
5 LOW EFFORT WAYS TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE
We live in a world with so much information and so much to think about all the time. Especially when it comes to our safety. We all know that there are things we “should” be doing to protect ourselves – be it with home security, password security, personal safety,...

Desensitised to crime: South Africans need to remain vigilant
In the last three months of 2021, South Africa’s murder rate increased by 8.9%, attempted murder rose by 3.5%, carjacking by 13.8%, and femicide by 4.2% compared to the same period of the previous year. As chilling as these statistics, presented to Parliament in...

You need an on-demand emergency response service platform. Here’s why.
The on-demand economy has exploded over the last decade, providing unprecedented convenience to consumers while revolutionizing commercial and societal behaviour in cities around the world. As consumers, the on-demand economy fulfills our needs by providing...
SA’s sky-high rates of home robberies: Preventing crime by understanding perpetrators
‘A man’s home is his castle’ is a simplified...
A data strategy roadmap to improve emergency response services
“You can have data without information, but you...
Want to retain your customers? Offering on-demand emergency response services is key.
Towards the end of 2021 police minister, Bheki...
9 ways to improve your home security in 2022
Home should be a safe space however, over the...
The power of proactivity when it comes to safety
Throughout the last decade South Africans have...
Why a value-added emergency response service can help you grow your customer base
The Challenge. The past 24 months, aptly dubbed...
How to help a neighbour you suspect may be a victim of domestic violence
With South Africa having one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world, the unfortunate reality is that many of us may have witnessed or will likely witness it in our lifetime. Despite its prevalence in our society, many people feel hesitant or fearful to intervene when we know or suspect someone is experiencing domestic violence.
This sad reality was showcased in a 2010 video...
The beginner’s guide to starting a neighbourhood watch group As South Africans, the unfortunate reality is that crime is part of our everyday lives. This is why residents are stepping up and forming neighbourhood watch groups (NHW).
While a NHW member’s job should never include...
The importance of trauma counselling Trauma, according to the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP), can be defined as a deep psychological wound that has a profound impact on the emotional wellbeing and everyday functioning of the sufferer. It can result from but is not limited to being a victim of viloent crime, family abuse, hijacking, rape, and even chronic illness.
What does trauma look like? There are long term...
Staying Calm During A Medical Emergency Many of us will likely bear witness to a medical emergency at some point in our lives, while few of us have professional medical training. While every medical emergency is different, there are a few simple techniques that most people are capable of that can be applied to improve the patient’s outcome and potentially save a life.
If you ever find yourself on the scene of a...
How app-based security services can help address gender-based violence in SA Addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa requires a multi-faceted approach. Technological innovations such as app-based security services can play a valuable role.
Finding ways to drastically reduce GBV in South...
Three Ways the Landscape of Security in South Africa is Changing With South Africa’s crime rates on the rise and the South African police force falling short in many ways, private security has long been a necessary and welcomed solution for many.
For years, the private security industry has...
The Conversation About Safety Every Household Should Be Having
Fire drills and first aid courses – many of us...
The Beginner’s Guide to Situational Awareness Situational awareness is the practice of being aware of what is going on around you in an effort to ensure and maintain your safety. Sounds simple, right? Not necessarily.
While many of us may assume we’re already aware...
6 Ways to protect your home over the Easter weekend AURA has been experimenting with some of the latest technologies and security installations to help guide you as you keep your home safe during the festive season.
Whether you're staying home or going on holiday,...
7 Ways to protect yourself in the event of an armed robbery As 2020 draws to a close, the financial and economic impact has become apparent. Unemployment has increased, leaving millions of people without an income - as a result a multitude of social issues have followed.
There are those that choose to actively search...
How smart technology helps to prevent crime Technological advances are drastically altering our everyday lives at an exciting and sometimes overwhelming pace.
While not all technological advances are...