Arrest made in Pinelands
A suspect has been charged by Pinelands SAPS, after he was arrested in Hockey Street (on Wednesday 29 June at around 13h45). The arrest follows an attempted break-in at the address. “One of our armed response officers responded to a panic alarm activation at the address,” explains Mr. Jade Hanning, Western Cape General Manager for […]
Alarm activation leads to Parow Industrial arrest
Police arrested a suspect after he allegedly trespassed on an industrial property in Parow Industrial recently (around 3 am, Friday 24 June 2022). “We received an alarm signal from the premises on Ruben Kaye Road and sent two armed response officers to investigate,” explains Mr. Jade Hanning, Western Cape General Manager for Fidelity ADT. As […]
Fire Hazards: First Step is Recognising the Hazard
Working environments can potentially lead to several common fire hazards. Any building or office manager can make great strides in keeping team members safe by knowing how to identify these hazards. “Some fire hazards are unavoidable as they form an inherent part of the work you do. The important thing is knowing how to manage […]
Know how to react in an armed robbery or home invasion
Know how to react in an armed robbery or home invasion Finding yourself in a life-threatening situation involving armed robbers is not something most of us want to think about. It is, however, essential to have a plan of action, says Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity ADT. Being South Africa’s largest […]
RESPONSE FROM FIDELITY RE POSSIBLE NATIONAL SHUTDOWN ON 10 JUNE 2022
Responding to unconfirmed news of the possible national shutdown. Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group, says his national Joint Operations Centre (JOC), is liaising closely with all the relevant authorities. “We have had no direct confirmation that a national shutdown will happen. Our teams are on standby with contingency plans to manage any unrest […]
“Burglar bar baddies” bust by armed response officers
Two suspects were arrested by Paarl police after they allegedly tried to illegally gain access to a farm residence on Sonstraal Road. “We received a call from the farm asking for assistance just after 2am on Tuesday 24 May 2022. The caller described an unknown person trying to cut through the burglar bars to get […]
Seven arrests in and around Hermanus
Public safety officers have helped in the arrest of seven suspects in and around Hermanus in recent days, in connection with various charges. The officers are part of the Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) team, a ratepayer funded initiative in partnership with Fidelity ADT. Two of the incidents involved the HPP’s CCTV operators who observed suspicious […]
Honouring our youth and ensuring their safety
It is a sad reality that South Africa has become a very dangerous place and it is too often our young people who find themselves bearing the brunt. An event such as Youth Day should therefore serve as a rallying call for parents and caregivers to re-commit themselves to doing more about the safety of […]
Security camera tracks suspect Melkbos vehicle to Bellville
Security cameras across Cape Town continue to prove a thorn in the side for criminals. One recent incident saw a vehicle being stopped in Bellville (just after 10am on 17 May 2022), after it was linked to an alleged crime committed in Melkbosstrand. “The Welgemoed Community Control Room was alerted by the security camera network […]
SPIKE IN CRIME- BENONI
Over the last few weeks, there has been a definite increase in the number of house break-ins, attempted break-ins, motor vehicle thefts and gate motor theft in the Benoni area, with Pomona, Bredell and Rynfield being the hardest hit. Last week alone there were 31 reported incidents. The areas with the most incidents were Pomona […]