Articles related to "Security"
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Eye on street cameras

Street security cameras are the latest crime-fighting initiative in Johannesburg’s suburbs.
News
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Belinda Mountain
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25 Aug 2015
Sectional title demand is growing

More South Africans are choosing to live in sectional titles, why is this the case?
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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30 Jul 2015
How to stay secure when the lights go out

It’s no secret that South Africa is plagued by crime. Recent statistics show that homeowners are most vulnerable between 5am and 9am and 5pm and 9pm. Unfortunately, criminals now appear to be coinciding their activities with ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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14 May 2015
You can put a price on security
Security remains one of the main factors influencing home buying decisions in Gauteng.
News
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Press
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16 Apr 2015
Are estates really the answer?

Not too long ago, gated communities and ‘secure’ luxury estates were something of an oddity. Not so anymore. Today, you don’t have to go too far to see a massive mixed - use ‘city within a city’ secured by military grade ...
News
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Jacqueline Gray
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02 Apr 2015
Starting a neighbourhood watch
With crime an everyday part of our lives, residents are taking back their streets by forming neighbourhood watches. Here’s how to get started.
Lifestyle and Decor
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Martin Hatchuel
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19 Feb 2015
Beware the “buyer” who arrives alone

It's not unusual for a buyer to view a home more than once before making a decision. However, sellers need to be aware that there are “buyers” who are far more interested in pinching the family ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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27 Nov 2014
Buying? Investigate urban crime!
You would think, given the high levels of crime in this country, that those in power would do everything possible to get their facts straight first-time around. However, the annual crime statistics released last week indicate ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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02 Oct 2014
Serious about security

Judging by a number of recent reports, securing your home using hi-tech devices may not necessarily be the way to go.
Forget alarm systems, turn off your CCTV cameras and infra-red beams and buy a coffin. Yes, it does seem a ...
Lifestyle and Decor
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Lea Jacobs
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25 Sep 2014
Duck! Cover! Hold on!

In the early hours of Friday 22 August, Gauteng was rocked by a 3.8 magnitude earthquake. It was the second to strike in less than three weeks.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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28 Aug 2014