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Security

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

24/7 Security Services is committed to the safety and security of
the Fourways Gardens Estate (FGE) community. In addition to the
standard security services we offer, the team regularly assists with
finding and caring for missing dogs, helps residents with vehicle
breakdowns, extinguishes fires – and even helped a resident whose
house recently flooded.

Thank you to the 24/7 Security team for always

being ready to support the FWG community.

LOAD SHEDDING = INCREASED FIRE RISK Security Officer
of the Month
24/7 Security Services has noted a marked • Hairdryers, irons and other small appliances
increase in the number of fires linked to left unattended while plugged in
load shedding. In addition to transformer • Overloaded multi-plugs
and substation fires, several fires have been
reported, caused by: Please ensure that appliances are switched
• Stoves and ovens left on and unattended off as soon as load shedding starts. In
during power outages addition, we encourage everybody to equip
• Candles and other light sources left their homes with fire extinguishers and
unattended for long periods of time good-quality fire blankets.

WORRYING CRIME TREND

Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is asked them to fetch them. For this reason,
fast becoming a lucrative business in South you should create a secret code and ask
Africa. It is now seen by criminals as an them to memorise it. Then tell your child Reaction officer Petrus Ramoloto
easy way to get money. Due to the tough that they should not go with anyone who assisted in putting out a fire. It
economy, criminals have widened their net claims you sent them to fetch them unless started after the mini substation
– and kidnapping for ransom is no longer they say the secret word. (transformer) exploded at the
just about targeting the rich and the famous. • Teach your children to ask for permission corner of Parkway and Wild Olive.
before going out and to be truthful about Thanks to the reaction officer’s
Children are easy targets for kidnappers too. where they are headed, who they will go quick response, he helped save
We share some safety tips in this regard: with, and when they will get home. houses nearby from catching fire.
• You can train your child not only to scream
when a stranger tries to grab them, but also
to scream for help. This will alert bystanders,
who will try to help a child and rescue them SEE SOMETHING,
from danger.
• Children must be taught to refrain from
accepting sweets or gifts from strangers. SAY SOMETHING
• When your children are old enough, teach
them your cellphone number, name and
surname. Please report all security-related matters
• Never leave your child unattended, not
even for a minute. Likewise, never ask a immediately, without delay.
stranger to hold your child – because you A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.
do not know their intentions.
• Teach your child never to get into a
stranger’s car. However, if they are forced to On-site Control Contact details:
do so, they should know to scream for help. 011 465 5466 or 066 261 7671
• There may be instances where an abductor
tries to persuade a child that their parent

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