unconditional acceptance of the revised Terms of Legal Use. We strongly encourage users to routinely review this page to ensure they remain fully informed of their current legal obligations and rights. If any amendment is deemed unacceptable or non-compliant with your preferences, your sole and exclusive remedy is to immediately discontinue your use of this digital platform.

Last Updated: August 2026