TruTeq focuses on farmer security

With crime in South Africa continuing to rise, wireless specialist TruTeq Devices is to increase its focus on providing wireless solutions to protect the local farming sector. The company provides wireless connectivity solutions to all market sectors, including the...

Cell phone tech used to solve crimes

Most of the cell phone evidence presented to the High Court in the Oscar Pistorius trial was retrieved in South Africa using advanced mobile forensic technology that is readily available in the country. That’s according to Adam Victor, MD, Pandacom Distribution, a...

Stay cyber-safe this holiday season

Everyone looks forward to the festive season – a time to wind down and relax after the busy year. Unfortunately, cyber-crooks don’t go on holiday. For them Christmas heralds a holiday shopping and party season that will generate millions of dollars for them....

Bytes brings CSI-type technology to SA

From Kay Scarpetta to hit TV shows like CSI and NCIS, forensic science has become one of the coolest ways to fight crime. It’s a new take on the eternal good-versus-bad story. Part of the genre’s appeal is its use of sophisticated technology to give the good guys an...

SA crime level hits a 15-year low

Crime in South Africa is at its lowest level in 15 years, according to the IHS Crime Index. Key findings from the report show: * The most dangerous metro is the new metro of Mangaung in Free State with a crime index of 180, making it 1,7 times more dangerous than the...