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Estate News

Fighting Crime SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING:
Please report all security-related matters
- together immediately, without delay.
A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.

Onsite Control Contact details:
Crime has increased steadily over the last few 011 465 5466 or 076 200 5280
months, and in recent weeks the Fourways
area has been targeted repeatedly - specifically Officers of the Month
estates and complexes. The fragile economy is

fuelling the current crime wave, and as such, we
expect the trend to continue.

any South Africans choose to live in residential estates,
deeming them a safer environment than stand-alone
residences. This is because the secure environment of
Man estate makes residents feel less exposed. However,
this perception can be misleading as crime stats escalate and
criminals become more brazen and innovative. Stanley Phiri and Clive Masuta: Our Officers were called by the
neighbour of a house in Soetdoring Road, when they saw smoke
One of the most common inhibitors of estate security is coming from the house. On arrival, Stanley and Clive discovered
complacency on the part of homeowners and residents. Often, the that there was smoke coming from the dustbin. They had to
high walls and guarded access points create a false sense of security jump the wall from the neighbour’s house in order to get to
that results in residents neglecting to take basic steps to protect the fire and managed to extinguish it before any major damage
their homes, such as locking doors, closing windows, installing (and was caused. The resident was very happy and thanked the
arming!) alarm systems, and ensuring that gardens are illuminated neighbour together with both officers for saving the situation.
to limit concealment. These are all standard measures for stand-
alone homes and should be equally so for homes within estates.
Whistle Blowers
24/7 Security Services is constantly working on improving the 24/7 Security Services supports the zero-tolerance movement
security at Fourways Gardens Estate. We urge residents to remain against crime.
alert as each individual plays a part in combatting crime in the estate. Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd is an independent subscription
service, offering a free call facility enabling employees or third
• Do not rely on perimeter security alone. While perimeter security parties to anonymously blow the whistle on irregularities
measures have successfully driven down crime in estates, residents within the company. They are an accredited member of the
need to take precautions in their homes. Ethics Institute of South Africa.
• Be sure to lock doors and windows and ensure vehicles are locked Call 0800 00 21 26 to report irregularities. Your identity will not
- even when parked in a garage. be divulged.
• Test alarms and panic buttons regularly.
• Conduct thorough reference checks of domestic workers and
gardeners. Take extra precautions when construction is taking
place.
• Report suspicious people, vehicles and behaviour.
• Be alert when entering and exiting the estate.

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