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 […]
Beachfront safety
Fidelity Services Group urges Gqeberha residents to remain vigilant about personal security, following a spate of muggings and attacks along the beachfront area. “We have noted an increase in beachfront muggings over the past few weeks and caution residents and holidaymakers to remain vigilant at all times,” says Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Communications and […]
Women and girls need to feel safer in SA.
Statistics that have been released by the SAPS and by other organisations that track and analyse crime in South Africa, point to the disturbing reality that women and girls are not as safe in South Africa as they deserve to feel. Far too often, they find themselves at the receiving end of crime and criminality. […]
Don’t let your guard down when entertaining outdoors
A big consideration for most South Africans when leaving home to attend an event of any nature is security at the venue. If it’s at a function venue or restaurant, do they have 24/7 security monitoring and surveillance cameras in the parking area? If your celebration is at a friend’s home, do they have proper […]
Safety tips for public events and public spaces.
Whether you are enjoying a concert at your favourite theatre, screaming for your team at the local rugby stadium, or even just going to the casino to shake hands with Lady Luck, it is important to remember your safety when you are out and about in any big public space. “It is not just members […]
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 […]
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 […]