Page 6 - Fourways Gardens Issue 11 December 2023

Security

FESTIVE SEASON

GREETINGS

24/7 Security Services extends our gratitude to
the residents of Fourways Gardens Estate for your

support during 2023. We wish everybody a safe and
healthy Festive Season and best of luck for 2024!

End-of-Year Arrangements
• Residents are advised to register your house
as a Holiday Home if you are going away.
The completed form must be handed in
at the Control Room before leaving for the
holidays.
• Residents are advised that the Contractors’
Holiday will be effective from Thursday, 14
December 2023, to Tuesday, 8 January 2024.
• All required extension requests must
be submitted in writing via email to
the Estate Manager, Charlene Marlin
at estatemanager@fwg.co.za and the
Security Manager, Edwin Mukhwa at
sitemgefge@24-7security.co.za.
• Please note that all contractors’ details will
expire and will need to be re-registered from
Thursday, 4 January 2024.
• If you have house or pet sitters, please
ensure they are people that you trust, e.g.
family members or close friends, and ensure
they are registered on the access system.
• Share the details of your alarm system with
the person/s who will be looking after your
house.
• Please ensure that you inform all visitors and
people who come to your property of the
basic rules of the estate, i.e. obey the rules
of the road and all traffic signs within the
estate.
• Please report all incidents that occur, or
offences witnessed, immediately to the
Security Control Room – 011 465 5466 or Grant Moulder, General Manager:
066 261 7671. candles, and lights.
• Travel safely - If you’re travelling, plan Reaction
your route, ensure your vehicle is in good • When going away, please ensure you
Holiday Safety condition, and avoid fatigue by taking have a dedicated friend or family

Unfortunately, criminals don’t take holidays, breaks. member in charge of your house and
and we urge everyone to keep their safety • Stay informed - Be aware of local safety add them to the list of contact people in
and security top of mind throughout the updates and weather forecasts, especially case of an emergency in your absence.
holiday period. if you’re in an area prone to specific Often, clients go away, and we are unable
seasonal risks. to gain access in an emergency - please
Our senior team share the below safety tips ensure they have access so we can check
for the holidays: Andre du Plessis, General Manager: your property.
Neville Rothfusz, General Manager: Guarding Operations • Cellphone theft is rampant. Do not have
Operations • Be mindful when making use of e-hailing your cellphone visible when walking in the
• Home security - Secure your home before services. street near restaurants. We have noticed
leaving, double-check locks and alarms to • Be cautious of the information you an increase in cellphone snatching in the
ensure a safe return. share on social media, e.g. travel plans, vicinity of entertainment establishments,
• Fire safety - Be cautious with decorations, celebrations, etc. as well as running and cycling routes.

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