We are pleased to report that our community has experienced remarkably low levels of crime in recent months, continuing a positive trend that has been in place since the beginning of the year. This improvement reflects both the vigilance of our residents and the ongoing partnership with law enforcement and private security companies.
As part of our efforts to keep crime at bay, we recently implemented a new License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera in the area. This advanced technology has significantly boosted our community’s security by monitoring vehicle movements in and around the area.
Over the past two months, this camera as well as others in neighboring areas flagged multiple wanted vehicles and three of them were successfully intercepted and handed over to the SAPS for further investigation and processing.
We remain committed to maintaining the safety of our neighborhood and appreciate the continued cooperation from all residents. Together with SAPS and our security technologies, we aim to sustain this positive momentum throughout the year.
Online Incident Map
Have a look at our online incident map, located here.
We update this map with all incidents that we are made aware of via the WhatsApp groups.
Security Groups
All residents of Kyalami AH Ext 1 are able to join the “Sector 4 Emergency Only” WhatsApp group. In this group you may report any current or recent incidents, including medical emergencies, vehicle accidents or fires. To join this group, please send an email to security@keroa.co.za and include you full name, address and cellphone number.
Final Words
KEROA would like to implement more street cameras in the area. If you would like to help contribute funds to the camera project, it would be greatly appreciated. Not only would this benefit you but everyone else in the area. Together we can make a difference.
Here is the KEROA bank account details:
Account holder: Kyalami & Environs Residents Association (KEROA)
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: 15220500
Account number: 1045374458
Reference: Cameras
Please ensure that your alarm systems have some form of alternative power supply, such as solar power.
If you have solar panels, ensure that they are securely installed and cannot easily be removed. If possible, try and install a sensor to trigger your alarm system in case they are being tampered with.
Test your electric fence regularly to ensure that it is working correctly. If you need to replace the lead acid battery, replace it with a lithium battery instead as they will last a lot longer. (The same applies for your gate and garage door motors.)
Ensure that there is no grass or branches touching the wires of your fence, as this could cause a short or reduce the effectiveness of the fence. Criminals are also placing small metal wires over the fence in order to cause a short. These wires are often missed when a check is done, and the property owner will simply switch of the alarm. This then gives the criminals the opportunity to enter without raising suspicion.
Lastly, try and remove as much of the litter outside of your property as possible on a regular basis. It not only helps to keep the area looking neat and tidy, but it also shows that people are more alert and aware of their surroundings, making it less likely for criminals to target.
Kind regards,
KEROA Safety and Security