M Sec Security Tips

Don’t leave Lock up the house, check all water outlets and electric sockets Test your burglar alarm and service it if necessary Cancel milk and paper delivery and ask your neighbor to keep an eye in your home Confirm any provisions made for your pets whilst you are...

Do not leave notes on the door, underneath the carpet, or in the post box to indicate that you are away. Do not leave hidden keys. Leave your house key with a trusted neighbour or the keyholder so that access can be gained in an emergency. Do not leave only the...

Always lock perimeter doors and close windows that are far away from where the family activity is centered. At night always lock perimeter doors and securely fasten windows. When retiring to bed, lock inter-leading doors of those rooms that are not occupied. Do not...

Try to escape, if possible. If you cannot escape, try to lock yourself in a secure room and lock the door. Remain calm. Co-operate with the intruder. Be observant and take particular notice of any voice, dress, or behavioral traits. Only shout for help or scream to...

Check your rear-view mirror to ensure that you are not being followed. When returning home after dark, ensure that there is an outside light on or have someone meet you at the door. When exiting your vehicle, be cautious and aware of surrounding obstructions and...

Vehicles You are driving away from your home; a new vehicle follows you for thirty minutes staying in the same lane as you, taking the same turn-offs as you.  The most important fact to remember while driving a motor vehicle is to be alert at all times.  This is why...

No matter how outraged you may feel at the time, your prime objective must be to look after your personal safety and that of your passengers. The preservation of human life must take precedence over material assets. Do nothing that is going to alarm the hijackers....

Ensure that all valuables and important documents like driving licences, marriage certificates, weapon licences, ID’s and the first few pages of passports are photocopied, authenticated by a Commissioner of Oath and securely locked away. If you do not have a fire...

Ensure that anyone leaving your property can get into their car, start it, lock the doors and be fully prepared to drive off before the gates are opened.  Consciously think about this every time someone leaves your premises. If possible, ensure that anyone leaving...

While we are fortunate not to experience the same level of violent crimes in the Mossel bay, Wildernis, George and Oudtshoorn as in many other parts of the country, we are not totally immune to high-jacking and house robberies. South Africa had 4 794 hijackings...