Stay safe while having fun at a Festival near you
This week, thousands of festival goers will be descending to Mbombela to attend the Innibos festival of theatre, music, art and books taking place from 27 to 30 June at Mbombela farm. Fidelity Services Group has called for festival goers to keep safety top of mind. Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing and Communications at […]
Entertaining at home or socialising at a local establishment: Make sure you are safe
Fidelity ADT is urging residents to be vigilant when socialising. Whether it be at home or out at a restaurant or pub. Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing and Communications Manager at Fidelity ADT, urges residents to remember to be security conscious when going out or entertaining at home. “There have been a number of […]
Beware imposters and impersonators
Fidelity ADT has issued a warning to business owners as criminals’ ramp up their efforts to gain from every opportunity they can find. Posing as customers is an old trick. Small businesses are especially vulnerable because even if they do have a security door and buzzer, for example, when a “customer” arrives you have to […]
Stellenbosch Campus: Safety and security tips for students for the 2nd half of 2024.
Stellenbosch has it all. Beautiful mountains. Rich culture. Academic excellence. And add to this list, people that care about your personal safety. “We want to make sure that everyone can concentrate on their studies without having to fear about their personal safety. This is why the police and local security role-players are all ready to […]
Tongaat Tornado: Advice on what to do next for your home security system
A tornado ripped through Tongaat in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday 3 June, causing extensive damage to homes, schools, roads and infrastructure. It has left over a thousand families homeless. “We offer emergency services and disaster management teams our thanks for their dedication. Our Ballito branch have donated mattresses and our teams of armed response officers have […]
Panic alarm leads to Groeneweide Park arrest.
A suspect was arrested in Groeneweide Park (on 6 June 2024) after he allegedly gained access to a residential property in the area. The items he was reportedly trying to steal were all recovered. “We received a call for help just after 2pm on the day and sent an armed response officer to investigate. When […]
Tips to protect yourself from remote jammers
Anyone who has fallen victim to remote jamming will know that sinking feeling when you open your boot and there’s nothing there – no laptop, no handbag, no gym shoes. You look around, dumbfounded. My car was locked. How did this happen? According to Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity Services Group, Group Head of Marketing and Communications, […]
Youth Month & June School Holidays: Keeping tomorrow’s generation safe, today.
Protecting tomorrow’s generation and keeping them safe from crime and criminals can start today. Youth Month and the June school holidays provide parents and caregivers with the perfect opportunity to focus on keeping their children safe and empowering them with the tools they need. “Safety is a priority and must be top of mind for […]
Essential Security Measures for Small Businesses
Small businesses – the lifeblood of our communities, may not always have the luxury of large security budgets like their larger counterparts. However, there is a wealth of measures that can be implemented to safeguard these vital small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the clutches of crime. It is in everyone’s best interest that this […]
Winter season and fire safety – how to stay warm this season, and safe at the same time.
Fires can be disastrous if not dealt with quickly. In a fire emergency, every second counts and getting the fire department to the property as soon as possible is crucial. “The winter season generally sees an increase in the number of fires that are reported as people try to keep the cold weather at bay. […]