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F.I.R.M is a not-for-profit company established to provide a ‘Collective Brain Trust’ in which private sector stakeholders can partner with law enforcement and harness the collective to tackle issues of security.

16/10/2026

We all want our active outdoors to feel freeing, not stressful.

Whether you are walking, jogging, training, or simply enjoying time outside, a few small habits can go a long way in helping you stay aware and reduce unnecessary risk.

Here are a few tips from us to help with that:

Choose well-used routes - Stick to familiar areas with good visibility.

Train with someone where possible - A walking or running partner adds an extra layer of safety.

Stay aware - Keep music low and avoid being distracted by your phone.

Let someone know your plans - Share where you are going and when you expect to return or share your location.

Carry your phone - Keep it charged and accessible in case of emergency. But out of sight as much as possible.

Vary your route and time - Avoid becoming too predictable.

Favour daylight hours - Where possible, train when visibility is better.

At F.I.R.M, we believe safety works best when it becomes part of everyday behaviour.

06/10/2026

Businesses protect doors, vehicles, cash, equipment and buildings every day.

Operational information deserves the same attention.

Staff rosters, delivery times, access procedures, travel plans and security routines can all become useful when they reach the wrong person. The risk often comes from ordinary information being shared too widely, kept for too long or combined with other details.

In our latest blog, we look at how everyday business information can create physical security exposure, the role of insider access, and the practical steps organisations can take to manage it more carefully.

Read the full article on our website. https://firm.org.za/2026/09/29/how-everyday-information-becomes-a-security-risk/

28/09/2026

A normal commute across Johannesburg can change quickly when a march, gathering or public event affects the roads around you.

A few minutes of information beforehand can save you an hour of sitting in traffic, arriving late or finding yourself in an area you did not expect to encounter.

F.I.R.M monitors relevant public safety information and shares notices about upcoming gatherings, marches, pickets, road impacts and other events that may affect communities on our social media pages.

It is simple information, but useful information.

Keep F.I.R.M on your feed (LinkedIn and Facebook) and know what is happening before you head out.

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25/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE | 25 SEPTEMBER

The United Progressive People Alliance is scheduled to hold a march on Friday, 25 September 2026.

* Time: 09:00–13:00
* Participants: Approximately 1,000

* Purpose: March against corruption in the City of Tshwane
* Gathering point: Old Putco Depot, Marabastad

* Destination: Tshwane House
* Affected route: Struben Street → Sophie de Bruyn Street → Madiba Street → Tshwane House

With approximately 1,000 participants expected, motorists and members of the public are encouraged to anticipate possible traffic disruptions along the route and plan their movements accordingly.

24/09/2026

Heritage Day gives us a moment to celebrate the cultures, histories and communities that shape South Africa.

It is also a reminder that heritage is not only found in the past. It lives in the places we use every day — our roads, bridges, homes, neighbourhoods and shared public spaces.

Protecting these spaces, improving safety, and working together for stronger communities is part of the legacy we leave behind.

This Heritage Day, we celebrate where we come from, and the responsibility we share in building safer, more resilient places for the future.

18/09/2026

Organised crime is rarely as simple as the incident we see on the news.

Behind a stolen vehicle, a robbery, an extortion operation or a fraud scheme, there can be people, money, information, resources and networks working together.

Crime can develop its own supply chains and markets, with different people responsible for different parts of the operation. Understanding those connections is important because removing one person does not necessarily remove the system around them.

In our latest blog, we look at how criminal activity becomes organised, why these networks can be difficult to disrupt, and why cooperation between communities, businesses, private security and law enforcement remains important.

Read the full article on our website: https://firm.org.za/2026/09/03/when-crime-becomes-a-business/

14/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE | 15 SEPTEMBER

A march by IBC Inwooners Baagi is scheduled for Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

• Time: 11:00–14:30
• Purpose: To hand over a memorandum to the Mayor concerning rising municipal levies and taxes affecting Tshwane communities

• Gathering point: Old Putco Depot
• Destination: Tshwane House
• Affected route: Struben Street → Sophie de Bruyn Street → Madiba Street → Tshwane House

Motorists and members of the public travelling through the affected areas are advised to plan ahead and allow additional travel time for possible disruptions.

10/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE | 11 SEPTEMBER

A march by the Security Personnel Party of South Africa is scheduled for Friday, 11 September 2026.

• Time: 09:00–13:00
• Purpose: Raising concerns over delayed payments, reductions in security personnel and the impact on workers’ safety and permanent employment

• Gathering point: Kgosi Mampuru Street and Madiba Street
• Destination: Tshwane House
• Affected route: Kgosi Mampuru Street → Madiba Street → Tshwane House

Motorists and members of the public are encouraged to anticipate possible disruptions along the affected roads and plan their movements accordingly.

07/09/2026

August brought a broad range of crime concerns across South Africa, from violent and organised crime to the everyday offences that affect people, businesses and communities.

Murder, shootings and fi***rm possession remained among the serious concerns, alongside armed and business robberies, cash-in-transit attacks and shoplifting. Kidnapping, vehicle-related crime and motor vehicle theft also featured, while incidents such as DUI, trespassing, vandalism, card scams, cellphone snatching and pickpocketing continued to affect communities.

Crime does not always look the same, and neither should the way we understand it.

Looking back at these trends helps us recognise where risks are occurring and where greater awareness, reporting and cooperation can make a difference.

F.I.R.M remains committed to sharing information that helps communities understand the risks around them and make safer, more informed decisions.

28/08/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE | 28 AUGUST

A march by the Vulnerable Federal Sector Workers and Allied Independent Trade Union (VFSWAITU) is scheduled for Friday, 28 August 2026.

• Time: 10:00–14:00
• Purpose: Raising concerns regarding worker retrenchments and conditions of employment
• Gathering point: Lenasia Taxi Rank

Members of the public travelling through Lenasia are encouraged to remain aware of activity around the gathering point and plan accordingly.

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