Semigrating? Don’t be semi-prepared when it comes to security at your new home
All indications are that more and more South Africans are hopping aboard the ‘semigration’ train. According to a 2024 Lightstone Property report, one in four homeowners who sell their current home and then buy a new one opt to move to another province. This marks a considerable rise from 2019, when only 16% of such […]
Enhanced security measures within Fourways Improvement District yield results
The Fourways Improvement District (FID), in partnership with Fidelity Services Group and other key partners, continues to strengthen security operations within the area, achieving significant crime prevention successes in the past quarter (December 2024 – February 2025). “The FID was founded and is sponsored by a number of property owners and business in the area […]
New scam targeting homeowners – Beware of water meter imposters
Residents in Craighall Park and surrounding areas are urged to remain vigilant as reports emerge of a new scam involving criminals posing as Johannesburg Water officials. In a recent incident, a non-descript vehicle arrived at a residence and individuals began digging out the property’s water meter. The scammers then contacted the homeowner, demanding an immediate […]
Beware of increased theft of beams and Gate Motors in your area
Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing & Communications for Fidelity ADT, is urging residents in Pretoria to be extra security conscious following the increase of theft of beams and theft of gate motors in the area. “We have received numerous reports from homeowners stating that their outdoor detection beams have been stolen in Waterkloof Glen, […]
LOVE BEING SAFE AS YOU TAKE AIM WITH CUPID’S ARROW
The gift of love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and then leave it in the cupboard to take care of itself. You’ve got to keep watering it. You’ve got to really look after it and nurture it. These wise words from John Lennon sit well during this ‘Month of Love’ […]
Weekend residential robberies in Centurion are on the increase
Following a recent spate of house robberies in the Centurion area, Fidelity ADT has issued a warning to homeowners to remain vigilant, particularly over weekends. Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing & Communications for Fidelity ADT, reported that six incidents were recorded in the past week alone. The affected suburbs include Lyttelton, Doornkloof, Wierdapark, Eldoraigne, […]
BE YOUR OWN HERO BY BEING VIGILANT ON YOUR COMMUTER AND AT WORK
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go! Yes, the December break is over for many of us and the wheels of the working world are slowly starting to grind again. The laid-back holiday period has hopefully left you feeling refreshed and ready for the challenges ahead. Yet, often, getting back into routine […]
Ten Steps to a Safer and More Secure 2025.
With the start 2025, it is time to put some thought into how you will live better and be better in the new year. “This is the perfect chance to think of all the ways in which you go about your daily business. These New Year’s resolutions should include ways to live safer and more […]
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 […]