Plett crime warning – protect your outside security cameras.
Residents and business owners in and around Plettenberg Bay have been advised to consider extra outside perimeter security measures. A recent incident in town have shown that extra measures could be especially valuable to protect security cameras that have been installed. “From what we were told in local community policing meetings where crime trends are […]
Stay calm, stay safe: What to do if you’re caught in a mall robbery
With the festive season fast approaching, festive Christmas decorations are up in most mall countrywide and people are starting to think about their festive shopping. Each year footfall at malls increases as December approaches and besides being a fun and festive time, it can also signify an uptick in theft and robberies in the malls. […]
Staying safe at the mall these holidays.
A very long year is starting to wrap up, and the equally busy festive season is just around the corner. It will kick off with the rush expected when shoppers make their way to shopping centres and malls to make use of Black Friday deals. South Africa’s wholesale, retail and fuel sectors are expected to […]
Fidelity SecureFire to launch in Bloemfontein
Fire losses are becoming an increasingly pressing concern in both the commercial and residential sectors, with claims costs rising by approximately 40% over the past 24 months. The financial and emotional toll of fire-related incidents is on the rise, highlighting the critical need for proactive and effective protection solutions. Since its launch in August 2023 […]
Fidelity Services Group expands its reach in the cleaning industry
Fidelity Services Group continues to solidify its presence in the cleaning industry with impressive growth in its Cleaning & Hygiene division. Established in November 2019, the division has experienced four years of consistent growth and expansion, positioning itself as one of the most respected cleaning service providers in the country. Malcolm Stephens, Group Executive of […]
YOU MIGHT BE ON HOLIDAY BUT CRIMINALS WON’T BE – STAY VIGILANT!
Being vigilant is not optional in South Africa’s increasing crime climate, no matter where you find yourself. This is a stern reminder from Fidelity ADT as people plan their escape from the ‘concrete jungle’ over December. Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity ADT’s Group Head of Marketing and Communications, says it’s important to remember that criminals don’t take […]
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 […]