Enjoy a day outdoors by keeping personal safety top of mind
Summer is a beautiful time to relish the numerous outdoor activities Gauteng has to offer with family and friends. If you’re planning a trip to somewhere like the picturesque Hartbeespoort Dam for a braai or picnic, with the warm sun overhead and the gentle summer breeze rustling through the trees, Fidelity ADT encourages you to […]
Matric Rage 2023 – Party Responsibly
In just two weeks, thousands of matriculants will be descending on the Kwazulu-Natal coast or Plettenburg Bay to party. Local teenagers will start celebrating the end of their academic year by either partying locally or travelling to one of the local rage hotspots to attend the annual Rage Festival taking place between 1st and 10th […]
Ways to protect your child from kidnappers
Fidelity Services Group recently shone a spotlight on kidnappings, which continue at an alarming rate in South Africa. To avoid falling victim to kidnappers, CEO Wahl Bartmann says vigilance around your personal safety is imperative at all times, and this must also be instilled in children and young adults. While the security company could not […]
Selecting a new security provider? Make sure you ask the right questions
When it comes to ensuring the safety of your home and loved ones, choosing the right armed response company is crucial. However, it’s not just about finding the most affordable service. Selecting a new security company can be a daunting task if you haven’t figured out what you’re looking for. Charnel Hattingh, Group head of […]
Crime stats show property crimes are up. Is your home next?
The Quarter 3 crime statistics released by Police Minister General Bheki Cele earlier this year show that all property-related crimes increased by 7.2%. These include burglaries at residential and non-residential properties, theft of motor vehicles and theft out of motor vehicles. Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity ADT, reminds residents that […]
Women’s Month: Five safety tips
Months of commemoration – such as Women’s Month – serve an important dual purpose. It reminds us of progress that has been made while at the same time reminding us of a great deal of work that still lies ahead. “The month of August is a chance to celebrate the strides made in securing better […]
June School Holidays: Staying safe while out and about in public spaces
Schools across the country will close Friday 24 June for the mid-year holidays. For the next couple of weeks, parents and their children will be able to enjoy time together by going out to places such as malls or other big public spaces. “We have all worked hard these first six months of the year […]
Spike In Hijackings In The South Of Joburg
In the last week (20 to 27 June) there has been a definite increase in the number of hijackings and other crime in the South of Johannesburg. Hijackings are dominating. We have seen 14 hijackings and one attempted hijacking in total. The areas targeted are Regents Park(2), Rosettenville Extension (2), The Hill (1), Rosettenville (2), […]
Increase in hijackings shows importance of vigilance
The increase in the number of car hijackings over the past 8 years shows the importance of driver vigilance, at all times. The comment comes from one of South Africa’s largest armed response companies, in response to recently released crime stats. In its September report, the SAPS announced that 16 026 incidents had been reported during the […]
Workplace fire alarms – how often do you test them?
Office and building managers have a responsibility to ensure that staff members are properly protected by a fire alarm system that is regularly tested, and working in the way it should. These systems require constant tests, maintenance and care, in the same way that any home security system should be tested and fixed, says industrial […]