28% of Gauteng's R124 million CCTV network offline — DA
The Gauteng Provincial Government is under fire from the Democratic Alliance (DA) over outages affecting the province's costly CCTV safety network.
According to the DA, 28% of the province's CCTV camera network was offline, with over 269...
New code of conduct for CCTV cameras at gated estates
The Information Regulator of South Africa's research into personal data collected by security personnel at gated estates found the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) at such points was intrusive.
It found that the deployment of CCTV...
Vumacam may have footage of Sibanye-Stilwater lawyer's murder
Vumacam, one of the largest private CCTV companies in South Africa, says there is a good chance that it captured footage related to the killing of lawyer Chinette Gallichan.
Gallichan was shot dead by two unknown gunmen when she...
Hi all
I bought an Ezviz H80f Multi from Takealot last week. Noticed it had just 1 review and it was about foggy lenses. Thought nothing much of it as it could be once off issue and no other reports online.
Installed it yesterday and after about an hour, the condensation started.
Has anyone...
Joburg's draft CCTV by-law under scrutiny
Anti-crime activists and private security companies have warned that a new City of Johannesburg (CoJ) draft by-law for private CCTV cameras facing public areas will harm community-driven crime-fighting.
The by-law requires that people and companies...
I will soon be installing an Ajax alarm system and was considering two options for the outdoor garden and driveway area:
1) Ajax sensors and / or IR curtain beams
2) Hikvision Acusense / Dahua equivalent CCTV cameras connected to an NVR.
I know there is an integration between Hikvision and Ajax...
Vumacam and NAVIC join forces to combat crime
Vumacam is forming an alliance with cloud vehicle intelligence company NAVIC to expand the coverage and impact of the SafeCity initiative across South Africa.
To date, the initiative has been powered only by Vumacam technology and cameras.
I am running some LAN cable from my cctv DVR that’s near my room to a screen in our kitchen. I have a vga extender attached at both ends. At highest resolution there is no feed on the screen - it says no source. At lowest resolution I get a feed but some times during the day it keeps going on...
I have a Dahua DVR located in the house 150m from the gate. I want to install a Dahua analogue camera near the gate and wirelessly transmit the video to the side of the house.
Would this be possible?
I've got Device Model: DVR-108G-F1 with Firmware Version: V4.30.101 installed. Today, I tried to connect my mobile with the DVR for remote monitoring, but I was shocked to find that the device was already linked to someone else's account. I tried to unbind via the HiLook app, but it says...
US concerned that Vumacam uses China-style spying tech — here are the facts
Vumacam has hit back at claims made by US lawmakers in a resolution proposed by certain members of the country's House of Representatives concerning its use of Hikvision cameras.
The resolution calls for President Joe...
Gauteng's Lesufi wants to fight crime with 500 drones and cameras everywhere
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi wants to launch a wide-ranging and costly crime-fighting initiative in South Africa’s economic heartland, the City Press reports.
The plan includes over 500 remote-controlled aircraft...
South Africa's fourth essential utility — private security
Just as Internet access is rapidly becoming a third essential utility for South African homes after water and electricity, a fourth has emerged — private security.
Vumacam has released the results of a survey conducted with Fletcher...
Looking for recommendations on good quality outdoor solar powered WIFI cameras that can be accessed via mobile app.
Found this one so far that seems good quality with decent features... from a known brand...
Hello Everybody
Here is my scenario. I have a client with 2-4 CCTV cameras and a DVR\NVR controller. Client will use CCTV app to check for a few minutes what is going on in his shop. I have a few questions on internet usage.
1. Does the DVR\NVR controller send data\stream data continuously...
Looking to start a side gig doing POE installs. May I prey I to what a good rate for laying down the cabling and setting up a 4 or 8 camera system be.
Also, there seems to be an accredition allowing you to issue a cctv coc after the installation, any one of you actually do so?
Hey guys, Ive been looking for some good but not bank-breaking wireless security cameras, need IR/Night Vision due to them going outside. Currently looking at this product https://www.takealot.com/andowl-q-s4-full-hd-4k-wireless-smart-camera-waterproof-outdoor-/PLID71639677 not sure if anyone...
I am thinking of getting a reolink ptz (+- R4000) to use outside. It will be positioned just outside my main gate and about 2 meters from the road. I am concerned about it being stolen. How can i prevent it from being stolen. Unfortunately my driveway is receded and if i had to put it within my...
Cape Town's CCTV system nails car and cable thieves
Cape Town’s strategic surveillance unit has detected more than 15,000 incidents over the last financial year.
The City's media office said the CCTV surveillance system detected 1,509 more incidents during 2020/21 than 2019/20.
Item name: Synology Surveillance Network Video Recorder - 2 Bay - R1888
Age and condition: Brand New
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Price: R1888
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Location: Port Elizabeth
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