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SECURITY NEWS

SECURITY OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

he festive season is fast • Consider arranging access to your and forwarding signals from your
approaching. Please take note property in case of emergencies. key – and preventing break-ins and
Tof the following important • Report your empty property to the theft by keyless ignition. For more
matters, which are often overlooked: Security Control Room for regular information, check on Google.
visits: 012 809 0424/5. • Pay staff bonuses and salaries
Safety, security and some • Safeguard your valuables at all electronically, not in cash.
peace-of-mind tips: times – know that criminals never • Always remember swimming pool
take vacations. safety.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy. • Keep bank cards that are tap- • Speed and alcohol and vehicles –
• Check that your driver and vehicle enabled safe: Use RFID-blocking enough said.
licences are valid. sleeves. • Do not engage in road rage; rather
• Prepare for any weather conditions. • Rather decrease your bank card smile and wave.
Some provinces are prone to daily usage limits.
adverse weather during summer. • Do not carry or transport large On your return from your holiday,
• Make sure that you can handle amounts of cash. or if you’ve spent this time at home,
first-aid emergencies until help • Beware of online booking or remember that the access for
arrives. purchase scams. domestic workers and gardeners
• If you transport or carry firearms, • Install a dash cam – even cheap ones expires annually. You are hereby
ensure proper legal compliance. can record what really happened. reminded to ensure that the correct
• If you have a panic or SOS • When pulled over and solicited for legal documents are presented for
application, check it – when last a bribe, that dash cam can come in renewal.
did you test it? very handy.
• If you do not have a panic/SOS • If your vehicle has a remote keyless Stay safe and rest assured that the
application, inform trusted friends entry, invest in a Faraday pouch Security Department will remain
and family of your travel plans for the keys. A Faraday pouch vigilant.
and confirm your safe arrival provides a complete signal blocker
(remember to share your vehicle for your vehicle key, thereby Danie Basson
details with them). preventing thieves from catching Security Manager

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