Calibre Security, Lyme Road South, St. Francis Bay (2026)

15/06/2026

🛡️ CALIBRE SECURITY | MAY 2026 CRIME SNAPSHOT
The Good News First No reported incidents in: • Rebelsrus • Cape St Francis • Canals • Oyster Bay
Thank you to all residents for your continued support and cooperation.

🚨 Incidents Reported This Month
📍 Village Area:
* St Francis Drive: Theft – Crates stolen. Suspect located by response officers.
* Walton Road: Theft – Handbag stolen after suspect entered residence. Suspect arrested and all stolen items recovered.
📍 Industrial Area:
* Tarragona Road: Attempted housebreaking – Suspect observed attempting to grind a container lock but fled before apprehension.
* Tarragona Road: Theft – Evidence of forced entry and tampering with electric fencing discovered.
* 6th Avenue: Housebreaking – Entry gained through a window. Toys stolen.
📍 Santareme:
* Carlos Street: Attempted housebreaking – Suspects attempted entry through the back door but fled when discovered.
* Sardinia Road: Housebreaking – Forced entry gained through a sliding door.
📍 Kromme / Oyster Bay Road:
* R330: Housebreaking – Suspects forced entry, opened a safe and stole cash.

Arrests & Recoveries • Arrests: 1 • Recoveries: Handbag and laptop.

During May, the community experienced fewer incidents than in previous months. One suspect was successfully apprehended and stolen property recovered. While this downward trend is encouraging, residents are reminded to remain vigilant, secure all access points and report suspicious activity promptly.

⚠️ False Alarm Reminder We saw a significant increase in service providers accessing properties without prior notification, resulting in unnecessary alarm activations and response deployments. Please ensure all service providers notify the Calibre office before arriving on site.

⚠️ An unserviced alarm can fail when it matters most - book your system check today.
With continued patrols, rapid response capabilities and strong community cooperation, Calibre remains ready to respond when it matters most.
🛡️ KEEP CALM AND CALL CALIBRE 📞 042 294 0038
View the full report at calibresecurity.co.za

09/06/2026

Meet Sinoxolo Gallant - Cape St Francis Response Officer

My name is Sinoxolo Gallant, and I grew up in Humansdorp. I am passionate about fitness and enjoy spending time in the gym, as maintaining a healthy and disciplined lifestyle is important to me.

I have always had a strong desire to serve and protect my community. Being able to assist people in times of need and contribute to keeping our communities safe gives me a real sense of purpose. Working at Calibre has provided me with valuable experience and opportunities to develop my skills within the security industry.

What I enjoy most about Calibre is being part of a team that shares the same commitment to professionalism, service, and protecting others. The support and dedication of my colleagues motivate me to continually improve and grow.

I see my role at Calibre as more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a positive difference while building a meaningful career. I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given and look forward to continuing to grow within the company and serving the communities that place their trust in us.

Want to get to know the full Calibre team? Visit the Meet the Team section at https://calibresecurity.co.za

31/05/2026

🔒 WINTER SAFETY TIPS

Winter in St Francis means darker evenings, stormy weather, power outages & people rushing inside to escape the cold - which is often when small things get overlooked.

A few important reminders from the Calibre team this winter:

❄️ Check outdoor lights
Make sure driveway, garden, gate & entrance lights are working properly during the longer nights.

❄️ Test alarms, beams and panic buttons
Winter weather can affect outdoor sensors & beams. Make sure everything is working before you need it.

❄️ Check your cameras at night
Rain, mist, shifting lights & overgrown gardens can affect visibility more than people realise.

❄️ Wipe down cameras & sensors after bad weather
Sea air, rain and spider webs can reduce visibility or trigger unnecessary activations.

❄️ Don’t rush your “quick exit” habits
People often leave gates, garages or cars unsecured while running inside out of the cold or rain.

❄️ Keep keys out of sight
Avoid leaving keys near doors, windows or entrance tables.

❄️ Clear gate tracks after storms
Leaves, sand & debris can stop gates from closing properly without you noticing.

❄️ Pack away tools & ladders
Anything left outside can potentially be used to gain access to your property.

❄️ Check backup batteries during outages
Winter often exposes alarm & gate batteries that are no longer holding charge properly.

❄️ If you’re travelling, don’t let your home look unattended
Bins left out, curtains closed all day & no lights on can quickly make it obvious nobody is home.

❄️ Update your emergency & keyholder details
Make sure your security company has the correct numbers & updated contacts this winter.

A few small checks now can prevent much bigger problems later. Stay warm & stay safe this winter.

27/05/2026

Winter can be tough, but together, we can make it a little warmer for local children in need. 🧣🧤

Calibre Security and Just Property Lifestyle are collecting new or gently used:
• Warm clothing
• Beanies
• Gloves
• Blankets

All donations will go directly to learners at Sea Vista School to help keep them warm this winter.

📍Drop-off points:
• Calibre Security
• Just property lifestyle

Collection ends: End of August

Every jersey, blanket, and beanie makes a difference. Let’s come together as a community and help keep our children warm this winter. ❤️

24/05/2026

Behind every strong community is someone who genuinely cares about the people in it ❤️

This week, we’re introducing the woman behind so much of the heart at Calibre - Tracey Middleton.

Originally from PE, Tracey’s connection to St Francis Bay started long before Calibre. Her family bought a holiday home here back in 1989, and from weekends spent on the canals to school holidays in the village, St Francis quickly became home in every sense of the word.

After moving to the UK at 19, Tracey built an impressive career working in travel, financial services and eventually as an Events Manager for Citibank in London, covering the EMEA region. But family brought her back home, and in 2014 she and Paul returned back to PE, and then in 2019 they moved to the place they had always loved most, St. Francis bay.

Today, Tracey is the Co-owner of Calibre Security, wife to Paul, and mom to three kids. She plays a huge role behind the scenes in marketing, community engagement, and supporting the office team wherever needed - but anyone who knows Tracey knows her impact goes far beyond a job title.

She has one of the biggest hearts around. Warm, genuine, incredibly kind, and always making the people around her laugh. She cares deeply about this community, the people in it, and the life we’ve all built here together.

Tracey often says that since buying Calibre, she feels like she’s gained a much bigger family - and we can safely say the Calibre family feels exactly the same about her.

(Also, if she had her way, every dog in St Francis would probably already be living with her 🐾)

17/05/2026

🛡️ CALIBRE SECURITY | APRIL 2026 CRIME SNAPSHOT

The Good News First
No reported incidents in:
• Rebelsrus
• Cape St Francis
• Oyster Bay
• Kromme / Oyster Bay Road

We sincerely thank all residents for your continued vigilance and support.
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🚨 Incidents Reported This Month
📍 Village Area:
* Frank Road: Theft – Wetsuit stolen from garage.
* Reservoir Road: Attempted housebreaking – Sliding door forced open, nothing stolen.
* Diana Crescent: Housebreaking – Card machines & speaker stolen following forced entry.
* Assisi Drive: Trespassing – Suspects fled upon arrival of response officers.
📍 Canals:
* Peter Crescent: Trespassing – Suspects removed from premises by response team.
📍 Industrial Area:
* Malema: Attempted housebreaking – Window broken to gain entry, valuables stolen & interior doors damaged.
* Tarragona Road: Theft – Power cables stolen.
* Tarragona Road: Vandalism – Electrical fence cut to gain entry.
* Tarragona Road: Vandalism – Fence cut to gain entry.
📍 Santareme:
* Tom Brown Boulevard: Housebreaking – Laptop, cash & sneakers stolen after entry through a window.
* Porto Cervo Road: Theft – Gate removed from frame and stolen.
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Arrests & Recoveries
• Arrests: None
• Recoveries: None
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During April, a slight decline in overall crime was noted; however, theft, housebreaking, attempted break-ins and trespassing incidents were still reported across several areas. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, secure all access points and report suspicious activity promptly.
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⚠️ False Alarm Reminder
Service provider-related false alarms remained high during April. Please ensure all contractors and service providers notify the Calibre office before accessing any property to help prevent unnecessary alarm activations & response deployments.
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⚠️ An unserviced alarm can fail when it matters most - book your system check today.
With continued patrols, active response teams and ongoing support from the community, Calibre remains ready to respond when it matters most.

🛡️ KEEP CALM AND CALL CALIBRE 📞 042 294 0038
View the full report at CalibreSecurity.co.za

13/05/2026

Community is built in moments like these. 🏉

We’re proud to have played a small part in helping the St Francis Bay sharks R.F.C take the field this season in their new playing and training kit.

Together with local residents and Volcano Leisure, Calibre Security contributed towards the club’s new uniforms - supporting a team that continues to create opportunities, build community spirit, and represent Sea Vista with pride.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making it happen, and all the best to the Sharks for the season ahead. We look forward to seeing the new kit out on the field soon. 💪

10/05/2026

Calibre is going green. 🌱

We’re proud to share that we have added 3 new electric vehicles to our fleet as part of our ongoing mission to reduce our carbon footprint and rely less on fossil fuels.

With our current high-usage vehicles using approximately 64,800 litres of fuel over 4 years, and with the possibility of fuel shortages and the continued rise in fuel prices, we felt it was the right time to look at alternative means of transport and move in a greener direction. This move is a meaningful step toward a more sustainable way of operating, without compromising on the trusted response and protection our community knows us for.

Same trusted protection.
A lighter footprint.

We’ve always got your back.

07/05/2026

Update:

𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑

Residents in low-lying areas along the Kromme River are urgently requested to evacuate immediately as a precautionary measure following the overflowing of the Impofu Dam for the first time in 11 years.

Large volumes of water are still expected to flow into the dam system overnight, with water levels in the Kromme River anticipated to rise by between 3 and 5 metres.

Kouga Local Municipality strongly urges residents not to wait until conditions worsen before moving to safety. While the exact rise in water levels cannot yet be predicted, every precaution is being taken to protect lives and ensure the safety of all affected communities.

Residents who do not have access to alternative accommodation are requested to urgently contact the Kouga Call Centre on 042 200 2200 for assistance with temporary shelter arrangements.

Please remain alert, cooperate with emergency officials, and prioritise your safety and that of your family.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!!

03/05/2026

Meet the Kromme Night Response Team.

Calibre has strengthened its night-time response in Kromme, with two permanent armed officers on duty from 7pm to 7am. This dedicated night team has been put in place to provide added presence and support when the area needs it most.

Behind the uniform are people with experience, purpose and a genuine heart for the community.

Mandilakhe Sompo has been in the security industry since 2014 and says what stood out most when joining Calibre was the welcome he received. To him, Calibre feels like family - and that’s exactly the spirit he brings to the team.

Hendrick Joachim Maartens, better known as Smiley, brings 34 years of security experience to the team, including bodyguarding, private security and 10 years in the prison service. True to his nickname, Smiley is known for his humour, warmth and strong sense of community.

Sabelo joined Calibre to grow his career and build his skills, with a passion for keeping his community safe. A natural people person, he spends his spare time learning, reading and broadening his knowledge wherever he can.

We’re proud to have these men representing Calibre in Kromme: experienced, approachable and committed to being there when it matters most.

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