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The truth behind cash in transit heists

13 June 2018

Many South Africans are still reeling from recent bout of Cash In Transit heists in and around Johannesburg. The violence is unspeakable, the targets are often left for dead, and although some arrests have been made, no real action has been taken to stop these attacks before they happen. Whether considering the recently uncovered police involvement in the crimes, inside jobs or mob rings running the heists, more must be done to protect those who put their lives at risk to transport our money to and from banks, stores and ATMs.

No clear picture of billions lost

23 May 2018

Crime in South Africa is under the spotlight once again and at the Insurance Crime Bureau’s Annual Conference, organised disruption was the theme that underpinned the key message in the fight against crime.

Staying vigilant could save you from becoming a victim of crime

21 May 2018

South Africans have been experiencing a spate of criminal activity over many years. However, over the past couple of months, there has been a marked increase in unfamiliar and novel crimes such as car jamming and a new trend called “apple picking”, which sees criminals target iPhone users in parking lots and restaurants. However, besides insuring oneself, there are basic tips all South Africans can follow to reduce chances of being a victim of crime.