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 […]
Increase in business break-ins in Welkom
Fidelity Services Group noted a marked increase in business break-ins in the Welkom area. Last week alone there were six reported incidents. Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing & Communications for Fidelity Services Group says, we are seeing an increase in commercial properties being targeted. This means that Business owners need to be particularly aware […]
Beachfront safety
Fidelity Services Group urges Gqeberha residents to remain vigilant about personal security, following a spate of muggings and attacks along the beachfront area. “We have noted an increase in beachfront muggings over the past few weeks and caution residents and holidaymakers to remain vigilant at all times,” says Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Communications and […]
Crime trend reveals an increase in break-ins
Fidelity ADT urges Richard’s Bay residents to remain vigilant about security and to report any suspicious activity to local authorities and private security companies. “We have noted an increase in break-ins where thieves are jumping over boundary walls to steal items in the yard and/or shed such as power tools, bicycles and garden equipment. In […]
Understanding the Difference between Neighbourhood Watch and Armed Response Services
When it comes to ensuring the safety of your home and loved ones, choosing the right security options is crucial. However, it’s not just about finding the most affordable service. Selecting a new security provider can be a daunting task if you haven’t figured out what you’re looking for. Charnel Hattingh, Group head of Marketing […]
Protect Your Business Assets
In March this year, Fidelity ADT issued a warning to all business owners to be on high alert, particularly those particularly those in the restaurant and mobile services sectors. It seems the trend has resurfaced. Crime syndicates are increasingly targeting high-value assets such as expensive catering equipment, coffee machines, industrial blenders, and generators. Charnel Hattingh, […]
Women and girls need to feel safer in SA.
Statistics that have been released by the SAPS and by other organisations that track and analyse crime in South Africa, point to the disturbing reality that women and girls are not as safe in South Africa as they deserve to feel. Far too often, they find themselves at the receiving end of crime and criminality. […]
Don’t let your guard down when entertaining outdoors
A big consideration for most South Africans when leaving home to attend an event of any nature is security at the venue. If it’s at a function venue or restaurant, do they have 24/7 security monitoring and surveillance cameras in the parking area? If your celebration is at a friend’s home, do they have proper […]
Safety tips for public events and public spaces.
Whether you are enjoying a concert at your favourite theatre, screaming for your team at the local rugby stadium, or even just going to the casino to shake hands with Lady Luck, it is important to remember your safety when you are out and about in any big public space. “It is not just members […]
Roof robbers target Klerksdorp CBD and Germiston businesses
There has been a spate of robberies at businesses in areas in Germiston and Klerksdorp CBD recently where criminals have been breaking through roofs. Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing & Communications at Fidelity ADT, says in many of these incidents, the alarm panel or antenna of the alarm was accessed through the roof, and […]