Dear KSS Clients

Another short newsletter bodes well for the crime fighting initiatives taking place in our community. Knight Security Solutions is very much a part of all SAPS and community efforts to combat crime.

Gate batteries
Please be aware that gate batteries are once again a target. You can get your gate linked to your house alarm. For more information on securing your gate, gate motor and gate battery contact Gary on 0828947628 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Keshen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0833935265.

Rotary Club of Hilton and Howick Bicycle Project
KSS is very proud to be a part of this uplifting community project. The Rotarians and Community volunteers have been assembling bicycles at the KSS offices and it is so rewarding to be a part of sharing such happiness in our community. Thank you to The Rotary Club of Hilton and Howick as well as the uMngeni Community Safety Initiative (UCSI) for making this all happen.

Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 3 incidents in Howick.

KSS Incidents 13 – 18 August 2019
14 August 2019 21:45 Oakleigh Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised that there had been a positive break-in to the cottage. The alarm was not armed. The door was forced open. Items were stolen. The matter was reported to SAPS.

15 August 2019 07:04 Devonshire Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised that there had been a positive break-in to the garage. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers advised that the vehicles had been broken into. SAPS were advised and a case was opened.

Dear KSS Clients

The UCSI SNIPR cameras are having the desired positive effect in the Howick area. With all 4 routes into and out of Howick now monitored, we have seen a marked decrease in vehicle related crimes in the Howick area. Help grow this camera network in Hilton, Cedara, Merrivale, Merrivale Heights, Birnamwood, Howick West, Howick South, Mpophomeni and surrounds. Contribute to this proactive community initiative for as little as R50 per month. Go to www.ucsi.org.za or visit the UCSI Facebook page. For direct information you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Howick CPF
An AGM to re-constitute the Howick CPF will be held this Thursday. Elections will also take place and in order to vote or be elected you must have your ID with you.
Date: Thursday 15 August 2019
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Howick West Community Hall

Incident summary (crime and other)
For the first time in a very long time there were no reported KSS incidents in the Howick CBD and Howick North areas. The UCSI SNIPR cameras along with Community Neighbourhood Watch proactivity and SAPS policing, is making a difference. Well done to all community role-players concerned. A real TEAM effort.

There were 4 incidents in the Merrivale and Merrivale Industrial area. There were 2 incidents in Howick West. There was 1 incident in Hilton. There was 1 incident in the Mpophomeni area and 1 incident on the Boston Bulwer Road.

KSS Incidents 5 – 12 August 2019
5 August 2019 20:21 Boston Bulwer Road (R617) The KSS Control Room received a call from the KSS K9 Operations team to advise that there were suspects on site. One suspected was apprehended. SAPS were advised and took over the incident from KSS.

5 August 2019 20:46 Sparks Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that one suspect had jumped into the yard, but fled when the panic alarm activated. KSS Officers conducted additional patrols in the area.