by megan | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorised
Security estates are often seen as the final layer of protection. Controlled access, perimeter fencing, patrols… all of it creates a sense of safety. But for one homeowner in Stellenbosch, that sense of security was challenged in a very real way. When “secure”...
by megan | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
When a neighbour in their street was burgled, Charmaine C realised something alarming: the burglars hadn’t forced the door or broken the glass. Instead, they had quietly removed the entire glass panel from an aluminium stacker door while the homeowners were asleep....
by megan | Mar 7, 2026 | Uncategorised
For many pensioners, home is meant to be a place of comfort, routine and peace of mind. But older people are often seen as easier targets by burglars, scammers and door-to-door imposters. Consumer protection agencies specifically warn that older adults are frequently...
by megan | Oct 25, 2025 | Uncategorised
In a word: Yes. When most people think about home security, they picture alarm systems, electric fences, and motion-sensor lights. But there’s another layer of protection that’s often overlooked, and it grows right outside your door. That’s right: plants can be a...
by megan | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
Holiday homes are meant to be places of rest, family time and recharging, not sources of stress. But the reality is sobering: between October and December 2023, South Africa recorded around 40,751 home burglaries. That’s an average of 453 home burglaries a day....
by megan | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you think your home’s Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensors make you untouchable, think again. Our real-world tests show that these detectors can be blinded using everyday items like laminated glass or even a humble plastic wheelie bin. We ran these experiments at...
by megan | Aug 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
Sending your teen off to varsity is one of life’s proudest milestones, but for most South African parents, it also comes with a wave of worry. Many students live far from home in unfamiliar neighbourhoods, and most of them stay in off-campus housing or shared student...
by keith | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorised
Burglary remains one of the most persistent crime trends in South Africa. According to BusinessTech, between October and December 2024 alone, a staggering 35 754 home burglaries were recorded, an average of 397 break-ins per day. Even allowing for slight year on year...
