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. […]
This is not the time to downgrade your security
The national lockdown has had a positive effect on crime levels in the country, with Police Minister Bheki Cele confirming early in April that there had been a significant drop in serious and violent crimes since lockdown started on March 27. While this is good news, we would like to warn residents and businesses […]
Housebound? Keep security top of mind
Many people have had to change their Easter travel plans due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Crime picks up over Easter so whether staying at home or travelling a short distance to visit family, homeowners must remain vigilant about home security. Traditionally, criminals take advantage of empty homes and quieter streets over the Easter period. But […]
Concerning rise in household stress levels
This month News 24 reported a concerning increase in the number of gender based violence incidents. Precious Robinson, chairperson of SACSoWACH, a coalition of 33 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which is supporting the Department of Health with its coronavirus response, expressed their concern and were quoted as saying, “The national government’s gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide […]
Make safety part of your outdoor fitness plan
Thousands of people are using the warmer weather to train outdoors – whether for personal fitness goals, or to prepare for that next big marathon or cycle challenge. Whatever the driving motivation might be, it is important to be safe and to make personal safety part of your training regime. Fidelity ADT encourages residents to […]
Keeping your kids safe this year
With schools across the country opening for the 2020 academic year, there is excitement among learners who look forward to new friends and new experiences. But parents and caregivers might feel some dread, especially those who are worried about the safety of their children while they make their way to school and back. There are […]
Enjoy your holidays – safely
The December holidays is a time to rest and recharge after a busy year. It is important not to neglect personal safety during this period, especially as it is also a busy time of year for opportunistic criminals. The first and most important step to take is to regularly test your alarm and to ensure […]
Lots of work still to do, to keep our women and children safe
Recently released statistics show that the fight against the abuse of our women and children is far from over. In fact, it appears that there has not been a significant decrease in sexual assaults, with women-headed urban households more likely to be attacked, and 43% of women reporting feeling unsafe. As we prepare for the […]
Celebrate the end of exams – safely
Learners and students are currently focused on their end-of-year exams and all the pressure and stress that this entails. It is perfectly understandable to want to celebrate when the examination process is finished, but we would like to remind students of the potential dangers and that these festivities should be done in a safe and […]
Spike in crime
Every year during October and November there is a definite spike in crime with house break and theft, theft out of motor vehicle; theft from motor vehicle; follow homes and common robberies dominating across all regions. Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity ADT National Marketing and Communications Manager says much of the crime seems opportunistic at this time […]