September was a very quiet month for the cameras. This with special thanks to members who contribute monthly, to keeping the cameras active and making the uMngeni area un-attractive to criminal element.
The poaching incidents are concerning and farming community are worried about the increase in senseless killing of wildlife.
Our older cameras are now starting to malfunction, so replacing is going to require some more capital investment. Any businesses or persons who would like to contribute to the safety and security of the uMngeni area please contact Deon at UCSI on 063 068 9562 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Incident report
01 Sep
Hilton
A vehicle in involved in a hit and run was identified and information shared to the UCSI SAPS group and HRRG Hilton Community Security initiative group.
05 Sep
Hilton
The hit and run vehicle activated a UCSI SNIPR South Africa camera. The information was sent to Hilton security group. A Red Alert member managed to find the vehicle but it sped off into the Hilton residential area. Between Hilton Community in Blue members, Security and SAPS, visuals and camera activations the vehicle was followed and searched for but unfortunately managed to escape in the back roads.
06 Sep
Mpophomeni
A suspected stolen vehicle activated a camera and the info was sent to UCSI SAPS group. Thanks to Hilton SAPS member. The vehicle was stopped in Mpophomeni area. Vehicle was recovered but not cleared off system. Driver told to go to Pound to clear paperwork.
07 Sep
Merrivale and Howick West
Poaching group report. With 3 known poaching vehicles traveling around the area, I informed the UCSI poaching group. No poaching incidents reported. Vehicles monitored only.
14 Sep
Hilton
A report of poaching was received on the Hilton group. The UCSI poaching group was informed. Thanks to response members from Magma, AET Security, Red Alert Security KZN and Knight Security Solutions; 2 poachers were stopped with a carcass. Thanks to Hilton SAPS, Ezemvelo and SPCA, both poachers were arrested.
26 Sep
Upper Dargle
Poaching incident reported. The suspect vehicle that may be involved has been identified.
28 Sep
Mpophomeni
A vehicle observed behaving suspiciously in Dalton area around ATM hotspots activated UCSI camera. As it was not charged it was a Watch and Monitor only, no stop required. The info was sent to UCSI SAPS group. AET response monitoring the vehicle from Mpophomeni to Hilton. No incidents reported. Thank you AET.
28 Sep
Hilton
A suspected stolen vehicle activated the UCSI camera. The info was sent to UCSI SAPS group. AET response stopped the vehicle. It was determined that the vehicle was been driven by the owner, recovered but not cleared off system. Vehicle allowed to leave.
Consolidated breakdown
Sep 2024
Total Photos Total Hits Previous Year Hits
4 386 183 562 597
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Yours sincerely
Deon Tegg
Operations Manager
063 068 9652