The recently released crime statistics covering crimes from 1 October to 31 December 2024 showed that 6 953 murders were reported in the country in this period. In these three months, there were also 12,412 burglaries at non-residential premises and 35,754 burglaries at residential sites.
With high rates of crime raging across South Africa, it’s common to worry about becoming victim to a violent attack in our home or workplace. We also stress about our valuable property, including cars, TVs, cellphones, jewellery and laptops being stolen in brazen burglaries.
Our crime rates are high when compared to other African countries. According to Statista, in 2024, South Africa ranked first in the crime index among African countries. The index evaluates the overall crime levels in a specific country. Last year, South Africa had one of the highest proportions of respondents expressing concerns about crime and violence compared to other countries participating in an online study. The levels of violent crime in the country have led to this significant rise in concerned respondents.
Adolph Seabi, the 32-year-old entrepreneur behind Safe by Design, explains that his company designs, manufactures and installs premium quality security doors. They also do after-sales service for a certain period. Adolph explains that what sets Safe By Design apart is that doors are custom made, where opening measurements are matched, so there is no need to break or build for these doors.
“The Safe By Design offering includes Residential Range doors, which are purpose made doors designed for homes or commercial properties where risk of burglary is low,” explains Adolph. “Also available is the Anti-Bandit door range, which is designed for residential or commercial properties with high risk of burglary.”
You can use Safe By Design doors for Front Entrance, Internal, External and Bedroom Security as well as Back or Kitchen, Safety, Store Rooms and Garage Doors.
In addition to providing for houses and commercial properties, Safe By Design also supplies high-security doors for industrial areas such as mines, power stations or other industrial environments with a high risk profile. Additionally, they manufacture blast resistant doors, bullet proof security doors, thermal and sound insulated doors for mines, power stations, remotely located buildings and public buildings.
Each of the door models has undergone rigorous testing by independent experts and they have proven to withstand even the most determined burglars.
For more information on Safe By Design, visit: www.safebydesign.co.za
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