March 2022 was a very quiet month on the Umngeni cameras. I put this down to great response and information sharing over the past few years. Umngeni area may be getting a reputation as a "no go" zone for criminals.
This, however is not an time to get complacent and stop our vigilance.
A few incidents to report
02 March 11h20
Howick/Merrivale
A report of robbery by two suspects masquerading as Police members. A suspect vehicle image was shared to the response group. Unfortunately vehicle was lost in Merrivale. Suspect vehicle was loaded to snipr. This is where our sharing of information plays a big part. Security company and SAPS in Stanger stopped the vehicle, the next day, and found multiple stolen properties with fraudulent SAPS identification. Suspects detained.
2022/03/04 16:29:41
Hilton
A stolen vehicle activated cameras in Hilton area. Off duty member of Knight Security found vehicle in Quarry spar parking. With back-up from other KSS members and Magma security. Vehicle, driver and passenger detained and taken to Hilton SAPS for processing.
2022/03/07
Merrivale
A HINO truck reported as stolen activated a camera in Merrivale area. Knight Security member found and stopped the truck in Howick. Investigation turn up that the truck had been recovered and was still to be removed from the SAPS system.
2022/03/08
Howick
Another truck reported as stolen activated a Camera in Howick. Knight security member stopped the truck and upon investigation found that vehicle had been recovered but owner had not sent information to Impound for processing.
2022/03/21
Hilton
A reported vehicle activated cameras in Hilton area. Magma member found vehicle in centre parking area. The vehicle and driver were taken to Hilton SAPS for processing.
2022/03/26
Mpophomeni
A truck reported as stolen activated Camera in Mpophomeni area. Knight Security member with assistance for Sompisi and Mpophomeni SAPS stopped the truck. Truck was confirmed recovered, by Honeydew SAPS and allowed to continue journey.
2022/03/26
Karkloof
Magma members requested a search on a possible suspect vehicle involved in a house robbery in Karkloof area. Vehicle was found and loaded to Snipr. Movement has been tracked but no further suspicious behavior to date.
Be safe and vigilant at all times. If something feels "off" report it to your local CPF, Security or SAPs member, no matter how small.
You could be saving a life that you will never know about.
How can you get involved?
The UCSI will not be sustainable without monthly community support from business entities, shopping centers, hospitals, schools, estates, security companies and private individuals. Please join the UCSI as a contributing member.
Contact Deon from the UCSI by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or whatsapp 063 068 9652 for more information on how to join and contribute. Private individuals from R50pm and business entities from R300pm. Affiliated members have access to ask for assistance in any reported crime involving a vehicle.
The UCSI is also able to issue Section 18A certificates for CAPEX and OPEX donations of any amount.
Stay safe – we got this!
Yours sincerely
Deon Tegg Operations Manager
082 496 9208
The UCSI Board of Directors
Themba Ndulini (Chairperson), Krish Ramkuber and Terence James