Plan ahead, stay alert: Essential safety tips for long-weekend travel
With Heritage Day falling on Thursday, 24 September 2026, South Africans who take Friday, 25 September, off could turn the public holiday into a four-day long weekend – creating the perfect opportunity for a road trip, family getaway or visit to friends and relatives. The long weekend also coincides with the school holidays, which is […]
Moving to a new home? Remember to put security on the checklist
For many South Africans, the dream of a different lifestyle continues to influence where they choose to live. The latest Lightstone data shows that while semigration remains an important feature of South Africa’s residential property market, most homeowners continue to move within their existing province. In 2025, 83% of homeowners who sold one property and […]
Give your home security system a spring clean
With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to give your home security system a seasonal check-up. As winter draws to a close, homeowners are encouraged to look beyond traditional spring cleaning and include their security systems in their seasonal maintenance routine. Changes in weather, vegetation and the physical environment around a […]
Protecting vacant properties: Keeping your home and community safe
Vacant properties can quickly become targets for criminals when left unattended. Break-ins, theft of building materials, vandalism and illegal occupation are among the risks, creating potential safety concerns for property owners and surrounding communities. “Property owners should not assume that a vacant home, building or site is safe simply because it is unoccupied,” says Charnel […]
Empowered women, empowered communities
Across the rural communities of KwaZulu-Natal, women are transforming not only their own lives but also the future of their families and communities. Through the Fidelity Foundation’s partnership with Thanda, women are gaining the knowledge, skills and support needed to strengthen food security, embrace sustainable farming practices and become leaders within their communities. Operating in […]
Stay safe while you shop: Avoid these common shopping safety mistakes
Shopping should be an enjoyable experience, but busy retail environments can also create opportunities for criminals looking for easy targets. Whether shopping at a mall, shopping centre or retail precinct, remaining alert and aware of your surroundings is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime. According […]
Women’s Month: Empowerment starts with personal safety
Women deserve to feel safe wherever they live, work and travel As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, Fidelity Services Group is encouraging women to make personal safety a daily priority. While communities, businesses and law enforcement all have an important role to play in creating safer environments, awareness, preparation and confidence remain some of the […]
Fidelity Services Group expands security footprint into the Lowveld
Fidelity Services Group and Hi-Tech Security are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that will strengthen security services across the Lowveld, providing customers with enhanced protection through the combined resources, expertise, and operational capacity of both businesses. Effective 1 August 2026, Fidelity ADT will assume responsibility for the monitoring and armed response services provided to […]
Mid-year security check: Peace of mind starts with prevention
As we reach the halfway mark of the year, now is the ideal time for homeowners to assess whether their security measures are still providing the protection they need. A proactive approach to safeguarding your home and loved ones includes conducting a comprehensive security audit and ensuring that all security systems are properly tested and […]
Community partnerships play a vital role in enhancing rural safety
A collaborative approach to crime prevention continues to prove effective in strengthening safety across South Africa. In many suburbs and towns, residents, private security providers, community organisations and law enforcement have demonstrated that working together can significantly reduce opportunities for crime. This collective effort is even more important in rural communities, where farms and smallholdings […]