The CSO is committed to ensuring that you and your loved ones go into Yom Tov with the peace of mind that we are doing everything possible to keep you safe and secure. We recognise that everything is in the hands of Hashem, but we cannot forget that Hashem, the...
Below are some simple tips to help you ensure that you and your family enjoy a safe and secure holiday. Plan your itinerary in advance and give a copy to a friend who is staying home. The itinerary should include your accommodation information, travel schedule, and the contact information for...
On behalf of the CSO, we would like to wish you all the best for 2024. Based on our assessment of the environment, both locally and globally, we believe that the year ahead is going to hold many challenges for our community and our country. It is common cause that...
On Saturday the 7th of October 2023, the Hamas terror organisation, with the support of Iran, launched thousands of rockets into Israel. This was followed by a ground invasion of hundreds of terrorists into Israeli towns and cities bordering Gaza. Reports say that over 700 Israelis (mostly civilians) have been...
The CSO continues to closely monitor the situation and is in constant contact with the authorities and other stakeholders in and around our community. The South African Police Services, Community Police Forums and the private security sector are cooperating closely to ensure that the community is kept safe and that...
The CSO is closely monitoring reports of a national shutdown planned for the 20th of March 2023 and has plans in place for a variety of scenarios. We are liaising with the authorities and other role-players in the security industry to determine the possible effects on our community. Media reports...
Further to the widely reported US terror warning over this past weekend, we would like to reiterate that according to all the information available to us, the threat remains credible. It is highly likely that nothing happened because of both the wide-ranging publicity and the strong security presence around greater...
We continue to closely monitor the reports of a possible terrorist attack that was highlighted in a recent US Embassy communication. We also continue to liaise and co-operate with the relevant authorities. There has been much speculation, both in the media and elsewhere, regarding the veracity of the threat and...
Be vigilant and situationally aware. Although kidnapping for ransom is rare, it does happen from time to time. Consequently, one should not become paranoid about this but rather more vigilant to one’s surroundings. Generally, perpetrators of this type of crime will learn as much as possible about their...
