Alarm System Installation Process in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
The alarm system installation process covers a security assessment, the right hardware, careful device placement, app setup, testing and monitoring.
October 28, 2026
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Rordon Cowley
Rordon Cowley is the Founder of DigitFMS and writes for the DigitFMS Fleet Intelligence Desk, which reports on fleet safety, video telematics, and driver monitoring technology in South Africa. DigitFMS provides AI dashcam, ADAS, and fleet management solutions. For product information, visit digitfms.co.za. Desk articles are news reporting drawn from named third-party sources and are kept separate from DigitFMS product marketing.
CCTV Installation in South Africa: What to Expect
CCTV installation in South Africa involves a site survey, a camera placement plan, cabling and power, recorder and app setup, and a tested handover.
October 28, 2026
Logistics Costs 2026: SA Bill Hits Record R1.16tn
Johannesburg, 26 October 2026 — Logistics costs 2026 figures show South Africa’s freight bill at a record. The State of Logistics 2026 report by research firm GAIN Group puts this year’s total at R1.16 trillion, or 14.6% of GDP. That is R147 billion more than
October 26, 2026
Diesel Levy Cut 2026: SA Fleets Get R3 A Litre Off
Johannesburg, 21 October 2026 — The diesel levy cut 2026 announced in today’s medium-term budget turns November’s expected diesel increase into a decrease. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana told Parliament that the general fuel levy will fall by R3 a litre on diesel and R1.50 on
October 21, 2026
November Diesel Price 2026: SA Rise Shrinks To R1.38
Johannesburg, 19 October 2026 — The November diesel price 2026 increase is shrinking. Central Energy Fund data to the middle of October, reported by TopAuto on 16 October, points to a rise of R1.38 a litre for 50ppm diesel. That would take the inland wholesale
October 19, 2026
Mining Production August 2026: SA Output Falls 12.7%
Johannesburg, 15 October 2026 — Mining production August 2026 figures show the sharpest fall in almost four years. Statistics South Africa reported on Tuesday that output dropped 12.7% compared with August 2025. That follows a revised 7.0% fall in July. “This is the largest year-on-year
October 15, 2026
DGT Navigate System 2026: SA Lost Day Up To R7,000
Johannesburg, 13 October 2026 — Durban Gateway Terminal has named the platform that will replace its truck appointment system. According to the Sunday Times, chief executive Javier Lancha said the terminal will move to a digital solution called Navigate. He said it should give transport
October 13, 2026
Ajax Wireless Alarm System in South Africa: How It Works
An Ajax wireless alarm system replaces cabled detectors with radio devices that report to one hub, your phone and a control room. As a result, it suits South African sites where wiring is difficult, power is unreliable and every false alarm costs money. Aleksandr Konotopskyi founded Ajax Systems in 2011,
October 9, 2026
Vehicle Tracking Companies in South Africa: How to Compare Them
Tracking companies in South Africa range from listed groups with millions of subscribers to franchise networks with a branch in your town. That choice matters, because the company you sign with decides how fast you get a stolen vehicle back and how much you learn about your fleet. The market
October 9, 2026
November Fuel Price 2026: SA Diesel Could Rise R2.91
Johannesburg, 9 October 2026 — Early data for the November fuel price 2026 adjustment points to another large increase. Early Central Energy Fund figures, reported this week, pointed to a rise of R2.91 a litre for 50ppm diesel and R2.56 for 500ppm. Petrol looked worse,
October 9, 2026
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