Transport Month – A great time to review your vehicle tracking and telematics system
Technology is a fast-developing arena where newer and more efficient products and services are developed at a blistering pace. The same can be said for vehicle tracking and telematics systems, which makes it vital to regularly ask whether your chosen system is still the best option for your family vehicle or even your fleet of […]
Wanted trio nabbed
The Dundee South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of three wanted suspects thanks to the vigilance and determination of a private security response unit. “Three suspects were involved in a recent burglary at Dundee Junior School. On Wednesday, 21st September at around 07h45, we received information regarding the identity of the perpetrators and […]
Fence hopper nabbed
The Pinetown South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a trespasser thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. “At 9am on the 15th September our Fidelity Security Control Room received an alert of a fence hopper in Gordon Road and our operator immediately dispatched Armed Response Officer (ARO), Simiso Nojiyeza, […]
Ten Things That Leave You Vulnerable to Crime
Crime in South Africa is a reality, and anyone can become a victim. There are basic measures you can take to better protect yourself and the people you care about. “Criminals are on the lookout for easy targets. If you come across as distracted or vulnerable, there is a real chance that criminals will consider […]
Whale Festival 2022 – Enjoy it, and be safe
September marks an important date on the annual Hermanus calendar. Our gorgeous town will host the 31st annual Hermanus Whale Festival, starting at the end of the month. “There is a general sense of excitement and optimism in the province and everyone is clearly happy about being able to travel again and explore our beautiful province […]
Church intruder nabbed
The Pietermaritzburg South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. Just before 3h00 on the 13th September, tenants at a church in Calvery Place activated their panic alarm after hearing noises coming from the church building. The Fidelity ADT Security Control […]
Four armed robbery suspects arrested
The Alexandra South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of four armed robbery suspects thanks to the rapid response and collaboration of several security personnel. “Over recent weeks, there has been a spate of robberies in the Alexandra, Pelham, Scottsville and Epworth areas, where a group of four men driving a blue Renault Sandero […]
St Helena Bay suspect arrested
Police in St Helena Bay have taken a suspect into custody, after he allegedly illegally gained access to a business premises in the area (just after midnight on 6 September 2022). “We responded to an alarm signal along Marine Street and sent an armed response officer to investigate. He found signs of forced entry and […]
Local Security company appoints new Branch Manager
Bernadette Nel-Naude currently resides in the Nelson Mandela Metro. This mother of four has been working in the security industry for the last 17 years. With a strong sales and marketing background she also trades her high heels and suits for a bulletproof and safety shoes, as she works operationally on the ground with the […]
Belville: One officer, two hours and two incidents
A public safety officer with the Boston CID responded to two early morning incidents within the space of two hours this week in Beville. “The first incident happened when the officer came upon four homeless people who were busy unloading boxes from a parked car. They told the officer that they had been asked by […]