SA Retail gears up for busiest shopping days
As South African retailers gear up for Black Friday and the festive season, the risk of retail theft increases alongside the projected surge in foot traffic. Fidelity Services Group, the exclusive partner of Sensormatic in the Southern Hemisphere, is at the forefront of helping retailers mitigate this risk by enhancing security and loss prevention efforts. […]
Vigilance pays off when you’re on the road
The last thing on your mind while driving your new “baby’ off the showroom floor is that you could have a gun in your face and be robbed of your car in an instant. Why? Firstly, because hijacking remains rife in SA and, secondly, you may not realise your new car is a favourite among […]
SEVEN SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND FOUR FIREARMS RECOVERED SOON AFTER A JEWELLERY SHOP WAS ROBBED IN CLEARWATER MALL
Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group has commended the actions of members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Fidelity reaction officers which saw the apprehension of seven suspects who had just robbed a jewellery shop in Clearwater Mall, Roodepoort, on Tuesday 22 October 2024 just before 14:00. Bartmann says at this time […]
BE THE GATEKEEPER OF YOUR COMMUNITY’S RESOURCES THIS FESTIVE SEASON
It is common to see neglected or hijacked buildings and vandalised infrastructure in our cities today. The impunity of these acts has a dire effect on quality of life for residents, from power disruptions to schools having to close due to being burglarised and cleaned out of essential equipment. Group Head of Marketing and Communications […]
House break-ins on the increase – Witbank
Following a spate of house robberies and break-ins in the Witbank area, Fidelity ADT has issued a warning to all homeowners to remain vigilant, particularly as we approach the end of the year. Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing & Communications for Fidelity ADT says this week alone there have been six reported incidents. The […]
Get your home security ducks in a row way ahead of the festive season
Many of us are counting the weeks to our vacation in December, excitedly marking off each day as it passes on the fridge calendar. The ever-elusive December 10 (or earlier if you’re lucky) is creeping closer and closer. It’s all systems go for a great trip and some well-deserved R & R. Or is it? […]
Egg-stinguishing criminal behaviour in Gqeberha, one egg at a time.
Scientists tell us that eggs are good for us. They provide us with an easy source of several B vitamins, including vitamins B2, B5, and B12. All these nutrients have several functions in the body, including maintaining healthy skin and hair. But two recent incidents in Gqeberha show that an egg or six can even […]
Wanted suspect arrested in joint crime intelligence operation
A joint crime intelligence operation in the Hillcrest area led to the successful apprehension of a wanted suspect. “On Wednesday 11 September, members from our Specialised Intervention Unit (SIU) and several other role players involved in the crime intelligence driven operation acted on information received in Hillcrest,” explains Charnel Hattingh, head of communications and marketing […]
Buying or selling a home? Important safety advice for Show Day.
Experts agree that the real estate market is constantly evolving, shaped by economic shifts, technological advancements, and changing buyer preferences. It is important for buyers and sellers to stay informed about emerging trends. It is equally important to keep safety and security in mind on those very important Show Days. Recent reports have shown how […]
Tips for quick & easy access to your home in an emergency.
Emergency situations are by their very nature traumatic and panic-inducing. When something goes wrong at home you want to know that the required emergency response can get to you without any undue delays. “There are a couple of things that we recommend that can save time in these emergency situations,” says Charnel Hattingh, Group Head […]