Back to school 2025 – Safety tips of parents and caregivers.
This year saw the academic year for public schools in both inland and coastal provinces starting and ending on the same day where learners returned to school benches on Wednesday 15 January 2025. “We wish all learners the best for the new year, especially those who are going to school for the first time. We […]
CHILDREN HOME ALONE NEED TO PUT SAFETY FIRST
The 1990 box office comedy Home Alone remains a family favourite over the festive season. It’s about the adventures of Kevin McCallister (played by Macaulay Culkin), an eight-year-old boy who is inadvertently left behind when his parents go to France and who ends up having to fend for himself against a pair of bungling burglars. What unfolds […]
Celebrating the end of your school career, in safety.
High school learners across the country are already dreaming of celebrating the end of their school careers. Thousands of them will be descending on party venues and holiday destinations up and down the coast to attend the various Rage parties that have been organised. Fidelity Services Group has called for these festivities to be done […]
Keep Your Home Secure While Enjoying the Game
As rugby, cricket & soccer season returns, Fidelity ADT reminds residents to remain vigilant about home security, especially when hosting friends or stepping out to watch a match. Charnel Hattingh Group Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity ADT, highlights the importance of maintaining security, whether enjoying the game at home or in public. She […]
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 […]
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 […]
Buying or selling a home? Important safety advice for Show Day.
Experts agree that the real estate market is constantly evolving, shaped by economic shifts, technological advancements, and changing buyer preferences. It is important for buyers and sellers to stay informed about emerging trends. It is equally important to keep safety and security in mind on those very important Show Days. Recent reports have shown how […]
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 […]