What Makes A Criminal?
Crime in South Africa is rife! Some criminals are opportunists, operating as criminals due to their nature to not comply to the norms of society. These criminals are often suffering from psychological issues. However most criminals often find themselves pursuing a life of crime due to circumstance. With so much crime in South Africa it […]
Intrusions in the Mining Sector
High security fencing for the mines is of utmost importance as it needs to restrict access of criminal gangs , large scale robbery and criminal violence. There are been cases in the past where diamonds, gold and platinum concentrate have been pilfered by criminals, often after violent attacks. Such crimes are often a result of […]
How Criminals Bypass Electric Fences
As homeowners and business owners it is our responsibility to protect our own property from being pilfered by the greedy criminals that pervade in South Africa. One method that we regularly employ is installing electric fences on the boundaries of our properties, and although they have served us well, electric fences are regularly bypassed by […]
Are Residential Estates a Target For Criminals?
South African’s are under the ruse that safety within residential estates will prevent them and their homes from becoming the targets of criminals. Because people become complacent about security, they forget to secure their houses adequately, leaving their properties open for criminals. This makes them soft targets, and criminals in South Africa know this. Criminals […]
How ElectroMesh Can Protect Your Farm
We at ElectroMesh understand that farmers are vulnerable to attacks and robberies as they are often isolated, far away from police presence, and they often do not have the necessary security systems in place to protect them from future attacks. But ElectroMesh can be the answer to many farmers’ problems. While most farming communities […]
Office Security Essentials
When it comes to ensuring the safety of both the staff and assets of the business, there are a few tools that may prove to be invaluable in creating a formidable security system. CCTV: By placing video cameras and televised recording in your offices, you can seriously damage the aspirations of potential criminals. CCTV cameras […]
South African Crime Trends
South Africa is a haven for crime and civil misdemeanors. The country’s socio-political and economic climate has allowed many to live a life of crime where they can steal and pillage their way to a source of income almost unchallenged. What is particularly scary is that these robberies are usually aggravated, and marred by physical […]
5 Security Tips For Protecting Staff
As an entrepreneur or business owner in South Africa you must be constantly aware of the possibility that you as well as your business’s staff may potentially be attacked, assaulted or, harassed at your place of work in the event of a robbery. Living in a society with some of the highest rates of crime […]
How To Check An Electric Fence For Faults
Start by checking the fence installation. Wires must be taught – no two wires touching each other. The fence needs to clean of vegetation and spider webs. Insulators and tensioners must be in good condition. Cabling from the energiser to the fence must be in good working order. Earth spikes must be connected to the […]
What Makes ElectroMesh The Best?
So some may be thinking; why ElectroMesh? Why can’t I just use any other electric fence manufacturer in Johannesburg or the rest of South Africa for that matter? What makes ElectroMesh a superior electrified barrier fence, and why is ElectroMesh the preferred electric fence supplier? For those who don’t know what an ElectroMesh fence is, […]