Access to property critical in case of emergency
Starting a new year is always a good idea to switch around the codes on your security devices, particularly if you have changed tenants or have new domestic staff on the property. But, the cardinal rule is to ensure you alert your security provider to these changes. Ensuring your security profile is up to date […]
Make safety part of your new year’s fitness and training resolutions
You might be a weekend warrior or even a professional competitor – but whatever your fitness and training goals are for 2021, make sure that safety is part of your resolutions for the new year. “The start of a new year is a perfect time to focus on shaking off the holiday kilos and shape […]
Estate complex domestics urged to be safety conscious |
Living in an Estate or a complex can give residents the false impression that security is not a priority. Over the last four weeks there have been a number of incidents in secure complexes and estates in the Benoni area which have raised a red flag. In one instance an armed robbery took place at […]
Surviving a “blue light” kidnapping |
A recent feature on Carte Blanche has highlighted a new frightening criminal tactic where suspects impersonate police officers and end up kidnapping and robbing unsuspecting drivers en route to a destination. Linda Goodenough, Community Development Manager for Fidelity ADT says the majority of cases have been reported on the R59 so motorists on this highway […]
How to make sure your electric fence is doing its job
It is not uncommon to see properties without any form of perimeter protection in South Africa, but it certainly is not the norm as an unprotected perimeter is an open invitation to criminals. Walling or palisade fencing, often reinforced with electric fencing and other security systems are most common for homeowners. Complexes are also commonly […]
Women’s Month 2020 – Empower our women to keep them safe
It is up to each and every one of us to find ways to empower our country’s women and keep them safe. This is an important consideration for Women’s Month. August sees South Africa commemorate the Women’s march, which took place on the 9th of August 1956 in Pretoria. The marchers’ aims were to protest […]
Return of load shedding
The return of rotational load shedding means that home owners as well as business owners need to make sure their alarm and security systems are tested regularly and in a working condition. These tests need to focus in particular on the battery backup systems, to ensure that it will still offer monitoring and protection when […]
Mandela Month – A chance to honour our nation’s many security and healthcare heroes
July is a month in which we think back on the legacy of the father of our nation, Nelson Mandela. It is a month in which we focus on solidarity and inclusion, and the coronavirus pandemic makes this an appropriate chance to also honour our selfless and dedicated heroes and heroines. South Africa has […]
Safety in public open spaces and shops
Now that we are allowed to move about more freely under alert level three, it is important to do a refresher course on how to remain safe while visiting public spaces. The added aspect of this refresher is of course the health measures that one should follow. Lockdown regulations are very explicit about the requirement […]
Be safe when going back to school this Youth Month
Life is slowly returning to “normal” under Level 3 of the national lockdown, with children starting to head back to school and many more people to work. While this is a positive move in Youth Month, the sad reality of the lifting of lockdown restrictions is that criminals are also back to their routine. […]