Fidelity ADT clarifies if it was affected by US business breach
Fidelity ADT's head of group marketing and communications, Charnel Hattingh, has confirmed the company and its customers were not impacted by the ADT data breach that occurred in April 2026.
She said the breach had nothing to do...
Fidelity protecting Sun City with autonomous drones
Security group Fidelity ADT has launched a new drone dock on the roof of The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City's most luxurious hotel and resort.
From this dock, Fidelity's autonomous DJI aerial drones will launch and provide live...
Solar panel theft surges
With solar panel theft on the rise, South African residents with solar power systems must insure and protect their equipment.
King Price Insurance's client experience partner Wynand van Vuuren says solar panel theft is a growing trend, and he only expects it to...
High-risk areas and roads to avoid during EFF's "national shutdown"
Two prominent South African private security companies have warned about the potential for violence and damage to property during the EFF's upcoming "shutdown" protest next week.
South Africa's third-biggest political party is...
Thieves going after solar panels in South Africa — how to protect them
South African private security giant Fidelity ADT has warned homeowners about rising solar panel thefts.
In light of severe load-shedding in the past few months, an increasing number of households are investing thousands of...
Fidelity launches crime updates chat group for Johannesburg
Private security company Fidelity has started offering Johannesburg residents access to a paid-for Telegram channel that will keep them abreast of all criminal activities in their areas.
The initiative forms part of the Vumacam...
How to defend your home from criminals during load-shedding
Ensuring you have a backup power system with sufficient battery capacity to run an alarm system, CCTV cameras, electric fence, and some lighting is one of the best ways to protect your home against criminals during load-shedding.
The...
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SqwidNet is dead — Long live Sigfox South Africa
Sigfox South Africa has officially launched operations, taking over the Internet of Things network assets previously belonging to SqwidNet.
SqwidNet was on the verge of shuttering after showing low revenue growth over the past few years.
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Police drones coming to South Africa
The South African Police Service (Saps) is buying a fleet of drones to help combat crime in the country, including in rural areas.
This was recently revealed in a response from police minister Bheki Cele to a question in Parliament from FF Plus leader...
Security companies nail tower battery thieves
Private security companies Fidelity ADT and Bull Security caught two cellphone tower battery thieves in Garsfontein on 24 November 2021.
Protect your home against crime during load-shedding
South Africans must ensure they have adequate backup power to run their alarm systems, security lights, and cameras when load-shedding kicks in.
The Institute for Security Studies recently warned that robberies increased during the fresh...
How criminals get through electric fences — and what you can do about it
Electric fences are not impenetrable and South Africans should be aware of the methods criminals use to bypass this widely-used security measure.
MyBroadband recently spoke to Fidelity CEO Wahl Bartmann and Bull Security...