Stolen cellphone recovered on Helshoogte Pass
Local armed response officers were able to successfully recover three cellphones, shortly after they were stolen from their owners while hiking on the Helshoogte Pass (on Monday 20 July 2020). Technology played a big part in the recovery. The Jonkershoek Special Ratings Area (JSRA) Control Room posted an alert on Monday afternoon on the […]
Three arrested following attempted jewellery store break-in
With retail robberies on the rise, three suspects have been arrested following an attempted break-in at a jewellery store at Woodlands Mall at around 15:10 on the 18th July. The suspects arrived at the shopping mall in a silver VW polo. One of the suspects entered the mall and attempted to smash the jewellery […]
Active patrolling results in the arrest of 2 suspects
On 23 July at approximately 13:00, Fidelity ADT Reaction Officer Michael Matshaba was patrolling on Waterburg Road in Rooihuiskraal when he saw what looked like people chasing three suspects. Reaction officer Matshaba stopped to find out what was going on. He was informed that the three suspects had robbed a few people. He then […]
Crime spike in Pretoria – Fidelity ADT urges residents to be vigilant
In the past week there has been an increase in the number of house break-ins and armed house robberies in the Garsfontein and Pretoria East areas. In Garsfontein alone, there were 3 incidents on Snowy walker, Drongo and Gert Potgieter block. The other incidents occurred in the Pretoria East area. These incidents are taking place […]
Teamwork leads to arrest of wanted suspect
A wanted suspect was apprehended by Fidelity ADT on the 25 July after he was spotted on Migmatite Road in Zwartkop, by a community member at around 08:00 that day. Fidelity ADT Reaction officer Khisimusi Mahlaule received a call on his community radio advising that there were suspicious people scouting around the houses along […]
Hermanus stands together, to help look for missing girl
The Hermanus community stood together in solidarity when a report of a missing girl was recently shared on a community WhatsApp group. Various role players were dispatched to assist with the search including Fidelity ADT, Neighbourhood Watches, police, law enforcement, the NSRI and other community members. The girl went missing in the Onrus River area […]
Return of load shedding
The return of rotational load shedding means that home owners as well as business owners need to make sure their alarm and security systems are tested regularly and in a working condition. These tests need to focus in particular on the battery backup systems, to ensure that it will still offer monitoring and protection when […]
Mandela Month – A chance to honour our nation’s many security and healthcare heroes
July is a month in which we think back on the legacy of the father of our nation, Nelson Mandela. It is a month in which we focus on solidarity and inclusion, and the coronavirus pandemic makes this an appropriate chance to also honour our selfless and dedicated heroes and heroines. South Africa has […]
Charity starts at home initiative with ‘Beast’ Mtawarira
Fidelity Ambassador, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira initiated a food parcel project to support the Fidelity Services Group staff members most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. District manager for Fidelity ADT in KwaZulu-Natal, Vaughan Pillay was delighted with the initiative and thanked ‘Beast’ for taking the time to support those in need. “We realise the importance […]
Safety in public open spaces and shops
Now that we are allowed to move about more freely under alert level three, it is important to do a refresher course on how to remain safe while visiting public spaces. The added aspect of this refresher is of course the health measures that one should follow. Lockdown regulations are very explicit about the requirement […]